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Sonbhadra (UP), Jun 30 (PTI) Tragedy repeated itself in a family here, eerily in a similar manner, after two years and claimed the life of a girl child on each occasion. Shailendra, a native of Jhansi, and his wife, who run a roadside stall selling street food in the Duddhi bazaar area of Sonbhadra district, lost their one-and-a-half-year-old girl after she accidentally fell into a boiling pot of chickpeas at their home, police said on Monday. This incident is strangely similar to another tragedy which the family was struck by two years ago when the couple lost their elder daughter, who, too, fell into a hot cooking vessel. The mishap took place at around 9 am on Friday when Shailendra was preparing chickpeas in a pot for his food stall. While he and his wife were momentarily engaged in other tasks, their toddler daughter, Priya, who was playing near the utensil, accidentally fell into the hot pot, police said. The child was rushed to the Duddhi Community Health Centre, where doctors referred her to the district hospital for further treatment. However, despite medical efforts, the child succumbed to her injuries on the same day, officials said. Shailendra buried her daughter the next day near the banks of the Kanhar River in Duddhi. He recalled that two years ago, his elder daughter, Saumya, aged around two at the time, also died in similar circumstances after she accidentally fell into a hot pot of utensils. That, too, was an accident, he said. Duddhi Station House Officer (SHO) Manoj Singh said the incident was not initially reported to the police. "However, upon receiving information and conducting an inquiry, it was found to be an accident," he said. ABN AMJ AMJ
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) State-owned NBCC Ltd has signed an initial pact with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) to renovate and redevelop the iconic 5.5-acre Siri Fort Auditorium complex in the national capital into a world-class cultural destination. Siri Fort Auditorium, located in South Delhi, was constructed in 1982 during the Asian Games. It currently has four auditoriums with a combined seating of over 2,600. In the past four decades, the auditorium complex has hosted global film festivals, musical events and public events. Also Read | India Weather Forecast: Monsoon in Active ...Read More >
Kochi: Edison Babu's neighbours in Muvattupuzha knew him as the quiet engineer who had returned home during the pandemic. The 35-year-old former auto industry professional seemed to lead an unremarkable life in this sleepy Kerala suburb, occasionally visiting the local post office with packages: nothing unusual for someone running what appeared to be a small online business. What they didn't know was that their mild-mannered neighbour had built India's most sophisticated darknet drug empire, one that relied heavily on the very government postal service that was meant to serve the community. ...Read More >
Lucknow, Mar 31 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government will start the procurement of pulses, oilseeds and other crops of the 2026-27 rabi season at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) from April 2, state Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Lok Bhavan media centre, Shahi outlined the state's strategy to ensure remunerative prices to farmers through effective procurement arrangements. He said that as per approval from the Centre, procurement of gram, lentil, mustard and tur (arhar) will be carried out from April 2 to June 30. The MSP has been fi ...Read More >
Delhi Mall Fire Tragedy: A disturbing voice message from Kumar Dhirender Pratap, who was 25 years old and an aspirant for UPSC, has generated outrage as he passed away in a raging fire at Vishal Mega Mart, Karol Bagh. Stranded in a smoke-filled elevator, Pratap had left his last messages for his older brother at 6:51 pm, "Bhaiya ab saans phool raha. Kuch karo" (Brother, I am short of breath now. Do something). Pratap, a resident of Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, had come back to Delhi only 48 hours ago to resume his preparation for civil services. A fire, reportedly due to a short circuit on the f ...Read More >
KOZHIKODE: A woman from Palakkad who recently tested positive for Nipah virus, remains in critical condition at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. She is currently receiving critical care in the hospital's specialised Nipah isolation unit. The patient was initially admitted to a private medical facility in Perinthalmanna. However, late on Saturday night, due to a significant deterioration in her health, she was transferred to the Kozhikode Medical College. Her symptoms, consistent with a severe viral infection, first appeared on July 1, prompting her to seek medical attention. ...Read More >
