Maharashtra Horror: 8 teenage students from Pune drown at Diveagar beach in Raigad
Eight 16-year-old students from Pune’s Winners’ Academy drown at Diveagar beach in Raigad after being swept away by strong currents during picnic. 48-member group had travelled 170 km from Alandi.
Eight Indian airports to get full-body scanners after Flydubai incident, algorithms tweaked for Indian sensitivities
The Civil Aviation Ministry has approved full-body scanners for eight airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Ahmedabad. These scanners are picture-agnostic and include algorithms tailored for Indian clothing.
Commercial LPG Price Hiked: 19-kg cylinder gets costlier ahead of festival season, check new rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Patna and more
In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has increased from Rs 2,747.50 in September to Rs 2,810 from October 1, marking a hike of Rs 62.50 per cylinder. The increase follows a Rs 9.50 rise in commercial LPG prices in Delhi in September.
‘India is proud:’ PM Modi hails Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroics, prays for good health
In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, “Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO. In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.”
Modi Degree Case: Gujarat HC rejects Kejriwal’s plea, CIC not to divulge information of PM’s education, AAP leader to pay cost
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against a Rs 25,000 cost imposed in the case involving information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational qualifications.
INDIA bloc announces back-to-back protests: What Opposition has planned from October 2
After a three-and-a-half-hour meeting, the INDIA bloc announced a nationwide protest plan, starting October 2. Know more about it below.
Mangaluru MRPL blast sparks panic: Loud explosion heard across kilometres, smoke fills sky | Video
A loud explosion-like sound at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited in Mangaluru on Wednesday sent thick smoke into the air, damaged windows in nearby buildings and prompted emergency teams to rush to the site.
Namo Bharat Trip Pass Update: What is new facility for NCMC users? Check details here
NCRTC launched Trip Pass for NCMC users on Namo Bharat trains, allowing regular commuters to pre-pay for 1 to 40 trips between fixed stations to save time and avoid frequent recharges.
Kerala: 300-year-old Jewish community landmark Koder House gutted in fire
A fire gutted the 218-year-old Koder House in Fort Kochi on Sept 29 evening. Navy and fire teams controlled the blaze, likely caused by a short circuit.
Rape-convict Asaram’s interim bail plea rejected, Gujarat HC allows video-conferencing
Gujarat HC denied 20-day interim bail to rape convict Asaram, 86, who wanted to meet his ailing 83-year-old wife. The court said her condition is stable and allowed a video call instead.