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National news from across India.
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Suspect in West Bengal child assault case dies in police encounter
A man accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl was killed during a police encounter in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.
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Dongri garage blaze damages nearby homes
A fire at a garage in Mumbai’s Dongri area spread to nearby shanties, leaving several homes damaged but no reported injuries.
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Ghaziabad apartment fire reported on Diwali night
A fire broke out in a residential high-rise in Ghaziabad on Diwali night, with no casualties reported in initial updates.
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Former Rajasthan minister Jaswant Singh Yadav dies at 73
Jaswant Singh Yadav, a former Rajasthan minister and BJP legislator, has died at the age of 73.
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Jaipur bakery owner critically hurt in street assault
A bakery owner in Jaipur is fighting for his life after being attacked with sticks, and police have opened an investigation.
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High Court rejects two IAS officers’ plea in gun licence case
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court rejected a plea by two IAS officers connected to the alleged gun licence irregularities case.
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Akhilesh Yadav criticises partial demolition of Bismillah Khan home
Akhilesh Yadav criticised the partial demolition of shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan’s ancestral home in Varanasi; officials denied government involvement.
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TDP-led alliance wins two-thirds of Andhra local seats
The ruling TDP-led coalition secured roughly two-thirds of the contested Zilla Parishad and Mandal Parishad seats in Andhra Pradesh.
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Six family members die in Seoni house fire
Six people from one family died after a fire broke out at their home in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh.
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Firecracker accidents injure at least 35 in Chhatarpur
At least 35 people were treated for burn injuries after firecracker incidents during Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district.
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Delhi air quality turns severe after Diwali fireworks
Delhi’s air quality slipped into the severe range on Monday morning, with the citywide index near 370.
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CBI summons Uttarakhand activist in Ankita Bhandari case
Ashutosh Negi has been called for questioning as investigators continue examining the Ankita Bhandari murder case.
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Election Commission says recent decisions were unanimous
The Election Commission said its decisions were taken unanimously, responding to scrutiny of how the body reached recent rulings.
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Votes for Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council polls to be counted
Counting is scheduled for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council election, with results expected to clarify the balance among party candidates.
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Rajasthan candidate reflects on winning only 33 votes
A first-time candidate in Rajasthan has said the election experience taught him the importance of connecting directly with voters after a low vote tally.
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Students briefly detained during campus protest in Delhi
More than 40 students were briefly detained during clashes around a university protest, as security presence increased on campus.
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Andhra opposition seeks court oversight of local elections
The YSR Congress Party has asked the Supreme Court to appoint a retired judge-led panel to oversee local body polls in Andhra Pradesh.
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Four suspects booked after sarpanch’s son is shot dead in Amritsar
Police have registered a case against four suspects after Teerth Singh was shot outside a gurdwara in Amritsar.
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Bihar candidate questions CCTV coverage at vote-counting centre
A Jan Suraaj candidate has raised concerns about the lack of CCTV cameras at a Patna counting centre.
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AAP says it will avoid contesting too many Uttar Pradesh seats
The Aam Aadmi Party says it will not repeat its earlier decision to contest 349 seats in Uttar Pradesh.
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Election Commission says SIR decisions were unanimous
The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that its members had no internal disagreement over the voter-roll revision decisions.
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Punjab Congress leaders’ shared car ride draws political attention
A group appearance by senior Punjab Congress leaders prompted online commentary, turning a planned show of unity into a talking point.
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Mehbooba Mufti calls for open discussion on Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti has urged more open discussion about Kashmir during an Accession Day address.
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Counting begins for 19 Bihar and Uttar Pradesh council seats
Vote counting has started for 19 Legislative Council seats across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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Supreme Court to hear petitions on election-roll revision
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and decisions linked to the voter-roll revision process.
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Four ministers join Jammu and Kashmir cabinet
Jammu and Kashmir’s cabinet expanded with four ministers sworn in on Tuesday.
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Punjab police investigate shooting involving a sarpanch’s family
A shooting involving the son of a village head in Punjab is under investigation; relatives have alleged a connection to their objections to drug activity.
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Rain and thunderstorms forecast across Karnataka
Weather alerts cover Bengaluru, coastal districts and parts of south interior Karnataka.
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Telangana plans cultural showcase ahead of global summit
Telangana is preparing a cultural programme for its 2026 investment summit, aiming to present regional heritage alongside business and development opportunities.
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Noida shop fire leaves one person dead
A major fire engulfed several shops in Noida’s Sector 125, killing one person. Fire crews and police were at the scene as response efforts continued.