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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits Mitti Café at Adani’s Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), Celebrating Inclusion and Empowerment

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 11: In a landmark moment celebrating India’s commitment to inclusion and dignity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Mo.

Caught on cam: Noida man performs dangerous car stunt in middle of busy road; fined Rs 57,500

The footage, showing a black Maruti Suzuki Baleno speeding and drifting at high speed on a road in Noida, quickly went viral over the weekend.

Is Ladakh's tourism boom over? A 60% drop tells a grim story

In Ladakh, the total tourist footfall until September this year stands at 2.86 lakh. The numbers reveal a steep decline as the season progressed: from 74,783 in June to a mere 34,053 in September.

BJP Yuva Morcha protests against Kerala CM over alleged gold theft from Sabarimala temple

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Out on house hunt with friend, techie falls to death from 31st floor of building in Ghaziabad

According to police, Satyam Tripathi, 27, had gone to see a flat in the Saya Gold Avenue Society of Indirapuram, along with his friend Kartik Singh and a property dealer, on Sunday night. Ghaziabad police have retrieved CCTV footage from the building and initiated an investigation from multiple angles to determine whether it was an accident or if foul play was involved.

Bengaluru's Water Crisis Spurs Powerful Action: Science, Policy & People Unite for a Water-Secure Bengaluru at The Art of Living

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Durgapur gangrape case: One more held, total arrests now 5

Durgapur gangrape case: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate, Abhisekh Gupta, said, "Two more arrests have been made. With these, all five accused have been taken into custody based on the complaint filed."

Police arrest three members of 'Lifafa Gang' in Delhi

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Durgapur rape case: Fourth accused arrested; his bike was used to escape crime scene, say police

Durgapur rape case: The accused, identified as Sheikh Nasiruddin, 24, from Biraj in West Bengal, was detained on Sunday and taken into custody after a long night of questioning.

Cough Syrup deaths: Sresan Pharmaceuticals' license cancelled, company shut down

A Parasia court sent Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan to 10-day police custody after he was arrested on October 9 in Chennai by an SIT from Madhya Pradesh.

Bengaluru-based startup to launch India’s largest private satellite in 2026

The 160-kg satellite has secured a launch slot and will lift off aboard a SpaceX mission. The development marks a bold step for the domestic private sector into the domain of advanced orbital infrastructure.

‘She was assaulted between 8-9 pm’: Survivor’s father rebuts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘12.30 am’ claim in Durgapur rape case

Durgapur gangrape survivor's father criticised West Bengal Chif Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged comment suggesting that women should be cautious about venturing out at night.

Amid the diyas and glitter, Delhi's Diwali markets feel the pinch of changing times

In the Scindia Pottery market of Sarojini Nagar in Delhi, the rhythm of festival preparation is in full swing. Rows of freshly moulded diyas dry in the sun. Artisans paint intricate designs with practised hands.

Bengaluru bizman slapped, assaulted by cab driver after questioning route; no one helped, says victim

The incident, which underscores rising tensions over urban transport etiquette, occurred on October 9 after businessman Bharath Ramarao landed at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The driver was arrested and later released on bail.

Sabarimala missing gold scandal deepens: CPM leader, ex-board members face probe

The controversy centres on the handling of gold coverings, or platings, from Kerala’s revered Sabarimala temple. In 2019, the board entrusted the gold to Bengaluru-based Malayali artisan Unnikrishnan Potti. Crucially, the work was to be conducted in Chennai, directly flouting established norms.

Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills bypoll becomes litmus test for Congress, BRS, BJP in Telangana

The ruling Congress and the national Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) both view Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills bypoll as a pivotal opportunity to consolidate their influence in the state's urban constituencies.



14-month-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour in Tripura, body found buried in paddy field

The crime occurred on October 11 in Panisagar town. Police said the accused, a neighbour of the family, took the toddler from her mother under the pretext of going for an outing

IMD weather update: These states to face thunderstorms, heavy rainfall until Oct 18

The IMD’s detailed outlook, issued on Sunday evening, predicts light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam throughout the coming week.

