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The dispute, which unfolded on Gupte Road in Dombivli town of Thane district, led to a brief stand-off and required the intervention of both civic officials and local leaders to restore calm.

‘Ministers must be held accountable for shoddy, slow work’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw fires back at Karnataka govt

Her response came after Minister Santosh Lad questioned whether she would also criticise the Union government over issues like GST.

Minimum temperature settles below normal in Delhi; air quality remains poor

The minimum temperature on Wednesday settled at 18.3 degrees Celsius, 1.3 notches below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Delhi AQI: Restrictions on cars, crackers and construction as GRAP-I kicks in

Delhi AQI: Stage I, now in force, is implemented when the AQI falls within the 201 to 300 range, classified as ‘Poor’.

As part of the immediate curbs, a ban is in effect on diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years.

Traffic jam on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway; over 500 students stuck for 12 hours

Twelve buses carrying students from Classes 5 to 10 of different schools, along with some college students from neighbouring Thane and Mumbai, were caught in the gridlock stretching for several kilometres near Vasai from around 5.30 pm on Tuesday till early Wednesday morning.

Namma Metro Phase 3A: Red Line to link Hebbal, Sarjapur - most expensive in BMRCL's history yet

The Red Line, being billed as one of Namma Metro’s most expensive undertakings yet, is expected to ease mobility across tech hubs along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and adjoining residential areas.

Kerala hijab row: Minister directs catholic school to allow student to wear headscarf

In a Facebook post, the education minister said a probe by the deputy director of education had found “serious lapses” by the school authorities.

Naxal leader Venugopal's surrender severe setback to Maoists ideology: Telangana Police officer

Senior Naxal leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupathi, a native of Telangana and a member of the proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist)'s central committee and Politburo, surrendered before police along with 60 other cadres in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Monday.

Haryana IPS officer's suicide case: Post-mortem begins on 9th day after wife's consent

IPS Kumar's body has been kept at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).

Fire in 2 shops at Crawford Market in Mumbai; no casualty

The blaze was reported in the market, located on L T Road, at 2.13 am, the officials said. The fire spread to a couple of shops in the market before it was doused around 4 am, a fire brigade official said.

Haryana ASI Sandeep Lathar’s final video before suicide | Watch

The deceased, ASI Sandeep Kumar Lathar, left behind a three-page note and a video where he said he was “sacrificing himself to awaken people.”

A ‘final note’, a headshot, no witness: The identical pattern in the Haryana IGP and ASI suicides

The aftermath has seen both families refuse to allow post-mortem examinations, each demanding justice based on the conflicting narratives in the notes. 



Haryana ASI suicide: Final note says IG Puran Kumar was 'very corrupt', claims 'even women officers were assaulted'

In his note and video, the ASI claimed that during Kumar’s tenure as Rohtak IG, “everything was for sale - pay money and get your posting.”

20 dead, 16 critical: Jaisalmer bus was modified only 5 days ago; red-hot metal delayed rescue for 4 hours

Rajasthan bus accident: Prime Minister Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died and expressed solidarity with the affected families.

Tourism department gears up for commercial paragliding in Jammu by next year

Aitham is a paragliding location near Jammu that has undergone trials and is being developed by the tourism department to boost adventure tourism.

Truck driver from Bihar held for raping, murdering woman in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh

Ramgarh SP Ajay Kumar said the accused driver, hailing from Bihar’s Gaya district, was arrested from Khalari area in Ranchi.

Army porter missing for 20 days rescued from Arunachal's Upper Siang

Taye, along with 11 other porters from Assam, had been engaged on September 17 by a contractor for work along the Panggo–Jorging foot track in the Tengo-1 and Tengo-2 border areas. When Taye failed to return, a missing report was lodged at Tuting Police Station on September 23.

Heavy rains likely in parts of Andhra till October 18

Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) and Rayalaseema, while North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, SCAP and Rayalaseema regions are expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.

Mumbai Metro Yellow Line on track: First phase to open by Dec, second stretch next summer

Trial runs are underway on the first section, a 5.3-km stretch between Mandale and Diamond Garden in Chembur, which is expected to open for the public by December 2025.

Bengaluru's weekend escape transformed: Nandi Hills cable car to offer panoramic views by 2027

"This will be a major step forward. We have already finished land acquisition for the lower terminal," a senior tourism department official was cited as saying. With this final piece of the land puzzle in place, the physical construction of the ropeway is expected to gain significant momentum.



Ex- Kerala DGP Rishiraj Singh tries to return misplaced items on train, later faces false theft allegation

On a train journey in October, Former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Rishiraj Singh was falsely accused of being a thief after he tried to return a pair of spectacles and a book to a co-passenger. The good-faith action ended with Singh missing his train, and the incident was distorted by media reports.

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025: 'Ek diya Ram ke naam' campaign to attract global audience

The UP Tourism Department is offering a one-day tour package for those who want to visit Ayodhya in person and witness the festivities.

Delhi CM announces scheme offering up to Rs 10 crore collateral-free loans

Calling this a "golden era" for women's empowerment, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government is focusing on enabling women entrepreneurs to realise their potential.

'Boards of shame': How Noida Authority is using public scrutiny to recover crores from builders

Officials confirmed that this is only the beginning. Similar hoardings are set to be erected outside other delinquent group housing projects, including those currently under NCLT oversight.

Why did SC order CBI probe into Karur stampede?

A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria also ordered a three-member committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi, to monitor the CBI probe and ensure that the investigation into the tragedy is independent and impartial.

