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Born on June 30, 1911, Thimmakka earned the fame ‘Saalumarada’ after she planted 385 banyan trees all along the 4.5 km stretch between Hulikal and Kudur in Ramanagara headquartered Bengaluru South district.

Hyderabad ricin case: Doctor bought oil machine before arrest; family says ‘he didn’t know the poison’

Dr Ahmed was arrested last week by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for allegedly collecting raw materials to make ricin, a highly dangerous poison.

Delhi air shows mild improvement; Delhi AQI at 399, one point below ‘severe’

Wazirpur and Chandni Chowk recorded some of the worst readings with AQIs of 447 and 445, respectively.

Anta by-election result: Pramod Jain 'Bhaya' (Congress) defeats BJP's Morpal Suman

The bypoll was necessitated after BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena was disqualified following his conviction in a criminal case.

Nuapada by-election result 2025 updates: Jay Dholakia maintains lead with 57,000 votes, BJD's Snehangini Chhuria trailing

There are a total of 14 candidates in the fray. The polling was necessitated after the death of MLA Rajendra Dholakia.

Jubilee Hills bypoll results: What a win or loss will mean for Congress and BRS?

The seat was vacant after the death of sitting BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath in June. Gopinath, a well-known figure in the constituency, had won the Jubilee Hills seat in the 2023 Assembly elections by defeating former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin with a margin of 16,337 votes.

Red Fort blast: How suspects sourced raw materials across NCR to build 2,900 kg explosive stockpile

About five to seven people who had been in contact with Muzammil and Umar Nabi, the man believed to have been driving the explosive-laden i20, are also being questioned.

Jubilee Hills Election Result: Congress’ Naveen Yadav Secures Victory by 25,000+ Votes

Congress’ Naveen Yadav has won the Jubilee Hills by-election with a lead of more than 25,000 votes after 10 rounds of counting.

Budgam Bypoll Result Updates: PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi wins Budgam by over 4,400 votes

After 17 rounds of counting, PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi garnered 21576 votes, while NC’s Aga Syed Mehmood Al-Mosavi secured 17,098 votes

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to organise train ride for specially-abled kids on Children's Day

The heritage train ride from Siliguri to Rongtong will be organised for a group of specially-abled and visually-impaired children by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in collaboration with an NGO.

AIIMS student found dead in Nagpur flat; was daughter of IPS officer attached to CRPF

Samruddhi Pandey (25), daughter of IPS officer Krishnakant Pandey currently posted as CRPF deputy inspector-general in Pune, was found dead in her flat in Manjira Apartments, Shiv Kailash on Tuesday evening.

Red Fort blast: Air ticket from Srinagar to Delhi found from house of doctor held from Saharanpur

Delhi blast: According to officials, the air ticket bearing Adil's name and travel date was recovered from a garbage pile outside his rented house in Aman Vihar Colony, Manakmau, along Ambala Road in Saharanpur on Wednesday.

Srinagar records coldest night of season so far at minus 2.1 deg C

Except for south Kashmir's Kokernag, which recorded a minimum temperature of 1.2 degrees Celsius, all other weather stations across the valley recorded sub-zero night temperatures, the MeT officials said.

Cold wave conditions intensify across Himachal; Tabo records coldest night of season

The high altitude tribal areas and mountain passes reeled under piercing cold wave conditions with mercury staying six to 10 degrees below freezing point in Himachal Pradesh.

Red Fort blast probe reveals 32 cars were being readied for Babri 'revenge' attacks

These cars were deliberately chosen because they were old and resold multiple times, making it harder for investigators to trace ownership.

Kerala's 'marital bliss' influencer couple lands in marital fight: 'Mariyo hit Jiji on head with set-top box'

Kerala Police said Mariyo Joseph and his wife Jiji Mariyo, two popular faces on social media platforms, had been living apart for the past nine months due to professional issues.

Karnataka proposes naming four railway stations after saints

In a statement issued on Thursday, Karnataka Minister M B Patil said renaming railway stations is in accordance with local cultural significance. The recommendation has been sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

Bengaluru tunnel road: Four major infra firms bid for Rs 17,800 cr project

The Bengaluru tunnel road will be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with 40% funding from the government and the remaining 60% (about Rs 10,000 crore) from private firms.

