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Photo: AI Generated/ChatGPTFire at residential building in Mumbai’s Juhu area; no casualties
Mumbai: A fire broke out in an air-conditioning unit at an 11-storey residential building in the upscale Juhu area of Mumbai on Thursday morning, no casualties were reported so far, the officials said. As per preliminary information, the blaze erupted in the Manisha Building located near Arogya Nidhi Hospital and was reported at 7:43 am.…
Photo: IANSWest Bengal Political Crisis: CID Conducts Parallel Raids at Trinamool Party HQ and Abhishek Banerjee’s Office
Bengal CID conducts parallel raid at Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee’s office in Kolkata (Ld) Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) While one team of the sleuths of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police has started conducting raid and search operations at a Trinamool Congress party office adjacent to the residence of former Chief…
Photo: IANS/Video GrabWhy Annamalai’s Exit Matters in Tamil Nadu Politics
Tamil Nadu has long stood apart from much of India when it comes to the politics of Hindutva. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expanded its footprint across vast stretches of the country, the southern state continues to remain one of its most formidable political frontiers. Against this backdrop, the high-profile departure of K.…
Photo: AI Generated/ChatGPTWoman killed, 20 injured in two separate road accidents in UP
Hardoi: A 32-year-old woman was killed and 20 others injured in two separate road accidents in Hardoi and Bahraich districts, police said on Wednesday. In Hardoi, the incident took place on Tuesday night when the driver of the bus — travelling from Amethi district to Delhi — lost control of the vehicle and overturned. Harpalpur…
Photo: agencyShiv Sena (UBT) alleges repeat of Maharashtra-style defections in West Bengal
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday said the ongoing political developments mark 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, terming it a period in which “turncoats and betrayers” are being recast as “rebels” instead of strengthening democratic norms. In an editorial in its mouthpiece, Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction alleged that constitutional institutions,…
Photo: IANSHeavy rain likely in 10 TN districts; heat, humidity to persist
Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, while warning that several parts of the state are also likely to experience uncomfortable weather conditions due to above-normal temperatures and high humidity levels. According to the weather department, an upper-air trough extending from coastal Karnataka…
Photo: AgencyNDA Leaders Hail PM Modi as Longest-Serving Indian Prime Minister
New Delhi: Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history, saying that this unprecedented milestone in Indian democracy is a collective expression of the trust, affection and blessings of the entire nation. “Heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra…
Photo: IANSKolkata Standoff: Bengal CID Team Reaches Trinamool Office
Bengal CID team arrives at Trinamool office adjacent to Mamata Banerjee’s residence, stopped by former party MP Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) A team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police on Tuesday arrived at a Trinamool Congress party office adjacent to the residence of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Photo: Representational photo/ IANSLucknow auto driver accused of assaulting exam-bound girls injured in police encounter
Lucknow: An auto-rickshaw driver, accused of harassing and assaulting two young women who were travelling to appear for an examination in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, was injured in a police encounter during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, officials said. According to police, the incident took place in Lucknow’s Para area on Monday when the…
Photo: IANSDelhi Fire: Multi-Storey Building Catches Fire in South Delhi Amid Mass Safety Crackdown
New Delhi: A fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Delhi’s Greater Kailash Part 1 Enclave on Tuesday, officials said, adding that no casualties were reported. According to the officials, the fire erupted at the D24 building in GK-1 Enclave, likely due to an AC short circuit. The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said that…
