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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry schools shut today due to heavy rainfall; check latest IMD update

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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry schools shut today due to heavy rainfall; check latest IMD update

A holiday has also been declared for schools across several Tamil Nadu districts, including Virudhunagar, Thanjavur, Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, Ariyalur and Karur.

Class 11 student ends life in MP's Rewa, leaves behind note alleging harassment by teacher

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Class 11 student ends life in MP's Rewa, leaves behind note alleging harassment by teacher

According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Aarti Singh, the 17-year-old was found hanging at her home in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district on November 16. A handwritten note recovered from her notebook has become a key part of the investigation.

Missing Himachal man regains memory after 45 years in 2nd accident; reunites with family

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Missing Himachal man regains memory after 45 years in 2nd accident; reunites with family

Rikhi Ram, who was given a new name, Ravi Chaudhary, was working at a hotel in Haryana's Yamunanagar when he met with a road accident during a trip to Ambala. He sustained a head injury and went missing back in 1980.

Delhi schools ordered to halt outdoor activities due to air pollution

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Delhi schools ordered to halt outdoor activities due to air pollution

Delhi’s air quality showed a slight improvement on Friday morning but continued to remain in the ‘very poor’ category, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 373, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Watch: Patna cop drags pregnant woman during night patrol over challan dispute, video sparks outrage

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Watch: Patna cop drags pregnant woman during night patrol over challan dispute, video sparks outrage

The incident occurred on Patna's Marine Drive, where the woman appears to plead with the officer to stop as he continues to move forward.

Meet admission targets, earn foreign tour: Karnataka announces incentive for school heads

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Meet admission targets, earn foreign tour: Karnataka announces incentive for school heads

To qualify for the international tour, officials must increase student enrollment by at least 15% in the 2026-27 academic year compared to 2025-26. The target for Karnataka Public Schools and PM Shri Schools is higher, at 25%.

What’s Delhi-NCR’s cure for urban loneliness. Its hobby clubs, game nights and more

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What’s Delhi-NCR’s cure for urban loneliness. Its hobby clubs, game nights and more

The WHO estimates that one in six people across the globe experiences loneliness — a crisis believed to contribute to nearly 100 deaths every hour.

'Drishyam'-style murder: Missing Bengaluru techie found buried inside house in Andhra; cousin, aide held

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'Drishyam'-style murder: Missing Bengaluru techie found buried inside house in Andhra; cousin, aide held

The body of 34-year-old software engineer Shrinath K was exhumed from a residence in Kuppam, in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on November 16. According to police, the victim, an Andhra native, was murdered by his cousin Prabhakar, 39.

Mumbai Airport to remain shut for 6 hours on Nov 20; check timings

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Mumbai Airport to remain shut for 6 hours on Nov 20; check timings

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport issued a passenger advisory on Tuesday stating that the scheduled closure is crucial for maintaining safety, operational reliability and compliance with international aviation standards.

Delhi blast probe: Families flee Nuh amid frequent police visits to room rented by Dr Umar

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Delhi blast probe: Families flee Nuh amid frequent police visits to room rented by Dr Umar

Delhi blast probe: The prime accused, Dr Mohammad Umar Un Nabi, the suicide bomber in the November 10 Red Fort blast, stayed in a rented room in Haryana's Nuh for about ten days before the explosion.

18 of one Hyderabad family, 5 of another killed in Saudi bus accident

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18 of one Hyderabad family, 5 of another killed in Saudi bus accident

Saudi bus accident: The total death toll for the incident, which occurred near Medina, is feared to be as high as 45 Indian pilgrims, with only one survivor from the bus group.

Amid high AQI, Delhi parents and teachers struggle to keep up with hybrid classes

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Amid high AQI, Delhi parents and teachers struggle to keep up with hybrid classes

As the Delhi government’s November 11 circular mandating a shift to hybrid mode came into effect, students, parents and teachers across the city found themselves navigating a mix of caution, confusion and compulsion.

Tamil Nadu weather: Chennai, 10 other districts on orange alert; school closed

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Tamil Nadu weather: Chennai, 10 other districts on orange alert; school closed

Tamil Nadu weather: Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu have been placed under an orange alert.

Maharashtra schoolgirl dies after teacher 'forced her to do 100 sit-ups'; probe on

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Maharashtra schoolgirl dies after teacher 'forced her to do 100 sit-ups'; probe on

Parents of Anshika Gaud, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Vasai, Mumbai, after being made to do the sit-ups, blamed a teacher and the school for her death. The school education department has ordered a probe into the incident, assigning the task to the local education officer.

Delhi traffic alert: Key stretch near Red Fort reopens after blast

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Delhi traffic alert: Key stretch near Red Fort reopens after blast

Delhi blast: Traffic has resumed on Netaji Subhash Marg and gates 2, and 3 of the Lal Qila Metro Station have reopened, following days of restrictions and closure after a blast near the Red Fort.

'Papa, don't go': Nowgam tailor killed in blast moments after daughter pleaded him not to leave

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'Papa, don't go': Nowgam tailor killed in blast moments after daughter pleaded him not to leave

Nowgam blast: 47-year-old Parray had spent November 14 — the day of the explosion — assisting police investigators as they packed and collected explosive samples recovered from a recently dismantled “white collar” terror module.

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.

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