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6 Workers Killed in TN Fireworks Factory Blast

Six workers were killed and another was injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning, officials aware of the matter said.

3 Arrested for Killing C'garh Journo: Police

Police arrested three people on Saturday in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, while the alleged mastermind—a local road contractor—remains absconding.

4 Bodies Found in Septic Tank in Singrauli, Police Suspect Murder

Four bodies were recovered from the septic tank of a house in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening, with the police suspecting it to be a case of multiple murders.

Amid protests across state, BPSC retest held for select candidates

The retest for a select group of candidates who had appeared in the recently held Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam took place on Saturday amid protests for the exam to be held again for all aspirants, officials said.

Charge Sheet Filed in '20 J&K Narco-Terror Case, Says NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet in a 2020 narco-terrorism case in Jammu & Kashmir, alleging that funds generated through smuggling of drugs were used for terror activities of Pakistan-backed outfits, the agency said in a statement.

8 Aviation Facilities Set for Launch in '25

In a major expansion of India's aviation infrastructure, eight crucial airports and terminals will be inaugurated in the first half of 2025, officials said.

Asia Bird Census 2025 Begins at Sultanpur

The Haryana State Biodiversity Board, in collaboration with Wetlands International, launched the Asia Bird Census 2025 at Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, aiming to raise awareness about biodiversity protection amid growing environmental challenges.

Sullivan to Hold Tech Transfer Talks in India

Bilateral, global issues in focus

Dallewal: SC should think of kin of those who died by suicide, not me

Thousands of farmers gathered at the Khanauri border on Saturday in a massive show of strength as their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast-unto-death entered its 40th day, defying Supreme Court directives and refusing medical intervention despite his deteriorating health.

Bail Granted to B'luru Techie's Wife, Her Family in Suicide Case

A city civil court in Bengaluru on Saturday granted bail to the estranged wife of a 34-year-old software engineer, who died by suicide last month.

Physicist who played key role in nuclear tests dies

Distinguished physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1974 and 1998, died on Saturday.

BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Contractor's Suicide

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader N Ravikumar and other party workers on Saturday called for a CBI inquiry into the alleged death by suicide of a contractor at Bidar in Karnataka, citing the need for transparency and accountability, and vowed to continue demanding the resignation of Priyank Kharge, a state minister and son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

BJP to host all-women public representatives' conclave

BJP OFFICIALS CONFIRMED THAT THE EVENT PREPARATIONS ARE BEING COORDINATED WITH THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Kanpur Police Grope for Clues, Probing 'Revenge' Angle

The Key Issue for the Kanpur Police Is That These Cases Are Linked to Two Names—Ginna Gihar and His Son Ranjit Gihar.

Helping Cops Came At A Cost, Says Ginna

Ginna Gihar, once a trusted police informant, has opened up about the lasting impact his cooperation with law enforcement has had on his family.

Prohibitory Orders Enforced in Aligarh Till March 17

Aligarh's authorities have enforced prohibitory orders with immediate effect until March 17, 2025, in light of the upcoming festivals and significant occasions in the city.

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud

The special task force (STF) arrested two members of a cyber fraud gang in Lucknow on Saturday for defrauding crores of rupees by hacking Amazon Pay accounts.

Only 10% of child abandonment cases make it to the annual statistics'

IN 2022, U.P. RECORDED ONLY THREE CASES OF EXPOSURE AND ABANDONMENT, ACCORDING TO THE NCRB.

Govt Strengthens Safety of KGBVs

In response to concerns over the safety and supervision of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBVs) residential girls' schools, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued new guidelines aimed at improving both security and educational standards of these institutions.

Politicians inciting Muslims on Waqf Bill: Indresh Kumar

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar, who is closely associated with the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, on Saturday said while politicians were inciting Muslims on the issue of the Waqf Amendment Bill, a large number of members of the community have extended support to the proposed amendments.

Khadi Expo Begins at Gomti Riverfront

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission on Saturday inaugurated its 10-day regional-level khadi exhibition at the Gomti Nagar riverfront.

Two non-stop trains stopped to reunite 2-year-old with mother

In a tale that tugged at the heartstrings, two non-stop trains were halted on Saturday to reunite a two-year-old girl with her mother after her mentally ill father mistakenly boarded the wrong train.

Congress to launch 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' drive today

Zonal Meetings From January 7 To Revamp The Party Organisation In State

U.P. Congress chief challenges CM to dismiss Ashish Patel

Rai said if Ashish Patel was innocent, his wife Anupriya Patel should leave the BJP-led central govt.

If Kundarki could be won, Milkipur can also be wrested, says Yogi

CM says his govt has made Ayodhya a symbol of development, tears into SP, says it fired on Ram devotees, considers Babur as an ideal

Campaign Helped Collect 2.9 Lakh Quintals Of Stubble

The \"Parali Ke Badle Govansh Khaad\" campaign, launched in October 2024, has led to the collection of 2,90,208.16 quintals of straw across Uttar Pradesh and the distribution of 1,55,280.25 quintals of cow manure to farmers, officials said on Saturday.

Ashish Patel Calls on Yogi, Seeks CBI Probe, Leaves for Delhi

As minister, he should desist from targeting the state government, Ashish Patel was told at the meeting with CM, according to a BJP leader

Many Devotees Coming to Mahakumbh Will Also Visit Ayodhya: CM

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj is expected to draw over 40-45 crore devotees, with many likely to visit Ayodhya during their pilgrimage.

Tracking Kumbh rush on rails: 36 trains in 1954 to 13k in 2025

The 1954 Kumbh Mela, the first in independent India, attracted about 50 lakh pilgrims; 40 crore visitors are expected at Mahakumbh-2025.

Farmer Dies in Bee Attack at Nawabganj Tehsil in Bareilly

A 60-year-old farmer died after being attacked by a swarm of bees at the Nawabganj Tehsil premises in Bareilly on Saturday.