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Saif Ali Khan’s Recovery Underway; Mumbai Police Continue Hunt for Intruder

Mumbai : Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was the victim of a shocking attack early Thursday morning when an intruder armed with a knife broke into his Bandra residence in Mumbai. The incident occurred around 2:30 am, catching the actor and his family off guard. Khan sustained multiple knife injuries during a physical altercation with…

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Delhi Assembly Elections: Sandeep Dikshit Set to File Nomination, Optimistic About Victory

New Delhi : Sandeep Dikshit, the Congress candidate for the New Delhi Assembly constituency, expressed his optimism about the upcoming elections as he filed his nomination on Thursday. Speaking to the press, Dikshit emphasized his confidence in the party’s success, based on positive feedback from the public during his ongoing interactions with local residents. He…

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VK Singh Appointed as New Governor of Mizoram

Aizawl : Former Army chief VK Singh has been sworn in as the 25th Governor of Mizoram, succeeding Hari Babu Kambhampati. The oath-taking ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, Aizawl, on January 16, with Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi administering the oath. This marks a new chapter in Singh’s career as he transitions…

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Former Prasar Bharati Officials, Ex-IB Deputy Secretary Booked by CBI in Graft Case

New Delhi : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a probe into a corruption case involving a former deputy secretary from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) and six former Prasar Bharati officials. The case was referred to the CBI by the Lokpal following a complaint filed in the previous year. According…

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Mahakumbh Hosts ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh’: A Celebration of Heritage and Culture

Prayagraj : The grand cultural extravaganza, ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh,’ will commence today at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, promising a magnificent showcase of India’s rich cultural heritage. This much-anticipated event will bring together renowned artists from across the country, offering attendees a vibrant tapestry of music, dance, and art that reflects the diversity and unity…

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Delhi-NCR Faces GRAP IV Restrictions Again Amid Alarming Drop in Air Quality

New Delhi : With air quality plummeting to alarming levels in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented actions under Stage III and Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This decision comes as Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the “very poor” and “severe” categories,…

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Aerospace Engineer Abhey Singh, Known as ‘IIT Baba’, Turns Heads at Maha Kumbh

New Delhi : Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, draws millions of devotees each year, all seeking spiritual enlightenment and purification at the Triveni Sangam. Amidst the sea of saints, sages, and religious leaders, one figure has captured the attention of both visitors and the media — Abhey Singh, also known as ‘IIT Baba.’…

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Father Shoots Daughter in Shocking Act of Violence Before Wedding, in Front of Police and Panchayat

Gwalior : In a tragic and shocking incident, 20-year-old Tanu Gurjar was shot dead by her father, Mahesh Gurjar, just days before her wedding in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The chilling murder took place on Tuesday evening in the Gola Ka Mandir area of the city, as Tanu’s family dispute over her choice of marriage partner…

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Tragic Blaze: Maha Kumbh Pilgrim Killed in Vrindavan Bus Fire

Vrindavan : A tragic incident occurred on January 14 when a bus carrying pilgrims returning from the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj caught fire in Vrindavan, resulting in the death of an elderly pilgrim and leaving 49 others with a narrow escape. The victim, identified as Sheelam Drupath, 60, hailed from Palsi village in Nirmal district.…

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Delhi Engulfed in Dense Fog: Over 100 Flights Delayed at IGI, 26 Trains Disrupted

New Delhi January 15, 2025: Thick layers of fog caused zero or minimal visibility in several areas across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, resulting in delays for multiple trains and over 100 flights. Noida and Ghaziabad experienced zero visibility during the early morning hours amid severe fog and ongoing cold wave…

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