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Efforts to rescue five miners still trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district have faced setbacks, as water levels in the quarry rose again despite ongoing dewatering operations. The mine, located in the 3 Kilo area, flooded on January 6, trapping at least nine miners.

Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, accused of forgery and cheating to clear the civil services examination, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to deny her anticipatory bail. The High Court had earlier labeled the allegations against her as a "classic example of fraud" that undermines not only the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) but also the nation.

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has revealed plans to ban alcohol sales in the state’s religious cities, following increasing public complaints and recommendations from religious leaders. CM Yadav made the statement during a recent interaction with news agency ANI, confirming that the state government is seriously considering amendments to its policies regarding alcohol sales in these sacred towns.

In a series of swift police operations, four robbers were arrested in separate encounters in the Vrindavan area of Mathura, where they had been targeting pilgrims, snatching cash and expensive mobile phones before fleeing on unregistered motorcycles.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Flight operations at Chennai International Airport were significantly impacted on Monday morning as heavy fog reduced visibility in the region. The reduced visibility led to several flight cancellations and delays, with Air India advising passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

जब यादगार आयोजनों की बात आती है, तो कमलेश सोनी एफएफ राजस्थान के बेहतरीन नामों में से एक हैं। इवेंट मैनेजमेंट, एंकरिंग और डांस कोरियोग्राफी में उनकी शानदार विशेषज्ञता ने उन्हें राजस्थान के सर्वश्रेष्ठ इवेंट प्लानर, एंकर और कोरियोग्राफर के रूप में पहचान दिलाई है।

The Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted the Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after a significant improvement in the city's air quality due to rainfall. The decision was made on Sunday, as the rain alleviated some of the pollution levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) improving from a "very poor" to a "poor" category.

Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police has uncovered that a woman, Olena Stoin, alongside her partner Artem Stoin, both Ukrainian nationals, are behind the massive Ponzi scam that has left hundreds of investors duped. The scam, linked to the Torres jewellery chain, promised high returns on investments in gemstones, gold, and silver but led to huge losses when the company shut its stores.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking National Youth Day in honor of Swami Vivekananda's 163rd birth anniversary. The event, which gathered 3,000 Indian youth between the ages of 15 and 29, focused on the vital role of young people in shaping the country’s future over the next 25 years.

vIn a world where opportunities often seem out of reach, some stories inspire us to believe that anything is possible with determination and the right platform. Asfiya Naveedshariff, a 23-year-old woman from Karnataka, is one such inspiring figure. Despite facing societal challenges, she has carved her path to success through hard work and commitment.

Balasore, Odisha: In a move to ensure the smooth execution of an eviction drive, the district administration imposed a curfew in several areas of Balasore on Saturday. The action was taken ahead of the eviction of illegal occupants from railway land, which has hindered the construction of a crucial third railway line connecting Narayangarh in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal to Bhadrak, Odisha.

In a tragic turn of events in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, the bodies of three workers were recovered from a flooded coal mine on Friday, taking the total number of bodies retrieved to four. These workers were part of a group of nine who became trapped on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the 310-foot-deep quarry in Umrangsu.