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Ricin terror plot: 2 of 3 suspects held in Gujarat studied together at UP madrassa

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Ricin terror plot: 2 of 3 suspects held in Gujarat studied together at UP madrassa

Ricin terror plot: While their families claimed the men were innocent, police had said the accused were allegedly planning to use the lethal toxin ricin to carry out terror attacks at crowded locations, including a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Lucknow, the Azadpur Mandi in Delhi, and the Naroda fruit market in Ahmedabad.

Delhi blast: Kanpur medical student detained; had met Shaheen Shahid days before attack

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Delhi blast: Kanpur medical student detained; had met Shaheen Shahid days before attack

Delhi blast: Mohammed Arif Mir, a native of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, completed his studies at Al Falah University in Faridabad and joined GSVM in Kanpur about five months ago, where he was a NEET SS 2024 batch student.

Delhi blast: CCTV footage captures moment of explosion near Red Fort | Watch

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Delhi blast: CCTV footage captures moment of explosion near Red Fort | Watch

The high-intensity explosion occurred around 6:50 pm in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 at a busy traffic signal near Gate Number 1 of Red Fort metro station.

‘Never suspected him’: Saharanpur hospital stunned as doctor arrested over terror links

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‘Never suspected him’: Saharanpur hospital stunned as doctor arrested over terror links

The arrests have caused shock and disbelief among his former colleagues at the Famous Medicare Super Speciality Hospital in Sarsawa, near Saharanpur, who described him as a friendly and compassionate doctor with no sign of extremist involvement.

GRAP-III in Delhi: What's allowed, what's not as as AQI touches ‘severe’ levels | Explained​

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GRAP-III in Delhi: What's allowed, what's not as as AQI touches ‘severe’ levels | Explained​

As pollution levels continue to rise in the national capital, the Delhi government has instructed schools to shift students up to Class 5 to hybrid learning.

Supreme Court acquits Surendra Koli in 2006 Nithari case

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Supreme Court acquits Surendra Koli in 2006 Nithari case

Nithari killings case: A bench led by Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai, along with Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, observed that maintaining Koli’s conviction in a single case, after the top court had set aside all others founded on identical material, would be both inconsistent and unjust.

Bengaluru couple kills landlady, flees with her gold jewellery; arrested

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Bengaluru couple kills landlady, flees with her gold jewellery; arrested

During interrogation, the couple confessed to murdering Srilakshmi and fleeing with her jewellery. Bengaluru police said further investigation is underway.

Gwalior girl fights back, foils kidnapping bid by 3 men near police station

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Gwalior girl fights back, foils kidnapping bid by 3 men near police station

The disturbing incident occurred around 11 am, just a short distance from the local Women's Police Station in the Padav area in MP's Gwalior, and was captured on CCTV, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over women's safety.

Mirzapur train accident: Services restored on Delhi-Howrah route; Railways issues advisory

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Mirzapur train accident: Services restored on Delhi-Howrah route; Railways issues advisory

Mirzaour train accident: the track was cleared by 10 am, and normal train movement has resumed. A safety advisory has also been issued by the Railways.

Mirzapur train accident: Pilgrims crossing railway track hit by train, six killed | Video

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Mirzapur train accident: Pilgrims crossing railway track hit by train, six killed | Video

Mirzapur train accident: The victims were traveling from Chopan to Varanasi to take a holy dip in the Ganga. They had arrived at Chunar by a passenger train when the incident occurred at Chunar Railway Station.

Bengaluru Metro commuters overcharged Rs 150 crore? Tejasvi Surya flags major error in fare hike, slams BMRCL

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Bengaluru Metro commuters overcharged Rs 150 crore? Tejasvi Surya flags major error in fare hike, slams BMRCL

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said BMRCL wrongly used outdated data from 2016–17 instead of 2017–18 to calculate M&A costs for the proposed fare revision, resulting in inflated fare slabs.

