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Low pressure likely to intensify into depression off Andhra, TN coasts

Under the influence of the well-marked low pressure area, the Met Department observed, extremely heavy rainfall is likely over isolated places in Nellore, Prakasam, Tirupati, Annamayya

Bus carrying pilgrims overturns on Bareilly-Haridwar highway; 1 dead

The bus had suffered three punctures during the journey, and while negotiating a turn at high speed, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to plunge into a roadside ditch

Over 12,000 men received benefits under Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana

The Women and Child Development Department, which administers the scheme, said that these men had been removed from the beneficiary list, along with 77,980 women who were also found ineligible

Delhi to develop 17 model Chhath ghats, withdraw cases against devotees: CM

Addressing a press conference, CM Rekha Gupta said her government aims to ensure that Chhath Puja is celebrated in Delhi with the same grandeur as Diwali

Andhra CM on 3-day tour of UAE to invite investors for Partnership Summit

The southern state is inviting industrialists overseas and foreign government officials for the summit

India rises to 9th spot in forest area, ranks 3rd in forest gain: FAO

The Environment Ministry said this reflects the success of India's large-scale afforestation and community-led forest protection efforts

Belgian Court finds offences extraditable, dismisses Choksi's bias claims

The judgment clarified that the alleged acts occurred in India between December 31, 2016, and January 1, 2019, and that prosecution is not time-barred under either Indian or Belgian law

Mild earthquake of 2.9 magnitude recorded in Karnataka's Vijayapura

The earthquake occurred at 07:43:38 AM, and the epicentre was 2.5 kms north west of of Hattarkihal village in Yaranal gram panchayat of Basavana Bagewadi taluk

Rain batters TN, Mettur Dam reaches full capacity, schools, colleges shut

Chief Minister M K Stalin, who chaired a meeting of officials to review the preparedness for the Northeast Monsoon in the wake of heavy rain forecast by the IMD

Upset with Diwali bonus, UP expressway staff let vehicles pass for free

The protesting employees raised the boom barriers and left their posts, letting an estimated 5,000 vehicles pass without paying in protest over Diwali bonuses

Opposition leaders slam Lokpal after it floats tender to buy 7 BMW cars

P Chidambaram questioned as to when judges of the Supreme Court are provided modest sedans, why do the chairman and six members of the Lokpal require BMW cars

Prez Murmu's helicopter wheels sink into Kerala's newly concreted helipad

After the President left for Pamba by road, visuals on TV channels showed several policemen and fire force personnel pushing the helicopter's wheels out of the small depressions

Cloud seeding likely within a week if clouds appear: Manjinder Sirsa

Sirsa said that they had received all necessary permissions and that pilots and planes are ready

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' 2 days after Diwali, other metros fare better

Delhi's AQI was recorded at 335 as of 9 am on Wednesday, placing it in the 'very poor' zone, according to the data by Central Pollution Control Board

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, calls PM Modi 'great friend'

During the Diwali celebrations at the White House, Trump said he spoke directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reiterated his claim that India would reduce its oil purchases from Russia

'Thank you for your call, warm Diwali greetings': PM Modi after Trump call

PM Modi responded to President Donald Trump's Diwali wishes, saying India and the US share strong democratic values and should continue working together for peace and against terrorism

University of London professor Francesca Orsini deported from IGI Airport

The scholar is known for her book, The Hindi Public Sphere 1920-1940: Language and Literature in the Age of Nationalism

Hospitals see spike in respiratory cases; air pollution may worsen in NCR

Delhi-NCR hospitals report a sharp spike in breathing-related cases as air quality turns 'severe' after Diwali; doctors expect numbers to rise in coming days

Delhiites head out as air pollution levels spike post Diwali celebrations

The air quality index (AQI) in the city spiked, prompting many to leave the city for a short while, to resorts outside, or even to places with better AQI such as Corbett, Bhimtal, and Dehradun