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  'Say Halo to Dewi': India's new AI avatar debuts in Indonesia during Navaratri and Durga Puja

  October 15, 2026 8:04 IST

  India's Embassy in Jakarta has introduced Dewi, an AI avatar launched during Navaratri and Durga Puja. Named after the Indonesian word for goddess, she will help users access information on Indian culture, travel, scholarships, business, investment opportunities and consular updates.

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  'DM uncle, please help': Kanpur nursery student appeals for relief from waterlogging

  October 14, 2026 19:32 IST

  A nursery student, Myra, has appealed to Kanpur DM Mahendra Singh Tanwar for help as waterlogging in Chiran Hridaypur village continues for nearly a month. Dirty water, foul smells and concerns over agricultural land have added to residents' difficulties.

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  Swiss ambassador Maya Tissafi joins Gujarat's Navratri festivities, calls it 'truly remarkable'

  October 14, 2026 18:15 IST

  Switzerland's ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, joined a grand Garba event in Gujarat during Navratri 2026. Dressed in a colourful lehenga choli, she praised the festival's spirit of devotion, culture and community at an event attended by around 50,000 people.

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  World's oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey's coast, dates back 4,700 years

  October 14, 2026 15:56 IST

  Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the world's oldest shipwreck off Turkey's coast, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years. The wreck contains stone anchors and ceramic pots that could reveal new details about ancient Mediterranean trade.

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  'Who is disabled here?': Delhi Metro commuters rush into lift, leave no space for man in wheelchair

  October 14, 2026 13:52 IST

  A video by Delhi-based content creator Tej Beniwal shows commuters rushing into a metro lift without making space for him in his wheelchair, despite a sign asking them to prioritise people with disabilities and senior citizens. The incident has sparked debate over civic sense and public courtesy.

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  'I never imagined this': Bittu Tabahi's new video shows Ajnar River drowning in garbage again

  October 14, 2026 12:31 IST

  After spending eight months removing tonnes of rubbish from the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh, Surendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, has found the riverbanks littered again. His emotional video has drawn support, practical suggestions and calls for fines against those dumping waste.

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  Madurai man shares address for Diwali sweets, gets TVs, refrigerators and washing machines on COD

  October 14, 2026 9:45 IST

  A Madurai-based influencer who shared his phone number and home address hoping to receive Diwali sweets from followers was instead flooded with alleged fake cash-on-delivery orders for televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and smartphones, including a TV worth Rs 1.69 lakh.

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  Bhagalpur: Man tries to snatch phone from moving train, hangs from window before falling

  October 13, 2026 22:01 IST

  A man allegedly tried to snatch a passenger's mobile phone from a moving train at Shivnarayanpur railway station in Bihar's Bhagalpur. After the passenger caught his hand, he hung from the train window before falling near the end of the platform.

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  Woman's no-helmet bike stunt in Sitapur goes viral, traffic police issue Rs 16,000 challan

  October 13, 2026 16:29 IST

  A video of a woman riding a motorcycle without a helmet and performing hands-free stunts on Sitapur's VIP Road has gone viral. Traffic police issued a Rs 16,000 challan for alleged violations, including dangerous riding and pollution-related offences.

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  Telangana man saves Rs 1.23 lakh in Rs 10 coins over three years, buys new scooter

  October 13, 2026 13:52 IST

  A 51-year-old pastor from Telangana's Mancherial district has bought a new Honda Activa using Rs 1.23 lakh in Rs 10 coins saved over three years. Despite family concerns over rumours about the coins, B Ravi Joseph stayed committed to his goal.

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  71 bikes, one tribute to Maa Durga: Surat bikers create a unique display at Dabhari Beach

  October 12, 2026 11:14 IST

  In a unique tribute ahead of Navratri, members of the Surat Biking Community used 71 premium motorcycles to create a massive portrait of Goddess Durga at Dabhari Beach in Gujarat, combining their passion for biking with devotion to the goddess.

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  Man puts 6 bhaturas through sugarcane juice machine, the amount of oil extracted is unbelievable

  October 10, 2026 17:07 IST

  A viral Instagram video shows six bhaturas being pressed through a sugarcane juice machine, with the extracted oil filling a glass to the brim. The experiment has sparked discussion about deep-fried food, eating habits and the importance of moderation.

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  Durg woman says man's compliment on her gym outfit enraged her, internet divided over viral video

  October 10, 2026 16:19 IST

  A viral video featuring Durg influencer Barsha Bhowmik has sparked debate after she recounted an encounter with a man who complimented her outfit while she was returning from the gym. Her reaction has divided social media users over personal boundaries and unsolicited compliments.

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  Video shows sanitary napkin vending machine in washroom, then comes an unexpected twist

  October 10, 2026 14:18 IST

  A sanitary napkin vending machine has become the focus of a viral video from Uttarakhand. Shared by an X user with the caption "Unexpected ending", the clip has sparked online curiosity, with the exact location and reason behind the installation still unclear.

