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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.

Delhi's AQI at 278, likely to slip to 'very poor' by evening

Delhi AQI: The Air Quality Early Warning System has predicted further deterioration, with pollution levels likely to slip into the 'very poor' category between November 6 and 8.

GPS spoofing strikes Delhi airport: Disruptive signals force flight diversions, pilots warned

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) is working to promulgate the new ILS on runway 10/28, a move that would render aircraft less dependent on vulnerable GPS signals.

Delhi's AQI nears 600 just a day after recording cleanest Nov air in 5 years

Delhi AQI: According to data from AQI.in, the national capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) neared the 600 mark in the early hours, a reading deep within the ‘severe’ category.

Pollution peak soon! Punjab’s farm-fire smoke set to smother Delhi from today

Environmental experts warn that with the onset of north-westerly winds over the next few days, smoke from Punjab and Haryana’s stubble fires could worsen the situation further. The delayed harvesting season in Punjab and Haryana this year has postponed the peak burning period.

Gurugram: Man missing after live-in partner's decomposed body found under bed

The body was found in a highly decomposed state after locals informed police about a foul smell emanating from the room in Gurugram. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was called to the spot, and the body was sent for post-mortem

Day after Bilaspur train crash that killed 11, police file FIR against unidentified persons

Eleven persons, including six women, were killed and 20 others injured when a MEMU (mainline electric multiple unit) passenger train hit a stationary goods train from behind after allegedly overshooting a red signal near Bilaspur station.

30 killed in road accidents across UP in last 24 hours

The accidents on Wednesday claimed 16 lives in various UP districts, including Bahraich, Kanpur, Pratapgarh, Etah, Ballia and Chandauli, while over a dozen fatalities were reported in Unnao, Jaunpur, Saharanpur, Bhadohi, Hamirpur and Etawah late Tuesday, according to the officials.

Video: Badrinath Temple wrapped in blanket of snow

Badrinath had also received light snowfall on Tuesday, and the sky remained cloudy on Wednesday. There were light rains in Badrinath on Wednesday evening, while light snowfall resumed in the surrounding peaks.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway faces another delay, opening now likely by February 2026

One of its major highlights is the 12-km-long elevated corridor through Rajaji National Park, which will be Asia’s longest wildlife corridor.

Caught on cam: Reality show dancer run over near Bengaluru after speeding truck hits car he bought just a day ago

Dancer Sudheendra Death: Police identified the truck driver as Vedakumar and suspect that he might have been drowsy at the time of the collision.

Crew failed to control passenger train at red signal: Initial probe into Chhattisgarh collision

The local MEMU (mainline electric multiple unit) passenger train rammed into a stationary goods train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district on Tuesday, killing 11 people, including the loco pilot, and injuring several others.

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.

Fresh snowfall blankets high altitude areas of Himachal

The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti and the higher reaches of Kinnaur, Kullu and mountain passes received fresh snowfall, causing a drop in mercury and creating chilly weather in adjoining valleys in Himachal Pradesh.

Hyderabad trumps Bengaluru as Netflix’s choice for new creative technology hub in India

The opening of the Hyderabad GCC reinforces India’s ascent as a global production and post-production hub.

Light rain in parts of Rajasthan, temperature likely to drop

According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, light to moderate rain occurred at isolated places in the eastern parts of the state, while some areas in western Rajasthan also received light showers.

Kerala mother, partner each sentenced to 180 years for systematic rape of her 12-year-old daughter

The court structured the sentence such that the convicts will serve multiple 40-year terms concurrently for the various Pocso Act offences, leading to a total of 180 years of imprisonment. 



Can south Bengaluru host the new airport? Karnataka's answer to the Hosur challenge

The push for a new airport in Bengaluru is underscored by pressing capacity concerns. Passenger traffic at the existing Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Devanahalli has already surpassed its design capacity.

Three die after car, courier vehicle collide in Karnataka's Bidar district

The deceased were identified as Rachappa (57), Naveen (30) and Nagaraj (38), all residents of Narayankhed taluk in Sangareddy district of Telangana.

Kashmir: Snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonmarg, other high-altitude areas | Watch

The tourist resort of Gulmarg, in north Kashmir, and Sonamarg, in central Kashmir, received fresh snowfall, the officials said.

Maharashtra: Neral-Matheran popular toy train set to roll again from Nov 6 – Check timings, features

As a precautionary measure, the train services between Neral and Matheran were suspended from June to October, though the shuttle services between Aman Lodge, near the hill station's entry post, and Dasturi point continued to operate.

Monorail coach derails in Mumbai during test run; no passengers inside

No injury was reported in the incident, they said. In the photos and videos shared on social media, monorail train appeared slightly tilted during a test run at Wadala depot in Mumbai.

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.

Navi Mumbai airport partners with Apollo Hospitals for 24x7 on-site medical centre, ICU ambulances

According to a press statement from Navi Mumbai International Airport (Pvt) Ltd (NMIAL), the cornerstone of the initiative will be a 24x7 medical centre located within Terminal 1.

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.

Mumbai weather: IMD signals monsoon end as city's air quality sees striking gains

Mumbai weather: According to data from AQI.in, Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 81 on Wednesday morning, a figure categorised as ‘moderate’. 



Sharp drop in stubble burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana: CAQM

Between September 15 and November 3, Punjab reported 2,518 fire counts against 4,132 during the same period in 2024, while Haryana saw a drop from 857 to 145.

Maharashtra civic polls set for Dec 2 without VVPATs, sparking voter list feud

The opposition has demanded the elections be postponed until the voter list, which has a cut-off date of July 1, is amended and corrected.



