Lucknow, October 16, 2025 — With Diwali and Chhath just around the corner, thousands of migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are hitting the road as traditional modes of travel struggle to meet demand. Trains, including special festive services, have been fully booked weeks in advance, bus fares have skyrocketed, and flights have become prohibitively expensive.…

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Kolkata, October 16, 2025 — The West Bengal government has appointed Bibhas Chatterjee as the special public prosecutor to lead the prosecution in the high-profile gang rape case of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur. The incident occurred on October 10 in a forested area near the survivor’s college, sparking widespread outrage and attention across the…

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Mohali, October 16, 2025 — In a shocking development, Punjab IPS officer Harcharan Singh Bhullar, serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Ropar range, was apprehended by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly accepting recurring bribes from a businessman in Fatehgarh Sahib. The arrest came after a meticulously planned trap in Bhullar’s Mohali office,…

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Lucknow, October 16, 2025 — In a major upgrade to its bomb detection-and-disposal capability, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved procurement of the latest protective gear and remote technologies for its Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS). Orders issued by the state home department will bring high-performance bomb suits, four‑wheeled day‑and‑night surveillance robots, drilling machines…

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Lucknow, October 16, 2025 – In a move aimed at strengthening representation of marginalized communities within its ranks, the Uttar Pradesh Congress on Thursday announced the list of office-bearers for its OBC (Other Backward Classes) wing, allocating 65% of positions to Most Backward Castes (MBCs) and 35% to other backward castes. The announcement comes ahead of several crucial state and…

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Pune, October 16, 2025 – Passengers on IndiGo flight 6E 1484 from Dubai to Pune endured an unusually long and uncomfortable wait inside their aircraft on Wednesday night, highlighting operational challenges at Pune airport due to air traffic congestion and limited aircraft parking bays. The flight, which departed Dubai at 5:30 pm local time, landed in Pune…

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Pune, October 16, 2025 – India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on Thursday highlighted the nation’s growing defence production capabilities and the ongoing push for self-reliance during the 6th convocation of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU) in Pune. Singh underscored Operation Sindoor as a landmark demonstration of India’s technological confidence and indigenous capabilities, marking a significant milestone…

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Pune, October 16, 2025 – India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the importance of self-reliance in the defence sector during a visit to the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune on Thursday. Addressing members of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence, Singh emphasized that achieving aatmanirbharta in defence is not only crucial for…

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Lucknow, October 16, 2025 – The eagerly anticipated Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, a ₹4,700 crore, six-lane, access-controlled highway designed to revolutionize travel between the two major cities, may now face a delay beyond December 15. The primary reason for this delay is the slow relocation of a high-tension electricity line near Sarojini Nagar in Lucknow, which remains…

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Graz, Austria, October 16, 2025 – A shocking incident in Austria has left the medical community and the public in disbelief after a brain surgeon allegedly allowed her 12-year-old daughter to drill a hole into a patient’s skull during an operation. The case, which has garnered international attention, raises serious questions about medical ethics, patient…

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