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13 Aug

India and United States Remain Committed to Trade Agreement Amid Looming Russian Tariff Bill

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral relations, Commerce Ministry, India US trade, Rajesh Agrawal, Tariff Bill, Trade Agreement

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and the United States remain fully committed to advancing negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement despite ongoing legislative efforts in Washington to pass a bill authorizing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on top importers of Russian energy. Speaking in New Delhi on Thursday, Indian Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasized that both nations maintain regular contact and share a mutual dedication to realizing the trade framework agreed upon earlier this year. Addressing concerns regarding the proposed American sanctions, Agrawal characterized the bill as an internal domestic matter for the United States, declining to…

13 Aug

Nurse Found Dead Inside Washroom at NRS Medical College in Kolkata

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrime Investigation, Health department, Kolkata, NRS Medical College, Nurse Death, Post Mortem

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Police have launched an investigation after a 30-year-old nurse was found dead inside a staff washroom at the state-run NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred during her night shift in the hospital’s high-dependency unit, has prompted both law enforcement and the state health department to initiate parallel probes to ascertain the exact cause of death. According to preliminary police reports, the nurse reported for duty around 8:00 PM on Wednesday and went to the washroom in the Gynaecology Department building around 10:30 PM. When she failed to return, her…

13 Aug

16 Rescued, Several Trapped After Water and Debris Inundate Chamoli Hydroelectric Tunnel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChamoli, Hydroelectric Project, Rescue Operation, SDRF, THDC, tunnel incident, Uttarakhand

Chamoli (Gurpreet Singh): A major rescue operation was launched in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday after a sudden surge of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at the Pipalkoti hydroelectric project. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) Limited project site, where construction work is being executed by Hindustan Construction Company (HCC). Emergency response teams quickly mobilized to the location following reports that roughly 18 to 19 workers were trapped inside the facility. By Thursday evening, multi-agency relief operations had successfully evacuated at least 16 workers, while search efforts continued to…

13 Aug

Himachal Weather: Heavy Rain Spell to Continue, Orange Alert in Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under the grip of unsettled weather over the next few days, with the Meteorological Department warning of intense rainfall in parts of the state. An orange alert for very heavy rain has been issued for Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur, while several other districts have been placed under a yellow warning. The latest forecast has prompted authorities to advise residents as well as tourists to avoid vulnerable locations, particularly riverbanks, streams and areas susceptible to landslides. Western Disturbance likely to intensify rainfall The weather system is expected to become more active from…

13 Aug

Sirmaur House Collapse: Two Women Dead, Two Toddlers Hurt in Rajgarh Incident

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Sirmaur (Rajeev Sharma): A family tragedy unfolded in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district after a house suddenly collapsed in the Rajgarh subdivision, killing two women and leaving two two-year-old children seriously injured. The incident was reported from the Didag area on Wednesday afternoon. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the house belonged to Bhim Singh of Chhichhadiya village in Mauza PC Didag. Four people were inside the building when it collapsed. Local residents rushed to the spot and helped rescue those trapped under the debris. The two fatalities were identified as 60-year-old Nirmala, wife of Bhim Singh, and 32-year-old…

13 Aug

Sangam Vihar Murder: Woman, 20-Year-Old Associate Held; Police Suspect Domestic Dispute Behind Killing

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man in connection with the killing of a 55-year-old man in the Sangam Vihar area, with investigators suspecting that domestic discord and financial disagreements may have played a role in the crime. The deceased, identified as Munna Lal, was found in a seriously injured condition on Ratiya Marg on August 10. He was taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he was subsequently declared dead. Police have identified the arrested woman as Manju, the wife of Munna Lal, while her alleged associate has been identified as…

12 Aug

Legal Experts Weigh FIR Possibility Against Justice Yashwant Varma Following Parliamentary Indictment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFIR possibility, judicial inquiry, Justice Yashwant Varma, legal experts, Lok Sabha panel

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prominent legal experts have indicated that a formal First Information Report (FIR) can now be registered against former High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma following his indictment by a three-member parliamentary inquiry committee. The Lok Sabha-constituted panel, which tabled its findings in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, held that all three articles of charge regarding unexplained cash at his official residence, failure to preserve evidence, and evasive explanations stand fully proved. Senior advocate and constitutional expert Rakesh Dwivedi stated that while the parliamentary impeachment motion has effectively "worked itself out" following Justice Varma's resignation, the…

12 Aug

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of Four Domino’s Outlets Over Hygiene Violations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDomino's Pizza, Jubilant FoodWorks, licence suspended, Maharashtra FDA, Tukaram Mundhe

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food business licences of four Domino's Pizza outlets in the state, including three located in Mumbai, following severe non-compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The regulatory action, led by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, forms part of an extensive statewide enforcement campaign targeting major quick-service restaurant chains. The suspended Mumbai establishments, operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., comprise branches at Vile Parle West, Borivali West, and inside R-City Mall at Ghatkopar West. Inspections revealed widespread operational deficiencies, including active pest infestations, failure to adhere to First In, First Out…

12 Aug

Defence Ministry Issues Rs 1-Lakh-Crore Tender for 60 Medium Transport Aircraft for IAF

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAN32 replacement, Defence Ministry tender, Indian Air Force, MTA procurement

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) valued at approximately ₹1 lakh crore to acquire 60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force. The tender targets domestic aerospace firms, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tata, and Mahindra, who will lead partnerships with foreign original equipment manufacturers to fulfill the requirement. The procurement seeks to replace the IAF's aging fleet of Soviet-era Antonov AN-32 transport aircraft, which have completed nearly three decades of operational service. Under the procurement structure, the selected vendor will supply 12 aircraft in flyaway condition, while the remaining…

12 Aug

Cockroach Janata Party Announces ‘Season 2’ of Jantar Mantar Agitation Amid Political Pressure Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAbhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party, education reform, Jantar Mantar, Saurav Das, student protest

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, Abhijeet Dipke, announced that the organization is preparing to initiate a fresh wave of public demonstrations, framing the upcoming campaign as "Season 2 of Jantar Mantar". Speaking at a public gathering, Dipke shared that the decision follows sustained encouragement and inquiries across social media platforms following the group's previous extended protest movement in New Delhi. During his address, Dipke alleged that the organization encountered systemic obstacles and political interference while attempting to secure a venue for a scheduled volunteers' meeting in the national capital. He claimed that several hall…