Two more Assamese expats from Singapore appear before CID in Zubeen death case

Zubeen Garg death case: So far, seven Assamese NRIs living in the Southeast Asian nation have deposed before the investigating agency here, with four more who have been issued summonses by the CID yet to appear.

Mysterious fever outbreak in Uttarakhand: 10 dead in 15 days across Almora and Haridwar

Patients affected by the illness have presented with a high fever and a concerning drop in platelet count, a symptom often associated with viral infections like dengue.

Gravity of offence 'increases multifold' with 16 victims: Delhi court rejects Chaitanyananda’s bail

The case took a dramatic turn in court as the judge critically examined the defence's argument that her client had been falsely implicated.



Delhi govt declares 41 sqkm of Southern Ridge as 'reserved forest'

Addressing the media at her office, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the step will not only preserve Delhi's greenery but will also ensure clean air and a healthy environment for future generations.

IPS officer’s suicide: Shatrujeet Kapur sent on leave, who is Haryana's new DGP OP Singh?

Currently, OP Singh holds several key positions. He serves as the Managing Director of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation in Panchkula, Director General of the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB), and Director of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) at Madhuban.

TN man 'sends hoax bomb threat' to residences of Karnataka CM, Deputy CM; probe launched

The emails were sent from a particular ID to the Tamil Nadu DGP on October 11, following which officials of the Karnataka Police were immediately alerted and necessary precautionary measures were taken.

Naxalites kill BJP worker in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 14 Naxalites have killed a worker of the ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, suspecting him to be a police inf..

Widespread rains likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; Met issues alert for 4 districts

Over the next 24 to 48 hours, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni and Tenkasi districts in Tamil Nadu are expected to receive heavy showers.

Stones thrown at train in Kerala's Kannur, one passenger injured

Kannur(Kerala), Oct 14 A 40-year-old man was injured when stones were hurled at a train between Kannur South and Thalassery stations here, railway polic..

MTC Chennai's daily transactions soar after digital ticket launch

The digital transactions crossed 11 per cent of the total daily ticketing. Over 10.40 crore passengers had travelled with the MTC Chennai in September 2025, owing to the new initiative

What Premanand ji Maharaj said about his health as ashram confirms medical care - 'Both kidneys ...'

Despite numerous devotees offering to donate a kidney, Maharaj has consistently declined, stating he does not wish to cause pain to others.



‘Grabbed by 4 men, clothes torn off’: Student alleges gang assault at Delhi’s South Asian University

The attack is alleged to have occurred on Sunday when the student was on her way to the campus canteen.

IPS officer’s suicide shadows Haryana govt’s 1-yr celebration; PM Modi was to address rally

IPS officer’s suicide: The decision to postpone the event was taken after Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini and chief secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a review meeting at the Sonipat venue.

"Mamata Banerjee issuing falsified statement, incident didn't happen inside campus": Sukanta Majumdar on Durgapur gangrape case

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Kerala Catholic school stops Muslim student from wearing hijab, probe launched

A team led by the Ernakulam District Education Officer (DEO) visited the school on Monday and collected statements from the principal and staff.

IPS officer 'suicide': Haryana on alert, police asked to ensure harmony

A 2001-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Y Puram Kumar allegedly shot himself dead on October 7. In an eight-page final note purportedly left behind by Kumar, he accused eight senior IPS officers, including now-transferred Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya, of "blatant caste-based discrimination, targeted mental harassment, public humiliation and atrocities".

UP: 22 tableaux, 5 foreign Ramlilas to be presented in Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya

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Haunted house to breakup solutions: Delhi Police unmask 20-year-old Instagram tantrik who sent victims 'ghost photos'

The accused, identified as Rahul from Jhunjhunu district, was apprehended on October 9 following a complaint that revealed a sophisticated scam exploiting emotional vulnerabilities for financial gain.



Video of 2 students kissing in classroom at Vadodara's MSU goes viral; probe ordered

After the video went viral, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) workers met Gavli on Monday and demanded strict action against both the students as well as the exam supervisor for failing to stop such activities inside a classroom at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) in Vadodara city.

Durgapur gang rape: Police to take five arrested accused to crime spot for reconstruction

The arrested persons would be taken to the crime spot in the jungle adjacent to Paranaganj Kali Bari cremation ground, which is close to the gates of the private medical college in Durgapur.

Festive rush: Western Railway restricts sale of platform tickets at 4 major stations

The move to restrict the sale of platform tickets aims to ensure smooth passenger movement and safety within station premises amid the anticipated festive rush, WR Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek said.

Minimum temp settles below normal in Delhi; air quality poor

The minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 19 degrees Celsius, 0.6 notches below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius, with the weather department forecasting a mainly clear sky.

From China to Bandra: Mumbai’s first Chinese eatery that is still serving legacy dishes after 75 years

Established by the Wang family, immigrants from China, in the mid-20th century, Wonton House quickly gained popularity with locals for offering a new and exotic dining experience

‘Baseless allegations against Sangh’: RSS demands probe as Kerala techie’s suicide note alleges sexual abuse

The Congress has criticised the Kerala Police for not naming the RSS in the initial First Information Report (FIR), which was registered as a case of natural death.



Durgapur MBBS student rape: All 5 accused arrested - How a brave sister helped cops catch main suspect

A 23-year-old second-year MBBS student was allegedly gang-raped at a forested spot near the medical college campus shortly after she had stepped out with a classmate for dinner in Durgapur on Friday evening.