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Nikki Bhati, 26, of Greater Noida's Sirsa, it said, was taken to a hospital by the accused only to make it look like a rescue effort. The charge sheet named Nikki's husband Vipin, his mother Daya, father Satyaveer and elder brother Rohit as co-conspirators under BNS sections 103(1) (murder), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy).

Rohtak basketball player death: Rusted pole that crushed 16-year-old was not repaired despite requests

CCTV footage shows him jumping to touch the basket. During one such jump, he grabbed the rim, causing the rusted pole to collapse on him.

Freak accidents on basketball court kill two teenage boys in Rohtak, Bahadurgarh

In Rohtak, national-level basketball player Hardik Rathi (16) died after the iron pole of a basketball hoop fell on his chest during practice, while in Bahadurgarh in neighbouring Jhajjar district, 15-year-old Aman succumbed to injuries he suffered in a similar accident.

Protests in MP's Raisen over rape of 6-year-old girl, locals block NH-45; SP removed

The girl was allegedly raped by a 23-year-old man on November 21. The accused was identified as Salman. This incident has sparked massive outrage across MP's Raisen.

Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 double-decker corridor ‘won’t ease traffic’, finds report

The multi-level structure, planned across major routes, was seen as one of the city’s biggest steps toward tackling growing congestion. But the fresh analysis suggests that the elevated road may do little to reduce traffic on the ground.

Mumbai’s next big leap: The Uttan-Virar Sea Link that could rewrite city’s long-distance commute

Phase 1 of the project covers a total of 55.12 km, including both the sea bridge and the approach roads. These include the 24.35-km sea link, a 9.32-km connecting road at Uttan, a 2.5-km connector at Vasai, and an 18.95-km connecting road at Virar.

World’s priciest cities 2025: Just one Indian city makes the cut in global ranking - again

The Julius Baer report identifies Mumbai as the lowest-ranking city in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region on the list, underscoring its relative affordability for the wealthy.



Bengaluru mastermind couple arrested in fake Nandini Ghee racket

Fake Nandini Ghee racket: The couple was identified as Shivakumar and Ramya. They operated a manufacturing unit and sold fake ghee under the brand 'Nandini', owned by the Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation (KMF).

Meerut 'blue drum' murder case: Accused Muskan names newborn Radha; in-laws demand DNA test

Meerut 'blue drum' murder case: The child was born at the Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College on November 24, which also happened to be Saurabh's birthday.

In pics: Revisiting horrors of 26/11 Mumbai attack after 17 years

17 years since 26/11 Mumbai attacks: As tributes pour in, the day stands as a sombre reminder of the human cost of terrorism and the enduring spirit of those who faced it with unyielding courage.

Deepti Chaurasia suicide: Kamla Pasand owner's daughter-in-law found hanging in Delhi's Vasant Vihar

Deepti Chaurasia suicide: The Chaurasia family is well known in the pan masala business. Deepti Chaurasia had married Harpreet Chaurasia, Kamal Kishore’s son, in 2010, and the couple has a 14-year-old son.

Bengaluru power cut alert: BESCOM's Nov 26 shutdown to impact south city; full area list here

BESCOM has issued practical advice for those in the impacted zones, urging them to plan their day around the seven-hour window.

63,000 challans for drunk driving issued in Haryana this year, 25,000 in Gurugram

According to an official statement, the district-wise data shows the highest number of challans from January 1 till November 24 was issued in Gurugram at 24,972, followed by Faridabad (7,402), Karnal (4,851), Panchkula (4,180), and Jind (3,109).

Rohtak basketball player dies as iron pole collapses on him during practice; CCTV captures incident

The incident took place around 10 am at the sports ground in Lakhan Majra village, where Hardik, 16, was practising alone. The entire accident was recorded on CCTV.

India’s pollution hotspots: Delhi’s plight is severe, but the crisis is national and year-round

According to satellite-based assessment by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Delhi recorded an annual population-weighted average PM2.5 concentration of 101 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³).

