Jaipur: 7 killed, several injured after blast at illegal firecracker godown

The incident occurred in Khoh Nagoriyan area on Tuesday (June 9), according to officials. Of the seven victims, five died during treatment at SMS Hospital while one was brought dead, news agency PTI reported. Another victim died at a private hospital.
Modi govt’s 12 years: Building world-class infrastructure in India

From road to rail network, the government has prioritised boosting the country’s infrastructure over the last 12 years. As the Modi government completes 12 years in office, let’s take a look at India’s current infrastructure position.
Who Is Meenakshi Natarajan? Congress Rajya Sabha candidate’s nomination papers rejected as party blames BJP

Congress slammed the BJP on Tuesday after nomination papers of Meenakshi Natarajan, the party’s candidate for Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, were rejected, with a Congress delegation also going to meet the Election Commission over the issue.
Modi govt 12 years: From startups to digital governance, PM’s ease-of-doing-business push

It has been 12 years since BJP led NDA came to power at the Centre in 2014. In his last two terms and his first decade as PM, Modi government introduced various reform measures and particularly made strides in ease of doing business.
Congress’ Meenakshi Natarajan slams BJP after RS nomination rejected: ‘Trampling upon Constitution and democracy’

Addressing a press conference, she accused the saffron party of having “subverted elections in Madhya Pradesh” earlier. She said that the BJP fielded a third candidate despite lacking the requisite numerical strength.
Air India passenger faces no-fly ban after damaging window on Chandigarh-Delhi flight

Air India has referred a passenger to its internal committee after he allegedly damaged a window pane on a Chandigarh-Delhi flight.
Meenakshi Natarajan Rajya Sabha nomination row: EC to meet Congress delegation as it alleges BJP Conspiracy; What all happened?

Amid the Opposition party’s protest over the issue and its claim that the election agency refused to meet their delegation, the latter has announced that it will meet a party delegation on Wednesday.
The Tribune introduces 11 summer fellows

Our fellowship program offers college students and recent graduates hands-on professional experience in one the country’s most innovative news organizations.
How bad will drought be in Texas? Rio Grande Valley farmers are bracing for the worst.

The Rio Grande Valley typically grows between 60 to 80 million acres of fresh produce annually, but that has declined over the years due to drought.
Screwworm outbreak hits vacant Texas congressional district, as leading candidates scramble to assist

Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet scheduled a special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was previously represented by disgraced ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales.