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Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) are once again confronting the severe health impacts of air pollution, with residents reporting a wide range of symptoms from burning eyes and headaches to disturbed sleep. A recent survey by citizen engagement platform LocalCircles, based on over 44,000 responses, highlights how the polluted environment is affecting daily life across Delhi,…

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A political storm erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday after the Rajya Sabha elections for four seats, with People’s Conference (PC) chief Sajad Lone accusing the ruling National Conference (NC) of “gifting” seven votes to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling the exercise a “fixed match.” The allegations came after the Rajya Sabha polls, held for the first time in J&K since…

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The Election Commission (EC) is set to launch a pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting next week, marking the first nationwide voter list verification exercise in nearly two decades. According to PTI, the first phase will likely cover 10 to 15 states, primarily those heading for elections in 2026, such as Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West…

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In a significant move aimed at tackling long-standing traffic bottlenecks in West and Northwest Delhi, the Delhi government’s Public Works Department (PWD) has announced plans to construct three new flyovers along the Outer Ring Road and adjoining corridors. The projects are part of a broader decongestion strategy designed to streamline vehicular movement, reduce travel time,…

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In one of the largest mass escapes in recent months from Southeast Asia’s shadowy cybercrime hubs, more than 1,000 people — including hundreds of Indians — have fled Myanmar into Thailand after the country’s military launched a major raid on a notorious online scam centre. According to local media reports, the crackdown took place earlier…

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New details have emerged about the devastating bus fire in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, which killed 20 people on Friday. Police investigations have now traced the origin of the tragedy to a two-wheeler accident that occurred moments before the bus caught fire. According to officials, the fatal chain of events began when a motorcycle skidded on the rain-soaked…

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India’s renowned astrophysicist and cosmologist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, who passed away in May this year, has been posthumously awarded the Vigyan Ratna Puraskar, the nation’s highest scientific honour under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar scheme. The announcement, made on Saturday, marks a fitting tribute to one of India’s most distinguished scientific minds, whose groundbreaking work reshaped the understanding of the…

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In a shocking incident that unfolded in Mumbai’s Borivali West, a night of partying between friends took a dangerous turn when a 32-year-old man allegedly drove his car with a woman clinging to the bonnet after a heated argument. The man, identified as Vinit Ghiya, has been arrested for rash driving and assault after the woman…

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In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening Delhi’s visual and cultural identity, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that the national capital will soon have its first-ever official logo. The much-anticipated unveiling will take place on November 1, coinciding with Delhi Day, also known as the Foundation Day of the city. The move marks…

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