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Police have detained around 60 persons from Bahiyal village under Dehgam taluka for the clash and rioting that took place there late Wednesday night, officials said.

Yogi writes to PM Modi: UP will turn forts into luxury hotels like Rajasthan, focus on Bundelkhand

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has requested the PM to transfer the Talbehat fort (Lalitpur), Kalinjar fort (Banda), Madfa (Chitrakoot) and Barua Sagar Ghat steps (Jhansi) to the state government under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

Parents kidnap daughter for marrying against wishes, attack in-laws with chilli powder in Hyderabad | Video

The couple tied the knot four months ago despite objections from the woman’s parents, who believed that the groom did not have a "proper" career.

‘Torture chamber’, ‘special puja’: How Swami Chaitanyananda abused Delhi ashram girls

In one disturbing revelation, Chaitanyananda took a group of female students to Haridwar shortly after buying a new BMW car. 


Delhi ashram's Swami Chaitanyananda flaunts Chicago PhD, 7 DLitts, then mentions Obama, Steve Jobs, Ban Ki-moon

Swami Chaitanyananda qualification: He projected himself as a highly qualified management guru with degrees from top global universities.

Bengaluru airport issues travel advisory amid festive rush – Details here

In its advisory, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has issued a warning of possible delays due to high passenger traffic and intensified security measures throughout September and October.

Delhi ready for artificial rain as IIT-Kanpur gears up for crucial cloud seeding test

Delhi's Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, has provided the first potential dates for the experimental flights. He indicated that the trials could take place between October 9 and 11 in parts of north Delhi.



Ahmedabad Metro extends timings till 2 am during Navratri

In a release issued on Wednesday, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited announced the change for all three corridors of Vastral Gam to Thaltej Gam, Koteshwar Road to APMC and Motera Stadium to Sector 1 Gandhinagar.

Miss India as Sita, Ravi Kishan as Kewat: Ayodhya Ram Leela kicks off, audience awaits 'ambitious' Dussehra climax

The event features a cast of political figures, beauty pageant winners and Bollywood personalities, signalling its scale and ambition.



Kerala brain-eating amoeba scare: 21 dead, 80 infected - why stagnant freshwater pose fatal risk

Unlike many pathogens, it does not cause illness if swallowed. Instead, infection occurs when contaminated water enters the nose during activities such as diving and swimming.

Alwar madrassa cleric arrested for sextortion, cyber fraud; Nude videos found on phone

The arrest was carried out by the Dholagarh Devi police following revelations of fraudulent online transactions and possession of explicit videos on his mobile phone

Calling husband ‘paaltu chuha’ valid ground for divorce: Chhattisgarh HC

A division bench of Justices Rajani Dubey and Amitendra Kishore Prasad on September 3 dismissed the wife's appeal against the 2019 family court order, noting evidence substantiated the husband's claims of cruelty and desertion.

4 dead, 80 injured: Why is Ladakh burning, and why is Centre blaming Sonam Wangchuk?

Witnesses described stone-pelting, lathi charges, teargas shelling and eventually live rounds fired by security forces. Several protesters reportedly lost limbs in the violence.



‘Baby, I love you’: Delhi ashram student recounts harassment by Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati

The student alleged that resisting him led to notices about manipulated attendance and unnecessary mark deductions.

‘I will kill you’: Noida Uber driver threatens women with pipe in viral Instagram video; arrested | Watch

A woman in Noida had the shock of her life when an Uber driver threatened to kill her following a disagreement over the route. The woman later shared a video of the incident on Instagram.

Bengaluru founder quits Netflix and Meta - what he built instead is winning hearts online

Navneeth Ramprasad, who previously worked with tech giants Netflix and Meta, has founded Praan Health, a “family-led healthcare platform” aimed at helping India’s elderly population manage chronic illnesses.

Minimum temperature at 24.6°C in Delhi; IMD predicts clear sky

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 124 at 9 am, falling in the 'moderate' category.

