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Nine directors of SBL Energy Limited have been arrested following a deadly blast at the company’s Nagpur district facility that tragically killed 18 people. Kalmeshwar Police has filed a case against 21 directors and shareholders under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are reviewing reports thoroughly.
The death toll in the cracker unit blast in Kakinada district has climbed to 22, officials said today. DM&HO J Narasimha Nayak confirmed one more death on Sunday night. The February 28 explosion at a licensed fireworks unit killed 20 people, including nine women, and left nine injured. Four to five victims remain critical with […]
Renowned educationist and former member of the Rajya Sabha Janardan Waghmare passed away in Latur, Maharashtra, this morning after a brief illness. He was 91. Waghmare was widely respected for his immense contributions to education and public life, inspiring generations of students, scholars, and academic leaders across the region.
The US Embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Karachi and Lahore suspended all visa and American Citizen services after violent protests erupted over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing. All appointments were cancelled, and staff movements restricted. Americans were advised to avoid gatherings, carry ID, stay alert, and update their STEP registration.
Fourteen students of Jawaharlal Nehru University arrested during a protest march last week have been released, bringing relief to campus. Those freed include JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, vice-president Gopika K. Babu, joint secretary Danish Ali, former president Nitish Kumar, and AISA leader Neha, student representatives said.
Several Delhi schools, including Army Public School and Salwan Public School, received bomb threat emails, prompting police and fire inspections. Similar hoax threats were reported earlier at schools in Dwarka and Paschim Enclave during CBSE exams. Authorities deployed bomb squads and rescue teams to ensure student and staff safety.
An indefinite bus strike will begin today across 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, with 6,000 buses going off roads over a new PPP-based transport policy and fare hike from ₹1.25 to ₹1.75 per km. Operators demand a tax rollback and policy withdrawal. In Rajasthan, transporters have also announced a statewide blockade from midnight today, citing […]
Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram has been booked by the Ernakulam Town South police in Kerala after a female actor filed a sexual harassment complaint. ‘The Manjummel Boys’ director is accused of inappropriate conduct at an apartment in Kochi in 2022. Police confirmed a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will host “Tribes Art Fest 2026” at Travancore House, Delhi, from March 2-13. Featuring 70+ tribal artists and 1,000+ artworks across 30 traditions, the festival includes exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, live demonstrations, and cultural performances, promoting tribal art, women’s leadership, and economic empowerment.
PM Modi visited Puducherry on Sunday to launch development projects worth ₹2,700 crore. He inaugurated e-buses, an integrated command center, water supply, and sewerage projects. He also laid the foundation for 41 rural roads. Officials said these initiatives will soon provide modern facilities and improved infrastructure for Puducherry residents.
Muslim organisations in Lucknow strongly condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel. Shia groups announced three days of mourning with prayers and protests. Effigies of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu will be burnt, and Sunni mosques will hold special prayers.
BRS working president K T Rama Rao led a 2-km Musi Dandi March in Hyderabad, supporting residents affected by the Gandhi Sarovar project. He assured backing for displaced property owners, promising to raise the issue in the Assembly. Residents urged protection of their homes, many built with loans and long-term EMIs.
A massive explosion at SBL Company in Nagpur on Sunday morning killed 15 people and injured several others. The blast struck the detonator packing section. Injured workers were rushed to hospitals, while rescue teams and the NDRF continue operations. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir this morning. Strong tremors were felt across the area, but no injuries or property damage were reported. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of five kilometers. Authorities advised residents to remain alert for possible aftershocks and avoid steep slopes.
Iran has vowed strong punishment against Israel and US after it confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes. The strikes also killed his daughter and grandchild, triggering national mourning and threats of retaliation. Trump had earlier claimed Khamenei’s death and hailed it as justice before Tehran’s reply.