At 8 deg C, Delhi records coldest November morning since 2022

After logging 9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, Delhi's minimum temperature dropped 3.3 notches below the seasonal average on Wednesday, according to the IMD.

17 years since 26/11 Mumbai attacks: Recalling the bravery that saved countless lives

On 26 November 2008, 10 operatives from the Pakistani terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba infiltrated Mumbai via the sea route.

Delhi blast: NIA arrests Faridabad man for harbouring Red Fort car bomber Dr Umar

Delhi blast: An official spokesperson for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said the agency arrested Soyab, a resident of Dhauj in Haryana's Faridabad, for allegedly providing logistical support to "terrorist Umar Un Nabi" before the Delhi terror bomb blast.

Watch: Speeding SUV crashes into Delhi house, woman resting on sofa survives by inches

There has been a rise of such cases of rash driving in Delhi-NCR, especially as similar videos frequently emerge from across the region.

Delhi blast probe: NIA recreates blast sequence with Al-Falah doctor in Faridabad

By midnight, the NIA team completed its operations in Faridabad and took Muzammil back to Delhi under heavy security.

One dead, 18 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak in Vasai near Mumbai

The incident occurred around 3.30 pm during some ongoing work near a water tank close to the Diwanman crematorium in Vasai town in Maharashtra's Palghar district, Resident Deputy Collector Subhash Bagde, who is also the CEO of the District Disaster Management Authority, said.

Delhi AQI today: Air quality remains 'very poor', volcanic ash ruled out in pollution crisis

By Wednesday, the air quality index (AQI) in the Bawana area had reached a high of 382, creating a palpable and unhealthy environment.

26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary: The 'unpunished' conspiracy of ISI, Lashkar, Al Qaeda and Dawood gang's local support

Mumbai terror attack: The investigation also turns a spotlight on a crucial and perhaps underexplored, aspect of the atrocity: extensive local support within Mumbai.

Cyclone Senyar tracker: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Cyclone Senyar tracker live: IMD forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands till November 28.

Protest at VIT University in Bhopal turns violent after students attack chancellor’s bungalow, set vehicles on fire

According to the students, around two dozen of their peers recently fell sick with symptoms of jaundice. Unconfirmed reports also claim that at least three students have died of jaundice on the campus in the past month, though authorities have not verified this.

26/11 aftermath: Maharashtra Police draft drone-use policy for Mumbai, other key cities

As Mumbai marks the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks carried out by 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan, the city has significantly strengthened its police force with modern equipment and advanced technology to counter future threats.

Chennai on high alert as Cyclone Senyar threat intensifies over Bay of Bengal

Meteorologists suggested that while the system might not produce extreme rainfall in Chennai, the alerts have likely been issued as a crucial precautionary buffer, according to The Weather Channel.



GHMC approves Rs 2 cr each for 150 wards in Hyderabad to boost civic works

Of the total funds, Rs one crore would be allocated for development works suggested by the Corporator of the respective ward (known as Division in Hyderabad).

Delhi takes to the skies: Hot air balloon rides to lift off this weekend - full details

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced that the service will be run by a licensed operator and will follow strict safety standards.

Delhi pollution protest: Police probe Naxal links in India Gate clash; 2 groups under scanner

According to Delhi Police, members of two groups allegedly carried handmade posters of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, who was recently killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh. Investigators believe these posters were brought to the protest site by members of The Himkhand and BSCEM.

Ethiopian volcanic ash plume leaves India: Did it leave any impact on Delhi’s air quality?

According to the experts, the ash clouds from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption affected aviation, but not local weather or air quality.

Bengaluru cash van heist: Police recover entire Rs 7.11 crore looted in daylight robbery

Nine people including police constable Annappa Naik, have been arrested.

'Kerala sadya' to replace pulao and sambar in 'annadanam' in Sabarimala

TDB president K Jayakumar said pulao and sambar were earlier served at the hill shrine as part of annadanam, which was not appropriate for devotees. So, the Board decided to replace it with Kerala sadya with 'payasam' (sweet pudding) and pappad, he told reporters here.

