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CCTV cameras in the vicinity recorded the incident. The footage shows Jain cycling around 7.15 am in the left lane, with the Santro trailing behind him. The road appears mostly empty, and it remains unclear why the car did not simply overtake him.

Jealousy and murder in Haryana: The ‘beauty complex’ serial child killer

While the motive for her son's murder remains less clear, the pattern surrounding the girls has solidified the police's theory.

Assam: Class 8 student gang-raped by neighbour, 3 others; outrage grows as police yet to make arrests

The girl was discovered in a severely distressed state the following day. According to her family, she was found with her mouth, hands and feet tied before being freed by locals.

After a decade, Bengaluru to get new master plan for development - but will it work?

As hopes rise for a modern, future-ready master plan, the task has been divided between the newly constituted Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).

Watch: Varanasi streets echo with chants as locals perform ‘aarti’ for Putin ahead of Delhi summit

The striking display of public diplomacy, captured in viral videos, underscores the deeply rooted — and at times surreal — cultural affinity that forms the backdrop to the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

Stark contrast: Putin set to land in Delhi as AQI remains 250+; Moscow's AQI is ...

Moscow AQI today: Moscow, by comparison, has maintained stable “good” air quality for the past 24 hours, with PM levels staying low and only minor fluctuations in AQI.

Madurai: How temple-dargah row on Karthigai Deepam led to Thiruparankundram unrest

The situation turned tense when the protesters insisted that the ceremonial lamp be lit at the ancient Deepathoon pillar near the dargah, instead of the place where it is usually lit during the annual festival.

‘Thrown off roof, denied food’: Karnataka Governor’s granddaughter-in-law alleges dowry abuse

Divya Gehlot, wife of Devendra Gehlot, 33, has alleged domestic violence, attempt to murder, and mental harassment in a written complaint submitted to Ratlam Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar in Madhya Pradesh.

Karnataka extends paid menstrual leave to govt employees

Karnataka government had last month issued an order mandating one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women aged 18-52, working in permanent, contractual and outsourced jobs.

Why Delhi is on maximum alert: Putin’s visit and December anniversaries put security agencies on edge

Authorities have warned of significant traffic disruptions, with restrictions and diversions to be in effect on Thursday and Friday.



Kashmir valley in grip of cold conditions, Pulwama coldest place

The night temperature in Srinagar settled at a low of minus 4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night, slightly up from minus 4.4 degrees Celsius the previous night, officials said.

Chennai weather: Will city experience more rainy days ahead? Check IMD's forecast

Chennai and its neighbouring districts are expected to see milder showers on Thursday, with forecasters indicating that the worst of the heavy rainfall (from the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah) is over.

Work stopped at quarry near Hyderabad to let rare rock eagle owl hatch eggs

The Telangana forest department quickly swung into action after being alerted by wildlife photographers and conservationists about the presence of the bird and the eggs. The unit owner agreed not to disturb the bird till the hatchlings fly.

Veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan passes away

M Saravanan had been suffering from health issues for a few years and was undergoing treatment intermittently. Popularly known as AVM Saravanan, the legendary producer took over the studio established by his father A V Meiyappan in 1946 after his death in 1979.

Bengaluru youths fined Rs 5,000 by housing society for ‘girls staying overnight’, redditor seeks advice

Sharing a screenshot of the invoice issued by Bengaluru society on Reddit, the man asked whether any legal action could be taken against the management.

Strike on Delhi smog: Will new panel and industrial crackdown curb pollution?

Delhi endured 24 consecutive days of “very poor” or worse air between November 6 and 29, including a three-day stint of “severe” pollution from November 11 to 13.

