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Delhi blast: Travellers have been encouraged to complete their web check-in in advance through Akasa Air’s website or mobile app to save time at the terminal and reduce crowding at check-in counters.

Delhi Red Fort blast: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal tighten security after deadly explosion

Delhi Red Fort blast: In neighbouring Haryana, Director General of Police OP Singh announced a state-wide high alert. In a post on the social media platform X, the DGP urged the public to remain calm but vigilant.

Red Fort’s weekly closure on Monday spared Delhi from a larger tragedy

The Red Fort, one of Delhi’s most visited landmarks, remains closed to the public every Monday. This closure, locals believe, prevented a much larger tragedy. On any other day, the area sees heavy rush with tourists, food vendors, rickshaw pullers, and street shoppers.

Delhi enters GRAP-III zone as AQI breaches 400-mark despite a week of clear, sunny weather

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) on Monday registered a alarming 442, firmly placing it in the 'severe' category. The primary pollutants identified were PM2.5 and PM10, with levels recorded at 300 and 393, respectively.

Bengaluru on high alert after Delhi blast; police tighten security and checks at key locations

Delhi Red Fort blast: Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that strict surveillance and patrolling have been implemented throughout the city.

Red Fort blast: Delhi-NCR schools and colleges remain open amid high alert

Delhi Red Fort blast: Despite the heightened state of alert across the city, no directive to close schools or colleges was issued by the Delhi government.

Delhi blast victim was sole breadwinner, supported family of 8

Delhi blast: For a family in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, Ashok was the only source of livelihood. The 40-year-old Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus conductor was the sole breadwinner for a family of eight, including his wife, four children, mother and elder brother.

Delhi blast: Maharashtra on high alert; Mumbai, key railway stations under tight security

Delhi blast: A "precautionary alert" has been issued for Mumbai, a senior police official said on Monday. Dog squads and bomb detection and disposal teams have also been pressed into service to identify suspicious objects at railway stations.

Delhi Blast News Live Updates: Delhi govt announces compensation for blast victims; Rs 10 lakh for families of deceased

Delhi Blast News Live Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in the national capital and other parts of the country in the wake of the blast near the Red Fort that left 13 people dead.

Toll collection begins on Dwarka Expressway: Know all about the rates and monthly pass details

The Dwarka Expressway, which connects Delhi and Gurugram, was inaugurated in August this year.

Even air purifiers are gasping! Delhiites share photos of clogged filters, say 'impossible to clean'

Many users have posted clips of their air purifiers clogged with layers of brown and black dust, a clear sign of the toxic particles filling the air.

Mumbai weather: City braces for a warming week amid stable skies and air quality advisory

Today's forecast promises sunshine and an average temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius, with a gentle breeze of up to 10.1 km/h and no chance of rain. Evening temperatures will dip to a low of 23.5 degrees Celsius, perfect for al fresco dining and walks. 



Bengaluru-Kochi Vande Bharat Express launches Nov 11; check fares, timings, route

The fare details peg a Chair Car ticket at Rs 1,095, while an Executive Class seat will cost Rs 2,289. These base fares are exclusive of reservation fees, supplementary charges, GST and catering costs.



Liquor bottles, chakna and dancing inmates: Viral video exposes life inside Bengaluru Central Jail | Watch

Bengaluru Central Jail viral video: Four small liquor bottles are visible in the clip. In the background, a few inmates are seen dancing to the sound of banging utensils.

Ande Sri, poet who penned iconic ‘Jaya Jaya He Telangana’ state song, dies at 64

Ande Sri, whose real name was Ande Yellaiah, played a key role in the Telangana statehood agitation with his songs. He was found lying on the ground of his residence this morning. Family members rushed him to the state-run Gandhi hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, officials said.

Gurugram shooting: Class 11 student remains critical; accused reveals what happened inside vacant condo flat

Haryana’s Director General of Police, OP Singh, took to the social media platform X to describe the incident as “extremely unfortunate” and to pray for the victim’s recovery.

ISIS major bio-terror plot foiled: Hyderabad doctor held in Gujarat for planning deadly ricin attacks

Ricin is a highly toxic poison derived from castor beans after the oil has been extracted. According to the police, the Hyderabad doctor had been in touch with Abu Khadija, an Afghanistan-based operative associated with Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP).

'Saw Drishyam 4 times, then plotted murder': Pune man strangles wife, burns body, files missing report

The investigation took a cinematic turn when police discovered Jadhav had drawn direct inspiration from the 2015 film ‘Drishyam’, in which a character meticulously disposes of a body to evade capture. 



'College is not a dharamshala': Humiliated UP student dies by self-immolation, principal booked

The incident, captured in disturbing videos that circulated online, showed the student engulfed in flames as fellow students rushed to douse the fire.

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ as thick smog blankets capital again; officials rule out GRAP-III measures

Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana contributed less than 5% to Delhi’s pollution on Sunday, a drop from 8% the previous day.

Himachal woman succumbs five days after rape attempt by 14-year-old boy

The incident took place on November 3 in a village here, following which she was taken to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh.

'Don’t send me to school': Parents say 9-year-old who died by suicide was bullied

Amaiyra’s mother, Shivani Meena, had raised alarms about her daughter’s distress for over a year.

Mumbai to get 70-km tunnel network to beat traffic blues

The tunnel network will be developed in three phases. MMRDA is currently in the process of hiring a consultant to prepare a techno-economic feasibility report and a DPR for the first phase.

Jilted techie sent hoax bomb threats to 21 schools across India to frame ex-lover: Police

With seven cases registered against her in Bengaluru alone and further cases in other states, the accused faces charges under the Information Technology Act and Section 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 



2,800 new vehicles hit Bengaluru roads every day as GST cuts and festive demand drive sales

The transport department is a key revenue generator for Karnataka. It aims to collect Rs 15,000 crore in the 2025-26 financial year.

