Five construction workers tragically lost their lives in Mehsana, Gujarat, after loose soil gave way at a site. Rescue teams are still on the scene, hoping to find more workers believed to be trapped.
The Madhya Pradesh government is reaching out to the Centre to help bring home the body of Kumari Shrishti Sharma, a student who tragically passed away in a road accident in Russia. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stressed the state's commitment to supporting Shrishti's family during this tough time.
Delhi's minimum temperature has dipped to 18.6 degrees Celsius, which is 2 degrees cooler than usual for this time of year. Expect some cloudy skies with a high of around 34 degrees later. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is sitting at a moderate 152.
The Karnataka government just pulled back criminal cases against AIMIM leader Mohammed Arif and 138 others from the 2022 Hubballi riots. Even with serious charges like attempted murder, this move has got the opposition fuming, accusing Congress of playing favorites.
A guy in Bengaluru got fired for threatening a woman with an acid attack just because of what she was wearing. The woman's husband blew the whistle on social media, which led to quick action from the cops and his boss at Etios Services, who let him go.
A food delivery guy, Rauf Shaikh, sadly lost his life in Pune after getting hit by a car driven by a supposedly drunk dude, Ayush Tayal. This all went down around 1 am and also hurt three other folks. Tayal got arrested, and the cops are looking into it more.
Bandhan Bank shares shot up over 10% after the Reserve Bank of India gave a thumbs up to Partha Sengupta as the new CEO. Analysts think this is a solid move for management stability, especially after the recent leadership shake-ups. Plus, the bank’s loan claims audit wrapped up on a high note, which could help boost its capital.
The BJP is getting ready for the upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and has lined up 27 potential candidates for nine seats. A meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath kicked things off for picking the final candidates, while the opposition is also plotting their moves ahead of the elections expected in November.
Namma Metro is jumping on the ad train, literally. For the first time ever, the trains will have ads, aiming to bring in some extra cash. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to wrap the trains on the Green and Purple lines, but don’t worry, your views out the window are safe. They're just following what other metro systems in India are already doing.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is all about getting Hindus to unite and ditch their differences in language, caste, and region for their own safety. Speaking in Rajasthan, he said that coming together is key for the community’s progress and highlighted that India is basically a "Hindu nation" that includes everyone.