Lucknow coaching center fire: SDRF cuts walls to create escape routes, rescues trapped victims
SDRF divulged about the rescue operations of the tragic Lucknow fire tragedy that claimed 15 lives. Emergency responders faced extreme conditions as they battled the inferno, which rapidly consumed the structure, trapping several individuals inside.
Punjab creates record by providing 68,268 govt jobs in 4.5 years: CM Bhagwant Mann
While handing over appointment letters to 665 newly-recruited candidates in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, the chief minister said that the state has created a record by providing 68,268 government jobs in just four-and-a-half years, ending the era of cash-for-jobs and recommendations.
Indian Railways increases penalty for carrying prohibited goods; check list of items
Railways new penalty rules 2026 for passengers: Indian Railways has introduced a new rule relating to penalty, under which people found carrying prohibited or offensive goods on trains would be liable to pay a heavy fine.
Lucknow coaching centre fire: Building owner, 3 others sent to 14-day judicial custody
Of the four arrested accused, three were sent to jail, while building owner Virendra Shukla was admitted to a hospital due to a heart-related issue. A court in Lucknow ordered a 14-day judicial custody for all four accused in connection with the tragic fire incident.
India set to receive $230 million M777 Howitzer sustainment package from US
The proposed USD 230 million sustainment package for India’s M777A2 ultra-light howitzers is ready to be concluded, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday, describing it as another step forward in the “growing” defence US-India partnership.
Bharat Tiwari encounter: What led to activist’s death as judicial probe begins?
To ensure accountability for the case of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who was killed in a recent police encounter in the Bhojpur district, the state government has ordered a high-level, independent inquiry.
Lucknow Fire Tragedy: What went wrong in Aliganj coaching centre incident that claimed 15 lives?
A Lucknow fire that killed 15 people is now under investigation for illegal commercial use of a residential building. The Aliganj structure reportedly lacked emergency exits and had safety failures, trapping students inside.
‘Deeply saddened’: S Jaishankar after 12 Indians die in Qatar Ras Laffan blast
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences as twelve Indian nationals died in the Ras Laffan Industrial City explosion in Qatar.
Mumbai monsoon countdown begins as IMD predicts rain in next 48-hour after delay
IMD has confirmed the monsoon has now entered additional regions of Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar, with further gradual progress expected over the next 48 hours.
Mumbai Monsoon Woes: Heavy rain leaves roads waterlogged, traffic crawling, IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert
The IMD has a yellow alert in place until Tuesday, June 23, and rainfall is expected to intensify around Thursday and Friday as the monsoon picks up.