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Hyderabad hot air balloon video goes viral after internet claims emergency landing, operator clarifies

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Hyderabad hot air balloon video goes viral after internet claims emergency landing, operator clarifies

Videos from Hyderabad’s hot air balloon festival went viral on social media, claiming a balloon made an emergency landing in a slushy area due to a technical snag. The operator later clarified that the landing was controlled, routine, and conducted safely, with no malfunction or risk to passengers.

Bengaluru IPL venue row: RCB proposes 350 AI cameras around Chinnaswamy stadium, internet reacts

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Bengaluru IPL venue row: RCB proposes 350 AI cameras around Chinnaswamy stadium, internet reacts

Amid speculation that IPL matches could move out of Bengaluru over safety concerns, RCB has proposed installing hundreds of AI-powered surveillance cameras at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While the franchise has offered to fund the ₹4.5 crore project, the proposal has sparked mixed reactions online.

‘Look after your parents or face 15% pay cut’: Telangana government's warning to state employees

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‘Look after your parents or face 15% pay cut’: Telangana government's warning to state employees

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced plans to introduce a bill that would allow the government to deduct 10–15% of the salaries of state employees found neglecting their elderly parents, with the amount directly credited to the parents’ bank accounts as a welfare measure.

BJP Delhi councillor draws backlash for threatening youngsters in park, Internet calls it 'harassment'

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BJP Delhi councillor draws backlash for threatening youngsters in park, Internet calls it 'harassment'

A BJP Delhi councillor has sparked outrage after a video showed her confronting a young man and woman for sitting together in a public park. The incident, widely described as moral policing, triggered sharp criticism online over abuse of authority, privacy violations and vigilante behaviour.

Bengaluru tops list of top 25 Indian cities for women, followed by Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad

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Bengaluru tops list of top 25 Indian cities for women, followed by Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad

Bengaluru topped the Top Cities for Women in India 2025 index released by Avtar Group, emerging as the most inclusive city for women. Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad followed closely, reflecting stronger safety, employment opportunities and social infrastructure that support women’s careers and quality of life nationwide

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