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Delhi Air Purifier Sales Surge 70% as Air Quality Index Remains in Poor Category
Oct 24, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Delhi residents are rushing to purchase air purifiers and masks as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the "poor" category, resulting in a 60-70% sales increase. With the AQI reaching 354, the highest this season, electronics retailers report receiving over 20 daily inquiries for air purification devices, while some stores have seen weekly sales jump from 10 units to 40 units in just days.
250 Voter ID Cards Seized in Bengal: Election Commission Launches Investigation Before Electoral Roll Revision
Oct 24, 2025 10:45 pm CST
A man has been detained in Bengal's Nadia district after being found with approximately 250 voter ID cards, raising electoral integrity concerns just before the Election Commission begins its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The incident has sparked political controversy, with BJP officials criticizing the Mamata Banerjee government while authorities investigate the source of the documents.
NHAI Enhances Transparency: New Toll Plaza Displays for Local Monthly and Annual Pass Information
Oct 24, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched an initiative to display comprehensive information about Local Monthly Pass and Annual Pass options at toll plazas nationwide, aiming to improve user awareness and transparency. The information will be available in multiple languages and accessible through both physical displays and the Rajmargyatra mobile application, helping commuters understand eligibility requirements and application procedures for these money-saving pass options.
Kerala High Court Invalidates Actor Mohanlal's Ivory Ownership Certificates Due to Legal Procedural Failures
Oct 24, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that actor Mohanlal's ivory ownership certificates are void and legally unenforceable due to the state government's failure to publish mandatory notifications in the official gazette. While invalidating the current certificates for two pairs of tusks and 13 artifacts, the court clarified that the government may issue fresh notifications following proper legal procedures under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Deadly Bus Fire in Andhra Pradesh: Driver Fled as 20 People Perished in Kurnool Accident
Oct 24, 2025 10:38 pm CST
A devastating bus fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district claimed 20 lives when an AC sleeper bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after a motorcycle collision. The main driver fled the scene instead of helping passengers escape the burning vehicle, while survivors broke windows to escape. Authorities have arrested the driver and announced compensation for victims' families.
Brutal Double Murder in Jabalpur: Man Kills Brother and Sister-in-Law Over Property Dispute
Oct 24, 2025 10:24 pm CST
A man in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh fatally stabbed his brother and sister-in-law following a heated property dispute. The horrific attack, captured on CCTV, occurred in front of young children. Police have filed murder charges and launched a manhunt for the suspect who fled after committing the brutal killings.
India Calls Out UN Gridlock as Pakistan Shields Terror Group Behind Pahalgam Attack
Oct 24, 2025 10:15 pm CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized the United Nations' ineffectiveness in addressing terrorism, highlighting Pakistan's attempts to protect terror organizations at the UNSC. Speaking at the UN's 80th anniversary, he emphasized the urgent need for reforms as the global body becomes increasingly polarized and gridlocked, particularly in its response to terrorism and development challenges facing the Global South.
Intoxicated Relative Fatally Assaults 52-Year-Old Man in Sonbhadra Over Family Dispute
Oct 24, 2025 09:36 pm CST
A 52-year-old man was beaten to death in Sonbhadra's Maldeva village when he attempted to intervene in a family dispute involving his intoxicated relative. The victim's wife was also injured in the attack, and police are currently searching for the accused who fled the scene after the fatal assault.
Cyclone Alert: Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Bay of Bengal System Intensifies
Oct 24, 2025 09:24 pm CST
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27, bringing rainfall to Tamil Nadu. The IMD predicts heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Cuddalore, Puducherry, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu, with Chennai expecting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and temperatures between 24-29°C over the next 48 hours.
Woman Forced to Abort Female Fetuses and Coerced Into Relations With In-Laws for Male Child in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 24, 2025 09:10 pm CST
A shocking case from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh reveals how Mehak Khan was forced to abort two female fetuses, physically abused, and pressured into relations with her in-laws due to their obsession for a male heir. Police have filed charges against seven family members following her harrowing experience of domestic violence and gender discrimination.