A fire erupted in the gynaecology and obstetrics department of Gwalior’s Kamla Raja Hospital due to an air-conditioner unit explosion in the labour room. Around 190 patients, including women and children, were safely evacuated and relocated to a nearby hospital. A probe into the incident has been ordered by district authorities.
Arvind Singh Mewar, head of erstwhile Udaipur royal family, dies
82% of Bodo accord promises fulfilled, rest in 2 years: Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah announced that 82% of the 2020 Bodo accord commitments are fulfilled, with full completion expected in two years. He highlighted the transformation of Bodoland Territorial Region from insurgency to development, and the removal of AFSPA from the entire region, emphasizing economic and social progress.
Rs 100cr drugs seized in NE; Shah says ‘no mercy for cartels’
A massive crackdown on an international drug cartel by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) led to the seizure of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 100 crore in Imphal and Guwahati. Four operatives were arrested, and the drugs, originating from Moreh in Manipur, were hidden in vehicles. Home Minister Amit Shah praised the efforts towards a drug-free India.
‘Roo’ in budget logo conveys TN’s language resolve: Stalin
Tamil Nadu’s chief minister M K Stalin defended the use of the Tamil letter ‘roo’ in the recent budget logo, emphasizing the importance of the state’s language policy. He criticized Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not responding to financial aid requests but reacting to the inclusion of the Tamil letter.
Razing can’t alter history, says Athawale
PM on 2002: Kar sevaks’ killing acted as spark in tense climate
PM Modi mentioned that a false narrative was created to tarnish his image post-2002 Gujarat riots, citing prior terrorist attacks and tensions. He emphasized the judiciary had cleared him. Modi praised RSS for instilling patriotism and public service and also highlighted efforts to improve government efficiency since 2014.
7 held for lynching of MP cop, hostage; CM faces Cong attack
The lynching of ASI Ramcharan Gautam during a rescue operation in Madhya Pradesh’s Mauganj has sparked a political uproar. Seven suspects have been arrested, but the assault has raised questions about law enforcement and led to calls for CM Mohan Yadav to relinquish the home portfolio.
China’s rise hampers India’s effort to be leader of Global South: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
“The rise of China as a dominant economic and strategic force adds complexity, creates competition, and hampers India’s effort to be the natural leader for the Global South,” Gen Dwivedi said while speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture in Delhi.
3 workers killed in drunken brawl in Bengaluru over abusive remarks
Three Bihar labourers aged between 18 and 20 were killed, and another was injured in a brawl initiated by inappropriate comments about a sister of one of the attackers at a Bengaluru construction site. The suspects, Sonu and Sudheer, both from Gopalganj, are being sought by police.