J&K govt announces winter vacation schedule for schools in Kashmir, Jammu's winter zone

According to an official order, pre-primary classes will close for winter break from November 26 (Wednesday), while classwork for students of classes 1 to 8 will end on December 1. The academic work for classes 9 to 12 will stop from December 11.

Bengaluru’s long-stalled Business Corridor project gains momentum as BDA issues first land awards

According to senior officials, awards have now been passed for the first 100 acres of land — about 4 per cent of the 2,560 acres needed for the 74-km Bengaluru Business Corridor.

Bengaluru techie generates fake PAN, Aadhaar using Nano Banana; flags AI misuse

Bebgaluru-based techie Harveen Singh Chadha generated fake PAN and Aadhaar cards using the name “Twitterpreet Singh” and shared them online to draw attention to a growing security concern.

Why Delhi's air quality remains severe despite GRAP: A stark look at the vehicle problem

The capital, which occupies a mere 2.7 per cent of the NCR's geographical area, hosts more than half of all vehicles in the region.

IMD warns of heavy rain across southern states as Cyclone Senyar likely to form in 48 hours

Cyclone Senyar: The system is moving west-northwest and is likely to strengthen first into a depression before developing further as it travels across the Andaman Sea.

Chhattisgarh women teachers hang 4-year-old student from tree for missing homework

The incident, which took place on Monday at Hans Vahini Vidya Mandir in Narayanpur village, Surajpur, sparked widespread outrage after a video recorded by a bystander went viral on social media.

Faridkot coldest in Punjab at 4 deg C; Hisar in Haryana records 6.3 deg C

Chandigarh, the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius.

Kashmir shivers as intense cold wave grips valley | In pics

Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius, which was the second coldest night of this winter season, MET officials said.

India's air quality crisis: 10 most polluted and cleanest cities revealed - TN town records best AQI

Ariyalur, a town in Tamil Nadu, recorded the country's best AQI at a mere 13, which falls firmly in the ‘good’ category.

Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat train augmented with four more coaches

Starting from November 26, train number 20701 from Secunderabad to Tirupati and train number 20702 from Tirupati to Secunderabad will be augmented with four more air-conditioned chair car coaches, raising the total number of this category coaches from 14 to 18.

MP man, jailed on false murder charges along with father & brother, becomes DSP

29-year-old Jainendra Nigam, of Bhind, secured 12th rank in the MPPSC results. Before achieving his dream, Nigam went through severe hardships — his father was booked under the NSA, and his family endured a tragic accident.

Cyclone Senyar: Chennai on yellow alert as Tamil Nadu braces for widespread rain – check IMD forecast

Cyclone Senyar: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued several alerts for the coming days, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in many parts of Tamil Nadu.

When Bengaluru rolled out red carpet for Sholay and Dharmendra-Hema Malini’s romance

For months, Bengaluru was a home away from home for the film’s legendary ensemble cast, including Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Sanjeev Kumar. While Dharmendra and Hema Malini had already shared the screen several times, it was during their extended stay in and around Bengaluru that their relationship is believed to have deepened significantly.



Cold wave grips Kashmir valley

Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius, which was the second coldest night of this winter season, MET officials said.

Naxal posters at Delhi pollution protest: Who was Maoist 'mastermind' Madvi Hidma?

Madvi Hidma, a top-ranking Maoist commander wanted across multiple states and by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his alleged role in some of the deadliest insurgent attacks of the past two decades, was killed during an exchange of fire.

Delhi worst in PM2.5 pollution; 447 districts breach national air quality norm: Analysis

The report by the independent research organisation Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air said Chandigarh recorded the second-highest annual average PM2.5 level at 70 micrograms per cubic metre during the study period from March 2024 to February 2025, followed by Haryana at 63 and Tripura at 62.

Watch | Mumbai priest held after viral video shows Kaali Mata idol dressed as Mother Mary, sparks outrage

Devotees visiting the Kali Mata Temple in Mumbai on Sunday were taken aback to find the idol of Goddess Kali dressed in attire resembling that of Mother Mary. The unexpected sight caused confusion and anger among many visitors.