Delhi Police patrolling van rams into tea stall, 1 killed

Cities September 19, 2025

A Delhi Police patrolling van rammed into a tea stall in Central Delhi's Mandir Marg area, leaving one person dead early Thursday. The man killed in the accident has been identified as Gangaram Tiwari, who used to run the tea stall on the pavement, and sleep inside it.

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‘Never has Ben Stokes needed Root more…’ : Atherton

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Joe Root proved his critics wrong by scoring his 40th Test hundred in the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane, becoming the fifth cricketer to do so. Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain praised his performance, with Atherton calling it the "innings of his life". This also silenced the Australian media who had previously criticized Root.

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IndiGo was hit by a massive staff crunch after the DGCA had issued its order regulating working hours.

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DGCA withdraws ‘weekly rest’ clause, partial relief for IndiGo

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The DGCA has withdrawn its instructions to all operators regarding the weekly rest for crew members. The fresh notification comes amid the pilot and crew crunch that has left thousands of IndiGo passengers stranded.

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Cristiano Ronaldo invests in Indian-origin billionaire Aravind Srinivas’s Perplexity

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In a crossover no one saw coming, the worlds of global football stardom and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) collided this week as Cristiano Ronaldo officially joined Indian-origin founder Aravind Srinivas’s company, Perplexity, as an investor. Sharing the news online, Srinivas sounded thrilled about teaming up with the football icon.

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A new OECD–Cisco study shows India leading the world in active generative AI use.

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India leads global AI adoption as younger users drive rapid growth

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A recent study by OECD and Cisco found that India, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa are at the forefront of generative AI usage, particularly among younger adults. However, this trend may have negative impacts on well-being due to increased screen time. The study also highlights the need for promoting responsible and inclusive AI adoption.

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Prateik Smita Patil opened up about a deeply personal chapter in his life, one shaped by unchecked rage, addiction, and shame

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Prateik Smita Patil reveals he once broke a TV set

Lifestyle 33 min ago

Actor Prateik Smita Patil opens up about his struggles with unresolved grief, anger, and addiction, stemming from the loss of his legendary parents. Psychologist Anjali Gursahaney explains how unresolved grief in children can manifest as destructive behavior, and how shame tied to family circumstances can impact self-esteem and relationships later in life.

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Divya Khosla attacks Alia Bhatt’s Jigra for corporate bookings: ‘They have power’

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Bollywood's box office collections have sparked controversy due to the use of corporate bookings. Divya Khosla criticized this practice and accused the makers of Alia Bhatt's film Jigra of inflating numbers. She believes the industry needs to address this issue as a community. Despite good reviews, Jigra failed to perform well at the box office.

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The Indian rupee's exchange rate against the dollar is declining due to trade and current account deficits. Foreign investments in India have decreased, leading to more money leaving the country than entering. This is surprising given India's high GDP growth rate, raising doubts about the accuracy of the data and indicating a lack of confidence in the economy.

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Putin India Visit Today Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House. (PTI Photo)

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‘India on side of peace’, PM Modi tells President Putin during on Ukraine war

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands for peace and emphasized the need for the world to return to peaceful coexistence, in reference to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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From the Northeast to the West: The many breakfasts of India

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Indore's Indori poha is a popular breakfast dish that represents India's love for a fulfilling morning meal. Other regions also have a variety of delicious breakfast options that showcase their unique cultures. These range from spicy and fried dishes to simple yet flavorful choices. It is highly recommended to try these regional breakfasts while travelling.

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Government data shows Indian students were deported from countries like Russia, the UK, and the US over the past five year (Representative Image-AI Generated)

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82 Indian students deported from Russia in last 5 years, 45 from the US: Govt

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82 Indian students were deported from Russia and 45 from the United States in the last five years, along with others from Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine. 62 Indian students were also denied entry into the United States, highlighting the challenges faced by Indian students due to stricter immigration and student-visa policies in popular English-speaking study destinations.

