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A fire engulfed shanties beside the Akra Santoshpur railway station on the Sealdah-Budge Budge line of Eastern Railway today, disrupting services. 4 fire engines were deployed to douse the blaze. No injuries were reported. Power to overhead traction was cut immediately. Passenger and goods train services were suspended as a precautionary measure on the route.
Nepal has introduced strict limits on private school fees, ordering schools to refund excess charges, follow approved fee categories, and face penalties for violations. The move aims to improve transparency and control rising education costs. In India, policymakers are also considering stronger regulation of private school fees amid growing concerns from parents and authorities.
Karnataka has completed a 10-day H5N1 avian influenza surveillance and containment operation after an outbreak in Hesaraghatta. Authorities culled birds, disinfected the area, and surveyed 28,172 people across 22 villages. No human cases were found. Monitoring continues with strict biosecurity measures, testing, and public advisories on poultry safety.
The Punjab Kings boast a strong and well-balanced lineup led by Shreyas Iyer, with Prabhsimran Singh as wicketkeeper. Batting features Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh, while allrounders Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen add balance and power. Bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal further strengthen the attack with solid depth.
OnePlus will launch the Nord CE6 in India on May 7, featuring a large 8000mAh battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, and 50MP camera. The phone aims to deliver strong performance, long battery life, and fast charging in the mid-range segment. It will debut alongside other Nord devices in multiple colour options.
DC head into the season with a well-rounded and competitive squad led by Axar Patel and wicketkeeper KL Rahul. The batting unit features David Miller, Prithvi Shaw, and Tristan Stubbs, offering experience and firepower. Their bowling attack is strengthened by Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and T. Natarajan, providing depth and match-winning potential.
An incident involving Akshay Kumar’s teenage daughter during an online game has led to one arrest. She reportedly received inappropriate messages and stopped the interaction before informing her parents. The complaint was filed with cyber crime officials in Maharashtra, who took swift action. The case highlights growing concerns over children’s online safety.
Republican lawmakers in the US Congress have introduced a bill seeking a three-year pause on the H-1B visa programme. The proposal aims to reduce foreign worker hiring, raise minimum salary requirements, and overhaul the system. It could significantly impact Indian IT professionals if passed, though it is still at the proposal stage.
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma attacked AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, dubbing him “Rehman dacoit” and alleging a lavish “Sheesh Mahal 2.” He showed purported visuals from a new residence at 95 Lodhi Estate. AAP’s Sanjay Singh called the images fake and warned of defamation action, while Verma claimed Kejriwal abandoned simplicity.
While promoting “Jetlee,” director Ritesh Rana said audiences shouldn’t expect “Mathu Vadhalara”-style comedy. He noted the humor is driven by the protagonist’s traits. He added the film has shifted from thriller-comedy to comedy-thriller without changing the story. The plot revolves around a mysterious attack on the hero and who tried to kill him.
