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Gurugram's luxury towers stink as Bengali-speaking sanitation workers 'vanish overnight'

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Gurugram's luxury towers stink as Bengali-speaking sanitation workers 'vanish overnight'

Residents claim that many of these workers are Indian citizens who have been part of Gurugram’s workforce for years. Their only apparent fault seems to be their language and region of origin.

Delhi woman raped in McLeodganj hotel room by owner; arrested

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Delhi woman raped in McLeodganj hotel room by owner; arrested

The accused was identified as Shubham, a Kangra native. According to a complaint lodged by the woman, she was staying in the hotel near Dharamshala in Himachal's Kangra district with three of her friends and her employer, who is a friend of the accused.

Odisha shocker: 15-year-old hockey trainee alleges gang-rape by her coaches, 4 held

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Odisha shocker: 15-year-old hockey trainee alleges gang-rape by her coaches, 4 held

The incident took place on July 3, after a routine training session at the local stadium in Odisha's Jajpur district. The survivor stated that the coaches, all of whom are in their 30s, lured her to a nearby lodge.

Rs 5k per drop: Dr Zeriwala's 'blood-sucking' fraud and a dhaba meeting in Murthal

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Rs 5k per drop: Dr Zeriwala's 'blood-sucking' fraud and a dhaba meeting in Murthal

The elaborate con began at a dhaba in Murthal, Haryana, where 67-year-old Mahesh Chadha and his wife Madhu, both grappling with the aftermath of Mahesh’s stroke, encountered a man.

Satara school girl held at knifepoint; locals rescue her from jilted lover in viral video

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Satara school girl held at knifepoint; locals rescue her from jilted lover in viral video

The incident, which occurred in public view and was captured on camera, took place around 4 pm when the girl was returning home from school in a residential area of Maharashtra’s Satara city on Monday afternoon.

Bombay HC verdict on Mumbai train blasts: Why the prosecution's case fell apart

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Bombay HC verdict on Mumbai train blasts: Why the prosecution's case fell apart

The court warned that creating a false impression of resolution by wrongfully convicting individuals does more harm than good.

Bengaluru traders to strike over GST notices from July 23

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Bengaluru traders to strike over GST notices from July 23

The Karnataka government, in response, has rolled out a statewide awareness campaign, Know GST, to address concerns.

Hyderabad SI, constables chased, assaulted for stopping car during Bonalu festival

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Hyderabad SI, constables chased, assaulted for stopping car during Bonalu festival

A group of eight to nine people arrived at the spot and started arguing with the police, questioning why the car and their associate were sent to the station.

Lucknow murder: Son avenges mother’s insult after 10 years of waiting, party photos seal killers' fate

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Lucknow murder: Son avenges mother’s insult after 10 years of waiting, party photos seal killers' fate

The main accused, Sonu Kashyap, had reportedly harboured a simmering grudge against Manoj, the victim, ever since Manoj allegedly assaulted Sonu’s mother ten years ago and fled the area.

Fake Pakistan-origin video circulated to incite riots during Kanwar Yatra in UP; 3 held

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Fake Pakistan-origin video circulated to incite riots during Kanwar Yatra in UP; 3 held

Saharanpur DIG Abhishek Singh said during a press briefing that the video showed dead children, and it was accompanied by an audio track that falsely claimed Bajrang Dal members had killed Muslims in and around Mansoorpur.

Cobra in JNU canteen, snake in PM’s house: Shocking places snakes are hiding in Delhi this monsoon

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Cobra in JNU canteen, snake in PM’s house: Shocking places snakes are hiding in Delhi this monsoon

Experts note that Delhi’s rainy season overlaps with the hatching period of native snake species.

Khoda crisis: Ganga water project comes to standstill as Noida refuses to share supply

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Khoda crisis: Ganga water project comes to standstill as Noida refuses to share supply

Khoda, situated alongside National Highway-9 and wedged between Indirapuram and Delhi’s Ghazipur area, falls under the Sahibabad Assembly constituency. Despite being surrounded by urbanised regions, Khoda lacks a proper piped water supply.

Bengaluru schools ditch cakes and chips as CBSE, ICSE push healthy diets

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Bengaluru schools ditch cakes and chips as CBSE, ICSE push healthy diets

Citing the health risks of excessive sugar, including rising cases of Type 2 diabetes among children, the boards have also asked schools to display informative signboards on permissible daily sugar intake and the long-term dangers of processed foods.



Monsoon mayhem grips Himachal and J&K, newlywed couple, child among 4 killed

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Monsoon mayhem grips Himachal and J&K, newlywed couple, child among 4 killed

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Shimla, Sirmaur, Chamba, Kangra and Mandi, warning of "extremely heavy rainfall" and advising against travel.

Rain lashes Delhi, waterlogging in some areas - more showers expected

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Rain lashes Delhi, waterlogging in some areas - more showers expected

After the fresh downpour, waterlogging was reported from parts of south and southwest Delhi, leading to slow-moving traffic and waterlogged streets.

Yeida cracks down on illegal housing projects near Jewar airport - 'Plots not approved'

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Yeida cracks down on illegal housing projects near Jewar airport - 'Plots not approved'

To prevent more people from falling into this trap, Yeida will soon release public notices warning buyers against investing in such unapproved housing schemes.

Gurugram teen stabs 7-year-old to death with scissors for exposing phone theft

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Gurugram teen stabs 7-year-old to death with scissors for exposing phone theft

The incident occurred on July 19 when the 7-year-old stepped out to play after completing his homework. The teen allegedly lured the younger boy away from the residential area and attacked him near KMP Expressway in Gurugram.

Bollywood-style heist in Delhi: Woman, shopkeeper, student pose as CBI, loot businessman’s house

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Bollywood-style heist in Delhi: Woman, shopkeeper, student pose as CBI, loot businessman’s house

Dressed in white shirts, black trousers and face masks, the trio knocked on the businessman’s door, claiming to be CBI officials from Okhla.

Delhi chokes on Kanwar chaos: 200+ complaints lodged over loud music, traffic violations

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Delhi chokes on Kanwar chaos: 200+ complaints lodged over loud music, traffic violations

Law and order teams are in place across districts, with approximately 200 officers deployed in each shift and round-the-clock vigilance at at least 21 Kanwar camps.

Kanwar Yatra: Noida schools to remain shut tomorrow due to Sawan Shivratri

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Kanwar Yatra: Noida schools to remain shut tomorrow due to Sawan Shivratri

Across Noida, all government, aided, and private recognised schools from classes 1 to 12 will remain closed. Meanwhile, anticipating traffic disruptions due to the Kanwar Yatra, some private institutions have opted to conduct online classes on Tuesday.

Pilibhit tigress kills 3, evades capture; 18 schools shut indefinitely

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Pilibhit tigress kills 3, evades capture; 18 schools shut indefinitely

After the third attack, authorities began discussions with the state’s chief wildlife warden to permit shooting the animal.

Delhi AQI improves: Capital breathes cleaner air, but remains India’s most polluted city

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Delhi AQI improves: Capital breathes cleaner air, but remains India’s most polluted city

Mumbai showed the best improvement with a 44 per cent drop, followed by Kolkata with 37 per cent, and then Delhi.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Faridabad in Delhi-NCR

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Faridabad in Delhi-NCR

According to NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 5 km. In recent weeks, the Delhi region has witnessed multiple earthquakes, raising alarm among residents.

Heavy rain alert for Hyderabad today - check IMD's district-wise warning

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Heavy rain alert for Hyderabad today - check IMD's district-wise warning

To tackle the situation, monsoon emergency teams were deployed to drain water and manage the traffic flow,

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