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A fire broke out in the STG-4 turbine unit of Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, injuring seven workers. The plant’s fire brigade controlled the blaze with three fire tenders. Injured workers were admitted to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital. An investigation is underway to find the cause and assess damage.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Washington DC from April 8-10 to review India-US relations, covering trade, defence, science, and regional issues, including the West Asia crisis. The trip aims to stabilise ties after recent strains, advance cooperation, and discuss the proposed bilateral trade deal, following high-level exchanges earlier this year.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan after its minister threatened to strike Kolkata. Recalling the 1971 war, Singh said any move against Bengal could lead to Pakistan’s further division. Tensions remain high following the Pahalgam attack, with both nations trading sharp warnings over potential future military actions and conflicts.
Assam Police visited Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence today, a day after Riniki Bhuyan, wife of CM Himanta Sarma, filed an FIR over alleged passport fraud accusations by Khera. Delhi Police in Nizamuddin assisted Assam Police during the visit. Sources said Khera was not in Delhi and is likely in Telangana, a Congress-ruled state.
A Thane court discharged ex-deputy customs commissioner Dinesh Devram Fuldiya in a 2023 corruption case, as the CBI filed the chargesheet without mandatory sanction. Arrested for allegedly accepting bribes to allow illegal imports, Fuldiya’s discharge is on technical grounds. The prosecution can file a fresh chargesheet once sanction is obtained.
The H5N1 avian influenza has spread across 4 districts in Nepal, affecting 23 poultry farms in Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, and Chitwan. Over 113,000 birds and 211,000 eggs have been destroyed. First detected on March 18, authorities are working to contain the outbreak, which can infect humans and cause illnesses ranging from mild to severe and […]
11 Myanmarese poachers were arrested from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during a three-day ‘Sea Sentinel’ operation from April 4, police said today. The police, with the Indian Coast Guard, chased and intercepted their vessel near Nancowry Island. The accused fled into forests but were later caught. Around 800 kg of illegally harvested sea cucumber […]
Widespread rain swept Chennai on Monday, offering relief from heat and disrupting campaigning. Light to moderate showers with thunderstorms are likely today, April 7, under partly cloudy skies. Isolated rain may continue across Tamil Nadu till April 12, while temperatures may briefly rise before returning to near-normal levels between April 8 and 10.
A new intelligence memo claims Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and unable to perform duties as Iran’s Supreme Leader while undergoing medical treatment. Citing US and Israeli intelligence, it says he is being treated for a severe condition in Qom and has not appeared publicly since taking over after his father’s reported assassination during the war.
Donald Trump threatened legal action against journalists and media organisations over a leak about a high-risk US rescue mission in Iran, warning reporters could face jail if they refuse to reveal sources. He said the leak endangered an airman, called the source “sick,” criticized the New York Times’ credibility, and emphasized the need for operational […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense today reported 8 PLAN vessels, 1 official ship, and 1 PLA aircraft sortie near its territory. In a post on “X,” the MND said the situation was closely monitored and responded to, noting that one sortie entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. The #ROCArmedForces confirmed continued vigilance and readiness.
A bomb attack by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur’s Bishnupur district killed two young children today. The blast hit a home while the family slept, claiming the lives of a five-year-old boy and a six-month-old girl. Their mother was injured. Local leaders condemned the “terrorist act” as ethnic violence continues to plague the region.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed departments to ensure timely execution of budget-announced projects and update progress on the Pragati portal. Chairing a high-level review, she asked officials to set 15-day, 20-day, and monthly targets, aiming to track delays early and ensure swift corrective action without impacting overall project timelines.
West Bengal officials deleted nearly 90 lakh names from electoral rolls ahead of Assembly polls, including 63 lakh in the final list and 27 lakh after adjudication. Cases pending with the Appellate Tribunal await future inclusion. The CEO will visit sensitive districts to assess security and law-and-order, ensuring confidence in the election process.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated 250 new Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) buses, calling it a significant boost for public transport. He announced that over 300 more buses will join the fleet soon. Mann highlighted that the move will enhance connectivity and create fresh employment opportunities for the youth.