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Telangana’s ‘death corridor’: Why Hyd-Chevella stretch keeps claiming lives - over 280 dead since 2018

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Telangana’s ‘death corridor’: Why Hyd-Chevella stretch keeps claiming lives - over 280 dead since 2018

Between 2018 and December 2024, over 280 people have lost their lives on Hyderabad-Chevella stretch of NH-163 that passes through Chevella, Manneguda, Vikarabad, and Kodangal.

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’ as multiple areas breach severe levels, NCR also affected

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Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’ as multiple areas breach severe levels, NCR also affected

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 309 as of 7 am. However, this figure masked alarming hyper-local disparities.

How can Delhi fight pollution if its monitors don't work? Supreme Court questions regulators

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How can Delhi fight pollution if its monitors don't work? Supreme Court questions regulators

Coimbatore gang rape: 3 men arrested after encounter for sexually assaulting MBA student

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Coimbatore gang rape: 3 men arrested after encounter for sexually assaulting MBA student

Coimbatore gang rape: The accused, identified as Guna, Karuppasamy, and Karthik, alias Kaleeswaran, were arrested after a brief encounter with Coimbatore police. They were shot in the legs and have been taken to a hospital.

UP traffic cop beaten by youths and minor in Muzaffarnagar over no-entry row - Watch viral video

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UP traffic cop beaten by youths and minor in Muzaffarnagar over no-entry row - Watch viral video

The entire incident, captured on video and now circulating widely on social media, shows the brazen attack unfolding on a public street in UP's in Muzaffarnagar as bystanders looked on.

Bengaluru shame! Grieving father pays bribes from ambulance to crematorium for daughter’s last rites

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Bengaluru shame! Grieving father pays bribes from ambulance to crematorium for daughter’s last rites

This corruption is allegedly fuelled by a parallel economy within the government, where officials are alleged to pay hefty sums for lucrative postings.

Bengaluru techie’s search for soulmate ends in Rs 30 lakh matrimonial site 'romance scam'

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Bengaluru techie’s search for soulmate ends in Rs 30 lakh matrimonial site 'romance scam'

The complainant, a Banaswadi resident, was scammed of ₹30 lakh by fraudster posing as NRI on matrimonial site, leading to police complaint in Bengaluru.

Coimbatore gang rape: MBA student gang-raped near airport, boyfriend assaulted

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Coimbatore gang rape: MBA student gang-raped near airport, boyfriend assaulted

The assailants assaulted the victim's friend, seriously injuring him, before forcibly kidnapping her. They took her to a secluded location, where she was allegedly gang-raped.

Telangana bus accident: Conductor side passengers survived, driver side killed, recalls survivor

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Telangana bus accident: Conductor side passengers survived, driver side killed, recalls survivor

Telangana bus accident: Recalling the horrific incident, the survivor said he was dozing in the bus when a loud thud jolted him awake, leaving him half-buried in gravel.

Chevella bus accident: Video captures chaos, cries for help after bus-truck collision kills 20 in Rangareddy

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Chevella bus accident: Video captures chaos, cries for help after bus-truck collision kills 20 in Rangareddy

Telangana bus accident: A video taken shortly after the bus-truck collision in Rangareddy district showed the mangled bus strewn across the road. Injured passengers could be seen crying for help as locals rushed to rescue them.

Bengaluru tops digital arrest scams; Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR close behind

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Bengaluru tops digital arrest scams; Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR close behind

The analysis details that in the first six months of 2025, Bengaluru reported the highest incidence at 26.38%. It was followed by Hyderabad at 19.97% and the Delhi-NCR region at 18.14%.

Watch: Bengaluru dances, sings and cheers as women lift the World Cup

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Watch: Bengaluru dances, sings and cheers as women lift the World Cup

Some residents even took out processions, while others gathered in groups outside cafes and shops to watch the moments of the match and relive India’s win. Several restaurants and stores even offered special discounts and free treats to mark the occasion.

Dwarka Expressway cave-in: Third incident in 2 months near Kherki Daula - why does this stretch keep sinking?

