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Five injured as car chase ends in fierce shooting at Punjab’s Banga bus stand

17 Nov 2025 | 9:23 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 17 (UNI) In a major security scare in Punjab’s Nawanshahr district, a high-speed car chase ended in a burst of gunfire at the Banga bus stand on Monday. According to local shopkeepers, two vehicles were seen speeding into the market area, a Scorpio being chased by another car, believed to be an i-20. As soon as the vehicles approached the bus stand, occupants of the second car reportedly opened indiscriminate fire.

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Annual festival begins at Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala

17 Nov 2025 | 9:22 PM

Sabarimala, Nov 17 (UNI) The annual Mandala- Makaravilakku festival began at the famed Lord Ayyappa temple here on Monday, marking the start of the 2025 pilgrimage season.

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India-based rights group terms Sheikh Hasina verdict as political farce

17 Nov 2025 | 9:22 PM

New Delhi/ Shillong, Nov 17 (UNI) India-based Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) has termed the convictions of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun by a special tribunal in Dhaka as a “political farce” and a “miscarriage of justice for the victims”.

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Three Mumbai schoolgirls allegedly molested, bus driver held

17 Nov 2025 | 9:15 PM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (UNI) The driver of a private school bus has been arrested for allegedly molesting three girl students, police said on Monday.

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Northern Railway GM inspects Srinagar to Baramulla rail section

17 Nov 2025 | 9:12 PM

Jammu, Nov 17 (UNI) The Northern Railway, General Manager, Ashok Kumar Verma, on Monday conducted an extensive inspection of the Srinagar-Baramulla rail section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

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NiviCap launches in Bengaluru with Justin Langer as Brand Ambassador

17 Nov 2025 | 9:09 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 17 (UNI) NiviCap, described as India’s first-of-its-kind digital solutions platform for students aspiring to study in Australia, was launched in Bengaluru on Monday with former Australian cricketer and coach Justin Langer unveiled as the Brand Ambassador.

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Shrine Board reviews disaster preparedness, security measures for Mata Vaishno Devi yatra

17 Nov 2025 | 9:09 PM

Jammu, Nov 17 (UNI) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Monday reviewed the disaster management preparedness and security measures pertaining to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage at the Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra.

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CBI arrests social security officer ESIC Jammu in bribery case

17 Nov 2025 | 9:05 PM

Jammu, Nov 17 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested Social Security Officer from the office of the Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Jammu while demanding and accepting bribe from the complainant.

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DMC launches digital rate board in Dimapur

17 Nov 2025 | 9:03 PM

Dimapur, Nov 17 (UNI) The Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) on Monday officially launched its digital rate board, displaying updated pricing information, offering customers real-time access to essential rate details at New Market, here. .

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UK to be country partner for Hornbill Festival 2025

17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 PM

Dimapur, Nov 17 (UNI) The Nagaland government and the British Council on Monday signed an agreement to formalise the United Kingdom’s role as one of the country partners at the upcoming Hornbill Festival 2025.

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45 Hyderabad pilgrims killed in Saudi bus tragedy: Kishan Reddy seeks Centre’s full support

17 Nov 2025 | 8:55 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov 17 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday expressed profound shock over the horrific bus accident in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of 45 pilgrims from Hyderabad and one from Karnataka.

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Kulgam resident called for questioning dies after self-immolation; NIA says his son an active co-conspirator in Delhi blast case

17 Nov 2025 | 8:51 PM

Srinagar, Nov 17 (UNI) A dry-fruit seller who was called for questioning, and his son and his brother detained in connection with the recently-busted interstate white-collar terror module, has died after he set himself on fire.

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CM Yogi to inspect preparations for Ram Mandir flag hoisting ceremony

17 Nov 2025 | 8:40 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend historic occasion of grand flag hoisting cceremony to be held on November 25 at the top of the sanctum sanctorum of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.

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Odisha to strengthen grassroots services through cooperative institutions

17 Nov 2025 | 8:37 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 17 (UNI) A revolutionary change is on the horizon for Odisha's cooperative sector, with cooperative institutions set to provide a full range of services at the grassroots level, said State Cooperative Minister Pradip Bala Samant.

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Sukhbir Badal targets Kejriwal, alleges extortion and political misuse of Police after Tarn Taran Bypoll

17 Nov 2025 | 8:35 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 17 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal launched a sharp offensive against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal during a thanksgiving rally in Tarn Taran on Monday, days after the bypoll results placed the Akali Dal in the second position. Addressing party workers, Badal alleged that Kejriwal was “the biggest gangster” and accused him of seeking money from industrialists under the guise of political influence.

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