Bengaluru, October 16, 2025 – Navigating city streets can be a daily ordeal for pedestrians in India, and a recent social media post by Canadian resident Caleb Friesen has brought renewed attention to the issue. Friesen, who has lived in India for nearly eight years, is known for his humorous yet insightful takes on urban…

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New Delhi, October 16, 2025 – As Diwali approaches, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has announced a massive pre-festival deployment of 320 fire tenders and more than 2,000 personnel to ensure rapid response to fire-related emergencies across the city. The deployment, which will begin on October 19 and continue through October 21, aims to address…

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Lucknow, October 16, 2025 – As Dhanteras approaches, the festive fervor is reflected not just in the gold and silver markets but also in a remarkable revival of interest in traditional brass, copper, and bell-metal utensils. Traders and merchants across the city report a growing preference for these metals, prized for their rustic charm, aesthetic…

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Pune, October 16, 2025 – The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to conduct a site visit today to the proposed Balbharati-Paud Phata Link Road project, a day after the Supreme Court directed the civic body to obtain environmental clearance before initiating any construction work. Officials from the PMC confirmed that the site visit is…

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Gurugram witnessed a shocking incident in the early hours of Thursday when a Special Police Officer (SPO) was dragged along the bonnet of a speeding car for over 70 metres, resulting in injuries to both the officer and a constable who were on routine patrol. The driver, identified as 34-year-old Abhinav Chaudhary, a software engineer…

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Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, witnessed a major enforcement drive by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) on Thursday, as authorities destroyed over 5,000 kilograms of adulterated, expired, and unhygienic food items from various shops and production units across the city. The operation, timed strategically ahead of the Diwali festival, aimed to ensure…

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Ayodhya, the sacred city that has long been at the heart of Hindu devotion, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in enthusiasm as devotees prepare for Deepotsav 2025. The festival, which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, has historically drawn devotees from across India and abroad. However, this year, the fervor surrounding the festivities, particularly…

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New Delhi: Russia continues to be India’s most cost-effective and reliable energy partner, consistently honouring its supply commitments despite global pressures, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said on Thursday. His remarks come just hours after former US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India would stop purchasing Russian oil, a statement that sparked debate over India’s energy strategy…

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In Karnataka, Congress MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj from Channagiri has come under severe criticism for allegedly making sexist remarks against a pregnant forest range officer during a government review meeting, sparking widespread outrage among political leaders, women’s groups, and the public. Incident During KDP Meeting The controversy unfolded during the quarterly Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) meeting in Channagiri. The officer was absent…

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The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC), seeking directions to the Central government to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of e-sports and social gaming applications. The matter is scheduled for hearing on October 17, 2025, before a bench…

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