Delhi blast: Man who parked red EcoSport in Faridabad turns out to be bomber’s brother-in-law

The red EcoSport was seized by the Faridabad Police on Wednesday. Investigators believe it could provide key clues in the case, as the car is registered in Umar’s name.

Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App, says TN govt agency

Launching from November 13, the limited-period "One Rupee Ticket" campaign invites everyone to try fast, cashless public transport, Member Secretary, I Jeyakumar, Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority said in an official release.

Delhi blast: 800 km apart, two clerics arrested before and after explosion under common terror trail

Delhi blast: Police allege that while one cleric was involved in indoctrinating members of the module, the other had rented out his premises to a doctor who is accused of storing explosives there.

Jubilee Hills by-election result 2025: Know date, time, and more

Jubilee Hills by-election 2025: The by-election in Jubilee Hills, necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, saw a voter turnout of approximately 48.47% on November 11.

Nuapada election result 2025 date and time: Know when EVMs will be opened for vote counting

The by-election was necessitated in Nuapada due to the death of sitting BJD MLA and former minister Rajendra Dholakia.

Groom stabbed at wedding in Maharashtra, attackers fleeing on bike chased by drone for 2 km | Watch

The incident was caught on a drone camera that also recorded the accused fleeing the venue on a two-wheeler in Badnera town of Maharashtra’s Amravati district. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Ganesh Shinde, the incident took place on Tuesday night at Sahil Lawn on Badnera Road.

Ricin terror plot: Gujarat ATS conducts searches at Dr Saiyed's Hyderabad house, seizes chemical

The Gujarat ATS on Sunday claimed to have busted a suspected terror syndicate by arresting three persons, including Dr Saiyed, who was allegedly preparing 'Ricin' poison, and whose handler is associated with the Islamic State Khorasan Province.

‘Terror funds and infighting’: New details emerge in Delhi blast probe - but what still remains unclear?

There was a money dispute between Umar and Dr Muzammil, leading Umar to form a small communication group of 2-4 members on the encrypted app Signal.

Ricin terror plot: 2 of 3 suspects held in Gujarat studied together at UP madrassa

Ricin terror plot: While their families claimed the men were innocent, police had said the accused were allegedly planning to use the lethal toxin ricin to carry out terror attacks at crowded locations, including a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Lucknow, the Azadpur Mandi in Delhi, and the Naroda fruit market in Ahmedabad.

Delhi blast: Kanpur medical student detained; had met Shaheen Shahid days before attack

Delhi blast: Mohammed Arif Mir, a native of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, completed his studies at Al Falah University in Faridabad and joined GSVM in Kanpur about five months ago, where he was a NEET SS 2024 batch student.

Red Fort blast: Death toll rises to 13 as another injured succumbs at LNJP Hospital

Red Fort blast: According to Delhi Police, information about Bilal's death was received from LNJP Hospital in Delhi early on Thursday morning. The post-mortem will be conducted later in the day, officials said.

Red Fort blast: Agencies hunt for missing third car linked to suspects

Red Fort blast: While a white Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort on Monday evening, killing 12 people and injuring 30 others, investigators later traced a second vehicle -- a red Ford EcoSport -- to Faridabad. However, a third car, suspected to be a Maruti Brezza, remains untraced.

How did Al-Falah University hire Kashmiri doctor sacked for terror links? Investigators probe multiple angles

Investigating agencies are now examining whether the university, or its network of medical professionals, was used as a front by the terror module. Dr Hassan’s sudden disappearance following the November 10 Red Fort blast has added to suspicions.

Delhi blast: New CCTV footage shows terror suspect Dr Umar near mosque before explosion

Delhi blast: CCTV footage has confirmed that Dr Umar Un Nabi, the primary suspect and confirmed bomber in the recent Red Fort car blast, was present at a mosque on Asaf Ali Road near Ramlila Maidan shortly before the explosion on Monday.