‘We were planning to celebrate Diwali together': Father of Bhopal engineer beaten to death by cops recalls last conversation

During the last conversation with his son, Rajkumar Gayake didn’t know was he would never hear his son’s voice again. Hours later, Udit's family received a phone call from one of his friends in Bengaluru, who told them to go to AIIMS, Bhopal.

Bengaluru sees surge in social media crimes: 953 cases in 9 months, 51% rise since 2023

In the first nine months of 2025 alone, Bengaluru police have registered 953 cases, marking a 51% increase compared to 2023 and a 21% increase over 2024. Authorities have removed more than 300 harmful posts and blocked over 50 social media accounts this year.

Delhi’s AQI likely to turn ‘poor’ from Wednesday: What factors are behind the slip?

“The air quality in Delhi is very likely to be in the Moderate category from October 13-14. From October 15 onwards, it is expected to be in the Poor category for nearly a week,” the IMD said in its bulletin

Sreesan Pharma toxic cough syrup case: ED raids seven places in Chennai linked to top Tamil Nadu drug control officials

Multiple ED teams from its Chennai zonal office conducted simultaneous raids based on certain inputs. "The searches are underway at the premises that include the residences of senior officials of the Tamil Nadu Drug Control Office," officials said.

BJP MLA Munirathna storms Shivakumar's Bengaluru outreach event in RSS uniform

The incident occurred at JP Park in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, where Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who holds the Bengaluru development portfolio, was conducting his ‘Bengaluru Nadige’ campaign.

Why Delhi's top 3 iconic malls could shut down

If the government and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) fail to supply water to shopping malls in South Delhi's Vasant Kunj within the next two to three days, they may be forced to close, impacting businesses worth crores and putting thousands of jobs at risk.

Who is Arabinda Mondal? YouTuber held, son detained for raping and blackmailing teen in West Bengal

The accused, Arabinda Mondal, and his son were apprehended on Sunday in the Mohanpur-Bacharipara area of Haroa, North 24 Parganas, following a complaint filed by the survivor’s family. The victim is a Class 9 student and her father serves with the Kolkata Police.



UP horror: 2 minors kill teacher’s pregnant wife, 2 daughters after being punished in Baghpat

The crime was committed by two of Ibrahim’s students, aged 13 and 14, in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district. On Saturday morning, the Maulana had disciplined the boys for neglecting their lessons. Hours later, the minors returned to the mosque-residence and carried out the attack using a hammer and knife.

Haryana IPS officer’s death row: Why is the family holding back post-mortem? What are their key demands?

Despite repeated requests from top Haryana government officials, ministers, and the Chief Minister’s advisors, the family of deceased IPS officer Y Puran Kumar has not given consent. Since October 7, Kumar’s body has remained in the mortuary, awaiting the family’s approval for the examination.

Kerala on alert as brain-eating amoeba claims 23 lives: How the state is battling a rare disease

Kerala state health minister Veena George said 23 patients have so far died due to amoebic encephalitis (brain fever). Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts are among the most affected areas, with Kozhikode and Malappuram also reporting a surge in cases.

'My daughter is not safe in West Bengal': Father of Durgapur gang-rape survivor urges her transfer to Odisha

The three arrested have been identified as Apu Bauri (21), Firdos Sekh (23), and Sekh Reajuddin (31). The male friend accompanying the survivor is also under the scanner, police sources have said.

Mumbai Metro Lines 2A, 7 timings revised from Oct 12-18

This temprary schedule has been introduced to facilitate the integration of Mumbai Metro Line 7 with the upcoming Line 9 Phase-I section between Dahisar East and Kashi Gaon.

Decomposed body of man found wrapped in plastic bag near Hindon canal in Delhi

Police received information about a suspicious object lying near a dry corner of the Hindon canal, opposite Mulla Colony in Delhi, on Saturday evening.

Caught on CCTV: Gold-plated 'kalash' worth Rs 40 lakh stolen from Jain temple in Delhi

The incident comes days after a similar theft worth nearly Rs one crore was reported from a Jain religious event near the Red Fort in Delhi.

