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Delhi AQI update: Capital chokes on 'very poor' air with worst October reading in 3 years

The Air Quality Early Warning System noted that the city’s ventilation index — a measure of the air's dispersive capacity — remained unfavourably low.  

Mumbai hostage scare: Maharashtra govt denies Rohit Arya's claim of Rs 2 crore dues from govt

He was the project head for the PLC Swachhta Monitor. Kesarkar saheb liked the project and told him that the state government was sanctioning Rs 2 crore for it. The entire project was completed, but no funds were paid to Rohit, says Arya's wife.

Delhi air quality improves slightly, AQI today in 'poor' category

Some stations also recorded ‘moderate’ air quality, as the AQI reported at CRRI Mathura Road was 198, Chandani Chowk 194 and Lodhi Road 199, as of 8 am.

5 days of planning, 3 hours of terror: Inside story of Rohit Arya's Mumbai studio hostage drama

The carefully constructed plan swung into action when Arya initiated the hostage situation. He then moved to control the narrative externally, distributing a video statement to media outlets. In the clip, he explicitly stated that his actions were deliberate.

When Mumbai was held 'hostage': Double-decker bus to flat - city has seen multiple sieges

The latest one may be the first of its kind situation in recent years in which a large number of children were held hostage, a police official said.

From Swachh Bharat ‘hero’ to Mumbai hostage-taker: Who was Rohit Arya?

Mumbai hostage crisis: Arya's professional work was significantly aligned with government initiatives. He had worked extensively with children on the central government’s Swachh Bharat mission, claiming to be inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for cleanliness.

How Andhra fought Cyclone Montha: Tech, fast action save lives despite Rs 5,265 cr loss

CM Naidu said the administration used real-time, technology-driven monitoring to manage the crisis effectively.

Mumbai hostage scare: ‘I’ll set the place on fire’ - What Rohit Arya said in his final video?

The slightest wrong move from your end will trigger me to set this whole place on fire and die in it, he said.

Pollution tracking fails in Haryana: 20 of 32 air monitors go offline amid smog surge

Officials from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) said three stations, located at Gurugram's Gwalpahari, Teri Gram and Sector 51, were offline due to technical snags and delayed calibration.

Mumbai police rescue over 20 children after man takes them hostage

The suspect, identified as Rohit Arya, was later arrested by Mumbai police. Before the children were rescued, Arya released a video on social media, saying he wanted to speak to a few people and ask them questions, and he did not want money.

Bengaluru’s sunset stuns residents; IMD forecasts mild rain and cloudy charm ahead

After weeks of intermittent October showers and the chaos they often unleash on Bengaluru's roads, Thursday’s drizzle is expected to be mild, a gentle transition into the cooler days of November.  

Haryana university male supervisors force female staff to prove menstruation, photograph pads as evidence

The supervisors are accused of demanding tangible proof of the women’s condition. One woman was reportedly instructed to remove her clothes, while another was ordered to have a female co-worker inspect her sanitary pad.

Haryana University female staff asked to remove clothes to 'prove' menstruation by male supervisors

The administration immediately suspended both supervisors and ordered that they remain in Rohtak until the inquiry concludes. Police were later called and took the accused for questioning.

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' mark as haze, smog blanket city

The thick haze and smog enveloping Delhi have reduced visibility, with PM2.5 levels standing at 184.4 and PM10 at 301.9, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Rishikesh: Bajrang Setu to replace Lakshman Jhula with thrilling glass walkways

Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh has already unveiled the country's longest skywalk at Kailasagiri Hills.

Kerala man pours hot fish curry on wife’s face for not agreeing to black magic ritual

The incident took place in Kerala's Kollam district around 10 am on Wednesday when Sajeer allegedly asked Rejila to loosen her hair, sit in front of him, and allow him to apply ashes and to tie a locket given by a black-magic practitioner, FIR said.

Spitting in public to attract Rs 250 fine in UP's Varanasi under new sanitation rules

VMC Public Relations Officer Sandeep Srivastava said the rules have been implemented in Varanasi. Under the rules, individuals found leaving food for stray animals on streets would be fined Rs 250.

Weakened Cyclone ‘Montha’ to bring heavy rain in parts of Bengal

The weather system, which is situated over south Chhattisgarh, is likely to move northwards towards east Madhya Pradesh and weaken further, the India Meteorological Department said in a bulletin.

