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    Aligarh: Fire breaks out in transformer workshop, six fire engines deployed

    Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh): A massive fire broke out at a transformer workshop in Aligarh’s Sarsaul on Friday, causing panic among the public, according to the officials. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Arvind Kumar stated that two fire engines were dispatched immediately after receiving the information about the incident. “An electrical workshop in Sarsaul which is for.

    BPSC candidate held for ruckus at exam centre in Patna

    Patna: The Patna Police have apprehended a man for causing a disturbance during the 70th BPSC Combined Examination at the Bapu Examination Centre in Kumhrar, Patna, on December 13. The individual, identified as Manish Kumar from Jagatpur in Supaul district, allegedly created chaos during the exam. Patna Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Atulesh Jha confirmed.

    Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers from January 1

    Delhi: On December 20, the Delhi government declared a total ban on all firecrackers in the national capital, effective January 1, 2025, prohibiting their sale, storage, and use throughout the year. This decision was communicated to the Supreme Court during a hearing, addressing the worsening air pollution in the city. The government order, issued under.

    Centre fine-tunes 3 highway projects in UP, Rajasthan

    New Delhi: The Centre’s Network Planning Group (NPG), evaluated three highway development projects in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to fine-tune them with the principles of PM GatiShakti aimed at integrated development of multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronised project implementation, according to an official statement issued on Thursday..

    UP: 5 killed, 5 injured in Shahjahanpur collision; truck driver arrested

    Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh): An accident in Shahjahanpur district’s Madanpur area claimed five lives after a collision between a truck and an auto-rickshaw, UP police said. According to officials, three people died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries during treatment at a hospital. Five passengers, out of the total ten on board,.

    Rumours of Starbucks exiting India as The Tata JV faces mounting pressure

    New Delhi: Starbucks, widely considered the most popular coffee chain globally, is reportedly facing difficulties in the Indian market. Rumors are circulating that the American coffee giant might exit India due to rising losses, high operating costs, and a disconnect with Indian consumer preferences. While no official announcement has been made, the situation raises concerns.

    Indian Navy-ferry disaster: Hunt on for 2 more feared missing in Arabian Sea

    Mumbai: Search operations resumed on Thursday morning for two missing tourists after a tragic collision between an Indian Navy speedboat and a passenger ferry off the Gateway of India in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday evening, which claimed the lives of 13 people, including four naval personnel. In one of Mumbai’s deadliest maritime disasters, the.

    Rahul Gandhi responds to Pratap Sarangi’s Allegations of ‘Push’ After BJP MP Injured in Chaos Outside Parliament

    New Delhi: A major controversy erupted outside Parliament as BJP and Opposition MPs staged parallel protests. BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi claimed he was injured after Rahul Gandhi allegedly pushed an MP, causing him to fall. Sarangi said he was standing on the stairs when the incident occurred, resulting in a head injury. In his.

    Fake passport racket: Database of arrested POPSK staff gives Kolkata cops clues on recipients

    Kolkata: Kolkata police have uncovered vital information concerning a fake passport racket following the arrest of Dipankar Das, a contractual staff member at the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). A database found on his devices revealed the names of approximately 30,000 individuals for whom he created counterfeit Indian identity documents, primarily forged passports. Authorities.

    UP power dept raids SP MP’s residence, evidence of meter tampering found

    Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh Power Department conducted a raid on Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rahman Burk’s house in Sambhal on December 19 amid suspicions of electricity meter tampering. During the raid, officials discovered evidence of irregularities in two electricity meters, including records showing zero consumption over the past year, despite the presence of.

    Body of missing driver recovered after car fell into sea at Chennai harbour

    Chennai: The body of Mohammed Shahi, a 33-year-old driver who went missing after his car fell into the sea at Chennai Harbour, has been recovered. He was located approximately 100 meters from where the incident occurred. Shahi was serving as a temporary chauffeur for a Coast Guard officer at Chennai Port when the accident happened.