PM Modi announces ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh for families of those killed in Chhattisgarh power plant blast

The prime minister has also announced that the injured will be provided a sum of Rs 50,000 from the PM National Relief Fund (PMNRF). In a post on X, PM Modi expressed condolences over the incident and said the local administration was assisting those affected.
Chaos at TVK chief Vijay’s rally: 15 faint due to severe heat and overcrowding in Tiruppur

The rally, which was expected to be a massive show of strength in the textile hub of Tiruppur, turned chaotic as afternoon temperatures soared. The crowd began assembling at the venue from 10 am, hours before the event was slated to start.
Centre proposes Constitutional Amendment to raise Lok Sabha seats to 850, Opposition expresses concerns

The government has proposed increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 as part of its intention to implement the Women’s Reservation Act from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, with 815 seats proposed to the states and the remaining 35 for the Union Territories, according to sources.
Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 14, 20 hospitalised in Sakti district; probe underway

At least 14 workers were killed and around 20 injured after a boiler explosion at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Sakti.
Who is Vinesh Chandel? I-PAC co-founder arrested by ED in West Bengal coal scam case

The central probe agency took Chandel into custody in Delhi under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Earlier this month, the ED had raided his property in the capital city, besides other properties linked to I-PAC in Bengaluru.
‘No longer an accused’: Arvind Kejriwal tells Delhi HC in case linked with Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22; Here’s what we know so far

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told the Delhi High Court on Monday that he is “no longer an accused” in the alleged corruption case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, asserting that the trial court had already discharged him after finding no material to frame charges.
Delhi-Dehradun in just 2.5 hours: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 12000 crore expressway today; Check timing, route, key features and more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Dehradun.
Delhi-Noida Traffic Advisory: Commuters advised to avoid these routes, check diversions, major road restrictions

Traffic Police has issued a diversion plan with road closures and alternate routes. Commuters are advised to check advisory before making any plans.
Noida Workers’ Protest: CM Yogi Adityanath warns of strict action; know about companies involved, workers’ key demands; Police issue traffic advisory

A large number of workers of a company had gathered in protest on Monday, pressing their demands for a salary increase. A car was also torched amid the protest.
Tamil Nadu Election 2026: MK Stalin clashes with Nirmala Sitharaman over paddy bonus; Centre vs State? Details here

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin had been challenging Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release the letter sent to the state government, which Stalin claims asks Tamil Nadu to discontinue paddy bonus. Here’s all you need to know about the controversy.