Fire at Pachpadra Refinery a Day Before Inauguration Sparks Brief Panic, Brought Under Control

Jaipur— A fire broke out at the Pachpadra Refinery in Barmer, Rajasthan, on Monday, just a day ahead of its scheduled inauguration, prompting a swift emergency response and brief concern among officials.

The blaze reportedly started in…

Congress Alleges Undermining of Democratic Values and Threat to National Unity Under the Guise of Women’s Reservation and Delimitation?

Deoghar:– In a press conference organized by the District Congress Committee in Deoghar, sharp criticism was directed at the central government over the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills. Congress leaders alleged that the Bharatiya…

Udhampur bus accident toll rises to 21; 61 injured

Jammu — The death toll in the tragic bus accident in Udhampur has climbed to 21, with 61 others injured, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh confirmed on Monday.

In a post on X, Singh said the injured have been shifted to hospitals…

12 Killed, Several Injured as Bus Overturns in J&K’s Udhampur

Jammu — At least 12 people lost their lives and several others were injured after a passenger bus overturned in Udhampur on Monday.

According to officials, the accident occurred near Jalo village on the Ramnagar–Udhampur road when…

18 Killed in Firecracker Factory Blast Near Virudhunagar

At least 18 people lost their lives and six others were injured in a massive explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti, near Virudhunagar, on Sunday. The incident has left the region in shock.

The blast occurred at the…

ITBP DG Shatrujeet Kapur Flags Off All-Women Mount Everest Expedition 2026

Delhi: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur flagged off the All Women Mountaineering Expedition–2026 to Mt. Everest (8,848 metres) at the Force Headquarters, New Delhi, an official said on…

India–Sri Lanka Ties Get Boost, VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Meets PM Amarasuriya

Colombo: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday and discussed the importance of further strengthening bilateral ties, including people-to-people bonds. "Prime Minister…

PM Modi Targets TMC Over Tribal Development in Bengal

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the tribal-dominated districts in West Bengal have gone backwards during the 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule in the state. He said this while addressing a campaign rally, the second of…

Narendra Modi Targets Opposition After Women’s Quota Bill Fails in Lok Sabha

New Delhi — A day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised opposition parties, accusing them of putting “selfish politics”…

Big Relief for Govt Employees! Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike-Salary Boost Incoming

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees effective from January 1, 2026, providing an increase…