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Dwarka Expressway cave-in: Third incident in 2 months near Kherki Daula - why does this stretch keep sinking?

Dwarka Expressway cave-in: The cave-in occurred near the GMDA bus stop between Elan Mall and Kherki Daula, and the damage was first noticed around 10 am. Authorities cordoned off one lane to avoid any mishap.

Bengaluru couple killed, 2 injured as siren-blaring ambulance without patient jumps signal

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Bengaluru couple killed, 2 injured as siren-blaring ambulance without patient jumps signal

According to the police, the ambulance, belonging to Cloud9 Hospital, was not carrying any patients at the time of the crash but had its siren and beacon lights on.

Mumbai weather: Record-breaking chill as temperatures plunge in over a decade

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Mumbai weather: Record-breaking chill as temperatures plunge in over a decade

Records dating back to 2014 show that the lowest November day-time temperatures have consistently remained above the 30-degree mark at the Santacruz observatory.

Telangana bus accident: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar confirms 20 deaths in Rangareddy bus-truck collision

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Telangana bus accident: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar confirms 20 deaths in Rangareddy bus-truck collision

The tipper collided with the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) vehicle near Chevella on Monday morning, resulting in the gravel falling on the bus.

Ujjain donkey fair: Here, 'Shah Rukh', 'Salman' and 'Aishwarya' are star attractions 

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Ujjain donkey fair: Here, 'Shah Rukh', 'Salman' and 'Aishwarya' are star attractions 

This unique donkey fair, running from Dev Uthani Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima, draws animal breeders from across the region for a tradition that dates back centuries.

Kasibugga temple stampede: Andhra govt to take over private temple after 9 deaths

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Kasibugga temple stampede: Andhra govt to take over private temple after 9 deaths

Kasibugga temple stampede has led to a state-wide review of safety arrangements at temples, with officials from the Endowments Department and other Andhra Pradesh government offices assessing security and crowd management measures.

Kerala gets 3rd Vande Bharat: Ernakulam-Bengaluru train to begin soon – check route, timings & more

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Kerala gets 3rd Vande Bharat: Ernakulam-Bengaluru train to begin soon – check route, timings & more

The new Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express (Train No 26651/26652) will run via Coimbatore and Palakkad, covering the entire distance in approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes.

TV producer chased, car windshield smashed by men on scooty in midnight Noida Expressway ordeal

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TV producer chased, car windshield smashed by men on scooty in midnight Noida Expressway ordeal

Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway and that the accused men have been identified.

Delhi-based family spends Rs 380 cr on 4 Gurugram apartments to create one colossal home

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Delhi-based family spends Rs 380 cr on 4 Gurugram apartments to create one colossal home

Overall, 59 ultra-luxury homes were sold in the country for approximately Rs 4,754 crore this year, signalling robust demand at the very peak of the property sector.

Delhi AQI update: Capital chokes on 'very poor' air with worst October reading in 3 years

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Delhi AQI update: Capital chokes on 'very poor' air with worst October reading in 3 years

The Air Quality Early Warning System noted that the city’s ventilation index — a measure of the air's dispersive capacity — remained unfavourably low.



Mumbai hostage scare: Maharashtra govt denies Rohit Arya's claim of Rs 2 crore dues from govt

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Mumbai hostage scare: Maharashtra govt denies Rohit Arya's claim of Rs 2 crore dues from govt

He was the project head for the PLC Swachhta Monitor. Kesarkar saheb liked the project and told him that the state government was sanctioning Rs 2 crore for it. The entire project was completed, but no funds were paid to Rohit, says Arya's wife.

From Swachh Bharat ‘hero’ to Mumbai hostage-taker: Who was Rohit Arya?

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From Swachh Bharat ‘hero’ to Mumbai hostage-taker: Who was Rohit Arya?

Mumbai hostage crisis: Arya's professional work was significantly aligned with government initiatives. He had worked extensively with children on the central government’s Swachh Bharat mission, claiming to be inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for cleanliness.

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