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Ahmedabad

A fire broke out at a commercial building near Shyamal Crossroads in Ahmedabad on Monday, rapidly spreading from the ground floor to upper levels.

Fire breaks out at commercial building in Ahmedabad; 25 rescued safely, no casualties

27 Apr 2026

Polling officials seal an EVM after voting for the Gujarat local body polls, in Surat, Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Ahmedabad Diary: Congress alleges BJP–AAP nexus in Gujarat local body polls

27 Apr 2026

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96 villagers fall ill after consuming snack at religious event in Ahmedabad

09 Apr 2026

Police have already registered 12 offences, while several victims remain unidentified due to unlocked phones with no immediate ownership trace.

Two from Jharkhand-based mobile theft gang arrested by Ahmedabad police

09 Apr 2026

Based on the complaint, the Amraiwadi Police registered a case of culpable homicide and took the accused into custody.

Ahmedabad woman arrested after her infant falls, dies in water tank; police allege attempt to conceal incident

28 Mar 2026

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Bengaluru

Aditi Pandya

Bengaluru’s Aditi Pandya, Rajalakshmi Swaminathan Turn Years of Grit into Standout Boston Marathon Performances

16 hours ago

Former minister and BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj.

AAP leader accuses MLA Byrathi’s supporters of vandalising her car in Bengaluru

14 hours ago

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Man’s bid to scare son ends in fire mishap, both hurt in Bengaluru

14 hours ago

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Woman kills her 2 kids, survives suicide attempt in Bengaluru

14 hours ago

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Bhopal

Indore Municipal Corporation

Vande Mataram row rocks Madhya Pradesh's IMC; Congress distances from issue

09 Apr 2026

Bhopal Diary | Mowgli’s home loses its Langdi Baghin

Bhopal Diary | Mowgli’s home loses its Langdi Baghin

14 Mar 2026

NHRC seeks report from AIIMS Bhopal, Police over assistant professor's suicide allegedly linked to workplace harassment

NHRC orders probe into AIIMS Bhopal assistant professor’s suicide, seeks report in 15 days

05 Mar 2026

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Bhopal Diary: Senior BJP MLA sparks controversy, suggests entire dog breed be wiped out to tackle stray menace

01 Mar 2026

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Bhubaneswar

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Two held with brown sugar from Utkal University campus

03 May 2026

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Students clash at BJB College over eve-teasing complaint, two injured during ICC hearing

01 May 2026

Arrest, Handcuff, theft

Father-son duo arrested after man’s wrist chopped off in liquor shop clash in Bhubaneswar

01 May 2026

Vehicles moving amid heavy rain in Bhubaneswar on Thursday evening

Odisha gets relief from heat as nor’wester brings rain; power outage, disruptions follow

01 May 2026

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Chandigarh

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Ludhiana businessman duped of Rs 20 crore in cryptocurrency scam

21 Apr 2026

According to officials, police teams were immediately dispatched to the affected schools, where thorough inspections of the premises were carried out.

Chandigarh schools receive bomb threat, search operations underway

06 Apr 2026

Police recovered three weapons from them.

Two gunmen who shot dead Chandigarh bizman nabbed by Punjab and Haryana cops in joint operation

19 Mar 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Punjab govt claims unpaid water usage dues worth Rs 1.44 lakh crore from Rajasthan

18 Mar 2026

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Chennai

Candidates appearing for NEET at a school at Shenoy Nagar in Aminjikarai on Sunday.

NEET paper easy this year, say students

14 hours ago

Police personnel checking credentials of a visitor at Loyola College.

Vote counting at three centres in Chennai for 16 seats

14 hours ago

To get respite from the hot summer, families throng Marina Beach and enjoy the cool sea breeze on Sunday.

Chennai boils at 40.6 degrees Celcius on its hottest day this summer

14 hours ago

A walk conducted by Madras Inherited

How Chennai’s night walkers are reclaiming the city

16 hours ago

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Coimbatore

What was once a peaceful stretch for exercise and relaxation has, in recent weeks, begun to resemble a crowded marketplace, especially during weekends when footfall is high.

Residents seek action against encroachments along Race Course pathway in Coimbatore

30 Apr 2026

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Tasmac outlets shut, delayed in Coimbatore as staff protest suspension threat over bottle buy-back policy

28 Apr 2026

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TN orders hospitals to step up heatwave preparedness, set up dedicated heatstroke wards

28 Apr 2026

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Consumer forum urges TN Information Commission to curb RTI delays, ensure timely responses

28 Apr 2026

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Guwahati

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Woman dies after falling into drain as heavy rain triggers floods in Guwahati

20 Apr 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma takes part in a rally en route to file nomination for the Jalukbari constituency ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, in Guwahati, Friday, March 20, 2026.

Assam CM Himanta files nomination from Jalukbari

20 Mar 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Just six women, 19 MLAs axed: The good and the bad in BJP's first Assam list

19 Mar 2026

The last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 26, while April 7 marks the end of the election campaign.

Assam opposition parties criticise short campaign window, announce candidates

17 Mar 2026

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Hyderabad

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Rajamouli seeks 15 lakh litres of drinking water, HMWSSB says sorry

14 hours ago

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Man dragged on car bonnet for two kilometres in Telangana

14 hours ago

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Couple booked for Rs 2.14 crore fraud in Telangana's Cyberabad

14 hours ago

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport introduces ‘Park and Fly’ service

14 hours ago

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Jaipur

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Union Cabinet clears Rs 13,037 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 to ease traffic congestion

09 Apr 2026

The investigation revealed that the accused obtained Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) using forged Aadhaar and PAN cards

Jaipur police bust Rs 400 crore cyber fraud racket targeting export incentives

07 Apr 2026

Residents say the situation has disrupted daily life, with a large number of households now depending on water tankers or purchasing packaged drinking water.

