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Mumbai monsoon alert: MHADA lists 96 'extremely dangerous' buildings, over 3,000 residents at risk

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Mumbai monsoon alert: MHADA lists 96 'extremely dangerous' buildings, over 3,000 residents at risk

MHADA has flagged 96 old Mumbai buildings as “extremely dangerous” ahead of monsoon, urging over 3,100 residents to evacuate

Kerala monsoon arrival 2025: IMD expects May 25 onset, five days earlier than last year

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Kerala monsoon arrival 2025: IMD expects May 25 onset, five days earlier than last year

Kerala monsoon: The IMD has forecast the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala in the next 2–3 days, indicating a timely arrival as per schedule. With an above-normal rainfall prediction, the monsoon is expected to boost agriculture, improve reservoir levels, and support economic growth.

Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya Mandir on June 5, spiritual leaders to attend, no VIPs invited

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Ram Darbar Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya Mandir on June 5, spiritual leaders to attend, no VIPs invited

The Ram Darbar, to be established on the temple's first floor, will house the idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna and Hanuman.

Pakistan-based terror network busted in Delhi: How a 3-month covert op exposed ISI sleeper cell

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Pakistan-based terror network busted in Delhi: How a 3-month covert op exposed ISI sleeper cell

Delhi terror threat: Security agencies have busted a Pakistan-backed ISI spy and terror network, arresting a Nepali operative and his Indian aide with classified documents in a major espionage crackdown.

Get ready to travel from Delhi to Meerut in 45 minutes with Namo Bharat

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Get ready to travel from Delhi to Meerut in 45 minutes with Namo Bharat

The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, branded as Namo Bharat, is set for full launch by June 2025, slashing travel time to just 45 minutes. The high-speed regional rail network aims to boost public transport, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance connectivity across NCR.

Bengaluru may soon ban underground parking plans for good - Know why

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Bengaluru may soon ban underground parking plans for good - Know why

Following days of heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced a forthcoming ban on underground parking in low-lying areas to prevent future flood-related damage.

Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata to receive more rains amid IMD's orange alert for several cities

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Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata to receive more rains amid IMD's orange alert for several cities

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange alert for heavy rains in Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal.

Delhi-NCR dust storm havoc caught on camera: Noida society gate collapses, trees uprooted, cars crushed

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Delhi-NCR dust storm havoc caught on camera: Noida society gate collapses, trees uprooted, cars crushed

Delhi weather: A dramatic gate collapse at Apex Golf Avenue society in Greater Noida and disruptions to metro, power, and flights highlighted the storm’s impact.

Hyderabad rain disrupts city life, high alert across Telangana amid Met warning

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Hyderabad rain disrupts city life, high alert across Telangana amid Met warning

Hyderabad rain alert: The downpour in several parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad, began in the afternoon and continued till late into the night.

Operation Sindoor in Uttarakhand madrasas' syllabus: 'We don't believe in two-nation theory'

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Operation Sindoor in Uttarakhand madrasas' syllabus: 'We don't believe in two-nation theory'

Uttarakhand Madrasa Board will include 'Operation Sindoor' in its curriculum from 2025 to teach military bravery and national unity to the children

Who are the DRG, Chhattisgarh’s tribal force that played key role in eliminating top Maoist Basavaraju

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Who are the DRG, Chhattisgarh’s tribal force that played key role in eliminating top Maoist Basavaraju

The District Reserve Guard (DRG), a tribal anti-Naxal force, killed top Maoist leader Basavaraju in a 50-hour operation, dealing a major blow to insurgency

DDA new housing scheme: 7,500 discounted flats and more - What Apna Ghar Awaas Yojana 2025 offers

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DDA new housing scheme: 7,500 discounted flats and more - What Apna Ghar Awaas Yojana 2025 offers

DDA has launched 'Apna Ghar Awaas Yojana 2025', offering 7,500 discounted flats across income groups in Delhi. The scheme is open to all Indian citizens aged 18 and above, and allotments will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Delhi's 'Dr Death', who killed and fed victims to crocodiles, caught living as priest at Rajasthan ashram

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Delhi's 'Dr Death', who killed and fed victims to crocodiles, caught living as priest at Rajasthan ashram

Delhi serial killer Dr Devender Sharma, infamously known as Doctor Death, who fed victims to crocodiles and ran a kidney transplant racket, was arrested from a Rajasthan ashram nearly two years after jumping parole. The convicted murderer, serving life sentences for multiple killings, had been living under a false identity as a priest in Dausa when Delhi Police tracked him down.

