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Cuttack witnessed fresh communal tensions and violent clashes on Sunday. Police denied permission for a bike rally, leading to stone pelting and arson. At least 25 people, including eight police personnel, sustained injuries. Authorities imposed a 36-hour curfew and suspended internet services. The chief minister urged peace. The unrest began…

Six patients died and five remain critical after a short circuit caused a fire at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital trauma ICU on Sunday night. The blaze quickly spread, releasing toxic gases, leading to the evacuation of 24 patients by staff. Authorities are investigating the incident. …

Uttar Pradesh’s forest department issued “shoot on sight” orders for aggressive wolves in Bahraich district following six deaths and recent injuries. While fresh attacks occurred, one animal killed by villagers was identified as a jackal, not a wolf, adding confusion. Authorities are taking measures to neutralize threats, and a state…

North Bengal faced devastating floods due to an unexpected recurve of a low-pressure system, meteorologists confirmed. Originating in the Bay of Bengal, the system shifted from its usual path towards north Bihar, bringing extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 200mm in areas like Darjeeling. This unusual trajectory, influenced by retreating monsoon winds,…

Fourteen children from Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district are critically ill in Nagpur hospitals after consuming the banned Coldrif cough syrup, which caused renal failure. Six earlier deaths at GMCH-Nagpur were confirmed due to diethylene glycol (DEG) toxicity from the contaminated syrup. Maharashtra has banned Coldrif, and Nagpur authorities are advising…

A political spat erupted after Congress accused the Modi government of permitting Russia to supply RD-93MA engines for Pakistan’s JF-17 jets, citing a media report. The BJP quickly hit back, referencing another report where Moscow denied the claim, further alleging Congress’s source was pro-Pakistan propaganda. …

Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava urged states to enforce strict GMP compliance after child deaths in MP linked to substandard cough syrup. An investigation found ‘Coldrif’ cough syrup contained excessive Diethylene Glycol, leading to recommended license cancellation and criminal proceedings against the manufacturer. Officials also advised rational use of…

Congress alleged that 23 lakh women, largely Dalit and Muslim, were removed from Bihar’s voters’ list, especially in 59 assembly seats across six key districts. Spokesperson Alka Lamba claimed this was an Election Commission “conspiracy” to help the BJP, despite these women having voted in the 2024 Lok Sabha election….