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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.

Delhi's air quality 'very poor' after Diwali fireworks, most areas in red zone

Delhi AQI today: Some of the city’s most affected areas included Wazirpur (AQI 423), Dwarka (417), Ashok Vihar (404), and Anand Vihar (404), according to the CPCB’s SAMEER app. Around 10 pm, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that 36 out of 38 monitoring stations had entered the red zone.

Low pressure likely to form over Southeast Bay of Bengal on Oct 21: Met dept

For the next 24 hours, the department predicted heavy rain in the ghat areas of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, Tiruppur, Theni and Tenkasi districts in Tamil Nadu and also in Kerala.

Watch: DU professor slapped by DUSU joint secretary inside principal's office

A video of the incident, showing the DU professor being attacked while police officers looked on, has sparked widespread outrage within the academic community. The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF) condemned the assault, calling it an attack on institutional integrity.

Teen killed after being hit by speeding Thar in Delhi's Vasant Kunj

A PCR call was received on Wednesday regarding an accident near the Indian Oil petrol pump in Vasant Kunj. A police team reached the spot and found a boy lying unconscious on the road along with a damaged bicycle, a senior police officer said.

Sabarimala missing gold case: Court grants SIT custody of prime accused Potty

Sabarimala missing gold case: The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court granted the custody of Potty to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) till October 30. The accused claimed he had been 'trapped' by somone.

Village in Maharashtra’s Beed district evacuated after cracks develop

District Collector Vivek Johnson said that cracks developed in Kapildharwadi on October 1 and kept increasing. "One crack has reached a size of 5-6 feet. A team from the Geological Survey of India has examined the cracks,” he said.

Kuki beautician, Meitei man and a brutal Delhi murder: Father forced to watch daughter's killing on video call

Thempi Khongsai murder: The situation reached its horrific climax on October 12 when, police stated, Thangjam made a videocall to Khongsai’s father.

Bengaluru: Engineering student arrested for raping his senior inside college washroom

The accused, a fifth-semester student (21), was known to the victim, who is in the seventh semester at the same engineering college in Bengaluru

208 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh; North Bastar declared free from red terror

With this, officials said, most of Abujhmad has been freed from Naxal influence, bringing an end to the decades-long Red terror in Chhattisgarh's North Bastar.

Hyderabad bouncer forced to fight in Russia-Ukraine war - 'When I refused, they pointed gun at my head'

Seventeen people from his group have already died fighting. He is being threatened to either agree to fight or be killed, according to reports.

3 college students robbed Ghatkopar jewellery store to fund gaming addicition; 2 held: Mumbai police

The two college students, Tanish Bhaisade and Suraj Yadav, both aged 20, were apprehended by Mumabi police from a gaming zone and produced before a court on Thursday. Police said the accused were into gaming and even after the robbery, they went to a gaming zone.

Maharashtra: Rahuri MLA Shivaji Kardile passes away after heart attack

BJP MLA Shivaji Kardile suffered a heart attack in the morning. He was rushed to a hospital in Ahilyanagar, where doctors declared him dead.

Three Army personnel hurt in terrorist attack in Assam

“Around 12.30 am, unidentified terrorists fired at the Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. The troops on duty retaliated immediately and effectively took caution to avoid collateral damage to civilian houses in the vicinity,” the Army spokesperson said.

Bomb threat to Vice President CP Radhakrishnan’s Chennai residence, likely a hoax: Police

Following the email threat sent to the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, a police team was rushed to the Vice President’s house in Chennai and a thorough check was undertaken.

117-km Bengaluru business corridor gets nod, to cut traffic by 40%

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that the 117-kilometre corridor, which will connect Tumakuru Road to Mysuru Road via Yelahanka and Electronic City, will be completed within two years.

BMRCL unlikely to roll back Namma Metro fare hike, claims 105% figure ‘misunderstood’

Several citizens, along with Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya, have questioned the logic behind the increase, calling it excessive and inconsistent with the FFC’s own recommendations.

