A major train accident occurred in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon District, where the Pushpak Express was hit by the Karnataka Express, leaving several passengers feared dead. In other news, Vantara is set to provide a sanctuary for 20 elephants rescued from an exploitative logging industry.
The US and India have strengthened their economic ties through a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two nations are also working together on regional security challenges.
Actor Saif Ali Khan has been discharged from the hospital after being stabbed six times in an attack at his home. A local auto driver who rushed him to the hospital for treatment was met with gratitude by the actor’s family.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has begun, with UP CM Yogi Adityanath and cabinet ministers taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. In Bhopal, the Madhya Pradesh high court has lifted a stay order on historical properties, bringing them closer to government acquisition.
A doctor at RG Kar hospital was accused of rape, and the Mamata Banerjee-led government is moving to challenge the life imprisonment sentence handed down to the perpetrator. In Chhattisgarh, a new career portal for graduates will provide job opportunities for lakhs of youths.
Taxation on popcorn has sparked criticism in India, with many arguing that the system is becoming increasingly complex. To celebrate the anniversary of Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratishtha, Ayodhya is organizing various events.
A truck carrying vegetables overturned in Yallapura, Karnataka, leaving nine people dead. In Delhi, fog caused delays for trains and flights due to poor visibility.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cold day in Jammu and Kashmir with temperatures as low as -29.48 °C. Mumbai’s temperature is expected to rise to 25.98 °C, while Delhi will experience a minimum of 10.05 °C.
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