'Make me pregnant and get Rs 25 lakh': Pune man loses Rs 11 lakh after falling for fake offer

'Pregnant job' scam: Police in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and other states have made arrests in such cases, revealing that these scams were part of wider cybercrime networks exploiting social media and fake video advertisements to lure victims.

Delhi Metro adds 40 extra trips to cut private vehicle use as pollution worsens

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director Vikas Kumar has directed that the number of extra trips be raised to 60 if air quality worsens further and Stage-III restrictions are introduced.

5-year-old girl raped, smothered to death during Chhath Puja in UP’s Chandauli; body found buried in chaff

According to UP Police, the girl, who was the daughter of a daily wage labourer, went missing on Monday evening while her family was participating in Chhath Puja rituals in Chandauli district.

‘Mera purse chahiye’: Woman breaks train window after theft as toddler looks on | Watch

In the viral video, the Indore-Delhi train passenger, who had a small child sitting beside her, is seen using a tray to repeatedly hit the train window. Despite requests from fellow passengers to stop, she continues to strike the glass until it completely breaks, spreading shards across the seat and floor.

Biker turns tables in Thane: Chases cop after helmet fine, gets officer penalised in viral video

The incident came to light after a viral video showed a heated argument between a scooter rider, caught travelling without a helmet in near Ambika Nagar, Wagle Estate, and a Thane traffic constable who was riding another two-wheeler with an unclear number plate, prompting police to take action against both.

Gujarat's horrific hit-and-run video: Teacher drags bikers for 1.5 km, killing one | Watch

Gujarat hit-and-run: The car, driven by a teacher, struck the motorcycle. Instead of stopping, the teacher continued to drive, with the motorcycle and its riders becoming trapped on the front of the vehicle.

Pune weather: Heavy rain alert issued with depression looming; check weekly forecast

Pune weather: The downpour, driven by a weather system over the Arabian Sea, has already caused significant traffic disruptions on several key routes during peak hours, leading to frustration for thousands of commuters.

‘Count 20 bullets as one’: Doctor claims UP cops forced post-mortem cover-up to fake encounter

This forensic observation appears to directly contradict standard police accounts of encounters, which often claim that criminals opened fire first and were killed in subsequent "retaliatory action". 

4-year-old boy crushed to death by car in Noida; driver arrested

The accident took place in A Block of Sector 31, Noida. "On Wednesday night, the car driver, identified as Jayant Sharma, was reversing his vehicle when the child, who was passing behind it, was hit and sustained serious injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead," DP Shukla, in-charge of Sector 20 police station, said.

Rajasthan: Fog engulfs Dausa after overnight rain; visibility drops below 100 metres

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Rajasthan and warned of fog persistence for the next two days.

Caught on cam: Bengaluru couple kills delivery agent in road rage, returns later to erase evidence

Bengaluru road rage video: When police collected CCTV footage from the area, they realised it was not an accident but a deliberate attack.

Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor' as haze, fog envelop city, visibility drops

The dip in air quality was accompanied by reduced visibility across several parts of Delhi, as fog and calm winds trapped pollutants close to the ground.

New twist in Kurnool bus fire: Andhra police suspect 'third driver' triggered deadly chain of events

Andhra Pradesh police believe that the driver of another omni bus dragged the bike involved in the incident to the middle of the road, from where the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Kaveri Travels bus hit it and dragged it for another 300 meters before bursting into flames.

Cyclone Montha's parting shot: Red alert in Telangana, intense rainfall warning in West Bengal

According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, the weather system is expected to move northwards and further weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area within hours.

Trial to begin in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case after court frames charges against Sonam Raghuvanshi

Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: The accused are Sonam Raghuvanshi, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, and three other men — Vishal Singh Chauhan, Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi. All five have denied the allegations.  

Woman drowns, 8 people missing after boat capsizes in river in UP's Bahraich; rescue operation on

The incident occurred around 6 pm when 22 people from Khairatiya village of neighbouring Lakhimpur district were travelling by boat to Bharathapur. Efforts are on to trace the missing persons.

National Law University to start functioning in Kashmir valley from April next year: Omar

About the location for the National Law University (NLU), Omar Abdullah said while he will not go into where it will be established as long as it comes to J&K, the proposal will be discussed with the Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh High Court, and the J&K chief secretary.

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