Women workers in UP can now opt for night duty with written consent

Employers have been directed to ensure transportation, health facilities, CCTV surveillance, and deployment of security personnel for women working during night hours in UP, according to a statement issued by the chief minister's PR team.

Delhi: Lal Quila metro station closed till further notice due to security reasons

Delhi blast: The move comes amid heightened vigilance and precautionary measures in the national capital after the recent car blast near the Red Fort.

Delhi AQI remains ‘severe’ for 3rd straight day; stubble burning emerges top pollutant source

Visibility dropped sharply in central parts of the city like Daryaganj, where residents were seen wearing masks and scarves to cope with the choking air.

Delhi blast probe: Lucknow lady doctor - 'loving and caring' - secretly recruited women for Jaish-e-Mohammed

Dr Shaheen Saeed's family in Lucknow says they had no idea she could ever be linked to anything illegal or violent.

Red Fort blast: DNA confirms bomber was Umar; he was planning ‘spectacular terror attack’, Ayodhya was next target

Umar Un Nabi and his module had acquired three cars, a Hyundai i20, a red Ford Ecosport, and a Maruti Brezza, to carry out their plans.

Mizoram bags special award for traffic management

The Mizoram government dedicated the award to the people of the state, appreciating their cooperation, civic sense, and commitment to maintaining road discipline, a statement said.

TN's Kovalam beach wins fifth straight Blue Flag certification, govt targets 10 more beaches

Building on this success, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Supriya Sahu said the state government has selected 10 other beaches in Tamil Nadu to pursue global certification.

Odisha to implement Mission PoWaR to ensure power, water, road connectivity

To realise the vision and on the directives of Odisha chief minister, a preparatory meeting was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of the Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo.

Red Fort blast: High alert in Delhi for red EcoSport SUV, suspected to be linked to accused

The alert was issued after the investigation revealed that other suspects, already connected to the Hyundai i20 used in the explosion, were also in possession of another red-coloured car, Delhi Police source said.

Preparations underway for annual Sangai tourism festival in Manipur after 2 years

At Hapta Kangjeibung in Imphal, the main venue of Sangai tourism festival, dozens of labourers are engaged in festival work, including the re-painting of structures and building of temporary stalls.

IMD issues cold wave warning for 7 Jharkhand districts till Nov 15

The meteorological department issued a 'yellow' alert (be aware) for seven Jharkhand districts — Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, and Simdega — from November 12 to 15.

Delhi blast: Suspects initially planned to target crowded place on Diwali, dropped plan later

Red Fort blast: One of the prime suspect Dr Muzammil Ganaie was questioned and confronted with data recovered from his mobile phone. During interrogation, he allegedly admitted that he and his associate, Umar, had planned a Diwali attack targeting a crowded location but aborted it at the last moment.

Jammu on high alert after Delhi blast; police urge locals to stay alert, install CCTV cameras

The move comes in the wake of a high-intensity explosion that ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi on Monday evening, killing at least 12 people and gutting several vehicles.

Red Fort blast: PM Modi meets survivors at Delhi's LNJP Hospital, to chair key security panel meet today

Red Fort blast: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and the cabinet meeting at around 5:30 pm on Wednesday to review the situation following the blast that shook the entire nation on Monday evening and claimed at least 12 lives.

Red Fort blast: Faridabad car dealer who facilitated Hyundai i20 sale detained

Red Fort blast: According to the source, Amit, owner of Royal Car Plaza, was taken into custody from his Sector 37 office with the assistance of Faridabad Police soon after the blast took place.

J&K solarisation: 5,400 houses get 'zero' power bills; target to cover 83,500 houses

This was revealed at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to review the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana across Jammu and Kashmir.

Jubilee Hills bypoll: Congress MLAs, BRS leaders booked for MCC violations

Jubilee Hills bypoll: Two cases were filed at the Madhuranagar Police Station against sitting MLAs Beerla Ilaiah, Rama Chandra Naik, and Ramdas Maloth. Another case was lodged at the Borabanda Police Station against former MLAs Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and Methuku Anand, both members of the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).