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The company’s VR ambitions face new scrutiny as AR wearables gain momentum. (File photo: Jason Henry/The New York Times)

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Meta prepares deep cuts to metaverse staff as focus shifts to AI glasses

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Meta is planning to downsize its Reality Labs division, particularly in the Metaverse unit, responsible for virtual-reality headsets and a VR-based social network. The layoffs, affecting 10% to 30% of employees, will fund investments in their successful augmented reality glasses. They have also hired a designer from Apple to lead a new creative studio for AI glasses and other projects.

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Indian techie quits high-paying job in Germany to sell dosas, opens restaurants in London

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For one Indian entrepreneur, the lure of a well-paid tech career in Germany simply wasn’t enough. Instead, he walked away from the stability of a lucrative job to follow a dream powered by passion and dosa batter. The story of Dosamaa’s co-founder, Mohan, has struck a chord online, with many admiring his bold leap of faith.

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4 killed in another boat strike in Pacific, confirms Pentagon

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Amid questions being raised about the legality of the US' boat strikes on September 2, the Pentagon announced on Thursday that under the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the US military conducted another "lethal kinetic" strike on a vessel carrying illicit narcotics, killing four men in the eastern Pacific.

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After rate cut, RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh crore into banking system in December

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will pump in about Rs 1.5 lakh crore of money into the Indian banking system in December, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday, even as the central bank chief announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had decided to reduce the policy repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.25 per cent – the lowest in over three years.

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Trapped in mangled car for 8 hours, couple bleeds to death on Delhi-Mumbai expressway

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A Delhi couple bled to death after remaining trapped for nearly eight hours inside their mangled WagonR when an unidentified heavy vehicle rammed it from behind on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Nuh, police said.

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4 MBBS interns killed in car crash on Delhi-Lucknow highway

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Four MBBS interns returning to their university campus after a party were killed late Wednesday night after their Swift Dzire crashed into a parked truck on the Delhi-Lucknow National Highway in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, police said.

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Kartik Aaryan's sister Kritika Tiwari ties the knot.

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Kartik Aaryan walks sister Kritika down the aisle to ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Mein’ at her wedding

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Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan's sister got married in a grand ceremony, with Kartik himself walking her down the aisle to the tune of his hit song 'Tera Yaar Hoon Main'. The wedding took place at a 144-year-old palace in Gwalior, with videos of the Sangeet function going viral. Fans congratulated the actor and his family, and are now eagerly waiting for his upcoming film, Tu Meri Main Tera.

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Aryan Khan shows the middle finger from Bengaluru balcony, lands in controversy

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Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, made headlines again with a viral video of him flashing his middle fingers to the media and fans during a promotional event. While some criticized his behavior as callous, his fans were thrilled to see the usually stoic director smiling and showing a more playful side.

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Dale Steyn on KL Rahul: ‘If he batted 3 or if he opened the batting…’

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KL Rahul impresses with his adaptability in the middle order, earning praise from former South African cricketer Steyn. Despite being capable of scoring more centuries if he batted higher up the order, Rahul acknowledges his role in the team and leads them well.

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Kajol on Ajay Devgn being a ‘50:50’ husband, says they don’t ‘maintain records’ of fights

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Kajol shares key insights on her 26-year marriage with Ajay Devgn, citing their differing temperaments as a source of strength. Experts agree that couples with different traits can foster growth and stability through complementarity. However, keeping score in arguments can lead to resentment and choosing resolution over validation promotes lasting emotional intimacy.

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, is guarded by Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (The Canadian Press via AP)

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After streak of 1,297 NBA games spanning 18 seasons, LeBron James scores in single digits

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Fadnavis 3.0: A year of controversies, clashes and political friction

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IndiGo passenger breaks down as airline’s operation failure leaves flyers stranded

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Air travellers across the country have been venting their frustration on X as IndiGo’s large-scale disruptions left hundreds stuck at airports with little information and almost no support. IndiGo cancelled over 500 flights from three major airports on Thursday, as the airline struggles to secure the required crew to operate its flights in the wake of new flight-duty.

