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How Delhi blast probe rekindles hunt for Mirza Baig, Al Falah University graduate who masterminded 2008 blasts

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How Delhi blast probe rekindles hunt for Mirza Baig, Al Falah University graduate who masterminded 2008 blasts

The spotlight has returned to Mirza Shadab Baig, a key architect of the devastating 2008 serial bombings, who remains a fugitive and is now believed to be operating from Pakistan.



Answer to traffic woes, Mohali-Kurali 6-lane Greenfield Corridor set for December 1 launch

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Answer to traffic woes, Mohali-Kurali 6-lane Greenfield Corridor set for December 1 launch

The NH-205A Greenfield Corridor has been built under the Government of India’s Bharatmala Pariyojana at an estimated cost of ₹1,400 crore. Spanning close to 31 km, the new highway starts from Mohali’s IT Chowk and runs up to Kurali, where it further connects with the Siswan–Baddi stretch.

Bengaluru's 'perfect' heist: 'We are RBI officials' - How Rs 7 cr vanished from a cash van on busy flyover

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Bengaluru's 'perfect' heist: 'We are RBI officials' - How Rs 7 cr vanished from a cash van on busy flyover

In a carefully choreographed sequence, an Innova followed the van to the Nimhans junction, where the three CMS employees were ordered to disembark and proceed to the Siddapura police station to give their statements.

Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Noida top national pollution chart with worse to come

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Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Noida top national pollution chart with worse to come

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revealed that the four most polluted cities in the country were all within the NCR, with Ghaziabad leading the chart with a severe Air Quality Index (AQI) of 422.



Mumbai Airport to close for 6 hours today; check timings

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Mumbai Airport to close for 6 hours today; check timings

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport issued a passenger advisory stating that the scheduled closure is crucial for maintaining safety, operational reliability and compliance with international aviation standards.

Delhi AQI: Capital continues to choke as AQI hits 400; 21 stations mark ‘severe’ category

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Delhi AQI: Capital continues to choke as AQI hits 400; 21 stations mark ‘severe’ category

Delhi AQI: Out of Delhi’s 39 monitoring stations, 21 showed severe air quality. These included Anand Vihar (427), RK Puram (424), Punjabi Bagh (441), Mundka (441), Jahangirpuri (453), Burari Crossing (410) and Bawana (443).

‘Sorry mummy, but teachers ne aisa kiya …’: Class 10 boy jumps to death from Delhi metro station

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‘Sorry mummy, but teachers ne aisa kiya …’: Class 10 boy jumps to death from Delhi metro station

The boy’s father alleged that his son had been repeatedly harassed over the past few days. According to him, one teacher had been threatening the boy for four days, warning that he would be expelled and issued a transfer certificate.

JeM operative Dr Shaheen Shahid drew 19 women into extremism – all untraceable now

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JeM operative Dr Shaheen Shahid drew 19 women into extremism – all untraceable now

Investigators also believe Dr Shaheen used her identity as a woman to make other women feel safe, gradually exposing them to radical content and extremist ideology

Bhopal: Customers flee as masked men armed with swords, bats vandalise cafe | Watch

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Bhopal: Customers flee as masked men armed with swords, bats vandalise cafe | Watch

A video of the incident has gone viral, in which the attackers can be seen causing extensive damage to Magic Spot Cafe, located on Hoshangabad Road in Bhopal’s Misrod area, as customers scramble to flee.

Viral video shows dancer beaten at Haryana pre-wedding after objecting to guest's advances

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Viral video shows dancer beaten at Haryana pre-wedding after objecting to guest's advances

The attack occurred on November 16 in Haryana's Pachgaon village during a performance. According to the footage, a man, who is seen holding currency notes, brought his hand uncomfortably close to one of the performers.

WATCH: Delhi man kisses girlfriend from moving car roof in dangerous stunt, police take action  

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WATCH: Delhi man kisses girlfriend from moving car roof in dangerous stunt, police take action  

The video, shot from a nearby vehicle, shows the individual clambering onto the roof of a white hatchback as it navigates a busy road.

