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‘Noticed unusual things’: Flyer who was on crashed Air India plane earlier that day

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‘Noticed unusual things’: Flyer who was on crashed Air India plane earlier that day

Akash Vatsa, an entrepreneur, posted a series of videos on X, claiming he flew on the same aircraft from Delhi to Ahmedabad barely two hours before it departed again for London as flight AI171.

Air India plane crash: A holiday, a homecoming and a young marriage - stories of lives lost

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Air India plane crash: A holiday, a homecoming and a young marriage - stories of lives lost

At least 33 passengers from Anand district, 19 from Vadodara and 17 from Kheda were on board Flight AI-171, according to the passenger list.

Gujarat air crash: How 'miracle' seat 11A saved the only survivor - 'Plane was in pieces, I stood up and ran'

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Gujarat air crash: How 'miracle' seat 11A saved the only survivor - 'Plane was in pieces, I stood up and ran'

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was in India to visit his family and was going back to the UK along with his brother. He was seated at 11A, near the emergency exit.

Ahmedabad air crash: Doctor couple's final smiling selfie with 3 kids a haunting reminder of lives lost too soon

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Ahmedabad air crash: Doctor couple's final smiling selfie with 3 kids a haunting reminder of lives lost too soon

Five members of a family from Banswara in Rajasthan were among the victims of the tragic Air India flight crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Raja Raghuvanshi murder: Three killers stayed in Guwahati lodge, posed as students

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Raja Raghuvanshi murder: Three killers stayed in Guwahati lodge, posed as students

The trio, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh and Anand Kurmi, checked into Anand Lodge in Panbazar on May 19 at 8.30 pm, posing as students. They left for Shillong early the next morning, just three days before Raja was killed.

In a first in India, Chennai launches 24/7 AC lounges for gig workers

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In a first in India, Chennai launches 24/7 AC lounges for gig workers

The Scandinavian-style AC lounge, which will operate 24/7, feature seating for up to 25 people at a time.

Meghalaya-like murder in UP: Wife, lover poison husband, throw body off bridge

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Meghalaya-like murder in UP: Wife, lover poison husband, throw body off bridge

The case drew parallels to the now-infamous Meghalaya murder case due to its elements of love, betrayal and calculated elimination of a spouse.

South's mango war: Karnataka urges Andhra Pradesh to lift Totapuri entry ban

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South's mango war: Karnataka urges Andhra Pradesh to lift Totapuri entry ban

As the mango season is in full swing, both states are now under pressure to resolve the issue quickly and avoid a larger inter-state trade conflict.

Pune locals rush to collect ‘miracle water’ from Gulmohar tree — turns out it wasn’t holy | Watch

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Pune locals rush to collect ‘miracle water’ from Gulmohar tree — turns out it wasn’t holy | Watch

The video has sparked widespread criticism and debate online, with many users expressing concern over growing superstition in urban areas.

Another honeymoon tragedy: Newly married UP couple missing in Sikkim

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Another honeymoon tragedy: Newly married UP couple missing in Sikkim

The couple’s families, devastated by the uncertainty, rushed to Sikkim but returned empty-handed on Tuesday after days of futile searching

Meghalaya murder: Raja Raghuvanshi’s sister defends Instagram Reels amid backlash - ‘Had I kept quiet…’

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Meghalaya murder: Raja Raghuvanshi’s sister defends Instagram Reels amid backlash - ‘Had I kept quiet…’

Shrasti has been sharing Instagram reels demanding justice and exposing details about her brother’s death after Raja’s body was found in a gorge in Meghalaya.

Influencer Kamal Kaur found dead in car in Bathinda, Punjab Police say 'something fishy'

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Influencer Kamal Kaur found dead in car in Bathinda, Punjab Police say 'something fishy'

Kamal Kaur death: She was a Ludhiana resident with over 3.83 lakh Instagram followers. She was known for her viral reels, some of which had sparked controversy.

