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A sub-inspector addressing the grievances of a woman at Chubeypur police station in Varanasi, UP.

A sub-inspector addressing the grievances of a woman at Chubeypur police station in Varanasi, UP.

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Shivling in the fridge has begun drawing devotees from far and wide. This Agra house is all set to be declared a temple. Video via Madan Mohan Soni

Shivling in the fridge has begun drawing devotees from far and wide. This Agra house is all set to be declared a temple. Video via Madan Mohan Soni

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The Bhopal Metro is a textbook example of wasted public funds. With ridership far below expectations, the project is now depending on revenue from kitty parties and birthday celebrations to cover its operational expenses.

The Bhopal Metro is a textbook example of wasted public funds. With ridership far below expectations, the project is now depending on revenue from kitty parties and birthday celebrations to cover its operational expenses.

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Want to know how 15 students died in the Lucknow fire? This video is self-explanatory. At least 30 minutes was lost in making this alternative exit to "rescue" trapped students. They were finally brought out - in body bags.

Want to know how 15 students died in the Lucknow fire? This video is self-explanatory. At least 30 minutes was lost in making this alternative exit to "rescue" trapped students. They were finally brought out - in body bags.

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The British got freedom from us. It is not the other way around.

The British got freedom from us. It is not the other way around.

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"Thakur hoon, bakc**di mat karna!" HDFC Bank staffer loses her cool inside the bank branch in Kanpur, UP.

"Thakur hoon, bakc**di mat karna!" HDFC Bank staffer loses her cool inside the bank branch in Kanpur, UP.

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The arrogance with which the bouquet was accepted and discarded.

The arrogance with which the bouquet was accepted and discarded.

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All 14 arrested in the Varanasi boat Iftar case have been sent to 14 days judicial custody.

All 14 arrested in the Varanasi boat Iftar case have been sent to 14 days judicial custody.

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Those who think their donation was stolen may not have offered it with genuine devotion, so perhaps their money was stolen. Our money is invested in the temple, and the current form of the temple is proof of this: Satish Mahana, UP BJP MLA and speaker of legislative assembly on the Ram temple donation scam.

Those who think their donation was stolen may not have offered it with genuine devotion, so perhaps their money was stolen. Our money is invested in the temple, and the current form of the temple is proof of this: Satish Mahana, UP BJP MLA and speaker of legislative assembly on the Ram temple donation scam.

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Members of right wing groups chant Hanuman chalisa outside a church in cantonment area in Bareilly district Uttar Pradesh.

Members of right wing groups chant Hanuman chalisa outside a church in cantonment area in Bareilly district Uttar Pradesh.

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A UP police constable Sanjiv Tomar drove his car without tyre in one the wheels in a bid to flee spot after attempting to run over his neighbour in Amroha.

A UP police constable Sanjiv Tomar drove his car without tyre in one the wheels in a bid to flee spot after attempting to run over his neighbour in Amroha.

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A home was being turned into a religious site: Bareilly police on 12 men booked allegedly for offering prayers.

A home was being turned into a religious site: Bareilly police on 12 men booked allegedly for offering prayers.

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I promise that national highways in Uttar Pradesh will be as good as those in America: Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari.

I promise that national highways in Uttar Pradesh will be as good as those in America: Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari.

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Massive fire in, Noida, UP. At least two feared dead. Residents being evacuated from a temporary bridge made using wodden logs on fifth floor. Short-circuit during scooty charging is being claimed to be the trigger behind the fire.

Massive fire in, Noida, UP. At least two feared dead. Residents being evacuated from a temporary bridge made using wodden logs on fifth floor. Short-circuit during scooty charging is being claimed to be the trigger behind the fire.

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Ye Mausam ka Jadoo.. Scene from IGI airport

Ye Mausam ka Jadoo.. Scene from IGI airport

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15 plot papers 13 kg gold 9 kg silver 1.62 crore cash All these were recovered from the residence of Lalit Kumar, who worked in the transport department. The UP vigilance team has recovered all this.

15 plot papers 13 kg gold 9 kg silver 1.62 crore cash All these were recovered from the residence of Lalit Kumar, who worked in the transport department. The UP vigilance team has recovered all this.

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An elderly man who was caught on camera calling Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath "Gonda" was arrested by UP's Meerut Police. A video of the accused identified as Ehsaan limping, holding ears in police custody has also surfaced.

