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Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said BMRCL wrongly used outdated data from 2016–17 instead of 2017–18 to calculate M&A costs for the proposed fare revision, resulting in inflated fare slabs.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.

Mumbai airport braces for six-hour shutdown: What you need to know about the Nov 20 closure

Mumbai Airport Shutdown News: The airport operator, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), confirmed the planned closure, stating it is a mandatory procedure to uphold “safety, reliability and compliance with global aviation standards.” 



MP cough syrup tragedy: SIT arrests wife of accused Dr Praveen Soni

MP cough syrup tragedy: Chhindwara-based Dr Praveen Soni, who allegedly prescribed the contaminated cough syrup 'Coldrif' to most of the ailing kids, was arrested last month for alleged negligence in connection with the child deaths due to kidney failure.

Telangana’s ‘death corridor’: Why Hyd-Chevella stretch keeps claiming lives - over 280 dead since 2018

Between 2018 and December 2024, over 280 people have lost their lives on Hyderabad-Chevella stretch of NH-163 that passes through Chevella, Manneguda, Vikarabad, and Kodangal.

Mild tremor shakes Vijayapura in Karnataka, no damage reported

The tremor occurred at 7.49 am with its epicentre located about 3.6 kilometres northwest of Bhutnal Tanda in Karnataka's Vijayapura taluk.

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’ as multiple areas breach severe levels, NCR also affected

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 309 as of 7 am. However, this figure masked alarming hyper-local disparities.

Mild earthquake jolts Andhra's Alluri Sitharama Raju district, tremors felt in Vizag

According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, the tremor was recorded at 4:19 am at a depth of 10 km with its epicentre located at latitude 18.02°N and longitude 82.58°E.

India's killer bus rides: Five horror crashes leave 75 dead in just one month - Who is accountable?

Each tragedy has once again exposed how unsafe India’s passenger transport system remains, with overloaded vehicles, reckless driving, and poor enforcement turning highways into death traps.

Bengaluru woman sexually harassed while walking dog - ‘He called me madam, then started masturbating’

According to the complaint filed by the victim, around 11:57 a m, when she was walking her pet, suddenly when an unknown man, believed to be in his 30s, called out 'Madam' to get her attention. When she turned, he allegedly began to publicly expose himself and masturbate.

Viral photo of clogged purifier filter exposes Gurugram’s terrifying air pollution

The pictures show a filter heavily coated in a thick layer of dust and dirt, a grim indicator of the toxic air that residents are forced to breathe daily in the Delhi-NCR area.

Delhi zoo's African elephant died of viral infection that affected its heart, reveals post-mortem

Delhi Zoo director Sanjeet Kumar did not comment on the matter or the findings of the report. Officials said the Encephalomyocarditis (EMCV) virus, which causes inflammation of heart muscles, was identified as the cause of death. The elephant was found dead in its enclosure on September 17.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI recorded at 309

Delhi AQI: Though marginally better than Monday, when the AQI stood at 316 at 8 am, pollution levels across several parts of the city remained alarming.

Vizag earthquake scare: Residents report tremors, but where is the official data?

As of Tuesday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS), India’s official nodal agency for earthquake monitoring, had not issued any statement regarding the reported event.

Noida: Man falls into septic tank at home, brother rushes to help him; both dead

The incident occured in Chotpur Colony in Sector 63 area of Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Noida. A neighbour, who went to help them, fell ill because of the fumes from the tank and has been hospitalised.

Coimbatore gang rape: 3 men arrested after encounter for sexually assaulting MBA student

Coimbatore gang rape: The accused, identified as Guna, Karuppasamy, and Karthik, alias Kaleeswaran, were arrested after a brief encounter with Coimbatore police. They were shot in the legs and have been taken to a hospital.

Delhi Jal Board employee found dead inside flat in Rohini; probe on

Around 3.30 pm a PCR call was received from a man, Ankur Rathi, a resident of Rohini Sector-24, informing that his father had been killed after which Delhi Police team was rushed to the spot.

Telangana RTC bus crash: Overloaded tipper, packed bus, no divider, rash driving - a deadly mix that killed 19

Initial findings indicate that the tipper lorry was carrying nearly 40 to 50 tonnes of gravel, more than double its permitted limit of 20 tonnes, while the bus was packed with over 70 passengers, far exceeding its 51-seat capacity.

Killer AQI: Why cloud seeding fails when Delhi needs it most - 'It may actually worsen pollution'

Light drizzles, particularly under cooler temperatures, can actually worsen pollution by encouraging fine particles to clump together, forming new aerosols that raise PM levels again.

UP traffic cop beaten by youths and minor in Muzaffarnagar over no-entry row - Watch viral video

The entire incident, captured on video and now circulating widely on social media, shows the brazen attack unfolding on a public street in UP's in Muzaffarnagar as bystanders looked on.

Rajasthan accident: 12 dead as dumper truck ploughs into several vehicles in Jaipur

Some of the injured are in critical condition and have been referred to the SMS Hospital's trauma centre in Jaipur.

Delhi schools to admit only 6+ aged kids in Class 1 from 2026. Here's all you need to know

The move will replace the current two-year pre-primary setup (Nursery and Kindergarten) with a three-year “Balvatika” system (1, 2, and 3). This change aligns Delhi's foundational stage for children aged 3-8 with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's 5+3+3+4 schooling structure.

Bengaluru shame! Grieving father pays bribes from ambulance to crematorium for daughter’s last rites

This corruption is allegedly fuelled by a parallel economy within the government, where officials are alleged to pay hefty sums for lucrative postings.

Delhi 'health emergency': Top doctor sounds alarm - 'Toxic air deadlier than Covid, causing heart attacks, strokes & cancer'

Dr Randeep Guleria noted that various global organisations now consider air pollution a major risk factor for heart attacks, heart failure, stroke and cancer. Long-term exposure has also been linked to neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.



Telangana Congress leader blames free rides for women for truck-bus collision that killed 20

A tipper truck collided with the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) vehicle near Chevella on Monday morning, resulting in the gravel falling on the bus.