A devastating microbus accident in Nepal has claimed the lives of seven Indian pilgrims en route from Manakamana Temple, prompting swift action from the Indian Embassy. The crash occurred Saturday in Gorkha’s rugged terrain, injuring seven others who are now receiving treatment. Eyewitnesses described the horror as the vehicle veered off a narrow road in Tanahun district’s Ambukhaireni area, before plummeting into a deep khud. Local authorities mobilized rescue operations, ferrying the injured to medical facilities amid challenging conditions. In a heartfelt post on X, the embassy conveyed sympathies: ‘Our hearts go out to the families of the departed. We…
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In a display of swift governmental action, India has repatriated 286 seafarers from the volatile Gulf region, with 33 arriving in the past 48 hours. This update, shared by authorities on Monday, highlights the Directorate General of Shipping’s pivotal role in these secure returns. The control room, activated to aid the maritime community, has been inundated with communications—3,030 calls and 5,497 emails since inception. The last two days alone saw more than 310 calls and 597 emails, all addressed promptly to offer guidance and relief. Ports are on high alert, tracking ship traffic and cargo flows meticulously. Relief measures include…
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has showered praise on Jasprit Bumrah, calling him Mumbai Indians’ guaranteed wicket-taker for every IPL 2026 match. Yet, he cautioned that integrating a surplus of overseas stars into the XI poses MI’s biggest challenge this season. Bumrah’s IPL 2025 stats speak volumes: 18 wickets from 12 games at 17.56 average. The defending runners-up open against KKR at Wankhede on March 29, after last year’s Qualifier 2 heartbreak against Punjab Kings. During his GeoStar commentary, Chopra dissected Bumrah’s role: ‘The pressure comes with the name. He influences every match, secures wickets, and controls run flow. Those…
Delhi’s law enforcers struck a blow against illicit gas trade on March 16, when the Crime Branch’s specialized cell exposed a covert operation hoarding hundreds of LPG cylinders in Mundka. The raid at a nondescript warehouse yielded 610 cylinders across Indene, Bharat Gas, and HP brands, many filled and ready for illegal sale. Hidden in Khasra numbers 111/22 and 111, Plot 9, the site operated under ‘Guruji Indene Gas Service,’ licensed solely for one brand yet brazenly stockpiling competitors’ products. Detailed recovery: 133 filled and 290 empty Indene, 17 filled and 75 empty Bharat Gas, plus 47 filled, 27 empty,…
In a strategic push for rural development, Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal led the fifth High Power Committee meeting in Lucknow on Monday, meticulously reviewing NABARD-backed RIDF projects. The session assessed FY 2025-26 progress, reflecting the state’s robust drive to modernize village infrastructure. Goyal deemed post-fourth review advancements encouraging and floated the idea of amplifying borrowing capacity should needs escalate. Coordination emerged as a cornerstone, with clear orders for departments to expedite project sanctions, claims, and PCRs to NABARD, ensuring no bottlenecks in execution. Spotlight fell on the animal husbandry sector’s innovative veterinary clinic blueprint under RIDF, which Goyal…
In a surprising courtroom twist, Major Vikrant Jaitly has distanced himself from sister Celina Jaitly amid his ongoing UAE detention. The Delhi High Court on March 16 wrapped up Celina’s petition requesting contact and consular intervention, after learning of Vikrant’s outright refusal. Judges heard that the army veteran prefers his wife, Charul, to handle all legal consultations. UAE-based Indian diplomats have facilitated consular access, enabling direct meetings and status checks. Vikrant, however, has waived additional external help, prompting the court to deem the petition moot. While closing the case, the bench mandated the Indian government to stay engaged with Vikrant’s…
The mystery surrounding a missing worker from the massive fire at a Noida electricity meter plant ended in heartbreak yesterday. Upendra Kumar’s severely burnt corpse was pulled from the factory grounds in Sector-4, days after the catastrophic 16 March incident that hospitalized dozens. Hailing from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, the dedicated employee was stationed for the overnight shift. When alarms blared and fire erupted, pandemonium gripped the facility. Colleagues recounted harrowing escapes through suffocating fumes, but Upendra was unaccounted for amid the destruction. Relentless searches by law enforcement and emergency responders sifted through debris for clues. Last night’s grim find in…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in the spotlight, literally, with a new 90-second video circulating on his X handle that puts to rest rampant speculation about his whereabouts. Filmed in the scenic Jerusalem Hills near a familiar coffee shop, the footage captures him engaging warmly with everyday Israelis, speaking Hebrew and flashing genuine smiles. Just a day prior, he had mocked assassination rumors by counting his fingers on camera while savoring a coffee order. The latest release, paired with an uplifting caption about staying positive in tough times—’Follow guidelines and win together’—shows continuity in location and outfit, lending…
Purnia, Bihar erupted in panic after an engineering student’s lifeless body was found hanging inside a room at Rambagh Sarna Chowk, with telltale signs of a recent gathering—dirty plates and cigarette stubs strewn around. The MIT College student from Madhepura’s Puraini was at the center of a social media-fueled rivalry over a girl, according to distraught family members. Eyewitnesses described the scene: the room in disarray, gate bolted from outside, suggesting intruders. The brother revealed a history of violence—beatings and death threats stemming from the girl’s interactions with multiple suitors on Facebook and Instagram. ‘They called him for a party…
In a dramatic turn in the Rohit Shetty residence firing case, a Mumbai court has rejected the crime branch’s request for additional police remand of suspect Praveen Lonkar. The accused, remanded to judicial custody, marks a pivotal moment in the investigation. Lonkar’s involvement surfaced amid inquiries into the audacious daytime attack. Incarcerated for the sensational Baba Siddique killing, he allegedly masterminded parts of this plot from behind bars, showcasing the reach of criminal enterprises. Prosecutors argued for extended custody to extract vital information on accomplices and motives. Interrogations yielded significant clues, including ties to Shubham Lonkar, the plot’s apparent ringleader.…