8 killed, several injured in blast at Ahmedabad firecracker factory operating illegally
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a massive explosion ripped through an illegally operated firecracker factory in Ahmedabad’s Vastral area on Saturday, officials said.
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Woman accuses man of sexual harassment on train, passengers put bangles on his wrists, apply lipstick
A video said to be from the Bhusawal-Wardha Passenger Train has gone viral on social media, allegedly showing passengers confronting a man accused of sexually harassing a woman during the journey. The clip has sparked widespread discussion online, with many praising the woman’s courage and the swift response of fellow passengers.
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Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre’s bail cancelled by HC, asked to surrender tomorrow over assaulting doctors
The Bombay High Court on Saturday cancelled the bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was arrested for assaulting doctors and medical staff of a civic hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane earlier this month. The development follows days after a magistrate court granted Mhatre bail in connection with the case.
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BCCI names replacement for injured Washington Sundar ahead of third England ODI; Check details
With the Indian team all set to take on England in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and announced the replacement for the injured all-rounder Washington Sundar. It is worth noting that 23-year-old Harsh Dubey will be replacing Sundar in the squad.
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Amitabh Bachchan to return as KBC 18 host, introduces new ‘Sochna Padega’ twist | Watch
Sony TV’s popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati is all set to return with its 18th season. Hosted once again by veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, the new season introduces the theme ‘Sochna Padega’, encouraging contestants to think, analyse and understand rather than simply rely on memorised answers.
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BCCI secretary shares major update on Rohit Sharma, says Lord’s ‘won’t be his last match’
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied any chat with veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma about a possible retirement after the third ODI against England at the iconic Lord’s on July 19. He cleared the air that the upcoming match will be his last dance in international cricket and added that the Mumbai batter will continue to represent the nation as long as he proves to be a key member of the squad.
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Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over paper leaks, calls for a student-centric education system in India
Hitting out at the central government over NEET re-examination following irregularities, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that paper leaks have become a norm in India and the entire education system involved it, but no action is being taken against the guilty, pointing out that the issue is related to the future of the country’s youth.
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Mexico jolted by strong 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning issued along southern coast
Mexico was jolted on Friday by a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4, with the authorities issuing a tsunami warning along the southern coast.
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Reunite NCP or join separately? Sharad Pawar faction mulls two ways to align with NDA as buzz grows
Political activity surrounding both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has intensified in Maharashtra, with discussions reportedly underway over the possibility of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre. According to sources, a final decision could be taken within the next 8 to 15 days.
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UP school principal arrives with knife and cleaver; claims she feels ‘unsafe’ as video goes viral
Students and teachers at a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district were left stunned after the school’s principal allegedly arrived carrying a knife and a cleaver.
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