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Thieves tape pet dog's mouth before stealing jewellery worth lakhs and cash from Bihar house
Bihar | Aug 29, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTThieves broke into a house in Aurangabad's Bharwar village after midnight, first silencing a pet dog by taping its mouth. They then broke open cupboards and trunks before fleeing with jewellery and cash, leaving the family to discover the theft the next morning.
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Mamata Banerjee booked by Kolkata Police for allegedly violating Calcutta High Court order
Kolkata | Aug 29, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTThe FIR was filed at the Hastings Police Station against Banerjee as well as the organisers of the meeting of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), an officer said.
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Women colleagues tie rakhi to IAS Ashwani Kumar, he says 'safety should never mean restrictions'
Assam | Aug 28, 2026, 10:55 PM ISTAssam DITEC celebrated Raksha Bandhan with 11 women colleagues tying rakhis to Director IAS Ashwani Kumar. On the occasion, he said that genuine protection means creating an environment where women can pursue professional aspirations freely, confidently and without fear.
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Two minor among four killed in collision between bike and two-wheeler in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 28, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTAs per police, four-year-old Shivi Tiwari, died on the spot while her sister Shakti Tiwari, maternal grandfather Vindhyavasini Tiwari, and the bike rider, Pankaj Singh died during treatment at the hospital.
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Five killed in bus accident in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 28, 2026, 02:53 PM ISTAccording to police, at least five people lost their lives as speeding bus lost control and crashed into safety wall of a bridge in Rajgarh district.
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Miles away from Nepal, seven bodies wash ashore in Uttar Pradesh after devastating flash floods
World | Aug 28, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTThe bodies were found floating in rivers in the Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts of the state, which borders southern flood-hit Chitwan region. "Four unidentified bodies were recovered in the district on Thursday," Maharajganj DM Gaurav Singh Sogarwal said.
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Nepal issues fresh flood alert after dam burst in Tibet, urges officials to move to safer locations
World | Aug 28, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTThe Nepal Police in a statement said, "information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side. All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location."
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Gym trainer accused of stabbing Delhi model in Tilak Nagar arrested after encounter
Crime | Aug 28, 2026, 09:34 AM ISTThe official said that the police team laid a trap after receiving tip off about the movement of the accused in Rajouri Garden. The accused Imran started firing upon seeing the police, and in return fire, he was shot in leg.
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Traffic advisory issued as Raksha Bandhan rush chokes capital, check routes to avoid
Delhi | Aug 28, 2026, 08:29 AM ISTA significant surge in the number of commuters is anticipated, particularly on Anand Vihar ISBT, Road No. 56, NH-9 and Vikas Marg, commuters are advised to avoid these stretches wherever possible and plan their journey in advance, Delhi Traffic Police mentioned in its advisory.
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Uttarakhand sets new benchmark in soldiers' welfare; sets up dedicated employment cell for Agniveers
India | Aug 27, 2026, 09:43 PM ISTUttarakhand is strengthening soldiers' welfare with an Agniveer Employment Cell, higher financial aid, government jobs and Sainya Dham. The state has also announced 10 per cent government job reservation for Agniveers and support for military families.
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IIT Delhi student suicide: Panel led by ex-HC judge begins probe, report sought in 2 weeks
Delhi | Aug 27, 2026, 09:06 AM ISTThe probe panel will be headed by former Delhi HC Judge Justice Mukta Gupta and will comprise Pratap Sharan, Head, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi, four student representatives, Registrar as Secretary and Convenor. The committee has been requested to submit its report within two weeks.
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MPSC Drug Inspector exam cancelled: How a tip-off led to busting of a paper leak scandal - EXCLUSIVE
Maharashtra | Aug 26, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTsenior official told India TV that this decision to cancel the paper has been taken based on the preliminary report by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. The report clarified that a student had benefited from the leak.
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Delhi tourist stays for 10 days at Udaipur five-star hotel, leaves without paying Rs 5.74 lakh bill
Rajasthan | Aug 26, 2026, 02:23 PM ISTA Delhi-based tourist allegedly left The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur without paying a Rs 5.74 lakh bill after a 10-day stay with his family. The hotel filed a police complaint after he reportedly claimed a travel agency would settle the bill.
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Rs 500 crore spent in vain, officials unaware of ground reality: Why Gurugram sinks every monsoon
Haryana | Aug 26, 2026, 01:35 PM ISTOver the last eight years, a budget of Rs 503 crore has been spent to fix the drainage system in the city, but due to lack of planning and coordination, it is not implemented.
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15 newborns killed in hospital fire in Pakistan's Islamabad
World | Aug 26, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTAt least 15 newborns were killed after a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad.
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IIT Delhi student's death: Abetment to suicide case lodged amid protest over 'administrative lapses'
Delhi | Aug 26, 2026, 10:21 AM ISTIIT Delhi has constituted an external inquiry committee to investigate the tragic death. The Institute will ensure that the committee is given the necessary mandate to examine the matter comprehensively and to identify any further measures that may be required to strengthen student support systems.
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Bihar accident: Five killed as speeding car rams into crowd performing kirtan in Supaul
Bihar | Aug 26, 2026, 08:25 AM ISTThe deceased were identified as Surendra Yadav (45), a resident of Ward 15 of Kataiya Panchayat, Tilai alias Tilo Das (65), and Raju Das (50), both residents of Ward 12.
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Traffic diversions in Bengaluru today for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations; check routes to avoid
Karnataka | Aug 26, 2026, 07:37 AM ISTAs per Bengaluru Traffic Police, members of the Muslim community will arrive at the YMCA ground on Nrupatunga Road from 12 noon to 11 pm. Check routes to avoid.
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Rajnath Singh approves DRDO missile technology transfer to Indian companies
India | Aug 25, 2026, 02:56 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian industries for domestic production, in a move aimed at strengthening India's defence manufacturing capabilities and expanding industry participation.
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Ajit Doval meets Chinese Vice President as New Delhi, Beijing huddle to resolve border issues
World | Aug 25, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTNSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing ahead of the 25th round of India-China boundary talks. The two discussed maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border and strengthening bilateral ties across economic, political and multilateral areas.