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Dramatic Rescue in Himachal Pradesh: Tourist Vehicle Narrowly Avoids Plunging into Gorge
Dec 17, 2025 08:22 pm CST
A terrifying incident unfolded near Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh when a tourist vehicle with passengers aboard began rolling down a slope. The vehicle was stopped by a tree, preventing a major disaster. Bystanders rushed to rescue passengers who jumped from the moving vehicle, with several sustaining injuries but fortunately no lives were lost.
Indian Railways Luggage Policy: Understanding Free Allowance and Excess Baggage Charges for Train Travel
Dec 17, 2025 08:21 pm CST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified Indian Railways' luggage policy in the Lok Sabha, detailing the class-wise free allowance limits and excess baggage charges for train passengers. The policy specifies that passengers must pay 1.5 times the standard luggage rate for exceeding their free allowance, with strict size limitations of 100cm×60cm×25cm for items carried in passenger compartments.
Ethiopian PM Drives PM Modi to Airport: A Symbol of Strengthening India-Ethiopia Diplomatic Ties
Dec 17, 2025 08:19 pm CST
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his productive two-day Ethiopia visit with unprecedented diplomatic gestures from Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali, who personally drove him to the airport. The visit featured Modi addressing Ethiopia's Parliament, receiving the nation's highest civilian honor, and participating in symbolic initiatives that highlight the deepening partnership between these ancient civilizations with shared values and visions for development.
BJP's Amit Malviya Accuses Trinamool MP Kirti Azad of Vaping in Parliament: E-Cigarette Controversy Explained
Dec 17, 2025 07:56 pm CST
BJP leader Amit Malviya has shared video footage allegedly showing Trinamool MP Kirti Azad vaping inside Parliament, intensifying political tensions over alleged violations of India's strict e-cigarette ban. The controversy has drawn in Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and highlights broader political rivalries between BJP and Trinamool Congress ahead of upcoming elections, while raising questions about parliamentary decorum and privilege.
PNGRB Announces Major CNG and PNG Price Reduction: Rs 2-3 Per Unit Savings Coming January 2026
Dec 17, 2025 07:49 pm CST
India's natural gas consumers will benefit from a significant price reduction as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board introduces a simplified tariff structure for CNG and PNG, effective January 2026. The rationalization reduces zones from three to two, potentially saving consumers Rs 2-3 per unit across 312 geographical areas served by 40 City Gas Distribution companies nationwide.
India's Aadhaar Database Remains Secure with Multi-Layered Security Systems and Zero Data Breaches
Dec 17, 2025 07:48 pm CST
The Indian government confirms that the Aadhaar database, the world's largest biometric identification system with 134 crore active users, remains fully protected through multi-layered security measures. UIDAI's internationally certified security systems have prevented any data breaches to date, employing advanced encryption and regular security testing to safeguard citizens' personal information.
Omar Abdullah Condemns Nitish Kumar's Controversial Hijab Removal Incident
Dec 17, 2025 07:37 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for removing a Muslim woman's face veil during an official event, calling it unjustifiable humiliation. Abdullah compared the incident to a similar past controversy involving Mehbooba Mufti and suggested Kumar might be revealing his true character despite his previously secular reputation.
West Bengal Removes 7.6% Voters From Electoral Roll: 1.6 Crore Under Scrutiny For Discrepancies
Dec 17, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal has completed phase 1 of its Special Intensive Revision exercise, removing 58 lakh voters (7.6%) from electoral rolls due to deaths, relocations, or duplications. Additionally, 1.67 crore voters face scrutiny for logical discrepancies including mismatched father's names, improper age differences with relatives, and gender inconsistencies. This marks the first digitally conducted electoral revision in the state, with hearings scheduled for affected voters to present documentation supporting their registration status.
Muslim CPM Leader Mohammed Salim Mistakenly Listed as Brahmin in West Bengal Voter Roll
Dec 17, 2025 07:05 pm CST
In a significant error during West Bengal's voter list revision, prominent CPM leader Mohammed Salim and his son were mistakenly given the Brahmin surname "Awasthi" in the draft electoral roll. This mistake highlights potential widespread discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision process that removed 58 lakh names from voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.
Tragic Indifference: Bengaluru Man Dies After Hospitals Turn Him Away and Passersby Ignore Wife's Pleas for Help
Dec 17, 2025 06:14 pm CST
A heartbreaking incident in Bengaluru highlights critical healthcare gaps as 34-year-old Venkataramanan died after being turned away by two hospitals and ignored by passersby while his wife begged for help. Despite the tragedy, the grieving family donated his eyes to help others see.