A bus carrying passengers plunged into a 200m deep gorge in Almora, India, resulting in 36 fatalities, including parents of a three-year-old girl who survived. The injured child, with severe injuries, was airlifted to a specialized hospital for critical care. The accident has left the region in mourning as authorities conduct post-mortems and provide...
Read MoreKolkata witnessed multiple incidents of violence and harassment during Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations. Clashes erupted over firecracker bursting and allegations of molestation surfaced. A security supervisor and his elderly father were attacked for requesting revelers to refrain from bursting crackers near their home due to health concerns.
Read MoreThe BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi faced rebel candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls, despite attempts to consolidate support. Several high-profile candidates withdrew, leading to a final count of 4,140 candidates vying for 288 seats. Key constituencies like Mumbai and Pune witnessed intense competition, with rebel candidates adding to the complexity of the...
Read MoreEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s allegations of neglecting reserved teaching positions in central universities. Pradhan called the claims lies, stating that the Modi government has significantly reduced vacancies since 2014. He highlighted that while sanctioned posts increased, the overall vacancy rate dropped to 26.
Read MoreCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a gathering in Wayanad. She accused the BJP of playing politics over the recent landslides in the region. Gandhi stated that the BJP government failed to provide adequate funds for affected families. She criticized the party for diverting attention from real issues like unemployment and rising prices.
Read MoreMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange announced he will not support any candidate or party in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Jarange, who previously planned to back specific candidates, urged his supporters who filed nominations to withdraw by Monday’s deadline. He emphasized the Maratha community’s autonomy in deciding their electoral choices.
Read MoreMaharashtra’s opposition parties criticized the ruling BJP government for a 2% decrease in the state’s national GDP share since 2010, attributing it to the BJP’s policies favoring Gujarat’s growth. The BJP, however, shifted blame to the previous MVA government, sparking a debate on economic policies ahead of the state elections.
Read MoreBengaluru experienced a significant dip in air quality this Deepavali due to widespread firecracker use, despite regulations promoting green crackers. PM2.5 levels soared past the ‘poor’ threshold in most monitored areas, raising health concerns, particularly for respiratory health, marking a concerning post-pandemic peak.
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