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Mira Kapoor discusses her morning habits, trying out a new wellness gadget

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Why was Irfan Pathan critical of Jadeja in the 2nd ODI: ‘There was one issue for me…’

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And then there were 3: One more gets bail, charges not framed, Elgaar Parishad case creaks

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Divya Khosla, married to T-Series boss Bhushan Kumar, answers if they’re divorced

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Fearing backlash, Govt asks minister to return to Delhi; cancels Punjab event

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The Centre has cancelled a function in Punjab celebrating 100 years of the Gang canal, which supplies water to Rajasthan. This was due to concerns raised by the Punjab BJP unit about sharing water with other states. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was asked to attend a function in Rajasthan instead.

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‘Where is Shami?’ Harbhajan slams India management for ‘sidelining’ good bowlers

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Malti Chahar gets evicted from Bigg Boss 19

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Bigg Boss 19: Malti Chahar gets evicted from Salman Khan’s show

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzles at Red Sea Film Festival

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked breathtaking in a black gown as she greeted fans at the Red Sea Film Festival on Thursday. The actor participated in a session where she spoke about her journey in the film industry and how she has always viewed life as a student.

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After Quentin Tarantino’s ‘weakest actor’ remark about Paul Dano

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Emma Heming says ‘holidays can be hard for families of those with dementia’

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Rupee recovers from record low on RBI intervention, ends at 89.9 against dollar

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The Indian rupee recovered from its all-time low against the US dollar, reaching 89.90, thanks to the RBI's intervention and unwinding of speculative positions. While the central bank's actions helped, the rupee's outlook is still negative due to foreign fund outflows and a large trade deficit. The RBI Governor's speech on Friday will be closely watched for any comments on the currency.

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Not Mohit Sharma, Dhurandhar inspired by one of the biggest covert operations?

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Controversy surrounds Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar as people speculate that Ranveer Singh's character is based on Late Major Mohit Sharma. However, Dhar clarifies that the character is not inspired by Major Sharma, but his parents still took legal action. The film was cleared by the CBFC, but Major Sharma's brother wishes his parents had seen it to clear up any misunderstandings.

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The restriction on platform ticket sales will remain in effect from December 5 to December 7, 2025.

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Central Railway suspends platform ticket sales at 13 stations till December 7 – Full list

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Central Railway (CR) has suspended platform ticket sales at 13 major railway stations, including Mumbai, from December 5-7 due to the expected heavy passenger rush for Mahaparinirvan Diwas. The restriction will not apply to senior citizens, ailing passengers, children, and lady passengers who require assistance.

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Tonight is the last supermoon of 2025: What is it and how to watch?

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Tonight is the final opportunity to see the Cold Moon, the last full moon of 2025 and the start of winter. This year's supermoons in October, November, and December have made this event highly anticipated. The supermoon will be 14% larger and 30% brighter than the smallest full moon of the year, and can be seen in the northeast from 3pm to 5pm.

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IndiGo, the country's largest airline, is grappling with significant operational disruptions in the past few days and more than 300 flights were cancelled on Thursday while scores of flights were delayed.

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IndiGo CEO admits airline ‘couldn’t live up to promise’ after nationwide delays

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As IndiGo continued to grapple with severe flight disruptions for the third day running, the airline’s CEO Pieter Elbers told staff on Thursday that IndiGo has not been able to live up to customer expectations over the past few days, and that the airline has publicly apologised for that.

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Veteran actor says Anubhav Sinha, Rajkumar Hirani made promises, never gave him work

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Veteran actor Rajendra Gupta, known for his strong character roles in television and films over many decades, recently spoke about the Hindi film industry and how certain camps expect actors to “hang around” with filmmakers and producers to maintain constant connections. Rajendra described this as being their “darbaari."

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Palash Muchhal was scheduled to marry Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana on Nov 23. (Pic: Palash/Instagram)

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Palak Muchhal opens up on brother Palash Muchhal-Smriti Mandhana’s postponed wedding

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Singer Palak Muchhal has broken her silence on her brother Palash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponement. During an interaction with Filmfare, Palak spoke about how her family and Smriti's family are coping with the recent events and the barrage of trolling directed at her brother.

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A 750-year-old sandal found in a vulture nest

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A bearded vulture's nest in southern Spain has preserved a 650-year-old sandal and other artifacts, providing insights into past ecosystems, bird diets, and human activity. These natural museums offer valuable information for conservation efforts and reveal glimpses of medieval human life.

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