Faridabad road rage: ACP’s son was driving Thar that mowed down and killed property dealer

The accused, Himanshu Kumar, son of ACP (Sarai) Rajesh Kumar Lohan, was arrested on Tuesday along with his two friends — Nishant Sehrawat, 27, and Keshav Chaudhary, 30. The trio was produced before a court on Wednesday and remanded to 14-day judicial custody.

Noida traffic advisory: PM Modi to visit UP International Trade Show 2025 – Check diversions, routes to avoid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the UP International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida; Russia is partner country. Noida police have issued a major traffic advisory.

Earliest exit in 23 years: What made Delhi's 2025 monsoon season so unusual?

Delhi monsoon exit: The monsoon arrived in Delhi on June 29, resulting in a season lasting 88 days. This was the ninth shortest duration since 2001.



Vizag couple donates golden sacred thread worth Rs 3.9 cr to Tirupati's Lord Venkateswara

The Yagnopaveetam, which symbolises sacredness and spiritual purity, is a symbol of the couple’s deep reverence for Lord Venkateswara.

Atta Market: Who owns it? How did it transform from wheat bazaar to Connaught Place of Noida

People from parts of Delhi such as Akshardham, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, New Ashok Nagar and other parts of Delhi-NCR often visit Atta Market in Noida's Sector 18 for shopping.

Gurugram man kills father with cricket bat after he intervenes to stop him from beating his wife

The accused was identified as Neeraj Singh, who lived in Gurugram's Bhimgarh Kheri village with his elderly parents, wife Preeti Singh, 38, and a minor daughter and a son.

‘Comply with his demands’: How Delhi ashram female staff forced students to obey Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati

Students alleged that these staff members pressured them to comply with the demands of the accused godman. This alleged internal pressure created an environment where victims felt unable to report the misconduct.

What’s spewing lava from India’s only active volcano? 2004 Andamans tsunami fault line holds the answer

This is not the first time the Barren Island volcano has erupted in recent history. Similar episodic eruptions were observed in 1991, 2004, and 2005.

Plane gear escape: Afghan boy echoes Punjab brothers' risky London flight stunt

Pradeep revealed that they paid £150 to an agent in Delhi, who suggested they could reach London by hiding in the luggage compartment of a flight as stowaways.

Delhi-NCR braces for freezing winter: La Niña may bring coldest season in years to north India

Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad may see minimum temperatures dipping well below average, with frequent cold waves from December 2025 through February 2026.

Ladakh festival cancelled amid clashes between protesters, police

A shutdown was observed in Leh amid demands to advance the proposed talks with Centre on the extension of Sixth Schedule as well as statehood to Ladakh

Protest in Ladakh over statehood demand turns violent - vehicles torched, stones pelted

Leh Apex Body youth wing had given a call for a protest and shutdown after two of the 15 people, who were on a 35-day hunger strike since September 10, were shifted to a hospital in Leh after their condition deteriorated on Tuesday evening.

Delhi ashram head Swami Chaitanyananda's dark past - from fraud to molestation

Who is Swami Chaitanyananda: Saraswati, also known as Parthasarthi or Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, has been accused of targeting students enrolled under the EWS scholarship scheme at the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management. 



Bengaluru: Newlywed woman alleges husband is impotent; assaults in-laws, demands Rs 2 crore

Following this, the man, a resident of Govindarajnagar in Bengaluru, filed a police complaint against his wife for harassment after marital troubles over impotency allegations.

NEET topper from Maharashtra dies by suicide on admission day: ‘Didn't want to be a doctor'

The victim, Anurag Anil Borkar from Nawargaon, had achieved an exceptional 99.99 percentile in the NEET UG 2025 examination.

Towering effigies, special effects, celebrity guest lists turn Ramleelas spectacular in Delhi

Some have created elaborate stage arrangements and invited an equally spectacular list of guests, including film personalities and political leaders with its towering effigies, a magnificent stage, a guest list of film stars and glittering devotional performances, the famous Luv Kush Ramleela at the Red Fort grounds is set to remain one of the biggest attractions in the capital this festival season

Hyderabad woman kidnapped, gang-raped and murdered - from alcohol lure to brutal end

Hyderabad brutal rape: The police have confirmed the seizure of two auto-rickshaws and four mobile phones from the accused, which are being treated as key evidence in the ongoing investigation.