Bengaluru may get ‘flying buses’ to ease traffic — but they won’t take off like aircraft

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Bengaluru may get ‘flying buses’ to ease traffic — but they won’t take off like aircraft

Nitin Gadkari described them as “double-decker bus-like pods”, each carrying up to 135 passengers.

Indore: 28-year-old kills grandmother over liquor money, hides body in bed box

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Indore: 28-year-old kills grandmother over liquor money, hides body in bed box

The accused, who was arrested within hours of the crime after he attempted to flee to Rajasthan, was identified as Vikas Gauhar.

Mumbai auto driver's viral fame kills his Rs 8 lakh/month 'side income'

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Mumbai auto driver's viral fame kills his Rs 8 lakh/month 'side income'

The driver, whose service went viral following a LinkedIn post by Lenskart’s product leader Rahul Rupani, had been charging Rs 1,000 per bag to store belongings for visa applicants denied entry with luggage.

New name in Meghalaya murder probe: Who is Jitendra Raghuvanshi — and did he know about Sonam’s plot?

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New name in Meghalaya murder probe: Who is Jitendra Raghuvanshi — and did he know about Sonam’s plot?

Jitendra’s bank account was allegedly used by Sonam to make an initial payment to the contract killers on May 23. This transaction has led the police to examine his role more closely.

Pothole QuickFix: BMC launches app and WhatsApp chatbox to tackle Mumbai’s monsoon road woes

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Pothole QuickFix: BMC launches app and WhatsApp chatbox to tackle Mumbai’s monsoon road woes

This new digital-first approach could mark a turning point in how quickly and transparently road complaints are addressed in the city.

Delhi boils as 'feels like' temperature hits 52 degree C; red alert issued for Punjab

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Delhi boils as 'feels like' temperature hits 52 degree C; red alert issued for Punjab

Relief may be on the horizon, with the IMD forecasting light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds from today

Sonam rented secret flat, may have used Raj as pawn to elope with someone else: Investigators

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Sonam rented secret flat, may have used Raj as pawn to elope with someone else: Investigators

Meghalaya officials will bring the accused to Indore to collect evidence, and we will assist with all logistics and technical support

‘Sonam planned a human sacrifice’: Family alleges black magic in Raja Raghuvanshi murder - 'Killed on Gyaras'

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‘Sonam planned a human sacrifice’: Family alleges black magic in Raja Raghuvanshi murder - 'Killed on Gyaras'

Raja’s grieving parents have alleged that the murder may have deeper spiritual and superstitious motivations.

Telangana rain: IMD issues yellow alert till June 14; Hyderabad on watch till June 13

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Telangana rain: IMD issues yellow alert till June 14; Hyderabad on watch till June 13

Several areas across Telangana experienced intense rain on Wednesday, especially in Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool districts, where it rained heavily for several hours.

Moga groom arrives with baraatis, but UK bride's house 'vanishes' - another NRI marriage scam in Punjab?

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Moga groom arrives with baraatis, but UK bride's house 'vanishes' - another NRI marriage scam in Punjab?

Dressed in full wedding attire and accompanied by a traditional baraat (groom’s procession), the man arrived in Moga on Sunday to marry a woman from the UK, with whom he had been in contact for some time.

Thai wedding, luxury villa and flats: ACB exposes wealth of Telangana's 'crorepati engineer'

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Thai wedding, luxury villa and flats: ACB exposes wealth of Telangana's 'crorepati engineer'

Sridhar owns a 4,500 sq ft flat in Hyderabad’s upscale Sky High complex, three other flats in Karimnagar, a villa in Tellapur and three independent buildings across Warangal, Karimnagar and Hyderabad. The list doesn’t end there.

Tripura love triangle: Missing electrician found dead in ice-cream freezer, doctor prime suspect

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Tripura love triangle: Missing electrician found dead in ice-cream freezer, doctor prime suspect

Sariful Islam, 26, worked as an electrician with the Agartala Smart City Mission project. According to the police, his murder appears to have stemmed from a complicated love triangle involving him, a woman, and the main accused, 28-year-old doctor Dibakar Saha.

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