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  Bengaluru woman pays her cook Rs 8,000 a month for 'average' food, reveals why she still continues

  October 09, 2026 14:17 IST

  An X user named Megha has sparked a debate over Bengaluru's cook charges, saying households pay Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 a month less for great food than for the convenience of avoiding daily cooking. Social media users are divided over whether the expense is worth it.

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  UP teacher records video of himself 'playing tabla' on child's head, gets suspended

  October 09, 2026 13:42 IST

  A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah has been suspended after a video showed him tapping a child's head as if playing a tabla. The teacher, Dinesh Kumar Mathur, had recorded the clip and posted it on Facebook before it went viral.

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  British tourist calls out negative India narrative online, praises 'Atithi Devo Bhava' culture

  October 08, 2026 18:43 IST

  British tourist Richard La Ruina has challenged negative portrayals of India on social media, saying much of the online content is negative and often racist. He praised India's beauty, hospitality, safety and the warmth of its people after his second visit.

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  Gorakhpur girl fumbles during speech, Yogi Adityanath applauds and encourages her | WATCH

  October 07, 2026 20:48 IST

  Gorakhpur girl Rachna Rai struggled with nervousness while speaking at a public event attended by CM Yogi Adityanath. As she fumbled during her speech, the Chief Minister applauded and encouraged her to continue, in a moment that has drawn attention online.

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  Gujarat man meets foreigner in auto-rickshaw, Google search reveals he is mayor of Norway

  October 07, 2026 19:27 IST

  A casual meeting in Gujarat led to a surprising discovery when Chintan Matiya realised that a foreigner travelling in an auto-rickshaw was Jo Inge Hesjevik, mayor of Norway's Porsanger Municipality.

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  'Small way of saying thank you': Israeli-American musician honours Captain Smit with SRK song

  October 07, 2026 17:09 IST

  Israeli-American musician Itay Benda pays tribute to Captain Smit Machchhar with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai' after the Indian pilot's actions during the FlyDubai FZ1073 cockpit attack.

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  UP Police Sub-Inspector sings 'Chalre Chalre Waal' in uniform, video goes viral

  October 07, 2026 16:11 IST

  UP Police Sub-Inspector Nishant Mishra's video of singing 'Chalre Chalre Waal' while playing the guitar in uniform has gone viral on social media. Users are praising his voice and enjoying the police officer's musical side.

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  UP woman was 'scolded' by husband over English video, but Priyanka Chopra Jonas made it 'memorable'

  October 07, 2026 14:48 IST

  Yashoda Lodhi, known for her English-teaching videos, was scolded by her husband for recording a clip while working on her farm. She posted it anyway, only to discover that Priyanka Chopra Jonas had shared the video on her Instagram story.

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  Wild elephant climbs onto moving car near Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, passengers left shaken

  October 07, 2026 14:19 IST

  A wild elephant climbed onto a moving car near Asanur in Tamil Nadu, terrifying passengers travelling from Mysuru to Coimbatore. The animal damaged the car's side mirror before the passengers managed to escape unharmed.

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  Spider-Man from Kolkata spreads joy in dhoti-panjabi ahead of Durga Puja | WATCH

  October 05, 2026 15:23 IST

  Kolkata's own Spider-Man has caught attention online after being spotted at a Durga idol-making workshop ahead of Puja. Dressed in a traditional kurta-pyjama with his iconic mask, the desi superhero has added a fun twist to festive preparations.

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  'Voice of metro' Shammi Narang takes grandson on first Delhi Metro ride: 'Dadu’s voice echoing...'

  October 05, 2026 12:02 IST

  Shammi Narang took his grandson Rushaan on his first Delhi Metro ride and shared the special moment on X. Narang said he felt proud hearing his voice echo through the train as Rushaan experienced his grandfather's familiar voice in a new setting.

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  Israeli tourists hail Captain Smit Machchhar, hold posters for him in Manali

  October 02, 2026 14:01 IST

  Two videos from Manali show tourists, apparently from Israel, holding posters praising Captain Smit Machchhar and thanking him for his actions during the Flydubai flight incident. The group also interacts with Indian tourists and locals, shares snacks and praises the people of India.

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  'Bachelors not allowed': Bengaluru man says society asked him to vacate after agreement

  October 01, 2026 21:03 IST

  A Bengaluru bachelor claimed he was asked to vacate a flat despite paying the security deposit and signing a rental agreement. His post on X sparked a debate over housing restrictions and the challenges faced by unmarried tenants.

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  'Please investigate': Woman ties saree pallu to stationary train, dances on railway tracks for reel

  October 01, 2026 20:00 IST

  A video of a woman tying her saree pallu to a stationary train before dancing on railway tracks has sparked criticism online, with users questioning the safety risks involved in filming social media reels near railway premises.