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30 Jun

Telangana Pharma Plant Blast Kills 12, Injures 34; PM Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims

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Hyderabad, June 30 — At least 12 people were killed and 34 others injured in an explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Telangana’s Sangareddy district on Monday, state health minister Damodara Raja Narasimha confirmed.“As many as 12 people died and 34 are under treatment,” the minister told reporters after visiting the site.Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who also inspected the scene, said: “Eight people died in the morning. Now, four more bodies have been found.”The explosion occurred at a reactor in the Sigachi Industries Limited plant located in the Pashamylaram industrial estate. Authorities suspect a chemical reaction triggered the blast,…

30 Jun

Relentless Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc in Himachal Pradesh; 129 Roads Blocked, 39 Dead

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Shimla (National Times): Continuous monsoon rainfall has brought life to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh, with widespread disruptions, road blockages, and a rising death toll. As per official reports, 39 people have lost their lives, while 4 remain missing in various rain-related incidents across the state. The state has been grappling with landslides and flash floods triggered by incessant downpours. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) confirmed that 129 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic due to landslides and debris, severely impacting connectivity in multiple districts. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for…

30 Jun

Delhi Govt Includes Takht Damdama Sahib as 5th Sikh Takht in Delhi Gurdwara Act After 54 Years

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New Delhi (National Times): Delhi Government has included Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab as the 5th Sikh Takhat after 54 years since Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1971 came into existence.President of Dashmesh Sewa Society and former member of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Mr Inder Mohan Singh said that the Delhi Legislative Assembly passed this amendment bill on January 4, 2022 and thereafter sent to the Central Government on January 2022 for the consent of the President of India, despite that it was decided in principle in the year 2015 to implement this amendment.He said that…

29 Jun

Row Erupts Over Indian Defence Attache’s Remarks on IAF Losses During Operation Sindoor

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New Delhi/Jakarta, June 30, 2025 — A political controversy has erupted over remarks made by Captain Shiv Kumar, the Indian defence attache in Indonesia, who indicated that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets during the initial phase of Operation Sindoor due to restrictions imposed by political leadership against striking Pakistani military targets.A video of Captain Kumar’s comments from a June 10 seminar in Jakarta surfaced on Sunday, prompting sharp reactions from India’s political opposition and clarifications from the Indian embassy in Indonesia.Captain Kumar, a Navy officer, had been speaking at a university seminar titled “Analysis of the Pakistan-India Air…

29 Jun

Maharashtra Withdraws GRs on Hindi in Schools, Sets Up Committee for Language Policy Review

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Mumbai, June 29, 2025 — Facing sharp opposition over introducing Hindi from classes 1 to 5 in Maharashtra schools, the state cabinet on Sunday withdrew two government resolutions (GRs) tied to the three-language policy.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, addressing a press conference on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature, announced a committee under educationist Narendra Jadhav to chart the path forward. The panel has been given three months to submit its report.Fadnavis alleged it was former CM Uddhav Thackeray who originally accepted recommendations from the Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar committee to implement a three-language formula across classes 1…

29 Jun

Indian Railways to Launch Upgraded Reservation System with Seat Selection and Early Charting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyIndian Railways, IRCTC, passenger reservation system, seat selection

New Delhi, June 29, 2025 — Indian Railways is poised to revolutionize its passenger reservation system, offering passengers the option to choose their seats much like in airlines, and rolling out several new digital features by the end of this year.A senior Railway Ministry official said the new system will not only enable seat selection but will also introduce a fare calendar to help travelers make cost-effective choices.“It also has integrated facilities for divyangjan, students, patients, etc.,” the official added.In another significant change, reservation charts currently prepared four hours before a train’s departure will now be finalized eight hours in…

29 Jun

Six Bodies Recovered as Rains Trigger Havoc in Himachal Pradesh; Restoration Efforts Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDharamshala, flash floods, Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi, Landslides

Shimla, June 29, 2025 — Torrential rains over the past 24 hours have unleashed widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides, flash floods, and significant damage to infrastructure in multiple districts.Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said road connectivity, power lines, and water supply systems have been severely impacted, particularly in Shimla, Kangra, Sirmaur, and parts of Kullu district.“In Dharamshala, at a power project site, nine individuals were caught in flash floods. Eight were swept away, and only one survived. So far, six bodies have been recovered, including one unidentified today,” Negi said, adding that one person remains missing…

29 Jun

India Dismisses Pakistan’s Allegation Over Deadly Waziristan Suicide Attack

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New Delhi/Islamabad (National Times): India on Sunday strongly rejected accusations from Pakistan linking it to a deadly suicide car bombing that struck North Waziristan, calling the claims baseless and made “with contempt.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi issued a stern statement in response to remarks from the Pakistan Army, which blamed India for the June 28 blast that killed at least 14 soldiers and injured over two dozen others. “We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame India for the attack in Waziristan on 28 June. We reject this statement with…

28 Jun

PM Modi Hails Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s ISS Mission as Milestone for India’s Space Aspirations

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New Delhi, June 28, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke via video link with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, calling his journey a historic step toward India’s future in human space exploration.In a conversation brimming with national pride, chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” echoed on the ISS as Modi praised the Lucknow-born astronaut’s achievement. “You are farthest from India, but closest to the hearts of all Indians,” the Prime Minister told Shukla, emphasizing that his space mission would add momentum…

28 Jun

Security Guard Arrested in Kolkata Law Student Gang-Rape Case

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Kolkata, June 28, 2025 — Police have arrested a college security guard in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 24-year-old law student on a Kolkata campus.According to initial reports, the woman had visited the college to fill out a form for a test but was allegedly forced to stay back in the union room even after completing her paperwork. It was inside this room that the sexual assault reportedly took place.Investigators said the arrested security guard is being questioned to determine the involvement of others. No further details about additional suspects have been released so far.Senior police officials confirmed…