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The Times of India

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Dubare fallout: Ban on feeding, bathing elephants across Karnataka

Tourists to watch jumbos from a safe point at a distance of 100 feet

18 May 2026 10:28 pm
Karnataka shocker: Man murders 17-year-old daughter over choice of groom, throws body into well

A father in Tumakuru murdered his 17-year-old daughter over her choice of groom, then faked his own disappearance. He drowned her in a farm well and buried her body. Police, alerted by a friend, apprehended the man who was seeking anticipatory bail, finally solving the month-long mystery.

18 May 2026 7:00 am
Fossil-fuelled growth: India home to over 35% of world's 'dirtier & richer' cities

As India navigates rapid urbanization, it faces a pressing crisis: approximately 35% of the world's most polluted affluent cities are located here. While major metropolitan areas are making strides towards cleaner urban living, numerous smaller cities continue to depend on fossil fuels for transportation, manufacturing, and energy.

18 May 2026 5:15 am