‘Abandoned by friend’: MBBS student’s mother shares chilling details in Durgapur rape case

The West Bengal Police on Sunday arrested three people in connection with the Durgapur rape case. The identities of the three arrested accused were yet to be disclosed by the police.

7 die in 15 days due to viral fever in Uttarakhand’s Almora

The latest death has deepened concerns among locals, who said that fever cases are rapidly on the rise in several villages. Ganga Dutt Joshi, a resident of Bibdi village, died due to high fever on Friday.

Odisha CM speaks to Bengal gang rape survivor's father, assures him of support

The woman hailing from Jaleswar in Odisha's Balasore district was studying at a private medical college in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district. She was gang-raped allegedly by some men on Friday evening outside the campus.

Breast cancer leads among women, lung cancer among men in Chandigarh

The report, based on data collected between July 2018 and December 2021, revealed that breast cancer made up 36% of all cancer diagnoses among women in Chandigarh, followed by ovarian cancer at 7.4% and cervical cancer at 6.6%.

3 arrested in medical student's gang rape in West Bengal's Durgapur

The student, a second-year MBBS student from Balasore in Odisha, was dragged outside her college campus and raped on Friday night in West Bengal's Durgapur.

Delhi Zoo declared bird flu-free, reopening likely after October 30

Delhi zoo director Dr Sanjeet Kumar said no active presence of the virus has been detected and the management will conduct two additional rounds of sampling at an interval of 15 days before taking a final call on reopening National Zoological Park.

Karwa Chauth turns tragic: UP man jumps before train after fight, wife too ends life in shock

According to Sadar area Circle Officer Chanchal Tyagi, the couple had a fight on Friday night after Karva Chauth. When it escalated, the husband left the house and jumped in front of a train on Saturday morning, dying on the spot.

8-year-old girl crushed to death by truck in Nashik

Soon after the accident, local residents staged a protest demanding that speed-breakers and a signal be installed in the area.

MHADA Konkan Board Lottery: 5,354 flats, 77 plots allotted in Thane, Vasai

The lottery draw was held today at 11 am at Dr Kashinath Ghanekar Auditorium in Thane, in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Udit Gaayke death: BTech student dies after police assault for partying with friends in Bhopal; 2 constables suspended

According to DCP (Zone 2) Vivek Singh, constables Santosh Bamaniya and Saurabh Arya have been suspended, and further action will follow once the post-mortem report is received.

Radhika Yadav murder: Tennis player's father killed her to preserve honour, says Gurugram police in chargesheet

On July 10, in a fit of rage, Deepak allegedly fired multiple shots at Radhika with his licensed gun while she was cooking in the kitchen of their house in Gurugram

'Hurled abuse, filmed me’: Northeast woman recounts ordeal after cancelling Bengaluru auto ride

The video footage shows the driver speaking aggressively to her in Kannada, a language Bii does not understand, despite her informing him of this.

Bengaluru pub mystery: Young bank manager found dead in ladies' washroom

1522 Pub in West Bengaluru: A check of the establishment's CCTV footage revealed that Megharaj had entered the ladies’ washroom. The pub staff were forced to break open the latched door, where they discovered the young man unconscious inside.

CAG warned - no one listened: Cough syrup tragedy exposes big drug testing gaps

A report released by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in December 2024 had already warned of significant gaps in drug inspections and testing in Tamil Nadu.

Delhi Metro rushes for urgent cyber shield after Europe's Madrid, Barcelona networks go dark

The digitalisation in Metros is dramatically intensifying cybersecurity risks for metro rail systems worldwide. While a cyber attack was ruled out in the April 28 Iberian incident, the DMRC official leveraged the event to highlight the urgent need for fortified defences.

Haryana redefines Aravalis – Why most hills in Gurugram and Faridabad could disappear from Maps

Conservationists warn that a proposed change in their definition by the Haryana government could open large areas to real estate and mining, with serious ecological consequences.

PTI Chennai office gets bomb threat; 30 similar threats in 30 days target CM Stalin, actor Vijay and others

The police have been receiving similar threats to the office and residence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, residence of actor-politician Vijay, BJP state headquarters Kamalalayam and Puthiya Thalaimurai Tamil TV channel office.