Mumbai to witness 4.96 metres high tide; people advised to stay away from seashore

High tides exceeding 4 metres have been forecast between December 4 and 7 in Mumbai. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Arabian Sea here will witness a high tide of 4.96 metres at 11.52 pm on Thursday.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Dream home turns tragic; note accuses neighbours, civic officials of abetment

Bengaluru techie suicide: Murali Govindaraju, a father of two young girls who worked at the International Tech Park, Whitefield (ITPL), was found deceased on the second floor of the unfinished property in Nallurahalli on Wednesday morning.



Delhi air quality sees mild improvement as AQI settles at 299, enters 'poor' category

Delhi AQI: According to CPCB, the air quality in some parts of the National Capital improved and was classified in the 'poor category'. Najafgarh recorded an AQI of 286, while IGI Airport T3 reported 255. Sri Aurobindo Marg and North Campus registered AQI of 283 and 281, respectively.

Asia's only natural ice skating rink in Shimla opens early for winter season | Watch

The 105-year-old open-air rink witnessed enthusiastic tourists taking to the ice as the first layer formed earlier than last year due to favourable weather conditions.

Delhi's gas chamber and rising 'lung attacks' in children - Doctors warn it can be deadly

Children’s developing immune systems are taking a major toll from prolonged exposure to a poisonous environment, with cases that had diminished during the Covid-19 pandemic now rising rapidly again.



Delhi govt to restart Dwarka Circular Service to bolster last-mile connectivity

Delhi government will soon restart the Dwarka Circular Service with DTC electric buses to strengthen last-mile connectivity across the Dwarka region.

Hyderabad biryani chains in fresh trouble as I-T finds raw material weights were tweaked

This mismatch between quantity and cost has now become a major point of investigation as officers try to calculate the total value of the alleged manipulation.

Chennai schools to remain closed today as Cyclone Ditwah remnant batters Tamil Nadu

Chennai rain today: Many low-lying areas in south Chennai continue to face waterlogging, making daily movement difficult for residents.

Two killed, six injured as truck rams e-rickshaw in UP's Muzaffarnagar

The truck driver fled, abandoning the vehicle. A search has been launched to trace him, the SHO said.

Haryana woman drowns niece who looked 'prettier' than her, confesses to 3 more murders, including her son

During interrogation, the woman, identified as Poonam, reportedly told police that she killed three girls because she didn’t want anyone to look prettier than her.

Gujarat vlogger riding KTM bike at 140 kmph loses control, dies as body gets decapitated

The impact was so severe that the vlogger's head got severed from his body.

Gurgaon lawyer accused of spying for Pakistan’s ISI; third suspect from Mewat in cross-border spy ring

The individual, identified as Rizwan, was detained by police at his in-laws’ home in Pipaka village, Nuh’s Tauru subdivision, following intelligence provided by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Bengaluru 'Ayurvedic healer' arrested after techie pays Rs 48 lakh for fake sexual health cure, develops kidney issues

The accused, identified as Vijay Guruji from Maharashtra, is alleged to have sold expensive and potentially harmful products to the 29-year-old victim, who later developed kidney-related issues.


Students, citizens protest Delhi's pollution crisis, demand clean air

Delhi pollution crisis: Students from Delhi University, JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia joined the demonstration, along with members of the Congress-backed National Students' Union of India (NSUI).

Telangana warns Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan: Apologise for 'evil eye' remark or face film ban

The controversy stems from a recent statement by Kalyan, a film star-turned-politician, who suggested that Telangana’s alleged “evil eye” had adversely affected development in Andhra’s Konaseema.

Encounter breaks out between cops and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

The exchange of fire started in the morning in a forest of west Bastar division of Maoists when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation.

UP: Nervous groom disappears on wedding night, found in Haridwar after 3 days

Mohsin told police that he panicked on his wedding night and impulsively boarded a bus headed toward Haridwar. He admitted to spending the next three nights roaming in and around the station premises, unsure of what to do next.

‘Bomb’ email sparks search at Pune school; premises vacated

The Pimpri Chinchwad police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) conducted an extensive search at an international school in Hinjewadi on Tuesday after the school authorities received an email claiming a bomb scare.

