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In a dramatic incident of reckless driving in Delhi, two traffic police officers were left clinging to the bonnet of a car after it jumped a red signal and collided with them. The event unfolded around 7:30 PM in Ber Sarai, a bustling area in South Delhi, as the officers were conducting routine vehicle checks near the market.

In a deeply distressing incident, a five-month-pregnant woman was reportedly made to clean the blood from the hospital bed where her husband died after being shot in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district. The incident, which has sparked outrage and raised questions about hospital protocols, came to light following the emergence of a video depicting the woman, identified as Roshni, cleaning the blood-stained bed.

In a unique celebration of Diwali, students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad have gone viral for their inventive twist on the festival. A video featuring the students launching a firecracker concealed under a plastic dustbin has captivated millions on social media, showcasing a blend of creativity and humor typical of student life.

In a troubling escalation of violence against migrant workers, two individuals from Uttar Pradesh were shot at today in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The police confirmed that both victims, identified as Usman Malik, 20, and Sofiyan, 25, were promptly taken to a local hospital, where medical staff reported that they were out of danger.

Punjab recorded its largest single-day increase in farm fires this season, with 587 incidents reported on Friday, according to data from the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre. From September 15 to November 1, a total of 3,537 farm fire cases have been documented across the state.

In a disturbing road rage incident in Bengaluru, a family was violently attacked by a group of miscreants in Kasavanahalli on Wednesday. The assailants hurled stones at their car when the driver did not comply with their demands, resulting in injuries to a child inside the vehicle. The child was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Renowned actor Darshan, recently granted interim bail on medical grounds, has been admitted to a private hospital in Kengeri, Bengaluru, due to persistent back pain and weakness in his left leg. The news comes just days after his release from Ballari Central Prison, where he was held on charges related to the alleged murder of his fan, Renukaswamy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the inauguration of India's first private sector aircraft manufacturing facility for military aircraft, a collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus, as a transformative moment in India’s defence and aerospace journey. In a LinkedIn post, Modi called the opening of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing complex in Vadodara a "watershed moment," highlighting it as a testament to India’s swift progress in defence manufacturing. This project marks the country’s first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft.

In response to recent cases of suspected food poisoning, the Telangana government has imposed a one-year ban on the production, storage, and sale of mayonnaise made with raw eggs. The state’s food safety commissioner issued the order immediately following public complaints that linked the product to foodborne illnesses.

Delhi’s Diwali dawned under a thick layer of smog, as the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at a "very poor" level of 328, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). Although measures were in place to curb pollution, the AQI failed to improve, further emphasizing the ongoing air quality challenges faced by the capital and its surrounding areas.

A tragic fire incident occurred early Wednesday morning at the Lotus Grandeur banquet hall located in Noida's Sector 74, resulting in the death of an electrician. The blaze broke out around 3 a.m. and rapidly engulfed the large structure.

The Indian Army has reported significant advancements in its counter-terror operations, thanks to the integration of unmanned vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI). These tools played a crucial role in neutralizing three terrorists in the Akhnoor sector following an incident where the terrorists fired upon an ambulance in the army's convoy.

A 33-year-old woman tragically lost her life, and 20 others fell ill after consuming momos from a street vendor in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills area. The victim, identified as Reshma Begum, along with her two daughters aged 12 and 14, purchased the momos on Friday in Khairatabad. Shortly after eating, they began to experience severe symptoms, including diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting.

In response to the evolving threats posed by drones in modern warfare, India has unveiled the 'Vajra Shot,' a cutting-edge handheld anti-drone gun capable of detecting and disrupting drones at a range of up to four kilometers. This innovative technology was showcased during the 'Swavlamban 2024' seminar organized by the Indian Navy's Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) in Delhi.