UP universities secure ranks in QS Asia list; governor, higher education minister laud feat

According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, Lucknow University secured a rank between 781 and 790 in Asia and 244 in South Asia, while Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, were placed between 801 and 850 in Asia and 254 in South Asia.

Minor boy hung upside down from tree on theft charge in UP's Maharajganj; video goes viral

In the undated video, several youths are seen interrogating and assaulting the child while he hangs upside down from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district.

Delhi AQI today: Hazardous air continues to choke Delhi, with several areas breaching ‘severe’ mark

Delhi AQI today: The situation was particularly dire in areas such as Holambi Khurd Village and Narela, where AQI levels hit 410, placing them in the most severe band of the scale.

A deafening sound and screams before it turned dark: Survivors recall horror of Chattisgarh train accident

Chattisgarh train accident: At least 11 persons, including the loco pilot, were killed and several others, including the female assistant loco pilot, injured in the accident between Gatora and Bilaspur railway stations on Howrah-Mumbai rail route section.

Second calibration flight conducted at Noida International Airport

On Tuesday, an aircraft landed from the west side of the runway. Previously, it was done from the east side, which is towards the Yamuna Expressway. The first phase of the Noida International Airport is expected to be inaugurated soon. The date, however, remains unannounced.

Chhattisgarh train accident kills 11: Did loco pilot cross ‘danger’ signal? Railways orders detailed inquiry

Officials said the Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur train collision happened between Gatora and Bilaspur stations, when the passenger train slammed into the rear of a stationary goods train.

Delhi’s airpocalypse: How capital’s anti-pollution strategy is failing on every front

Reports indicate that high-profile measures such as cloud seeding, smog towers, the odd-even vehicle scheme and water sprinkling are beleaguered by systemic failures in implementation and scale.

Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru join global effort to protect residents from extreme heat

Extreme heat has become the deadliest weather-related hazard globally, claiming nearly half a million lives each year. Experts warn that without urgent interventions, the number of people exposed to dangerous urban heat could increase fivefold by 2050.

Over 100 ancient gold coins discovered during temple renovation in Tamil Nadu

As many as 103 antique gold coins were recovered from a mud pot that was discovered while the renovation work for the sanctum sanctorum of the main deity at the Sivan temple was underway on November 3 in neighbouring Kovilur in Tamil Nadu.

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.

Rats burrow into Indore’s 75-year-old Shastri Bridge; 5x6-ft crater leads to Rs 75L repair bill

The cave-in occurred near the Punjab National Bank stretch of Indore’s 75-year-old Shastri Bridge. Notably, traffic was light at the time, and no one was injured.

NCR dominates list of India’s 10 most polluted cities in October, Delhi ranks sixth: Study

Four cities each from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana dominated the top 10 list, all located within the NCR.

Rs 250 for catching litterbugs on camera? Bengaluru civic body says no decision taken yet

Reports had earlier mentioned that citizens would be able to submit photos or videos of “litterbugs” through a designated WhatsApp number or official social media handles. Bengaluru authorities would then verify the evidence, identify the offenders, and, under the proposed plan, issue the Rs 250 reward to the person who provided the proof.

Delhi PWD to install mist spraying systems at 3 pollution hotspots of city

Earlier, similar projects have been taken up in NDMC and DDA areas, with the hope of reducing dust on roads, which is among the major contributors to air pollution.

D K Shivakumar says Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line to open by May 2026 - but will it really be ready? BMRCL clarifies

Senior officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) clarified that the Pink Line will open in two phases, not all at once.

Hyderabad woman among 10 held for plotting husband's kidnapping, Rs 1 crore ransom bid foiled

Amberpet police had received a missing-person complaint lodged by a woman named Fatima on October 29. Based on the complaint, police gathered technical evidence and launched an intensive investigation, which led them to trace the victim to Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.

Hunt on for youth who shot at teenage girl in Faridabad | Video

Footage from a CCTV camera showed the youth waiting for the girl in a street and shooting at her at a close range. According to Faridabad police, one bullet struck her shoulder, while another grazed her abdomen.

Bengaluru surgeon proposed to other women after killing dermatologist wife - 'I killed her for you'

Dr Mahendra Reddy GS, the primary accused, is alleged to have administered an anaesthetic to his 29-year-old wife, Dr Kruthila Reddy, also a dermatologist, on April 24, leading to her death.

Rajouri bus accident: Many students among 28 injured as minibus overturns on Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch Highway

Rajouri bus accident: Rescuers immediately swung into action and shifted 28 injured persons, including 26 students to the Government Medical College (GMC) Associated Hospital, Rajouri.

Dhanbad bus accident: 24 injured as Bokaro bus carrying 100 pilgrims rams another bus

Dhanbad bus accident: Around 100 devotees were travelling in a bus to take part in a religious festival in Bokaro from Nala and Kundihi areas of Jamtara district, when another speeding bus rammed into it, a police officer said.

51 mm per year: Delhi sinking fast - Study says 1.7 million exposed to land subsidence

The study, titled “Building Damage Risk in Sinking Indian Megacities,” utilised satellite radar observations between 2015 and 2023 to analyse urban areas across the country. It found Delhi exhibited a maximum subsidence rate of 51.0 millimetres per year — the highest recorded.



Manoj Pandian joins DMK in CM Stalin’s presence in Chennai

Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam’s supporter and Alangulam MLA Manoj Pandian's switch comes as a major setback to the already weakened OPS faction, which has been grappling with internal disarray and a shrinking base.