Sonbhadra (UP), Oct 31 (PTI) One person has been arrested, and a search for two others is on, following an altercation over "overtaking" the escort vehicle of Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Social Welfare, Sanjeev Kumar Gond, in Sonbhadra district, officials said on Friday. Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Verma said Gond and Sanjeev Kumar Tripathi, a district panchayat representative, were travelling from Robertsganj towards Dala on Thursday evening when an argument broke out near Chopan between the occupants of another car and those in the police escort vehicle accompanying the m ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A physics lecturer from a private college in Dakshina Kannada and two of his friends have been arrested by Bengaluru police for allegedly blackmailing and raping a student.When the mental torture by the trio became intolerable, the girl narrated to her parents how she was being exploited. Subsequently, she went to Marathahalli police station along with her parents on July 5 and lodged a complaint seeking action against the perpetrators. Acting swiftly, the cops arrested the trio the following day. The accused are Narendra, a physics lecturer, Sandeep, a biology lecturer -- both work ...Read More >
N Rangasamy is in politics for about four decades. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * AINRC founder N Rangasamy campaigns calmly for fifth term as Puducherry CM * He contests from two constituencies: Thattanchavady and Mangalam * Rangasamy addresses public grievances during door-to-door campaign Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Puducherry: While the campaign for the Assembly polls has reached a feverish pitch, AINRC founder and Chief Mi ...Read More >
Tensions escalated in Barabanki and Mau districts as protests over the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign turned violent in Bareilly with police carrying out overnight house-to-house raids to nab the culprits and arresting a prominent cleric. IMAGE: A protest in front of the Vidhan Bhavan after an FIR was lodged against over 20 people in Kanpur, for putting up 'I love Muhammad' signs during Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, in Lucknow on Saturday. Photograph: ANI Photo Officials said on Saturday that securit ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Saturday urged both central and state food and drug authorities to closely monitor and regulate the standards of street and hotel foods. Speaking at the World Food Safety Day programme organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) here, Patil highlighted the serious health risks posed by unhygienic and adulterated food. "Children and the elderly are often the worst affected by low-quality food sold in public spaces. Strict enforcement by gove ...Read More >
Pithoragarh: A tragic accident in Pithoragarh has claimed the lives of at least eight people and left several seriously injured after a passenger vehicle reportedly plunged into a river. The incident occurred near Bhandari village in the Muwani area as the vehicle was travelling from Muwani to Bokta in the district. Senior Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav confirmed the fatalities, stating that eight individuals died at the scene. Rescue operations are currently underway, with the three critically injured victims having been admitted to the local government hospital. ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridge The Srinagar-Katra journey, which currently takes nearly six hour ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Motihari in Bihar Tomorrow on July 18 where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Will be in Motihari, Bihar, tomorrow, 18th July. Development works worth Rs. 7200 crore will be dedicated to the nation or their foundation stones would be laid. These works cover Software Technology Parks, four new Amrit Bharat trains, road projects and more.' https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1945871093668978943 According to a statement from ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) State-owned NBCC Ltd has signed an initial pact with National Film Development Corporation for redevelopment of iconic Siri Fort Auditorium complex in the national capital. According to a regulatory filing on Thursday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between NBCC (India) Ltd and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on July 2, 2025, for the comprehensive renovation and redevelopment of Siri Fort Auditorium Complex. NBCC will serve as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) and will be responsibl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) State-owned NBCC Ltd has signed an initial pact with National Film Development Corporation for redevelopment of iconic Siri Fort Auditorium complex in the national capital. According to a regulatory filing on Thursday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between NBCC (India) Ltd and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on July 2, 2025, for the comprehensive renovation and redevelopment of Siri Fort Auditorium Complex. Also Read | RBI Bank Holiday List for July 2025: Banks To Remain Closed on These ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 : The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday termed reports claiming it has directed vendors to put warning labels on food items such as samosas, jalebis and laddos as "misleading, incorrect, and baseless". It clarified that its advisory on health messaging about hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items is not a directive for vendors to put warning labels on their products, and underlined that it does not target India's rich street food culture. The general advisory is a behavioural nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and no ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) State-owned NBCC Ltd has signed an initial pact with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) to renovate and redevelop the iconic 5.5-acre Siri Fort Auditorium complex in the national capital into a world-class cultural destination. Siri Fort Auditorium, located in South Delhi, was constructed in 1982 during the Asian Games. It currently has four auditoriums with a combined seating of over 2,600. In the past four decades, the auditorium complex has hosted global film festivals, musical events and public events. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, NBCC informed tha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday termed reports claiming it has directed vendors to put warning labels on food items such as samosas, jalebis and laddos as "misleading, incorrect, and baseless". It clarified that its advisory on health messaging about hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items is not a directive for vendors to put warning labels on their products, and underlined that it does not target India's rich street food culture. The general advisory is a behavioural nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, global affairs columnist with the Washington Post, stood up to ask him a question. "Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a heart-wrenching repeat of a past tragedy, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after she accidentally fell into a boiling pot of chickpeas in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, almost two years after her elder sister lost her life in a similar accident.The incident occurred around 9 am on Friday in the Duddhi bazaar area, where Shailendra, a native of Jhansi, and his wife run a roadside food stall. Police said the toddler, Priya, was playing near the pot while her parents were momentarily occupied with other chores when she slipped and fell into the hot vessel.She was rushed to ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 2 (PTI) The death toll from cloudbursts and flash flood-related incidents in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh has risen to 11 with the recovery of six additional bodies. The search for 34 missing people is underway, officials said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the weather department has warned of low to moderate flash-flood risk in parts of five districts of Chamba, Kangra Kullu, Mandi and Shimla in the next 24 hours. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who visited the disaster-hit Syathi village of Laungani Panchayat in Dharampur, announced a special relief package to assist ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has flagged the "perceived reluctance" among several senior central government officials to give appointments to people, saying such interactions can give insights into ground realities, and clarify misunderstandings about government policies or intentions. In a letter to the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments, the country's top bureaucrat also said that such meetings should be held in offices and not clubs or hotels. Somanathan said people from various sections of society have told him that there is a "pe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) GNG Electronics, refurbisher of laptops and desktops, on Friday set a price band of Rs 225 to Rs 237 per share for its upcoming Rs 460-crore initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is scheduled to open for public subscription on July 23 and conclude on July 25. The bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on July 22, the company announced. At the upper-end of the price band, the company's market valuation is over Rs 2,700 crore. The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to 400 core and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 25.5 lakh equity sh ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced and it is around 69%. The world has promised to Kashmiris to resolve Kashmir dispute through right to ...Read More >
The exact number of people trapped is not known The body of a labourer was pulled out on Sunday morning from the rubble of a stone quarry that collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra, while several others remain trapped, a senior police official said. The exact number of people trapped is not known. Uttar Pradesh minister and local MLA Sanjeev Kumar Gond, who visited the spot in the Billi Markundi mining area after the collapse on Saturday, said "around a dozen labourers" might be under the debr ...Read More >
Sonbhadra (UP), Dec 17 (PTI) A 28-year-old man, wanted for allegedly trafficking codeine-based cough syrup, was on arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra on Wednesday, police said. Superintendent of Police Abhishek Verma said the accused, Satyam Kumar (28), a resident of Gola Deenanath in the Varanasi commissionerate, was carrying a reward of Rs 10,000 on his head. He was arrested from Chandi Tiraha here. Satyam allegedly obtained a drug licence in the name of "Maa Kripa Medical" by submitting forged experience certificates, affidavits and other documents to the drugs department after taking ...Read More >
New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer travelers the chance to explore without stretching their wallets. Surabaya, Indonesia, leads the list with an average room rate of just INR 3037 per night*, making it a top choice for those eager to embrace culture and adventure this summer. Surabaya is followed closely by Tirupati, India, and Hat Yai, Thailand in the top three, with average room rates of Rs. 3211 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >