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Berhampur's unique doll fair: What keeps this 300-year-old tradition alive

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Berhampur's unique doll fair: What keeps this 300-year-old tradition alive

Kandhei Jatra, known for its traditional and modern doll displays, featured over 300 makeshift stalls stretching from Khaspa Street to Bada Bazar in Berhampur, Odisha

‘Can’t buy daughter’s insulin’: Lucknow businessman shoots self after Facebook plea

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‘Can’t buy daughter’s insulin’: Lucknow businessman shoots self after Facebook plea

Before taking the extreme step, the Lucknow businessman went live on Facebook and made an emotional appeal for help. He mentioned that he was under immense mental pressure due to a debt of Rs 15 crore.

Chhangur Baba's mansion razed in UP: Even powerful bulldozers took hours to tear down strong 'fortress' walls

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Chhangur Baba's mansion razed in UP: Even powerful bulldozers took hours to tear down strong 'fortress' walls

The mansion featured expensive imported tiles and furniture, a massive kitchen, plush interiors, 10 CCTV cameras, a private driveway, and a 500-meter-long electrified wall.

Andhra Pradesh monsoon: Dry weather to continue in state till mid-July

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Andhra Pradesh monsoon: Dry weather to continue in state till mid-July

Many regions in the state are likely to experience irregular rainfall over the next 7 to 10 days. Despite the early arrival of the southwest monsoon in Andhra Pradesh, several areas in the state have recorded below-average rain

Gurugram rain horror: Cratered roads, stranded cars, 400+ distress calls as panic grips commuters

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Gurugram rain horror: Cratered roads, stranded cars, 400+ distress calls as panic grips commuters

Over 222 vehicles were towed from flooded or gridlocked stretches of the city, using 32 cranes sourced from civic authorities.

Delhi can't force meat shops to shut on Kanwar route, says MCD - 'No legal provision'

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Delhi can't force meat shops to shut on Kanwar route, says MCD - 'No legal provision'

However, MCD mentioned that in recent years, many meat shop owners have voluntarily chosen to close their establishments during this period, out of respect for the religious sentiments of the Kanwariyas.

Delhi double murder: Man murders ex-GF, her friend's 6-month-old child, held

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Delhi double murder: Man murders ex-GF, her friend's 6-month-old child, held

The accused killed the 6-month-old child in “revenge” as he suspected Sonal of being pregnant and blamed the child’s father for helping her to abort it.

Delhi to shut meat shops along Kanwar Yatra route during Sawan, says minister Kapil Mishra

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Delhi to shut meat shops along Kanwar Yatra route during Sawan, says minister Kapil Mishra

Delhi’s culture and tourism minister Kapil Mishra said that both the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi government had jointly decided to enforce the closure.

'Shetty people ruined culture': Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad sparks fresh row after canteen assault

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'Shetty people ruined culture': Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad sparks fresh row after canteen assault

Without directly naming South Indians, he hinted at the Shetty community, blaming them for running businesses like dance bars

From STEM to offbeat: Why Hyderabad students are choosing creative, budget-friendly courses overseas

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From STEM to offbeat: Why Hyderabad students are choosing creative, budget-friendly courses overseas

One of the biggest reasons behind this shift is the rising cost of education in the US and UK. Many students and their families are now looking for countries that offer high-quality education at a much lower cost.

Beer truck sinks into Gurugram 'crater' as road caves in | Watch

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Beer truck sinks into Gurugram 'crater' as road caves in | Watch

Gurugram road cave-in: The incident, which has gone viral on social media, happened after an intense spell of rain caused a portion of the road to collapse, severely impacting traffic.

Bengaluru man held for filming women on streets without consent, sharing ‘inappropriate’ videos on Instagram

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Bengaluru man held for filming women on streets without consent, sharing ‘inappropriate’ videos on Instagram

The accused, Gurdeep Singh, a hotel management graduate currently unemployed, was detained from his residence in KR Puram, Bengaluru, where he lives with his brother

Kanwar Yatra: Hindu-Muslim unity stands tall in Aligarh amid row over eateries, names

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Kanwar Yatra: Hindu-Muslim unity stands tall in Aligarh amid row over eateries, names

Muslim artisans in Aligarh are actively involved in crafting brass idols of Hindu deities, including those used in the Kanwar Yatra, showcasing a collaborative spirit and shared cultural heritage.