Hyderabad woman found dead at boyfriend's residence, police register case

According to officials, the deceased, identified as Boda Swaroopa (35), a native of Reddala village in Mahabubabad district, Hyderabad, was found dead in the bathroom of her boyfriend Banoth Anil Kumar's rented house late on September 21.

Class 11 student raped by minor relative in UP's Ballia

The accused threatened her with dire consequences if she told anyone about the incident.

Photos: Kolkata wades through waterlogging, but Durga Puja spirit shines brighter

The downpour claimed at least 10 lives and disrupted rail, road, and air connectivity amid the grand Durga Puja festival. The rains forced many puja committees to make last-minute changes.

Navi Mumbai Airport, Metro 3 inaugurations postponed to Oct 30 — Here’s why

The delay in the airport inauguration comes amid heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and the Konkan coast

‘No reels allowed’: Delhi Metro’s new announcements target content creators, viral video menace

The move targets the growing trend of shooting social media reels, dance clips and other viral content inside trains and stations. The fresh directives, which began on September 14, are being rolled out across the entire network.

Who is Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati? The self-styled godman accused of molesting 17 students in Delhi

The self-styled godman, also known as Parth Sarthy, has been accused of harassing 17 students pursuing management diploma courses with scholarship in the economic weaker sections (EWS) category at the institute

Good news for NCR commuters: Namo Bharat train to connect Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad

The initiative aims to provide a high-speed alternative to the heavily congested road networks that currently define inter-city travel in the region

Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7 services temporarily modified; single-line operations introduced amid operational adjustment

According to the official update, on Line 2A, trains will continue to operate between Andheri West and Dahisar East in both directions

'Maya, maut ka dusra naam': How a Bollywood-obsessed 23-year-old's gang was busted by Delhi Police

The suspect, who went by the alias ‘Maya’, fancied himself the leader of a gang he had named after his silver-screen idol. Investigators revealed that Sagar was no petty criminal. He was listed as a habitual offender at the Amar Colony Police Station and had more than 20 cases registered against him, including charges of robbery, snatching, attempt to murder and even firing at police personnel.

Kolkata Metro to run special services during Durga Puja; check details here

Also, night-long services will be run on Saptami, Ashtami and Navami (September 29-October 1) in Blue Line (Sahid Khudiram to Dakshineswar) and Green Line (Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V) to cope with the expected rush

Delhi: Vasant Kunj Ashram director booked for molesting 17 students, Volvo car with fake UN number plate seized

Delhi Police recovered a luxury red Volvo belonging to Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, fitted with a fake UN number plate (39 UN 1) fabricated by him.

Caught on cam: UP headmaster thrashes education officer with belt, tore up govt records during heated scuffle

The incident took place in the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) office in Sitapur on Tuesday evening. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, showing the violence unfold.

Delhi weather: City wakes up to sunny morning, minimum temp settles at 24°C

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sky will remain clear through the day and the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 34 degrees Celsius, officials said

All-women cop team conducts first-ever encounter in Ghaziabad, arrests wanted criminal

According to ACP Nandgram Upasana Pandey, the accused, identified as Jitendra, was intercepted during a routine night checking operation led by Mahila Thana SHO Ritu Tyagi, along with sub-inspectors Vineeta Yadav and Bhuvneshwari Singh and head constables Preeti and Neetu.

'Filthy' Bengaluru: Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's viral post forces civic issues into spotlight

The Biocon executive appealed for cooperation from residents. She also called for better equipment and training for pourakarmikas, the civic workers tasked with keeping the city clean.

Delhi schoolgirl dies, two injured as speeding e-rickshaw driver jumps signal, overturns vehicle

The victim has been identified as Radhika Solanki, a Class 12 student of Atal Adarsh Balika Vidyalaya in Gole Market in Delhi. The driver, identified as Dilip (46), was caught on the spot with the help of bystanders. The police seized the e-rickshaw and arrested him.