Guwahati to host US rapper Post Malone as Assam launches ‘concert economy’

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Guwahati to host US rapper Post Malone as Assam launches ‘concert economy’

American rapper Post Malone will perform live in Guwahati on December 8 as part of Assam's new 'concert economy' initiative to boost tourism, culture and local business. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced similar concerts will follow in Jorhat and Dibrugarh under the state’s push for concert tourism.

Delhi weather: How fierce storm ripped through NCR cities, causing destruction and deaths; yellow alert till Friday

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Delhi weather: How fierce storm ripped through NCR cities, causing destruction and deaths; yellow alert till Friday

A sudden and severe hailstorm struck Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, bringing intense rainfall, strong winds, and dust storms that caused widespread disruption across the region.

Asiatic lion population: From 19 to 891 — how Gir brought back Gujarat's 'lost' pride

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Asiatic lion population: From 19 to 891 — how Gir brought back Gujarat's 'lost' pride

Asiatic lion population: Over the decades, what began as a protected core area in Gir has now expanded dramatically.

Why Delhi airport's T-3 liquor shop is struggling to stay open

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Why Delhi airport's T-3 liquor shop is struggling to stay open

This walk-in, self-service liquor store at T3 is the only one of its kind at IGI Airport catering to both domestic and international travellers.

'If Bengaluru rains continue at this pace ...': Key emergency helplines you need to know

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'If Bengaluru rains continue at this pace ...': Key emergency helplines you need to know

Amid heavy rains and flooding in Bengaluru, here's a guide to essential helplines and resources

Delhi's 'Mini Kabul' gasps as Afghan imports impacted on Attari-Wagah route

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Delhi's 'Mini Kabul' gasps as Afghan imports impacted on Attari-Wagah route

With over 85% of Khari Baoli’s dry fruit supply dependent on Afghanistan - which hosts Asia’s largest dry fruit mandi - traders are now scrambling to manage the disruption.

UP power bills may jump 30%: Consumers gear up for big jolt as UPPCL seeks tariff hike

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UP power bills may jump 30%: Consumers gear up for big jolt as UPPCL seeks tariff hike

UPPCL power tariff hike: According to officials, there hasn't been an increase in electricity prices in the previous five years.

Doctors on alert as Covid cases rise: How Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat are responding to regional surge

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Doctors on alert as Covid cases rise: How Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat are responding to regional surge

Covid surge in India: Cities such as Mumbai, Chennai and Ahmedabad have seen a small but significant surge

Pawan Kalyan flags Rohingya 'terror' in south: 'Refugees getting Aadhaar and voter IDs, taking local jobs'

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Pawan Kalyan flags Rohingya 'terror' in south: 'Refugees getting Aadhaar and voter IDs, taking local jobs'

Kalyan also raised concerns over potential terrorist threats in Andhra Pradesh, calling the southern states ‘soft targets.’

Bengaluru’s usual flood hotspots, some near IT hub, stay dry despite heavy rainfall — Here’s why

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Bengaluru’s usual flood hotspots, some near IT hub, stay dry despite heavy rainfall — Here’s why

Out of 210 identified flood-prone spots in the city, BBMP has completed work in 166. Unlike previous years, visuals of inundated streets, marooned vehicles and residents wading through knee-deep water were notably absent in these areas.

Madhya Pradesh woman sarpanch 'leases out' entire panchayat to repay Rs 20 lakh loan

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Madhya Pradesh woman sarpanch 'leases out' entire panchayat to repay Rs 20 lakh loan

Guna district panchayat CEO Abhishek Dubey said that both the sarpanch and those involved in the deal are under scrutiny.

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