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Bengaluru woman escapes death as car jumps footpath

A woman in Bengaluru's Sahakara Nagar had a miraculous escape after a speeding car, allegedly driven by an intoxicated man, mounted the footpath on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating.

Chennai's 2025: A Local Remix of Global Trends

In 2025, Chennai didn't follow trends; it edited them. From digital cameras to matcha, the city created a slower, warmer, and more practical local culture. Discover how.

Walking in Indian Cities: A Daily Risk to Life

Unsafe footpaths with open manholes and debris force pedestrians onto roads, doubling fatalities in 6 years. This urban governance failure shows how India values human life. Read more.

16 Encroached Houses Demolished in Davangere

Authorities in Davangere demolished 16 houses built on encroached government land near the railway track. The action followed a High Court order. Read the full report on the crackdown.

Fisherman missing, body found on Chennai coast

A 29-year-old fisherman fell into the sea off Chennai coast. Separately, an unidentified body was found ashore near Kasimedu harbour. Police are investigating both incidents.

Madhavaram Lake gets jet ski, boating in Chennai

Madhavaram Lake in North Chennai is set to open as a major leisure hub with jet ski and boating facilities after a Rs 4.56 crore restoration. A new attraction for Pongal holidays!

Gurgaon demolishes illegal market run by criminal

Gurgaon police demolished an illegal market built by a habitual offender on HSIIDC land, seizing assets worth lakhs. This marks the third anti-encroachment drive in the city within a week. Read more.

Hydraa reclaims Rs 1,700 crore land in Hyderabad ops

Hyderabad's Hydraa agency secures 20 acres of prime government land worth Rs 1,700 crore in Nizampet and Old City. Operations curb illegal encroachments and aim to restore crucial stormwater drains.

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