Bilaspur Train Accident: Passenger train rams into goods train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur; 8 killed, many injured

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Bilaspur Train Accident: Passenger train rams into goods train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur; 8 killed, many injured

Bilaspur train accident: Following the collision, railway officials and local authorities promptly dispatched rescue and medical teams to the site in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district.

Viral photo of clogged purifier filter exposes Gurugram’s terrifying air pollution

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Viral photo of clogged purifier filter exposes Gurugram’s terrifying air pollution

The pictures show a filter heavily coated in a thick layer of dust and dirt, a grim indicator of the toxic air that residents are forced to breathe daily in the Delhi-NCR area.

Delhi schools to admit only 6+ aged kids in Class 1 from 2026. Here's all you need to know

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Delhi schools to admit only 6+ aged kids in Class 1 from 2026. Here's all you need to know

The move will replace the current two-year pre-primary setup (Nursery and Kindergarten) with a three-year “Balvatika” system (1, 2, and 3). This change aligns Delhi's foundational stage for children aged 3-8 with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's 5+3+3+4 schooling structure.

Telangana Congress leader blames free rides for women for truck-bus collision that killed 20

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Telangana Congress leader blames free rides for women for truck-bus collision that killed 20

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

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line to be open by May 2026 — check station list, interchanges

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Bengaluru Metro Pink Line to be open by May 2026 — check station list, interchanges

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line features a 2.5-km elevated stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere (Swagath Cross Road) and a 13.76-km underground section, making it among the city’s most complex metro projects.

Share videos of litterbugs dumping waste, earn Rs 250 in Bengaluru Authority’s new initiative

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Share videos of litterbugs dumping waste, earn Rs 250 in Bengaluru Authority’s new initiative

Bengaluru residents can submit footage of “litterbugs" or the individuals who are seen discarding garbage in public areas via a dedicated WhatsApp number and official social-media channels.

Navi Mumbai to get new Haj House soon as NMIA operations near

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Navi Mumbai to get new Haj House soon as NMIA operations near

The project marks a major step in the Ministry of Minority Affairs' bid to modernise Haj infrastructure and improve facilities for pilgrims in Mumbai.

Foreign tourist visiting Delhi says pollution so severe, ‘could barely see sun’

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Foreign tourist visiting Delhi says pollution so severe, ‘could barely see sun’

Delhi residents echoed similar concerns, reporting common symptoms like burning eyes and breathing difficulties as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories.

‘Delhiites won’t give up SUVs or crackers’: Viral post says ego behind city’s pollution crisis

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‘Delhiites won’t give up SUVs or crackers’: Viral post says ego behind city’s pollution crisis

A recent viral Reddit post titled "How ego is destroying Delhi through pollution" attributes the city's annual air quality crisis not just to typical factors like industrial or vehicular emissions, but to a deeper human flaw: ego.

Speeding ambulance kills couple on scooter after jumping signal in Bengaluru

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Speeding ambulance kills couple on scooter after jumping signal in Bengaluru

A couple, identified as 40-year-old Ismail Nathan Dabapu and his wife 33-year-old Sameen Banu, who were riding a scooter, died on the spot due to the severe impact. Two other individuals sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

‘Act of God’: Odisha man who built Andhra temple says no one responsible for stampede

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‘Act of God’: Odisha man who built Andhra temple says no one responsible for stampede

One gate serving as both entry and exit, poor crowd control, and lack of official clearance turned the Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Kasibugga town into chaos.

Delhi plans 4km tunnel from Munak Canal elevated road to Kashmere Gate, to cut travel time by 40%

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Delhi plans 4km tunnel from Munak Canal elevated road to Kashmere Gate, to cut travel time by 40%

the project aims to create a seamless, signal-free corridor from the Delhi-Haryana border to central Delhi, easing congestion at Mukarba Chowk and Azadpur.

Indian Railways to launch 4 new Vande Bharat trains – check routes, timings & more

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Indian Railways to launch 4 new Vande Bharat trains – check routes, timings & more

The newly approved 4 Vande Bharat trains are set to strengthen connectivity across Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, further advancing the Centre’s efforts to modernise rail travel.

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