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Metro to tunnel roads: How Karnataka plans to tackle Bengaluru's traffic

Karnataka government has unveiled a ₹1.5 trillion infrastructure roadmap, including metro expansion, tunnel roads, flyovers and business corridors, to tackle Bengaluru's worsening traffic congestion

Fake traffic challan scam: PIB warns against malicious WhatsApp, sms links

PIB's Fact Check unit has cautioned users against unsolicited traffic challan messages that may install malware or lead to financial fraud

WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining response

The Centre is examining WhatsApp's response to its notice over the proposed username feature, which it fears could increase online fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital-arrest scams

Are schools in Delhi, NCR closed today amid heavy rain? Here's what we know

IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi, NCR today, July 10. As rain is expected to persist, students want clarity on whether schools, colleges and offices will remain open

IMD warns of heavy rain in several states as monsoon covers entire India

As the monsoon covers the entire country, the IMD has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy showers across northwest, east, northeast and southern India over the coming days

Monsoon mayhem: 21 dead in Surat; waterlogging disrupts normal life

More than 10 people were confirmed to have died in rain-related incidents in India as torrential rains unleashed widespread destruction across several parts of the country on Thursday

100-metre stretch of Yamunotri NH in Uttarakhand damaged after landslide

A 100-metre stretch of Yamunotri National Highway near Syanachatti was damaged after a rain-triggered landslide, disrupting traffic and leaving over 100 pilgrims stranded until the route is restored

Over 10 million voters of Delhi receive SIR forms; 575,000 digitised

Enumeration forms have reached over 10 million electors under Delhi's SIR, while more than 575,000 completed forms have been digitised ahead of the October electoral roll publication

Rising thermal hotspots threaten productivity, public health: IIT study

Researchers warn expanding heat hotspots driven by industrialisation and land-use change could threaten public health, productivity and long-term economic growth without targeted climate adaptation

Adani to file affidavit in US court this week on indictment dismissal

A US judge has directed Gautam Adani to file an affidavit stating whether he knew of any promise or benefit linked to the Justice Department's bid to dismiss charges

Southwest monsoon covers India, 36 days after touching Kerala coast

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the usual date for the monsoon to cover the entire country is July 8 and, therefore, this year it has been delayed by a day

Water levels improve in reservoirs as southwest monsoon picks up

Reservoir water levels across India rose sharply in the week to July 9 as strong monsoon rains boosted storage, with western India recording levels well above the 10-year average

SC flags conflict over written grounds of arrest, may refer to larger Bench

The Supreme Court noted conflicting rulings on whether investigating agencies must furnish written grounds of arrest and indicated the issue may require authoritative resolution by a larger Bench

79% Delhi NCR residents rate monsoon preparedness as poor: Survey

A survey found 79% of Delhi NCR residents rated their local administration's preparedness for monsoon waterlogging as poor or pathetic, with Gurugram recording the highest dissatisfaction

Railways suspends TTE after viral 'Honeymoon Suite' first AC coach video

Unauthorised decoration of a First AC cabin for a newlywed couple has triggered an inquiry, with Indian Railways calling it a serious breach of protocol

India's first hydrogen train set to roll out: Route, significance, and cost

The country's first hydrogen-powered train is expected to begin operations next week. Here's how it works, where it will run, and why it marks a milestone for Indian Railways

Delhi-NCR rain puzzle: Why some areas flood while others stay dry

Rainfall across Delhi-NCR is becoming more localised as thunderstorms, changing monsoon patterns and urban heat islands create sharp differences across neighbourhoods

Delhi govt renames Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as IVPN

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the renamed body will pursue an integrated approach to heritage conservation, infrastructure upgrades, tourism, traffic and waste management in Old Delhi

Wayanad landslide: Death toll climbs to 6 as another body recovered

Rescue teams recovered another body from the Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project site, while search operations continue for two people still missing

Maharashtra rains: 3,000 LPG cylinders swept into river in Raigad floods

The Raigad administration has warned people not to touch or collect cylinders washed away from an HPCL bottling plant, as heavy rain continues across Maharashtra