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Aunta-Simaria in pics: A look at Bihar's new iconic bridge on Ganga
In a significant development for Bihar's infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aunta-Simaria bridge project on NH-31
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All work and all play: ‘Startup pod’ to redefine Kerala’s workcation, travel experience
At the startup pod, high-speed internet, 24x7 access, meeting spaces, and the required hi-tech features will be available. For this, a three-storey structure, with the project estimated to cost around Rs 6 crore, will be constructed in Varkala, Kerala
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Photos: Mumbai's rain misery continues
Tourists have been removed from several areas in Mumbai including the Powai Lake following the heavy downpour in the city. All beaches have been shut
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Heavy rains disrupt Mumbai: Flooded streets, stranded kids - See in photos
Roads in several parts of Mumbai got inundated after the heavy downpour for the third consecutive day on Monday
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Beyond midnight: Hyderabad eyes global nightlife hub status
The Telangana government is working on a comprehensive strategy to boost Hyderabad's "night-time economy", projecting its value to surge from Rs 8,500 crore in 2025 to Rs 26,011 crore by 2031
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Heavy rain brings Delhi-NCR to standstill | See in pics
In its Thursday morning bulletin, the IMD forecast light to moderate rain across most areas, with moderate to heavy showers likely at isolated spots in Delhi and the NCR over the next two to three hours.
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Temple corridors plan aims to redefine Prayagraj’s pilgrim experience
The move of promoting Prayagraj as ‘city of temple corridors’ comes on the heels of Maha Kumbh 2025 and is intended to build momentum for the upcoming Ardh Kumbh in 2031.
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Bengaluru Metro hits record ridership as commuters rush to ride new metro | In pics
According to data from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), approximately 10.5 lakh passengers traversed the city’s 96-kilometre network spanning the Purple, Green and Yellow lines.
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From Mumbai to Kochi: How Indian cities are tackling stray dog menace
Cracking down on the stray dog menace, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government, civic bodies and authorities of Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad to relocate them from the streets and keep them confined to shelter homes.
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No drivers: Magenta Line trains now fully unmanned | In pics
The development means that every train on the Magenta Line now runs without a driver, with train operators completely removed from service.
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Traffic jams, submerged roads: Rain-battered Hyderabad in pics
Given waterlogging at Malkam Cheruvu, Hyderabad Police advised commuters to avoid the Bio Diversity to Shaikpet route and take the alternative route from IKEA, Cable Bridge
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The last rickshaw pullers of Maharashtra hill town | In pics
The Supreme Court has delivered a strong indictment of the hand-pulled rickshaw system still operating in Maharashtra’s Matheran hill station, describing the practice as “inhuman”.
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First look at Kartavya Bhavan: The new address for central ministries
Kartavya Bhavan-03, the first to be inaugurated, will house the Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum & Natural Gas ministries, and the Principal Scientific Adviser's office.
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Uttarakhand flash flood swallows entire Dharali village | In pics
A video of the flash flood has emerged on social media, showing a torrent of water rushing down. People could be heard screaming in panic.
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Heavy rain leaves Uttar Pradesh under water | In pics
So far, 694 villages in 40 tehsils and 92 municipal wards have been impacted by rising waters. At least five rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, are flowing above the danger mark in Uttar Pradesh.
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Last Monday of Sawan: Devotees throng Shiva temples across India
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi experienced heavy footfall. In Haridwar, devotees offered holy Ganga water at the Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Kankhal.
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Bengaluru traffic data reveals techies’ fear of staying unseen
The work-from-home (WFH) era, once a standard across Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem, has been rapidly eroded by this job insecurity
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Goodbye HoHo, hello e-buses: Delhi Darshan set for modern upgrade
The new service will run on two planned circuits or routes, operating during the evening hours, from around 4 or 5 pm until 9 pm in Delhi.
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Noise soars across Bengaluru's ‘silence zones’
This year, on average, the night-time noise levels in ‘silence zones’ like NIMHANS and RVCE Mysore Road in Bengaluru were recorded between 61 and 64 dB(A) from February to April.
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Delhi’s air cleanest this July in a decade | In pics
Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) for July, up to the 30th, stood at 79, which falls under the ‘satisfactory’ category as per CPCB’s standards.
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Delhi turns into Venice after heavy rain | In pics
Connaught Place (CP), one of the worst-hit spots in Delhi, witnessed over 100.2 mm of rainfall within only two hours on Tuesday.
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Delhi's aging flyovers set for repair | In pics
Several flyovers on Shahdara, Loni Road, Nangloi, Chirag Delhi, Okhla, Janak Setu and Pul Mithai have already been earmarked for repairs by the previous government. A fresh batch of 17 further flyovers, mostly from the early 2000s wave, is expected to undergo restoration soon.
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Vande Bharat to run on four different routes in Pune
Currently, there are two operational Vande Bharat trains from Pune, running on the Pune-Kolhapur and Pune-Hubballi routes.
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How Bengaluru plans to fix its notorious jams: Explained in slides
Instead of everyone starting their day around the same time, companies in Bengaluru have been encouraged to stagger their employee shifts, with some beginning as early as 7.30 am.