Hyderabad cricket chief, 4 others arrested over IPL ticket scam

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Hyderabad cricket chief, 4 others arrested over IPL ticket scam

HCA chief A Jagan Mohan Rao was taken into custody from his residence in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, alongside HCA Treasurer C Srinivas Rao, CEO Sunil Kante, General Secretary Rajender Yadav and his wife G Kavita.

Man slaps, bites 12-year-old inside lift in Maharashtra; threatens to stab him with knife | Watch

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Man slaps, bites 12-year-old inside lift in Maharashtra; threatens to stab him with knife | Watch

The incident took place at the Patel Xenon Housing Project in Maharashtra's Palegaon, Ambernath East, Thane district. CCTV footage, which has now gone viral on social media, shows the man entering the lift and slapping the boy for closing the door.

Delhi minister shoots rain-check video at Minto Bridge - ‘No submerged buses this monsoon’

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Delhi minister shoots rain-check video at Minto Bridge - ‘No submerged buses this monsoon’

The minister's office also released a series of photographs from other waterlogging-prone sites including the Prembari underpass, Ring Road, Saket Metro stretch, and the area around Max Hospital. All sites appeared dry and functional in the visuals.

Gurugram rain fury: WFH urged as cars float, ambulance stuck - 'Venice vibes' storm social media

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Gurugram rain fury: WFH urged as cars float, ambulance stuck - 'Venice vibes' storm social media

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the region, cautioning residents for more rain on Thursday

Survivors recount Vadodara bridge collapse horror as vehicles tumble into river like toys

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Survivors recount Vadodara bridge collapse horror as vehicles tumble into river like toys

A portion of the Gambhira bridge, located on the Mahisagar river, collapsed on Wednesday morning, due to which several vehicles fell into the river.

Liquor shops to go behind curtains along kanwar yatra routes in UP, Uttarakhand; Delhi tightens meat shop curbs

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Liquor shops to go behind curtains along kanwar yatra routes in UP, Uttarakhand; Delhi tightens meat shop curbs

In Ghaziabad and Noida, a total of 222 liquor outlets have been identified along key pilgrimage stretches. As per officials, these shops - including their signboards - will be concealed before the pilgrimage begins, to ensure they are not visible to kanwariyas.

Kanwariyas chase and thrash driver on Delhi-Meerut road after car hits two devotees

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Kanwariyas chase and thrash driver on Delhi-Meerut road after car hits two devotees

A group of Kanwariyas, returning from Haridwar, allegedly attacked a man and damaged his car late on Tuesday night in Ghaziabad’s Modinagar area.

Kanwar Yatra 2025: Noida Police issue traffic advisory; diversions, road closures from July 11

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Kanwar Yatra 2025: Noida Police issue traffic advisory; diversions, road closures from July 11

DCP Traffic Lakhan Singh Yadav confirmed that the route changes apply to vehicles travelling towards Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Hapur, and Moradabad.

Apple's new COO Sabih Khan has roots in UP's Moradabad - How his journey began

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Apple's new COO Sabih Khan has roots in UP's Moradabad - How his journey began

The 59-year-old executive, born in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, moved to Singapore during his school years

‘Mere husband ko maar ke…’: Drunk woman abuses Chhattisgarh cops outside nightclub | Watch

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‘Mere husband ko maar ke…’: Drunk woman abuses Chhattisgarh cops outside nightclub | Watch

The clash reportedly began inside the pub, under the jurisdiction of the CSEB outpost in TP Nagar, before spilling onto the streets.

How Bengaluru prison psychiatrist smuggled phones to help Lashkar-e-Taiba aide run terror ops

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How Bengaluru prison psychiatrist smuggled phones to help Lashkar-e-Taiba aide run terror ops

NIA investigations revealed that the phones were being used not only for extortion, abductions and criminal activities but also to fuel radicalisation and coordinate terror-linked operations from within the jail.

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