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2 members of dhol-tasha group jailed for harassing woman journalist

Two dhol-tasha group members were arrested for allegedly harassing a woman journalist during Ganesh immersion, pushing and injuring her. CCTV footage confirmed the incident, leading to their judicial custody despite defense claims of unintentional crowding.

Former deputy sarpanch found dead in car; suicide suspected over relationship with dancer

Former deputy sarpanch found dead in car after alleged suicide. Reportedly distraught over a strained relationship with a dancer, he shot himself in the vehicle near her home in Sasur village, Solapur district. Police investigating the incident.

Noida: Health surveillance kicks off amid fears of vector-born diseases

Health authorities in Noida are preparing for potential vector-borne disease outbreaks after floods, with 220 dengue and 85 malaria cases reported this year. Surveillance teams are monitoring stagnant water and breeding grounds to prevent disease spread.

Chandigarh: Governor Kataria addresses residents’ concerns during weekly Janta Darbar

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria conducted a weekly Janta Darbar, hearing residents' grievances at Chandigarh's UT Secretariat. He listened to citizens, directed officials to take prompt action, and emphasized providing quick solutions to public concerns.

Ahead of Dussehra rally, Uddhav visits Raj Thackeray’s residence for meeting

Uddhav Thackeray visited cousin Raj Thackeray's residence for a two-hour-45-minute meeting, sparking speculation about a potential political reunion and alliance for upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra.

PM Modi appeared like a guardian: BJP’s Sanjay Sharma

PM Modi visited Himachal Pradesh, meeting flood-affected families and listening to their struggles. BJP spokesperson Sanjay Sharma praised Modi's emotional response and substantial financial aid, describing him as a guardian rather than just a prime minister.

RBI acquires Metro Rail’s Nariman Point plot for ₹3,472 Cr

RBI acquired Mumbai Metro Rail's 4.16-acre Nariman Point plot for ₹3,472 crore through a government-to-government deal, securing a 90-year lease with potential for 1.6 million sq ft development, partly supporting metro line debt repayment.

Chandigarh: MP Thakur to come to PU as first ABVP president takes oath

Panjab University will hold an oath-taking ceremony for newly elected student council officials. MP Anurag Thakur will attend ABVP's evening event, marking their first presidential victory in 48 years, with national leader Virendra Solanki present.

Student brutally murdered by 2 classmates in Prayagraj school

Two Class 12 students brutally murdered a classmate on their school's roof in Prayagraj, stabbing and slitting his throat. The assailants fled, and police suspect an old rivalry motivated the crime. Investigations are ongoing.

Rahul Gandhi goes abroad in times of disaster, calamity: Haryana CM Saini

Haryana CM Saini criticizes Rahul Gandhi for being abroad during floods in Punjab, Himachal, and Jammu Kashmir. Haryana sent ₹5 crore relief to affected states and dispatched trucks with essential supplies, while Saini cancelled his foreign tour.

State plans to allow private varsities to grant medical degrees

Maharashtra plans to allow private universities with 'A' grade accreditation to grant medical degrees, aiming to improve medical education quality and prevent students from studying abroad. The proposal requires amending the state's Private Universities Act.

UP plans uniform bylaws for industrial authorities to boost investments

Uttar Pradesh plans uniform bylaws for industrial authorities, aiming to simplify construction norms, remove plot coverage and height limits, and increase floor area ratio to attract more investments across nine industrial development bodies.

Aluminium nozzles on Samruddhi E-way puncture 3 cars’ tyres

Three cars suffered tyre punctures on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway due to aluminium nozzles used for maintenance work. No injuries occurred. The contractor faces penalties, and traffic returned to normal after nozzles were removed early Wednesday morning.

Chandigarh: Parents of biker run over by truck get ₹21-L relief

Parents of a 29-year-old biker killed in a truck accident in Ambala receive ₹21.02 lakh compensation. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded the sum to the victim's parents, holding the truck driver, owner, and insurer jointly responsible.

HC slams police, prison authorities for delay in releasing Bhima Koregaon accused

Bombay High Court criticized Maharashtra Police for not releasing Bhima Koregaon activist Ramesh Gaichor on temporary bail to visit his ailing father, questioning the authorities' humanitarian approach and highlighting potential harassment.

BMC releases draft zonal masterplan of national park, greens question jurisdiction

BMC released draft zonal masterplan for Sanjay Gandhi National Park after seven years, demarcating boundaries and eco-sensitive zones. Environmental activists question BMC's jurisdiction, while the plan aims to protect forest integrity and regulate land use within a 4-kilometer buffer zone.