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Lawyer foresaw Bhopal gas tragedy but couldn't stop it: Report
In March 1983, Bhopal-based lawyer Shahnawaz Khan sent a legal notice to Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL), asking the company to stop producing toxic gases at its pesticide plant, according to PTI.
Railways washing blankets twice/month after public outcry over hygiene
After public outcry over the hygiene of woolen blankets provided in AC coaches, the Northern Railway has announced that it is now washing them every 15 days.
Indian consulate in Chicago seeks action after Telangana student killed
A 22-year-old Telangana student, Sai Teja Nukarapu, was shot dead outside a gas station in Chicago, United States, on Saturday (November 30).
Branded 'witch,' Rajasthan woman tied to tree, tortured by 'exorcist'
In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old woman was tortured mercilessly after being branded a witch.
'Actually...a complex figure': Jaishankar criticizes oversimplified portrayals about Tipu Sultan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the launch of Vikram Sampath's book, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of the Mysore Interregnum, in New Delhi on Saturday.
Eknath Shinde unwell for the past 2 days, says doctor
Eknath Shinde, the caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, is recovering from a fever and throat infection.
After Kolkata, Tripura hospital refuses to treat Bangladesh patients
Two leading hospitals in India have decided to stop treating patients from Bangladesh.
Telangana: 7 Maoists, including key leader, killed in encounter
Seven Maoists, including a key area secretary identified as Bhadru, were killed in an encounter with police forces in Telangana's Mulugu district on Sunday, the Siasat Daily reported.
Cyclone Fengal makes landfall: 4 electrocuted, airport reopens in Chennai
Cyclone Fengal, which struck the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday evening, has wreaked havoc in Chennai. The cyclone caused heavy rains and flooding in several parts of the city.
Man throws liquid at Kejriwal during Delhi campaign; detained
A man was detained on Saturday after he threw liquid at former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a campaign event in Greater Kailash, Delhi.
Baba Siddique murder: Stringent MCOCA invoked against 26 accused
The Mumbai Police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) in the murder case of former minister Baba Siddique.
Migrant worker found electrocuted at flooded ATM in Chennai
A migrant worker from Odisha was electrocuted to death in Chennai on Saturday.
Video: Massive fire at Varanasi railway station destroys 200 two-wheelers
A massive fire broke out in the vehicle parking area of Cantt railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning.
Kerala announces menstrual leave, Saturday holidays for female ITI students
In a significant move, the Kerala government has announced a policy to provide two days of menstrual leave every month to female students at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
Tirumala temple bans political speeches, warns of legal action
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has banned political and hate speeches at the Venkateswara Temple.
'Disgusted...': Supreme Court on suppression of facts in remission plea
The Supreme Court has taken strong exception to the repeated practice of suppressing facts in remission petitions.
UP: Sambhal administration bans entry of outsiders till December 10
The Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh has banned the entry of outsiders till December 10, 2024.
'Insults shown toward India': Kolkata hospital refuses to treat Bangladeshis
The JN Ray Hospital in Kolkata has announced a ban on admitting Bangladeshi patients. The decision comes amid protests over the alleged mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Gujarat worker leaks Coast Guard intel to Pakistan for ₹200/day
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a contractual worker, Dipesh Gohil, for putting "national security at risk."
Sambal mosque entry difficult; last inspection found monument distorted: ASI
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has told a local court in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal that its team was met with severe resistance from the Jama Masjid Management Committee while trying to inspect the Shahi Jama Masjid in the past.
Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo suspends all flights at Chennai airport
IndiGo Airlines has suspended all flight operations at Chennai airport temporarily in light of the inclement weather conditions caused by Cyclone Fengal.
Wildlife cameras surveil women without consent in Corbett park: Study
A study by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed the misuse of surveillance technologies in Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park.
Probe ordered after audio 'defaming' Rahul Gandhi played in bus
The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has launched a probe against a bus driver and conductor after a passenger played an audio clip criticizing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on a bus plying between Dhalli and Sanjauli on November 5.
Cyclone Fengal landfall today; schools, colleges in TN, Puducherry shut
Cyclone Fengal is likely to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon.
J&K LG terminates 2 government employees over terror links: Reports
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reportedly dismissed two government employees for their alleged links to terrorist activities.
Oxford museum to return Tamil Nadu's stolen Thirumangai Alwar statue
The Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University has agreed to return a stolen bronze idol of saint-poet Thirumangai Alwar to Tamil Nadu.
IAS officer removed before Jharkhand polls reinstated as Ranchi DC
The Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand has reinstated Manjunath Bhajantri as the Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi.
MEA condemns Rahul over 'Modi losing memory like Biden' remark
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has called "unfortunate" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memory to that of United States President Joe Biden.
After slamming 'bulldozer justice,' SC to examine Gangster Act validity
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act of 1986.
Bengaluru: Man who killed vlogger girlfriend, stayed with corpse, arrested
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, vlogger Maya Gogoi from Assam, in Bengaluru has been arrested. He was arrested by police outside Karnataka, police confirmed.
Deleted chats, ₹65,000 transfer: Why pilot's boyfriend is under scanner
The death of 25-year-old Air India pilot Srishti Tuli has sparked an investigation against her boyfriend, Aditya Pandit.
'Not exaggeration...': India on surge in attacks against Bangladeshi Hindus
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has voiced serious concerns over the rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
Navjot Sidhu, wife slapped ₹850cr notice over cancer cure claims
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur have reportedly been slapped with a ₹850 crore notice by the Chhattisgarh Civil Society (CCS) over claims of Kaur's cancer treatment.
Man arrested in Bengal 17 years after killing business partner
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in West Bengal for a murder he committed in Mumbai 17 years ago.
Karnataka seer booked over 'no voting rights for Muslims's comments
Karnataka's Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji has been booked after his controversial remarks about disenfranchising Muslims.
Maharashtra: 10 killed as bus swerves to avoid bike, overturns
At least 10 people were killed and around 30 injured in a bus accident in Maharashtra's Gondia on Friday.
Delhi: 'Bunty and Babli' con duo arrested for laptop thefts
A Delhi-based "Bunty and Babli" con couple has been arrested for a series of laptop thefts.
Delhi: Rohini school receives bomb threat day after low-intensity blast
A private school in Rohini, Delhi, received a bomb threat through email on Friday.
Manipur schools reopen after 13-day shutdown; curfew relaxed
Educational institutions in Manipur's Imphal Valley and Jiribam district reopened on Friday after a 13-day closure.
Supreme Court halts trial court proceedings in Sambhal mosque case
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Sambhal Trial Court to stay proceedings in the Sambhal Jama Masjid case.