Ex-armyman shoots self after killing wife, mother-in-law in Punjab’s Gurdaspur

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Ex-armyman shoots self after killing wife, mother-in-law in Punjab’s Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Aditya rushed to the local Improvement Trust Colony No. 7 on the outskirts of the town with nearly 200 police personnel on being informed about the murders and the threat by Gurpreet Singh to go on a killing spree.

Ricin terror plot accused attacked in Sabarmati jail; inmates punched him to ‘flaunt patriotism’, say police

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Ricin terror plot accused attacked in Sabarmati jail; inmates punched him to ‘flaunt patriotism’, say police

The incident happened less than 12 hours after prime accused in the alleged Ricin terror plot and two other suspects were moved to Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Central Jail under judicial custody.

Scams shake TTD and Tirupati temple: How Andhra’s holiest shrine is battling frauds - four key cases

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Scams shake TTD and Tirupati temple: How Andhra’s holiest shrine is battling frauds - four key cases

One of the biggest controversies in recent times at the Tirupati temple is the adulterated ghee scam. This involves the supply of fake and impure ghee, used in making the famous Tirupati Laddu prasadam, which is offered to devotees as holy food.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Civil works on Surat-Bilimora section fully done, 2027 launch on track

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Civil works on Surat-Bilimora section fully done, 2027 launch on track

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor will connect Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli once completed.

Sabarimala rush forces new regulations: Daily entry capped at 1 lakh, spot bookings limited to 20k

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Sabarimala rush forces new regulations: Daily entry capped at 1 lakh, spot bookings limited to 20k

The decision came after visuals showed devotees tightly packed near the sacred 18 steps, long delays on the Pamba–Sannidhanam route, and complaints about lack of drinking water in the queues.

'Smoke from Punjab says Connaught Place is my address. What a joke!': Bhagwant Mann on Delhi pollution

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'Smoke from Punjab says Connaught Place is my address. What a joke!': Bhagwant Mann on Delhi pollution

The Punjab CM claimed that the state hadn't even started harvesting paddy when Delhi's AQI soared to 400.

Al-Falah University collected Rs 415 cr by misleading students and parents: ED

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Al-Falah University collected Rs 415 cr by misleading students and parents: ED

Al Falah University came under scrutiny after three doctors associated with it were identified as suspects in the November 10 Red Fort blast.

Mumbai weather update: Cool morning turns hazy as city's AQI reaches unhealthy 275

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Mumbai weather update: Cool morning turns hazy as city's AQI reaches unhealthy 275

Mumbai weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported clear skies and a moderate daytime high of around 33 degrees Celsius, with the pleasant conditions expected to persist overnight.

Several Al-Falah University faculty members, locals vanish after massive terror-links crackdown

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Several Al-Falah University faculty members, locals vanish after massive terror-links crackdown

The core of the new probe, as initiated by the DGP, will focus on how a cell of radicalised doctors was able to operate from within the university grounds, raising serious questions about campus security and oversight.

Karnataka bets big: A second airport, AI city and Rs 1.5 lakh crore overhaul for Bengaluru's future

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Karnataka bets big: A second airport, AI city and Rs 1.5 lakh crore overhaul for Bengaluru's future

The revelations came at the inauguration of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, where Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the Karnataka Space Technology, IT and Startup Policy 2025-30.

Delhi riots were 'choreographed' conspiracy for ‘regime change’, Umar Khalid among orchestrators: Police

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Delhi riots were 'choreographed' conspiracy for ‘regime change’, Umar Khalid among orchestrators: Police

The sensational claims were made as the police vigorously defended the denial of bail under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to six individuals.

Delhi air worsens again as AQI shoots up to 386: 16 stations hit ‘severe’ mark

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Delhi air worsens again as AQI shoots up to 386: 16 stations hit ‘severe’ mark

Delhi AQI: Out of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi-NCR, 16 locations recorded AQI levels above 400, categorised as “severe.” Wazirpur emerged as the most polluted spot with an AQI of 446, followed by Bawana at 444 and Jahangirpuri at 442.

Sabarimala pilgrims alert: Karnataka issues urgent advisory over deadly 'brain-eating' amoeba

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Sabarimala pilgrims alert: Karnataka issues urgent advisory over deadly 'brain-eating' amoeba

The government has requested all pilgrims to follow the guidelines strictly to ensure a safe Sabarimala pilgrimage season.

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