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Photo: IANSTragic Ghazipur Flyover Accident Claims Life of A Young Commuter
New Delhi: A 24-year-old man died in a tragic road accident on the Khichripur flyover in the Ghazipur area of East Delhi early on Wednesday, officials said. The man has been identified as Nikhil. He was reportedly travelling from Ghaziabad to his home in Janakpuri when he met with the accident on the flyover. A…
Photo: IANSHeavy Rain Engulfs Delhi-NCR for Second Consecutive Day, Flights Disrupted
Heavy rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruptions to flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Waterlogging was reported from several key areas, including Kushak Road, Rajokri village, ITO, Copernicus Marg, Connaught Place and Rajaji Marg. Commuters faced significant inconvenience as rainwater accumulated…
Photo: IANSBay of Bengal: 15 Ships, 4 Choppers Deployed to Trace Missing Andhra Fishermen
Amaravati: Search operations in the Bay of Bengal to locate seven missing fishermen from the Amalapuram region of Andhra Pradesh have been intensified with the deployment of 15 Coast Guard vessels and four helicopters. Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, on Tuesday revealed that an extensive search operation was being conducted in coordination with…
Photo: IANSLate-Night Gunfight in East Delhi: Crime Branch Nabs Wanted Meerut History-Sheeter
New Delhi: A late-night encounter took place between the Delhi Police Crime Branch and a criminal near the Mayur Vihar-Akshardham stretch, after which a history-sheeter from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, accused in several criminal cases, was arrested, officials said on Tuesday. Several rounds were reportedly fired during the exchange between the police team and the accused.…
From E-Commerce Delisting to Label Compliance: Inside FSSAI’s Drive Against False Health Claims
New Delhi: Several food business operators (FBOs) have taken corrective measures following notices issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over misleading health, nutrition, trade and product claims, with companies withdrawing advertisements, delisting products and revising packaging to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. FSSAI highlighted the actions taken by the…
Photo: IANSBPSC & TRE-4 Row: Police Clash with Protesting Students in Patna Over Recruitment Rules and Exam Format
Patna: The students’ demand for cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Examination intensified on Tuesday, as many student organisations took to the streets in the state capital and marched towards Lok Bhawan, demanding that the state administration address their grievances and make the necessary amends. BPSC & TRE-4 Protests: Police Block…
Photo: TGCSeven children sent to Ranchi for free cleft lip surgery
Seven children suffering from cleft lip were sent from Dhanbad to Ranchi for free corrective surgery under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK). The children were identified during a special health camp held at Sadar Hospital and will undergo surgery at Devkamal Hospital in Ranchi. The initiative was taken under the direction of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District…
Photo: IANS/X/@CMOTamilnaduChennai Commuters to Get 130 Accessible Low-Floor AC Electric Buses
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will inaugurate the second phase of Chennai’s electric bus programme on Tuesday, marking another major step towards expanding clean and sustainable public transport in the city. Under the second phase, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) plans to introduce 750 new low-floor, air-conditioned electric buses from seven depots…
Photo: IANSRajasthan High Court Prohibits Junk Food in School Canteens and Within 50 Metres of School Gates Statewide
Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has prohibited the sale of junk food in school canteens and within a 50-metre radius of school gates across the state, citing concerns over children’s health, education and overall development. A bench headed by Justice Anup Kumar Dhand on Monday expressed concern over the availability of junk food in and…
Photo: IANS/X/@RailMinIndiaIndian Railways Launches Nationwide Clean Drinking Water Drive: Focus on Tank Disinfection and Water Quality Checks
New Delhi: Indian Railways has launched a special cleanliness drive across the railway network focused on cleaning and disinfection of drinking-water tanks and filtration systems to ensure the continued availability of safe and clean drinking water for passengers at railway stations, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The initiative, which is part of…
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