An elderly man who was caught on camera calling Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath "Gonda" was arrested by UP's Meerut Police. A video of the accused identified as Ehsaan limping, holding ears in police custody has also surfaced.

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Leaving this here.

Leaving this here.

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13 seconds. Jharmal Singh, an AAP leader and sarpanch was shot dead point blank in the head during a wedding ceremony in Amritsar, Punjab. Armed men entered the venue, bumped off the man and disappeared in 13 seconds.

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13 seconds. Jharmal Singh, an AAP leader and sarpanch was shot dead point blank in the head during a wedding ceremony in Amritsar, Punjab. Armed men entered the venue, bumped off the man and disappeared in 13 seconds.

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Lucknow police should probe the foulplay angle in the massive fire that engulfed a huge slum in the middle of city in Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This drone visual clearly shows how a huge chunk of land is now rid of poor slum dwellers.

Lucknow police should probe the foulplay angle in the massive fire that engulfed a huge slum in the middle of city in Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This drone visual clearly shows how a huge chunk of land is now rid of poor slum dwellers.

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In Florida, US, a knife-wielding woman was shot dead by police. Cops could be seen retreating on the street as the woman slowly advances. Officers asked her to drop knife. She refuses. Police open fire.

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In Florida, US, a knife-wielding woman was shot dead by police. Cops could be seen retreating on the street as the woman slowly advances. Officers asked her to drop knife. She refuses. Police open fire.

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"Italian, don't beat me" An Italian national has gone berserk in Varanasi. He is breaking into homes, throwing houshold items, biting people and creating ruckus on road. The local police was also seen helpless as it tried to detain the man.

"Italian, don't beat me" An Italian national has gone berserk in Varanasi. He is breaking into homes, throwing houshold items, biting people and creating ruckus on road. The local police was also seen helpless as it tried to detain the man.

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Madhya Pradesh police, in the guise of medical check-up, have forcibly ended a protest of tribals agitating over Ken-Betwa river linking project.

Madhya Pradesh police, in the guise of medical check-up, have forcibly ended a protest of tribals agitating over Ken-Betwa river linking project.

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"Hamari gaadi ki mileage 17 se seedhe 9 ki. Aur aaj 5 ki ho gayi" Vlogger Saurabh Joshi claims his car mileage has dropped by less than half.

"Hamari gaadi ki mileage 17 se seedhe 9 ki. Aur aaj 5 ki ho gayi" Vlogger Saurabh Joshi claims his car mileage has dropped by less than half.

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Now I am going to bring a bus that flies in air: Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari

Now I am going to bring a bus that flies in air: Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari

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One thing is clear as day. It will be difficult of any one party to lay claim on the minority votes in UP. This is Saharanpur, considered to be Imran Masood's backyard where Owaisi seem to be building his fortress.

One thing is clear as day. It will be difficult of any one party to lay claim on the minority votes in UP. This is Saharanpur, considered to be Imran Masood's backyard where Owaisi seem to be building his fortress.

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"Mr Judicial servant, I order you to register FIR against ACP Vikas Nagar, Lucknow" Man later goes on to throw papers in the court. Dramatic scene inside India's Supreme court.

"Mr Judicial servant, I order you to register FIR against ACP Vikas Nagar, Lucknow" Man later goes on to throw papers in the court. Dramatic scene inside India's Supreme court.

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Azam Khan’s Jauhar University in Rampur to Be Demolished The district administration in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, has decided to demolish 38 out of 40 buildings at Jauhar University. Officials said the structures were built without approved building plans.

Azam Khan’s Jauhar University in Rampur to Be Demolished The district administration in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, has decided to demolish 38 out of 40 buildings at Jauhar University. Officials said the structures were built without approved building plans.

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Indian stabbed in US over his religion A 37-year-old Indian national Syed Sohailuddin was st*bbed more than 15 times at a kiosk inside Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah. Suspect Peter Michael Larsen, 48, allegedly told police he targeted the Muslim victim and intended to kill him. Bystanders tackled the attacker and took his knife before police arrived.

Indian stabbed in US over his religion A 37-year-old Indian national Syed Sohailuddin was st*bbed more than 15 times at a kiosk inside Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah. Suspect Peter Michael Larsen, 48, allegedly told police he targeted the Muslim victim and intended to kill him. Bystanders tackled the attacker and took his knife before police arrived.

