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District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts' schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai.

Diwali pollution data 'gap': 30 of 39 AQI monitors went offline for hours when Delhi needed them most

Stations at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Nehru Nagar, Patparganj, and RK Puram each lost about eight hours of readings.

Delhi records minimum temperature of 21.8 deg C, breathes 'very poor' air

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category, with a reading of 335 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Live-in couple dies by suicide in Bengaluru

The deceased — a man and a woman aged about 23 and 25 respectively — were from Odisha, and worked as house keeping staff at a private company in the nearby industrial area, Bengaluru police said.

‘He was psychotic’: Former Punjab DGP denies murder, says son's drug addiction led to death

Mustafa revealed the family's internal conflict, stating that they had filed multiple police complaints against their son in Panchkula, but would consistently retract them because he was their blood.

UP: Dalit man forced to lick ground after 'accidentally' urinating near temple, accused held

According to UP Police, the alleged incident occurred around 7 pm on Monday, and the accused has claimed that the Dalit man was only forced to touch the ground. The incident triggered a political slugfest, with opposition parties training their guns at the BJP.

Tamil Nadu: All schools to remain closed due to heavy rain in Chennai

District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts' schools and colleges due to a heavy rain warning, in addition to Chennai.

Sea turns fierce at Chennai's Marina Beach as Northeast Monsoon triggers rough waves, strong winds

Authorities have urged fishermen and coastal residents to stay vigilant and adhere to official safety advisories. Many districts of Tamil Nadu, including Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, and the Delta districts, are witnessing heavy rain.

Tamil Nadu rains: Cyclone alert across coastal districts, sea turns fierce at Chennai beach

The depression is expected to move west-northwestwards, with landfall likely around October 23. The IMD has issued an orange alert for very heavy rains in Chennai and several coastal districts today and tomorrow.

Thick smog engulfs Mumbai post-Diwali, AQI drops to 'poor' category

Not only Mumbai, but several other cities of the country, including Delhi and Kolkata, are also grappling with poor air quality after Diwali.

Bengaluru rains: Showers drench city, yellow alert issued. Here’s how long it will last

Light showers greeted Bengaluru on Wednesday morning as rain clouds lingered over the city. The continued spell of rain has led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas, causing traffic snarls on major routes.

Fire breaks out at Nainital's Old London House, second incident in two months

According to police, the incident happened at around 2.30 am on Monday, in the same portion of the colonial-era Old London House that had barely survived the previous fire.

Uttarakhand's AQI sees marked improvement on Diwali this year compared to 2024

On Diwali, October 20, Dehradun recorded an AQI of 128 (moderate), compared to 269 (poor) in 2024. Similarly, the AQI in Kashipur was 168 (moderate) and 54 (satisfactory) in Rishikesh, compared to 269 (poor) and 175 (moderate) last year, respectively.

Delhi: 5-year-old boy kidnapped, killed by father's driver, police suspect act of revenge

The boy was allegedly kidnapped by his father's 26-year-old driver who killed him using a knife and a brick, and fled the scene in Narela, with police suspecting that it was an act of revenge.

Delhi AQI hits five-year high after Diwali: What went wrong - Did green crackers totally fail?

The results have also cast serious doubt on the effectiveness of ‘green firecrackers’, which were introduced to reduce pollution.

87 cases filed, 112 arrested for drug trafficking during Jan-Sep in Mizoram's Champhai

In 2024, 71 cases were framed under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and 95 people were arrested in connection with drug trafficking in the border district

Extremely toxic heavy metals found in firecrackers, claims Mumbai-based NGO

The Mumbai-based NGO blamed Maharashtra government for its failure to control the use of toxic firecrackers and protect citizens from their adverse health effects.

'All potholes in Bengaluru must be filled in a week', says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

This aligns with the chief minister’s earlier order last month, which set October 31 as the deadline for pothole repairs across the city’s five corporation limits.

Jharkhand Police honour its personnel who gave their lives in line of duty

DGP Anurag Gupta, along with senior officers, paid floral tributes to the deceased personnel at the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP-1) Ground on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.

Kerala weather alert: Heavy rain, flood risk high as IMD issues orange and yellow warnings

According to a report by Onmanorama, the districts of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki are under the orange alert for Wednesday.

TN rains: Weather system intensifies, red alert issued in 8 districts, CM reviews situation

A 'red' alert was issued for 8 districts and an orange alert for Chennai for Tuesday, even as widespread rains lashed various parts of the state, according to the Met department.

'Dad had relationship with ...': What ex-Punjab top cop's son Akeel Akhtar revealed in his video before death?

Akeel Akhtar, 35, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Haryana’s Panchkula on October 16.

4 killed, 10 injured in fire at building in Navi Mumbai

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Low-pressure area formed over Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into depression: IMD

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 The IMD on Tuesday said a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression in th..

Elephant charges vehicles near Jim Corbett, family escapes in split second with kids

Locals have revealed that the same elephant has been sighted in the area for several days and has a history of suddenly appearing on the road and charging at vehicles.

Did Delhi AQI really cross 1000 after Diwali? The truth behind the numbers

Social media was flooded with screenshots showing Air Quality Index (AQI) figures touching, and even crossing, 1000 at several locations across Delhi.

Mumbai's Diwali aftermath: BKC, Colaba bear brunt of ‘very poor' air

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data revealed the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) had plummeted to 377.

Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, ex-minister Razia Sultan booked after son's death

Mustafa and former Punjab minister Sultana's 35-year-old son Akil Akhter died in Haryana's Panchkula on Thursday. As per the FIR lodged by a man named Shamshuddin, Akhter died under "suspicious circumstances".

Mumbai Metro Line 11 to connect Wadala to Gateway of India: All about 17.4-km fully underground corridor

Mumbai Metro Line 11 will run from Anik Depot to Gateway of India, traversing some of the most congested and heritage-sensitive areas of east and south Mumbai.

Two killed as speeding jeep crashes into 2 motorcycles in Bhopal

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Uttarakhand proposes amendments to UCC: Key changes in live-in relationship registration explained

As per the Uttarakhand UCC, the rules for live-in relationships apply only to heterosexual couples. Like marriage, there are restrictions on prohibited relationships. The code lists 74 relationships in which live-in relationships are not allowed, including first cousins.

Blaze in 2 adjacent buildings in Delhi's Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, 40 fire tenders rushed

New Delhi, Oct 21 A massive fire broke out in two adjacent buildings in north-west Delhi's Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar in the early hours of Tuesday, ..

'No one's morale was shattered, nothing happened': Haryana DGP on suicide of two police officers

The DGP's remarks came following the death of Rohtak ASI Sandeep Lathar, who took his own life after accusing the late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar and his family of corruption.

India weather this week: Flash floods, heavy rains likely in south and east - Check region-wise forecast

The weather agency attributes this persistent spell to a surge in northeast monsoon activity currently influencing the region.

Bengaluru boy hospitalised after school principal beats him with pipe over irregular attendance

The boy's mother alleged that principal Rakesh Kumar and teacher Chandrika assaulted her son with a PVC pipe and locked him in a room till late evening on October 14.

‘Hugged, forced to undress’: Bengaluru doctor held after woman claims she was sexually harassed at clinic

According to media reports, the accused, identified as Dr Praveen, was arrested by Bengaluru police and has now been remanded in judicial custody. The woman, in her complaint, alleged that the doctor took advantage of her being alone at the clinic on Saturday evening.

Three women booked after video went viral on social media offering Namaz inside Shaniwarwada in Pune

The incident reportedly took place around 1.45 pm on Saturday, following which an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officer lodged a formal complaint to Pune City Police.

BJP MP Medha Kulkarni 'purifies' Pune's Shaniwarwada with cow urine after women offer namaz

If the Muslims are offering namaz inside a historical place like Shaniwarwada, then Hindus should also be allowed to perform 'aarti' in mosques, she said.

IMD issues 'cyclone alert' in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Thunderstorms with gusty wind (40-50 kmph) and lightning are very likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 24 and 25.

Telangana man accused of killing constable shot dead in police encounter at Nizamabad hospital

The accused, identified as Sheik Riyaz, was admitted to the hospital following minor injuries. Police said he was killed after he allegedly tried to snatch a gun from the officers guarding him.

Panjab University staffer slits mother's throat in Chandigarh

The victim, Sushila Negi, a widow, was living with her younger son, Ravi Negi, who works at Panjab University, in Chandigarh's Sector 40. Her elder son is settled abroad. The police confirmed that Ravi has been on the run since the murder.

Air quality 'very poor' in many parts of Haryana; Bahadurgarh, Gurugram, worst

Haryana's Bahadurgarh recorded the worst air quality as its Air Quality Index (AQI) was 358 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.

Fire breaks out in residential building in Delhi's Mohan Garden due to firecrackers, 7 rescued

A call regarding fire breaking out on the first and second floor of a building in Delhi's Mohan Garden was received at 10 pm on Monday.

Diwali smog pushes Delhi, Kolkata AQI into ‘severe' zone, while southern metros breathe ‘good' air

The Air Quality Index of Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai provided a stark contrast, with AQI levels remaining below 100, categorised as ‘satisfactory’.

Kolkata, Howrah's air quality deteriorates on Kali Puja night due to firecracker bursting

A WBPCB official said while the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 186 PM 2.5 at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, it touched 364 at Belur in Howrah at 10 pm on Monday.

Massive fire breaks out in Mumbai chawl on Diwali; teen dies

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the fire was reported around 4.15 am in a chawl at Macchimaar Nagar along the Captain Prakash Pethe Marg in Mumbai.

Namma Metro at 14: How delays and high fares are derailing Bengaluru's dream

While the network has grown to 97 km with 83 stations and now ferries over 10 lakh commuters daily, this expansion is being overwhelmingly outpaced by the city's burgeoning vehicle population.

Chennai weather: IMD issues week-long alert as heavy rains brings city to standstill

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Chennai on Tuesday, while an orange alert has been sounded from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 24, as more rain is expected throughout the week.

South India’s first interstate metro between Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu’s Hosur hits a roadblock

The Tamil Nadu government had backed the Hosur-Bommasandra metro corridor, viewing it as a way to boost industrial and economic growth in Hosur. However, BMRCL officials said that while the idea is appealing on paper, it cannot be executed in practice.

Delhi Fire Services gets 269 calls on Diwali night, no major mishap

A senior Delhi Fire Services officer said the department remained on high alert throughout the festival, with all fire stations and quick response teams deployed across the city.