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Audi at high speed jumps divider, hits car, kills its driver in Delhi
A 28-year-old man, Sukhjit, died after a speeding Audi collided with his Ertiga on Ring Road in Delhi. The Audi driver, Paras Pathania, was apprehended later. Sukhjit was returning from Gurgaon and ran a transportation business. The impact left the vehicle mangled, and a case has been registered.
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Kochi Water Metro to go nationwide: feasibility study under way
Study to focus on the possibility of establishing services in 18 cities across India; KMRL sets up an in-house committee to spearhead initial works; DPR to be prepared based on the study
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Ernakulam Rural police crack fabricated story behind daylight theft in Aluva
The complaint about the alleged ‘theft’ from the house of Ibrahimkutty near the Casino theatre in Aluva was lodged with the police on January 6
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Higher education conclave at Cusat on January 14, 15
The conclave will explore opportunities to enhance job prospects in the State by leveraging advanced research and technological advancements
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Prolonged high tide slack may have triggered recent unprecedented flooding in Kochi
Tidal flooding inundated houses and contaminated water sources; expert recommends targeted dredging, detailed survey of Vembanad lake and installation of sluices
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Elon Musk gets US govt support in 'illegal' conversion from Microsoft & OpenAI
US antitrust regulators support Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing overlapping board memberships can harm competition. The lawsuit highlights LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman's roles from 2017 to 2023. Musk seeks to stop OpenAI's for-profit shift, asserting it breaches non-profit goals.
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Elon Musk gives update on Neuralink’s third human brain implant
Elon Musk's Neuralink successfully implanted its device in a third human and plans 20-30 more procedures in 2025. The upgraded devices will have more electrodes and longer battery life, aiming to enable communication and movement for people with disabilities.
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Kadamattam St. George Orthodox Church gets a new lease of life
The popular church has been restored using new materials with the damaged areas replaced by the same wood material as in the original church
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47% of snakes rescued in Telangana in 2024 are Spectacled Cobras
Friends of Snakes Society rescued 13,028 snakes across Telangana in 2024, four-fold increase from 2015
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T.N. Assembly passes Bill to amend Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882 to expedite process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests
The Bill also seeks to delegate powers of the government to issue notification under Section 16 of the said Act to an officer of the Revenue department
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30 cyber fraudsters arrested in Jaipur under ‘Operation Cyber Shield’
The accused had conducted transactions worth ₹30 crore to defraud the unsuspecting people; raids were carried out at 40 places in the capital city
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Anand Mahindra on 90-hr work week: ‘My wife is wonderful, I love staring at her’
Anand Mahindra emphasizes the significance of output quality over the number of working hours in response to controversial remarks by L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan about a 90-hour workweek. Mahindra also highlights the importance of a balanced life enriched by arts, culture, and family time for enhanced decision-making and leadership.
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Amid Manipur strife, a school for harmony that bridges Kuki-Meitei divide
Needy Home Academy in Mapao Zingtun village, north of Imphal, stands as a beacon of unity amid Manipur's ethnic strife. With 632 students and 42 teachers from various backgrounds, the school fosters harmony despite external conflicts. Founded in 2004 by professors Raman and Angam, the institution emphasizes modern education and moral values, attracting students from diverse communities.
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Crackdown in education counselling centres in connection with fake NRI certificates
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Torres jewellery scam: GM Taniya was detained with 69L cash during Maha polls
Mumbai police have detained Taniya Xasatova, the general manager of Torres jewellery, with unaccounted cash of Rs 69 lakh. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is investigating the scam, issuing Look-Out Circulars for foreign nationals involved. Police have seized cash, precious metals, and stones worth approximately Rs 10 crore. Associated arrests include Russian and Uzbek nationals.
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