Delhi airport security breach: British national escapes immigration, goes missing after entering capital

The man, identified as Fitz Patrick, a British citizen holding passport number 55819**, has been missing since the incident, which took place on October 28.

Swiss monitor flags Delhi AQI of 700+ as unresolved pollution complaints spark protests

This alarming deterioration marks a dramatic escalation of the capital's annual winter pollution crisis, which has worsened since Diwali due to a toxic combination of post-festival pollution, farm fires in neighbouring states and low wind activity trapping pollutants over the city.

Mumbai blasts conspirator Tiger Memon's properties, including plot valued at Rs 400 cr, to be auctioned

Tiger Memon has been absconding since the March 12, 1993 bombings, which killed 257 people across 12 locations in Mumbai and is widely believed to be in Pakistan. His brother, Yakub Memon, was executed in 2015 for his role in the conspiracy.

Mumbai rail disruption: Flash protest at CSMT leaves 2 dead, 3 injured after train hits them

The flash protest began after the Government Railway Police (GRP) filed an FIR against two Central Railway engineers in connection with the June 9 Mumbra accident, where five commuters had fallen from a moving train.

Goa shame: Foreign tourists harassed by men on Arambol beach | Watch

A video from Arambol showed a group of men aggressively forcing two foreign women to pose for photographs, with the men seen putting their arms around the visibly uncomfortable and reluctant tourists.

4 new Vande Bharat trains from Nov 8: Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Ernakulam-Bengaluru, Firozpur-Delhi

The launch of the new trains will enhance travel between major cities and religious destinations across India.

Delhi air turns toxic again, stubble burning pushes AQI above 300

Data from the Centre’s Decision Support System shows that stubble burning in neighbouring states contributed around 9.48% to Delhi’s PM2.5 levels on Thursday, the highest this winter so far.

Inspired by Kochi, Mumbai plans water metro; Navi Mumbai airport a key stop

Mumbai’s plan draws direct inspiration from the operational Kochi Water Metro in Kerala. That system uses a fleet of electric and hybrid boats, built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, to connect island communities with the mainland via a network of waterways. 



JNUSU polls: Who is Aditi Mishra, JNU’s first woman president since 2019?

Aditi Mishra, originally from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, studied in Bihar and later graduated in Economics from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

Arunachal Sainik School student death: Sister alleges torture by seniors; 8 detained

In a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, the victim’s sister, Miss Arunachal 2024, Tadu Lunia, claimed the family was informed that the boy had died by suicide. The victim was found dead within the school premises at Niglok on November 1.

PM Modi to visit Varanasi, flag off 4 Vande Bharat trains on Nov 8

In a significant step towards expanding India’s modern rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Modi will visit Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, and flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on November 8 at around 8:15 am.

Golden Chariot train brings high-end travellers to explore Goa's culture

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan A Khaunte, in a statement, said visits like this help travellers appreciate the state's culture, heritage, and warm hospitality.

PWD to install mist spraying system in Anand Vihar area to combat air pollution

This would be the fourth top polluting location in Delhi where PWD has planned to install the dust-suppressing mechanism.

Headless, naked body of woman sparks panic in Noida Sector 82

The woman's body was found in Noida's Sector 82. The identity of the woman is yet to be ascertained.

30-year-old LIC officer collapses, dies while playing cricket in UP's Jhansi

The incident took place at the Government Inter College (GIC) ground, where Ravindra had gone to play after several weeks, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Ravindra was bowling during a friendly match when he started feeling uneasy. He paused for water, but soon after drinking, he began vomiting and collapsed on the field

Can Mumbai learn from New York? The debate for a powerful Mayor reignites

The debate is not new, but the compelling example of a global peer like New York has brought it into sharp focus once more.

Bengaluru couple kills landlady, flees with her gold jewellery; arrested

During interrogation, the couple confessed to murdering Srilakshmi and fleeing with her jewellery. Bengaluru police said further investigation is underway.

'OPD is flooded with patients...': Doctors in Delhi sound alarm bells over rising pollution

Due to rising air pollution, according to doctors, many people in Delhi are currently suffering from various respiratory conditions, including throat irritation, rhinitis, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and severe chest congestion.

Punjab stubble burning: Season total down 83% from 2023, but cases set to rise now

The day’s numbers contributed to a season total of 2,933 incidents up to November 5, a figure that stands in stark contrast to the 4,755 cases reported by the same date last year and 17,403 in 2023, as per the data. This represents a reduction of nearly 40% compared to 2024 and a dramatic 83% decrease from the 2023 tally.



JNUSU Election Results 2025 Updates: Counting underway; Left Unity leads in president, VP posts; ABVP ahead in other key posts

JNUSU Polls Live Updates: For the vice-president's post, Left Unity candidate K Gopika Babu has maintained a strong lead with 2,146 votes, while ABVP's Tanya Kumari trails with 1,437.

In MP’s Satna, officials declare living men dead to pocket ex-gratia aid

The fraud took place under the Sambal Yojana, a state government welfare scheme for labourers. The scam came to light after two “dead” men turned up alive in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district, forcing officials to order a detailed investigation.

What’s going wrong with India’s only monorail? Mumbai’s monorail derails again, 5th time in 3 months

Mumbai monorail accident: The derailment occurred around 9 am on the Wadala-GTB Nagar stretch during a trial of the new Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system, an advanced signalling technology meant to enhance real-time train detection and traffic control.

Gwalior girl fights back, foils kidnapping bid by 3 men near police station

The disturbing incident occurred around 11 am, just a short distance from the local Women's Police Station in the Padav area in MP's Gwalior, and was captured on CCTV, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over women's safety.