India Archives - Page 35 of 297

24 Jun

Lucknow Fire Tragedy: Building Owner Sent to Judicial Custody for 14 Days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Lucknow

Lucknow (Rajeev Sharma): The investigation into the devastating fire at a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area has intensified, with authorities sending the property's owner, Virendra Shukla, to judicial custody following his arrest in connection with the incident that claimed multiple lives. According to officials, Shukla was produced before a local court late Monday night after police completed preliminary legal formalities. The court subsequently remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody as the probe into the fire continues. Investigators said the accused had reportedly cited health concerns, including chest pain and a history of heart-related ailments, during the course…

23 Jun

Pre-Monsoon Showers Bring Relief to Himachal, Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Several Districts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla: A fresh spell of rain and cooler weather has swept across Himachal Pradesh, offering respite from summer temperatures as the state prepares for the arrival of the southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued rainfall activity in many parts of the state over the next few days, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in selected districts. According to weather officials, widespread precipitation is likely to persist until the end of the week, with Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla expected to experience periods of intense weather activity. A yellow alert has been issued for these districts,…

23 Jun

Confusion Grows as Telegram Remains Unavailable for Many Users Across India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingTelegram

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Telegram users across India continued to report access problems on June 23, with many saying the messaging platform remained largely unusable despite expectations that temporary restrictions linked to the NEET-UG re-examination process would have ended. From the early hours of Monday, social media platforms witnessed a surge of posts from users questioning why Telegram services had not been fully restored. Several individuals claimed they were unable to exchange messages, while others reported difficulties accessing the platform's website and downloading the application through official channels. The ongoing disruption has led to widespread uncertainty, particularly among students, professionals…

23 Jun

India Mobilises Support After Qatar Industrial Blast Claims Lives of 12 Citizens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIndia, Qatar

Doha/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India has intensified its outreach efforts in Qatar following the deadly explosion at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which claimed the lives of 12 Indian nationals and left several others injured. Expressing grief over the tragedy, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said India stands firmly with the affected families and is closely coordinating with Qatari authorities to ensure all necessary assistance reaches those impacted. The Indian Embassy in Doha has activated emergency response mechanisms and is maintaining direct contact with local officials, hospitals and community representatives. Embassy teams are also assisting families of…

22 Jun

Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire: 15 students killed, several injured in Aliganj blaze

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBrajesh Pathak, Coaching Centre, Fire tragedy, Lucknow, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh)—At least 15 students were killed and several others suffered injuries after a massive fire tore through a private coaching centre in the Aliganj area of Lucknow on Monday afternoon. The tragic incident triggered a large-scale rescue operation and prompted the Uttar Pradesh government to immediately order a high-level inquiry to determine the cause of the blaze and assess potential safety lapses. The fire broke out around 3:00 pm in Sector-D of Aliganj inside a three-storey commercial building. The lower floors of the structure housed a pet shop and a gaming zone, while the third floor accommodated the…

22 Jun

NTA Refutes Viral NEET-UG 2026 Clip, Says Misinformation Campaign Under Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNEET, NTA

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a clarification after a video related to NEET-UG 2026 gained traction on social media, asserting that the content is fabricated and does not reflect the reality of the examination process. The agency stated that the entrance examination was conducted successfully across the country under strict monitoring and security arrangements. It emphasized that the claims being circulated through the viral video are misleading and have the potential to create unnecessary panic among candidates and their families. According to officials, authorities are treating the circulation of false information seriously. The NTA…

21 Jun

CBSE Begins Gradual Rollout of Class 12 Re-evaluation and Verification Results via DigiLocker

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia

NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Board of Secondary Education announced on Sunday that it has officially begun releasing the outcomes of applications submitted by Class 12 candidates under its post-result services. The revised evaluations and marksheet updates are being progressively uploaded onto the digital credential platform DigiLocker. Candidates whose scores have been adjusted following the verification of observed discrepancies or detailed answer sheet re-evaluations can immediately access their updated academic portfolios using the specialized portal. The board specified that the deployment of outcomes follows a phased roll-out strategy, with updates issued dynamically as the technical evaluation of individual student…

21 Jun

Armed Nihangs Storm Uttarakhand Gurdwara, Take Devotee Hostage to Demand Release of Detained Members

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiahostage crisis, Nagrasu Gurdwara, Nihang Sikhs, Rudraprayag, Standoff

RUDRAPRAYAG (Gurpreet Singh): A tense standoff continued into its second day at the Nagrasu gurdwara along the Badrinath Highway after a group of armed Nihang Sikhs allegedly stormed the shrine, vandalised parts of the property, and took a Sikh devotee hostage on the rooftop. The group, armed with spears, swords, axes, and kirpans, barricaded themselves on the third floor and terrace of the shrine on Saturday evening to demand the immediate release of four faction members arrested after a violent clash in Chamoli last week. The unfolding crisis prompted a massive deployment of the Uttarakhand Police, the Provincial Armed Constabulary,…

21 Jun

Fresh Harappan Remains Unearthed at Rakhigarhi Reveal Wealth of Ancient Burial Artifacts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHarappan skeletons, Indus Valley Civilisation, Rakhigarhi excavation

Rakhigarhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has achieved a major breakthrough at Rakhigarhi, recognized as the most expansive site belonging to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. During its latest digging cycle, a team of researchers uncovered eight skeletal remains within a mature Harappan burial ground designated as Mound Number 7. ASI Superintending Archaeologist Manoj Saxena confirmed that five of these specimens have been successfully extracted, with three sent to the Anthropological Survey of India in Kolkata for physical examination and another specimen transferred to the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow to undergo genetic sequencing. Initial…

21 Jun

Ahead of NEET Re-Exam, Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Public Not to Add to Students’ Mental Stress

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDharmendra Pradhan, National Testing Agency, NEET Aspirants, NEET re-exam, NEET UG 2026, Student Mental Health

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): With the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination approaching, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to political leaders, institutions and the public to act responsibly and avoid anything that could further affect the mental well-being of lakhs of students preparing for the high-stakes medical entrance test. The minister's remarks come amid heightened anxiety among candidates following the cancellation of the earlier NEET-UG examination and the subsequent decision to conduct a re-test on June 21. Pradhan stressed that students have already faced considerable emotional pressure and should not be subjected to additional uncertainty through rumours, misinformation or unnecessary controversy.…