Rajasthan sees sharp dip in night temperatures; 3.2 deg Celsius in Fatehpur, Lunkaransar

According to a Met report, the lowest temperature was recorded in both Fatehpur (Sikar) and Lunkaransar (Bikaner), at 3.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night.

Rajasthan: Soldier dies after Army tank sinks in Indira Gandhi canal

The incident took place on Tuesday morning. There were two soldiers in the tank. While one managed to come out, the other got trapped. The body could be retrieved only after several hours of operation, police said.

33-foot Shivling heads to Bihar from Tamil Nadu - 'Tallest ever carved from single piece of granite'

The Shivling will be installed at the upcoming Virat Ramayan Temple in East Champaran district of Bihar. The temple is being built by the Mahavir Mandir Trust based in Patna.

J&K: Kashmir freezes as sub-zero temperatures drop further

Srinagar in Jammu Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, down from minus 2.5 degrees Celsius the previous night.

Delhi MCD bypoll results 2025: BJP triumphs in 7 of 12 wards - Full list of winners

The bypoll results are viewed as a critical mid-term indicator of political sentiment in Delhi, coming nearly three years after the AAP secured a majority in the 2022 civic polls.

Telangana: Class 10 boy brutally beaten by seniors in hostel; 7 suspended after viral video

After the incident occured late on Saturday night, it was concealed by the school administration. However, a video of the attack later circulated on social media and the incident became public on Tuesday after the victim’s parents, Lavanya and Sudarshan, came across the videos rushed to Social Welfare Residential School and College in Telangana's Rajapeta.

Delhi moves closer to new ‘twin tower’ secretariat at ITO after I-T dept clears key hurdle

The most important breakthrough came after the Income Tax (I-T) Department agreed to allow redevelopment of its 4.5-acre campus. This land currently houses the iconic Income Tax Office (ITO) that gives the popular crossing its name.

Stray dogs guard abandoned newborn all night in West Bengal - ‘It was unbelievable’

The baby, only a few hours old, was found near a toilet outside a home in the Rail Colony area. There was no blanket, no note and no adult in sight. The infant was still marked with blood from birth, indicating that the child may have been abandoned soon after being born.

Delhi dairy businessman’s murder: Faridabad shooters waited 30 minutes, then fired 70 rounds

To date, no arrests have been made in connection with Sunday's murder. Delhi Police continue to pursue multiple lines of enquiry.

Mumbai civic elections: Who really built the mighty Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)?

Long before the concept of a ‘municipality’ took root, the city’s civic fate in the mid-18th century lay with the President and Council of the East India Company.

Two Delhi University colleges receive bomb threats; search underway

Ramjas College in north Delhi and Deshbandhu College in south Delhi received the threats via emails.

Navi Mumbai reports 499 child kidnappings in 11 months; 41 still missing

Among the 458 recovered children, the reasons for their disappearance indicated more of emotional distress and personal circumstances rather than criminal intent, as 128 of the cases were linked to love affairs and 114 to children running away after being scolded by parents.

Cyclone Ditwah: Widespread rain lashes Tamil Nadu coasts, interior parts as depression moves inland

Rain pounded Chennai and neighbouring Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts triggering sudden inundation in residential areas and arterial roads.

UP: Students, security staff clash at BHU after vehicle hits female student

Tensions flared near Raja Ram Hostel at BHU after a vehicle allegedly hit a female student. When students approached security staff to complain, an argument broke out.

How chilling plan to kidnap Noida businessman’s son led to cab driver's murder

The accused allegedly killed the driver to steal his vehicle for the abduction, only to abandon the scheme after the fatal encounter.



Bengaluru weather: Winter chill to intensify amid heavy rain on Dec 3, 4; check IMD's latest update

Bengaluru weather: The IMD said light to moderate rain or thundershowers is expected in several districts, including Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Ramanagara, Chamarajanagara and Tumakuru.