Hundreds fall ill after suspected sewage contamination in Jaipur locality; residents allege negligece

04 Apr 2026

Jaipur Diary | Jasol family dispute takes political turn

Jaipur Diary | Jasol family dispute takes political turn

18 Mar 2026

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Kochi

arrests, arrest, held, booked

Rs 25-cr fake trading scam: Kochi police arrest two key accused held from Hyderabad

15 hours ago

A police officer stands guard in front of the election result counting centre set up at CUSAT Engineering College, Kalamassery.

Kerala assembly polls: Vote counting today amid high security in three centres in Ernakulam district

15 hours ago

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Tourists in a fix as public toilets remain shut in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry

15 hours ago

The KWA overhead water tank constructed at Murikkumpadam remains unoperational due to technical issues.

Kerala Water Authority's Njarakkal, Murikkumpadam overhead tanks in 3-year 'dry' spell amid crisis

03 May 2026

Kolkata

Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Sujoy Paul

West Bengal polls: Calcutta HC Chief Justice meets officials ahead of voters list release

19 Mar 2026

Kolkata Diary | Bangladeshi national held for murder of Hadi

Kolkata Diary | Bangladeshi national held for murder of Hadi

16 Mar 2026

Kolkata Diary | Pink booths in city for women’s safety

Kolkata Diary | Pink booths in city for women’s safety

04 Mar 2026

People gather outside Metro Rail Bhavan building as tremors were felt in the city and adjacent districts of West Bengal, in Kolkata, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Bangladesh, officials said.

5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Bangladesh; tremors felt in Kolkata, surrounding areas

27 Feb 2026

Lucknow

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Amid LPG crisis, raids conducted in Lucknow; 24 FIRs registered, 6 arrested for black marketing

14 Mar 2026

Lucknow Diary | Woman conquers death; all credits to a pothole

Lucknow Diary | Woman conquers death; all credits to a pothole

12 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Maurya.

Lucknow Diary: No British visa for Deputy CM Maurya

27 Feb 2026

UP Congress heavyweight Nasimuddin Siddiqui.

Lucknow Diary: Nasimuddin Siddiqui quits Congress to boost SP in polls

14 Feb 2026

Mumbai

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

349 kg cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore seized by NCB in Mumbai; Amit Shah hails crackdown

01 May 2026

According to preliminary findings, the family had dinner at around 10.30 pm on April 25 and later around 1 am, they consumed watermelon.

Mumbai tragedy: Family of four dies after suspected food poisoning linked to biryani, watermelon

27 Apr 2026

The Mumbai police later clarified on social media that no FIR had been filed against the woman and urged people not to believe rumours.

Mumbai police deny FIR against woman who confronted BJP minister over traffic blockade

24 Apr 2026

Woman confronts BJP protesters in Mumbai’s Worli; video of the incident goes viral

Woman confronts Maharashtra BJP minister over Worli traffic jam during protest, video sparks outrage

22 Apr 2026

Patna

Patna Diary | Nitish saga to continue in Upper House now

Patna Diary | Nitish saga to continue in Upper House now

13 Mar 2026

Patna Diary | Minister promises sports village in Bhagalpur

Patna Diary | Minister promises sports village in Bhagalpur

28 Feb 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

Patna Diary: Nitish Kumar’s 'ye ladki' remark on Rabri Devi sparks uproar in Bihar Legislative Council

15 Feb 2026

Patna Diary | Moin-ul-Haq stadium to get a facelift

Patna Diary | Moin-ul-Haq stadium to get a facelift

03 Feb 2026

Thiruvananthapuram

Authorities have reiterated that obstructing online taxi services is unlawful.

Case against four taxi operators for assault on Uber driver in Kovalam

14 hours ago

Santhigiri Ashram

Santhigiri Ashram in Kerala to hold Navaoli Jyothirdinam observance on May 6

15 hours ago

Mounted police units patrolling Shankhumukham beach

Mounted police begin late-night beach patrols in Thiruvananthapuram amid summer rush

03 May 2026

Reconstruction work progressing at Perumathura-Muthalapozhi harbour mouth in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.

Hope on horizon for fisherfolk in Thiruvananthapuram as breakwater work gathers pace

03 May 2026

Vijayawada

The forum united paediatricians and specialists to address haematology, oncology, and cardiology, with sessions on bleeding disorders, CAR-T therapy, stem cell transplantation, and cardiac emergencies.

Manipal Hospital CME initiative unites paediatric experts on blood and heart care

14 hours ago

SRM University VC Ch Satish Kumar along with the university staff release the flying of newly introduced AI-Integrated M.Sc Economics and M.Sc Psychology courses during the press conference in Vijayawada on Wednesday.

SRM-AP launches AI-integrated PG programs in Economics and Psychology

30 Apr 2026

The Command Control Room is connected to 540 cameras installed across 28 medical, nine dental, and seven Ayush colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Vigil exposes malpractices in NTR University exams

29 Apr 2026

NTR district collector G Lakshmisha inspects sub-collectorate service station and enquires about the fuel situation in Vijayawada on Monday

No shortage of fuel in NTR district, says Collector

28 Apr 2026

Vizag

Visakhapatnam’s adventurer Bhupathiraju Anmish Varma creates a Guinness record by scaling seven volcanic summits in 92 days.

Vizag’s Anmish turns taunt into Guinness World Record feat

23 Mar 2026

Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma speaking at a BJP programme in Visakhapatnam on Sunday I express

No threat to Vizag Steel Plant: Union Minister Bhupathiraju

23 Mar 2026

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) office

GVMC property tax collections jump to Rs 230 crore in April

02 May 2026

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Groundwater depleting across Visakhapatnam amid rising summer demand

30 Apr 2026

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