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Indian Embassy In US Issues Emergency Helpline Amid H-1B Visa Fee
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.
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www.ndtv.com
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56 Indians Allegedly Mistreated At Georgia Border, What To Do If Detained Abroad
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
A recent post going viral on social media alleged that a large group of Indian travellers faced mistreatment by border officials in Georgia.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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What Really Happens When You Pull The Chain On A Moving Train
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Purpose of Alarm Chains: Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) is one of the major reasons behind train delays across India. Passengers can face serious penalties for pulling an alarm chain without a real emergency.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Meta To Block AI Chatbots From Talking About Suicide, Self Harm With Teenagers
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Meta has announced that it will block artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots from talking to teenagers about sensitive topics such as suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. Instead, young users will be directed to helplines and resources.
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www.ndtv.com
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Jammu Kashmir Flash Floods News Highlights: 36 Killed In Record-breaking Rain
- Wednesday August 27, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Jammu Kashmir Flash Floods News LIVE: Several people are reportedly injured in a massive landslide that occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari.
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www.ndtv.com
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Others Got 2 Laddus, He Got 1. Then He Dialled Chief Minister's Helpline
- Friday August 22, 2025
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
A villager in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district dialled the Chief Minister's Helpline with an unusual grievance - he received only one laddu instead of two.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hacker Flips The Script On UP Scammer, Exposes Him Live Through Webcam Sting
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The scam involved pressuring victims into granting remote access to their devices using tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer to steal data or money.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mumbai Rain Red Alert: Mumbai On Red Alert As Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flood And Traffic Chaos
- Monday August 18, 2025
- India News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Mumbai Heavy Rains Alert: Citizens are advised to avoid stepping out unless necessary and take appropriate precautions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Independence Day 2025: Delhi To Bar Goods Vehicles At Noida Border On August 15, Alternate Routes Out
- Tuesday August 12, 2025
- Noida News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In case of traffic-related issues, the public may contact the Traffic Helpline Number: 9971009001. All commuters are requested to avoid inconvenience by using the suggested alternative routes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Passengers' Rights On Train Travel: TTEs Can Face Punishment For Misconduct
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Railway authorities urge passengers to be aware of their rights and to raise concerns whenever necessary to ensure safe and comfortable travel.
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www.ndtv.com
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Has Government Launched 'Blood On Call' Helpline? A Fact Check
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
PIB Fact Check has debunked a claim circulating on WhatsApp about a pan-India helpline number 104 titled "Blood on Call" for blood requirements. According to PIB, this claim is misleading, and the Government of India is not running any such scheme.
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www.ndtv.com
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'I Realised How...': Woman Shares Experience Of Travelling Alone At Night In Indian Train
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
In a now-viral LinkedIn post, a user named Purvi Jain revealed that two women police officers checked on her, late in the night, to ensure her safety.
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www.ndtv.com
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UP Minister's Big Warning To Power Officials, Akhilesh Yadav's "Wires" Quip
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Pankaj Jha, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Top officials in the Uttar Pradesh electricity department are not receiving distress calls from the public during power supply disruptions, the power minister has said
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www.ndtv.com
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Odisha: Higher Educational Institutes Directed To Display Women Helpline Number On campus
- Saturday July 19, 2025
- Education | Indo-Asian News Service
Odisha Women Helpline Number On Campus: The universities and colleges have been asked to organise the sensitisation programmes within three days of issuance of this official letter.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Maharashtra Woman Delivers Baby On Moving Bus, Then Throws Him Out
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Cities | Press Trust of India
A 19-year-old woman gave birth to a baby on board a running sleeper coach bus in Maharashtra's Parbhani, but she and a man claiming to be her husband threw the newborn out of the window, leading to the child's death, police have said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Embassy In US Issues Emergency Helpline Amid H-1B Visa Fee
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.
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www.ndtv.com
-
56 Indians Allegedly Mistreated At Georgia Border, What To Do If Detained Abroad
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
A recent post going viral on social media alleged that a large group of Indian travellers faced mistreatment by border officials in Georgia.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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What Really Happens When You Pull The Chain On A Moving Train
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Purpose of Alarm Chains: Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) is one of the major reasons behind train delays across India. Passengers can face serious penalties for pulling an alarm chain without a real emergency.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Meta To Block AI Chatbots From Talking About Suicide, Self Harm With Teenagers
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Meta has announced that it will block artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots from talking to teenagers about sensitive topics such as suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. Instead, young users will be directed to helplines and resources.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Jammu Kashmir Flash Floods News Highlights: 36 Killed In Record-breaking Rain
- Wednesday August 27, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Jammu Kashmir Flash Floods News LIVE: Several people are reportedly injured in a massive landslide that occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari.
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www.ndtv.com
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Others Got 2 Laddus, He Got 1. Then He Dialled Chief Minister's Helpline
- Friday August 22, 2025
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
A villager in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district dialled the Chief Minister's Helpline with an unusual grievance - he received only one laddu instead of two.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Hacker Flips The Script On UP Scammer, Exposes Him Live Through Webcam Sting
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The scam involved pressuring victims into granting remote access to their devices using tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer to steal data or money.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Mumbai Rain Red Alert: Mumbai On Red Alert As Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flood And Traffic Chaos
- Monday August 18, 2025
- India News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Mumbai Heavy Rains Alert: Citizens are advised to avoid stepping out unless necessary and take appropriate precautions.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Independence Day 2025: Delhi To Bar Goods Vehicles At Noida Border On August 15, Alternate Routes Out
- Tuesday August 12, 2025
- Noida News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In case of traffic-related issues, the public may contact the Traffic Helpline Number: 9971009001. All commuters are requested to avoid inconvenience by using the suggested alternative routes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Passengers' Rights On Train Travel: TTEs Can Face Punishment For Misconduct
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Railway authorities urge passengers to be aware of their rights and to raise concerns whenever necessary to ensure safe and comfortable travel.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Has Government Launched 'Blood On Call' Helpline? A Fact Check
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
PIB Fact Check has debunked a claim circulating on WhatsApp about a pan-India helpline number 104 titled "Blood on Call" for blood requirements. According to PIB, this claim is misleading, and the Government of India is not running any such scheme.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
'I Realised How...': Woman Shares Experience Of Travelling Alone At Night In Indian Train
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
In a now-viral LinkedIn post, a user named Purvi Jain revealed that two women police officers checked on her, late in the night, to ensure her safety.
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www.ndtv.com
-
UP Minister's Big Warning To Power Officials, Akhilesh Yadav's "Wires" Quip
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Pankaj Jha, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Top officials in the Uttar Pradesh electricity department are not receiving distress calls from the public during power supply disruptions, the power minister has said
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Odisha: Higher Educational Institutes Directed To Display Women Helpline Number On campus
- Saturday July 19, 2025
- Education | Indo-Asian News Service
Odisha Women Helpline Number On Campus: The universities and colleges have been asked to organise the sensitisation programmes within three days of issuance of this official letter.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
Maharashtra Woman Delivers Baby On Moving Bus, Then Throws Him Out
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Cities | Press Trust of India
A 19-year-old woman gave birth to a baby on board a running sleeper coach bus in Maharashtra's Parbhani, but she and a man claiming to be her husband threw the newborn out of the window, leading to the child's death, police have said.
-
www.ndtv.com