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Six-storey residential building collapses in Surat city; rescue operations on
A six-storey residential building collapsed in Pal area of Surat city, trapping at least four to five people under the rubble. A woman has been rescued alive. Search and rescue operation are ongoing with NDRF and SDRF assistance. Officials including Surat district collector Sourabh Pardhi and Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot confirmed the incident.
1970 Lamborghini Miura kept in living room for 40 years can fetch $2.5 million at auction. Details here
A rare 1970 Lamborghini Miura, once a living room fixture, heads to auction. Designed by Marcello Gandini, it’s a sought-after classic with historical allure and potential for significant restoration costs.
Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy stands at 63
The current death toll in the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, has reached 63 as of Thursday morning, according to information from the District Collectorate. A total of 78 individuals remain under treatment across various hospitals in the state.
Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 53; seven people arrested
The Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has increased the death toll from 50 to 53, with 140 of the 193 patients who consumed illicit liquor being safe. Seven people have been arrested and the case has been handed over to the CBI CID branch of Tamil Nadu Police. 250 litres of illicit liquor were seized and disposed off in Tiruchirapalli district, and the state government will cover the education and hostel expenses of children who lost parents in the tragedy.
Tamil Nadu illicit liquor case: 25 dead, over 60 hospitalised in Kallakurichi
At least 25 people died and more than 60 people were hospitalised after reportedly consuming illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, officials said on Thursday. The officials have expressed concern that the death toll may go up. Kallakurichi District Collecto...
Bodies of all 4 students who drowned in Russian river recovered, being flown to India
Russian authorities recover bodies of four Indian students who drowned in Volkhov river, with two more found recently. Bodies flown to Mumbai for transport to students' native places in Jalgaon district.
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20 people die due to sunstroke in Odisha in 3 days
As many as 20 people have died from sunstroke in Odisha during a severe heatwave. About 99 suspected sunstroke deaths were reported in total by various districts. After investigation, 20 deaths were confirmed as sunstroke-related, while two were due to other causes. Officials are examining the remaining cases. The deaths occurred mainly in Bolangir, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sonepur, Sundergarh, and Balasore districts. Authorities are urging precautions and thorough examinations for suspected sunstroke deaths.
My deepest condolences: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma expresses grief over loss of lives in Rajgarh accident
Rajasthan Chief Minister expressed grief over the death of 13 citizens of Jhalawar district near Rajasthan-Rajgarh border. The accident occurred on Piplodi Road in Madhya Pradesh.
Home Minister Amit Shah calling up DMs and collectors, indulging in 'brazen intimidation': Congress
Congress alleges Union Home Minister Amit Shah intimidating district magistrates and collectors during Lok Sabha elections, claims Shah contacted 150 officials. Results to be announced on June 4.
Can you believe this? A 2-year-old artist sells his paintings for $7000
Art collectors are currently on a spree as a toddler da Vinci from Germany is selling his paintings for as much as $7,000, which are now in great demand. Know the child prodigy who has shocked the world of art with his paintings and sense of colors.
Why These Two Rs 10 Notes Fetched Over Rs 12 Lakhs At Auction?
The recent auction in London witnessed a remarkable event as two old Rs 10 notes fetched astounding prices, one selling for 6.90 lakhs and the other for 5.80 lakhs. What makes these notes so special? The relics from a bygone era were issued on 25 May 1918, a period marked by the final years of World War I. The historical context surrounding these notes makes them incredibly valuable. They were aboard the British ship SS Shirala, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat on 2 July 1918. The sinking of the SS Shirala is a significant historical event, and having currency notes from that period, especially those recovered from a shipwreck, adds an unparalleled layer of historical importance.
3 killed, 32 injured as heap of firecrackers explodes in Puri
Three individuals, including a minor, lost their lives and 32 others sustained injuries in a firecracker explosion during the Chandan Jatra festival in Puri, Odisha. The incident occurred at the banks of Narendra Pushkarinee, a water body, where a large crowd had gathered for the rituals.
Death toll rises to 29 in Mizoram's Aizawl district after stone quarry collapse and landslides
Mizoram's Aizawl district has seen a stone quarry collapse and landslides, resulting in 29 deaths and seven missing people. Search operations are ongoing to locate the seven missing people, who may have been trapped under debris. Heavy rain and landslides damaged 81 houses and partially damaged 46 others in various districts.