Delhi AQI: City braces for toxic smog around Diwali as air quality dips to 'very poor'

The AQI was measured at 367 at 8 am. The highest AQI in Delhi was recorded in Anand Vihar (370), followed by Wazirpur (328), Jahangirpuri (324), and Akshardham (369).

Bomb threat to Delhi school turns out to be hoax; student sent e-mail to avoid exams: Police

According to police, a PCR call was received at the Paschim Vihar East Police Station on Thursday after the principal of Vishal Bharti Public School reported receiving an e-mail claiming a bomb had been planted on the premises.

Kerala hijab row: Palluruthy student to move to another school, say parents

The father of the eighth-class student at St Rita’s Public School said on Friday that she would not be sent back to that school. "My daughter has been under severe stress after the hijab incident. She clearly said she doesn’t want to return, so we decided to respect her wishes," he said.

Last hours of Haryana ASI: A tea-stall meet, a troubling call and a feigned office visit

The ASI had first confided in his friend the previous Saturday, saying the matter of the IGP’s suicide had been bothering him for a week.

Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 22; probe launched into safety lapse

Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy: The Rajasthan Police detained two people, and a probe was launched into possible lapses in bus manufacturing and safety standards.

Kerala techie suicide: New video details RSS camp ordeal, names sexual abuser

In this fresh video, Ananthu explicitly names a person he alleges abused him. He states that an individual named Nidheesh Muraleedharan subjected him to continuous sexual abuse from the age of four.

Sabarimala gold missing case: SIT arrests prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty

Sabarimala gold missing case: Kerala Police sources said Unnikrishnan Potty, a Bengaluru-based businessman who was taken into custody from his residence at Pulimath on Thursday, was interrogated at the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram.

Versova-Madh bridge gets green nod: Mumbai’s Rs 2,395 cr coastal link to turn 1-hr ride into 10 mins

The announcement was made by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal, who said the project marks a major step in improving connectivity in Mumbai’s western suburbs.

12 injured after truck-bus collision in Jharkhand

Vehicular movement on the highway between Ramgarh and Ranchi was disrupted for a few hours after the accident.

Decongesting Bengaluru: Rapid rail corridors to connect city with neighbouring towns – Know all proposed corridors

The Karnataka government has been in talks with the NCRTC to explore a regional rapid transit system (RRTS) aimed at easing traffic congestion in Bengaluru.

Ayodhya gears up for Deepotsav: Hotels, Ram temple darshan slots almost booked to capacity

According to the Ram Mandir Trust, record-breaking online bookings have been made this year, with thousands of passes secured within hours of opening. Separate online bookings for 'Ram Darbar' darshan are also sold out till November 29, and the online pass facility will reopen at midnight on October 29.

How much life in Bengaluru really costs? Russian woman breaks down her family budget

Netizens were divided on her claims. Some accused her of overpaying for house help, warning it could cause issues for locals, while others pointed out lifestyle differences as the main factor behind differing expenses.

Zubeen Garg death case: Situation in Assam's violence-hit Baksa 'under control', say police

Security forces have been deployed in and around the Baksa District Jail in Assam, where the accused have been lodged, to prevent any violence.

Bengaluru traffic cop slaps biker, suspended; not enough, say netizens – ‘Should be in jail’

The clip, allegedly recorded by a bystander, shows an officer of traffic police hitting the rider at an unknown location in Bengaluru. The reason for the argument is not clear.

Ayodhya to unveil world’s first Ramayana wax museum during Deepotsav celebrations

The project, set to be inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19, will be unveiled during the city's ninth Deepotsav celebrations, held on the eve of Diwali.

Delhi 'fully prepared' for artificial rain; aircraft ready in Meerut, awaiting IMD’s green signal

Initially planned for May–June, the cloud seeding trials were repeatedly deferred due to prolonged monsoon activity and unpredictable weather patterns. After missing windows in August and early October, officials are now eyeing mid-October for a fresh attempt, depending on conditions.



Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway jam enters day 5: Students among thousands stranded for hours

The jam allegedly began due to ongoing road repair work and the diversion of heavy vehicles. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad stretch of National Highway 48 (NH-48) is one of India’s busiest routes, connecting Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Gautam Buddha Nagar transformation: Inside UP's plan for a Noida tourism hub near Delhi

The proposal was unveiled by state Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh at the two-day conference in Udaipur. The initiative falls under the Centre’s ‘One State, One Global Destination’ scheme, with Gautam Buddha Nagar set to be prioritised in its first phase.



Stunning images of Ram Darbar released ahead of Diwali

A flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the completion of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir is scheduled for November 25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to hoist the flag, with the event signifying the culmination of the temple's construction.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s wake-up call: Why Bengaluru’s ‘pathetic’ waste mess won’t go away

The Biocon chairperson's remarks followed earlier criticism of Bengaluru’s “creaking” infrastructure, including poor roads and chronic traffic chaos.

Kolkata Police to deploy advanced breath analysers to curb drunk driving ahead of Diwali

The rollout comes just before Diwali, with other major celebrations like Kali Puja, Christmas, and New Year approaching. The festive season typically sees an uptick in alcohol consumption, especially during late-night festivities, and often, a corresponding rise in road accidents.

Gurugram Metro Phase-2 at a crossroads: Underground plan could double the cost, delay project by years

Gurugram Metropolitan Rapid Transit Limited (GMRL), the agency executing the project, has prepared a detailed report outlining the technical and financial implications of shifting to an underground alignment.

Man injured in firing incident in northeast Delhi's Karawal Nagar

The incident took place at around 8.30 am, and when police reached the spot, they found a man, identified as Shrikant, a resident of Jauhari Pur, lying injured.

After cough syrup tragedy, MP hospital under lens over 'worms' in medicine

Following a complaint by a woman whose child was given the medicine, the entire stock of Azithromycin antibiotic at the government hospital in Morar town of Gwalior district has been sealed and samples have been sent to a laboratory in Bhopal for testing.

Gurugram Metro to clock 90 kmph top speed, run every 5 mins during peak hours

Initially, Gurugram Metro will run three-coach trains with a capacity of 975 passengers. As ridership increases, these will be expanded to six-coach trains, accommodating up to 2,004 passengers.

Road crash leaves four friends dead in Rajasthan

The accident occurred on Wednesday night at the highway near Sada village when five youths from Dabda village in Gudamalani tehsil were returning home after work in Sindhari.

Instagram faces, made in Hyderabad: How city dermatologists are shaping global beauty standards

Social media, influencers and even photo-editing filters have normalised these procedures, particularly among younger demographics, creating demand for the coveted ‘Instagram face’.



Haryana ASI suicide: Cop's cremation to be held in Julana after post-mortem today

"After the consent of the family, the post-mortem will be done today, and at around 12 noon, the last rites will be performed in Julana," said his relative, Satyawan Lathar.

Delhi AQI remains 'poor' today, minimum temperature dips slightly

An AQI reading of 210 was recorded on Wednesday morning, and 201 the day before

Bengaluru surgeon arrested for killing his doctor wife with anaesthesia

Bengaluru police, the husband, Dr Mahendra Reddy, allegedly overdosed his wife, Kruthika M Reddy, with anaesthetic drugs that caused fatal respiratory depression, leading to the death of the victim. The accused attempted to misrepresent the death as natural.

J-K: Three boulders blasted to widen Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Divisional Transportation Inspector Vinay Gupta confirmed that the National Highway Company conducted these blasts to remove three large boulders on National Highway 44, thereby increasing traffic speed.

MMRC launches feeder bus services for Metro Line 3 commuters; check details here

The feeder bus services will initially be available from three key metro stations: Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Worli, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala, IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounded the 'orange alert' in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts of the state for three hours from 7.15 am.