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Temple demolition kills PWD worker in UP A 58-year-old PWD worker, Baldev Yadav, was killed in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, after the dome of a revered ancient Kali temple rolled onto a busy road during its demolition. Authorities failed to properly cordon off the roadside temple, causing the dome to fall onto the street and fatally injure Yadav while also hurting others nearby.

Temple demolition kills PWD worker in UP A 58-year-old PWD worker, Baldev Yadav, was killed in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, after the dome of a revered ancient Kali temple rolled onto a busy road during its demolition. Authorities failed to properly cordon off the roadside temple, causing the dome to fall onto the street and fatally injure Yadav while also hurting others nearby.

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And it formally begins. Kanwariyas attacked and vandalised a van over allegations of desecration of kanwar in Muzaffarnagar, UP.

And it formally begins. Kanwariyas attacked and vandalised a van over allegations of desecration of kanwar in Muzaffarnagar, UP.

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Rajmohan Pichai, an RPF commandent, in the middle of a press conference in UP's Agra, stood and began saluting while addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi Home Minister Amit Shah, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and his director general.

Rajmohan Pichai, an RPF commandent, in the middle of a press conference in UP's Agra, stood and began saluting while addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi Home Minister Amit Shah, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and his director general.

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UP's Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey could be seen thrashing a person identified as Ravi Gautam inside a prisoner transport vehicle. The incident took place when the local police used mild force to disperse agitators from Dalit community who had been protesting on the road against murder of a girl.

UP's Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey could be seen thrashing a person identified as Ravi Gautam inside a prisoner transport vehicle. The incident took place when the local police used mild force to disperse agitators from Dalit community who had been protesting on the road against murder of a girl.

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A 14-year-old boy was bit by a snake in Amroha, UP. The parents, instead of rushing him to hospital, took him to a tantrik who suggested lowering the boy in the Ganga river for 12 hours. The boy eventually died.

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A 14-year-old boy was bit by a snake in Amroha, UP. The parents, instead of rushing him to hospital, took him to a tantrik who suggested lowering the boy in the Ganga river for 12 hours. The boy eventually died.

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Abhinav Arora's car caught fire following tyre burst. Arora, a kathavachak was standing next to the car chanting mantra while his family asked others to douse the fire.

Abhinav Arora's car caught fire following tyre burst. Arora, a kathavachak was standing next to the car chanting mantra while his family asked others to douse the fire.

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In UP's Hamirpur, a sub-inspector took lift from a truck driver. It is alleged that upon disembarking at a toll plaza, the sub-inspector proceeded to depart in his personal vehicle. The driver subsequently discovered that ₹20,000 were missing from his possession. The driver pursued the sub-inspector for approximately 13 kilometers and apprehended him. The money was recovered from within the sub-inspector's uniform.

In UP's Hamirpur, a sub-inspector took lift from a truck driver. It is alleged that upon disembarking at a toll plaza, the sub-inspector proceeded to depart in his personal vehicle. The driver subsequently discovered that ₹20,000 were missing from his possession. The driver pursued the sub-inspector for approximately 13 kilometers and apprehended him. The money was recovered from within the sub-inspector's uniform.

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Even a 13-year-old in India is aware of the how cops and babus operate. Corruption in these public offices should be the first thing that should be taught in schools. There is no point teaching them history when their future lies in getting past these corrupt babus. Visuals from Lakhimpur Kheri, UP

Even a 13-year-old in India is aware of the how cops and babus operate. Corruption in these public offices should be the first thing that should be taught in schools. There is no point teaching them history when their future lies in getting past these corrupt babus. Visuals from Lakhimpur Kheri, UP

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The potholes have been patched. It is now a speed breaker.

The potholes have been patched. It is now a speed breaker.

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Shocking footage captures a tr@gic accident in Madhya Pradesh: Three young boys on a motorcycle, none wearing helmets, with one waving country-made gun. Just seconds later, they slammed into a stationary truck parked roadside - kiIIing all three instantly

Shocking footage captures a tr@gic accident in Madhya Pradesh: Three young boys on a motorcycle, none wearing helmets, with one waving country-made gun. Just seconds later, they slammed into a stationary truck parked roadside - kiIIing all three instantly

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Thar + North Indian men on steroids = the deadliest combo imaginable. Five unruly Delhi tourists went full savage in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - beating up parking staff and locals after being told to stop drinking and acting rowdy in public.

Thar + North Indian men on steroids = the deadliest combo imaginable. Five unruly Delhi tourists went full savage in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - beating up parking staff and locals after being told to stop drinking and acting rowdy in public.

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