Aadhaar-PAN linking update: Pay penalty for not deducting higher TDS amount if PAN and Aadhaar not linked by this date
The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31, 2024, to avoid higher tax deducted at source (TDS) or tax collected at source (TCS). The TDS is deducted at a higher rate when a deductee’s (whose tax has been deducted) PAN has not been linked with Aadhaar. A PAN that is not linked Aadhaar becomes an inoperative PAN.
"Complete probe will be conducted," says SIT head on Rajkot fire tragedy
The head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate the Rajkot fire tragedy has vowed to conduct a detailed probe and hold responsible persons accountable. The tragic incident occurred at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot city on May 25, resulting in the loss of 27 lives, including children. The SIT aims to uncover all aspects of the incident to prevent such tragedies in the future. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi also emphasized the priority of finding a missing person and ensuring a thorough investigation.
Akola hottest city in Maharashtra at over 45 deg C; district collector imposes Sec 144
Akola, the hottest city in Maharashtra, recorded temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius over the last two days, according to IMD data. Collector Ajit Kumbhar imposed Section 144 of the CrPC to combat heatwave conditions in Akola.
Pune administration explores webcasting of pubs' entry-exit points for better compliance with rules
Pune district administration considers webcasting entry and exit points of pubs to enforce rules after a 17-year-old juvenile driving a Porsche fatally hits two people in Kalyani Nagar.
Eight dead, 60 injured in fire after blast at chemical factory in Thane, say officials
A boiler explosion in Thane affected multiple companies, leading to fatalities and injuries. Authorities like Kalyan tehsildar Sachin Shejal and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are involved in the response efforts, including treatment and compensation for victims.
Pune Porsche Accident: Two liquor serving outlets visited by teen driver sealed
Pune Car Accident: Pune's district administration has ordered the indefinite closure of two pubs in Mundhwa for serving alcohol to underage guests, including the 17-year-old driver involved in a fatal accident that killed two people. The decision followed chargesheets filed by the excise department. Inspections are underway to identify other pubs violating regulations, including serving liquor to minors, lack of records maintenance, and unauthorized sale of alcohol.
Tamil Nadu rain: Flash flood at Old Courtallam falls in Tenkasi kills teenager, video of fierce flow of water goes viral with 1 crore views
In a tragic incident at Old Courtallam Falls in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, a 17-year-old boy lost his life to a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall. Identified as Ashwin, he was swept away while bathing. Authorities, including the district collector and police, conducted a rescue operation, recovering Ashwin's body. In response, authorities have banned bathing at falls in the district. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall alerts continue across Tamil Nadu until May 22.
Issue of transportation of coking coal from Adani Gangavaram Port resolved: CMD Atul Bhatt
"I extend gratitude to all stakeholders who played a crucial role in resolving the crisis of transportation of essential raw material from Adani Gangavaram Port Ltd to RINL. Their collective efforts have been instrumental in ensuring the continuity of RINL's operations and sustaining economic growth in the region," Bhatt said in a statement.
Third Eye: Padding up for Varanasi contest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is following almost the same campaign schedule in these Lok Sabha elections that he did a decade ago in 2014, when he addressed four to five rallies everyday. After asomewhat slow start in this round, Modi has picked up pace and is holding three rallies and a roadshow virtually everyday. He took a break on May 9 which came as a surprise to many. Leaders from other parties who are younger in age still have a less hectic schedule.
Opportune time to establish India presence: Swiss watch brand HYT
As major Swiss luxury watchmakers turn towards India, smaller independent brands like HYT are also establishing a presence to tap into the market's potential and engage with the collector community.
Explosion in Sivakasi firecracker manufacturing facility; nine dead, three injured
The blast took place in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, a hotspot for firecracker manufacture and witness to many similar incidents over the years. Earlier this year, in February, 10 people died in Vembakkottai block's Ramuthevanpatti when employees of a firecracker factory were mixing chemicals for fancy crackers.
Madhya Pradesh: Bus carrying polling personnel, burst into flames, EVMs destroyed. Watch video
A bus carrying polling officials and electronic voting machines caught fire in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, causing damage to a few EVMs, according to a senior official. However, no polling staff and the driver of the bus suffered any injury in the incident, Betul Collector Narendra Suryavanshi told PTI over phone.
Bus accident in Odisha leaves five dead, many injured as vehicle falls from flyover
A bus carrying around 47 passengers from Puri to West Bengal met with a tragic accident in Odisha's Jajpur district. The bus fell from a flyover, resulting in five deaths and several injuries. Authorities, including Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, have expressed condolences and initiated relief efforts. The incident is under investigation for further details.
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