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Ten Killed in Gas Explosion Inside Teesta VI Tunnel, NHPC Says

NHPC reported that a gas blast inside the Teesta VI tunnel claimed ten lives. Rescue teams are conducting recovery and investigation operations.

Madhya Pradesh Sets Up Delhi Control Room, Helpline to Aid Citizens Trapped in Nepal

The Madhya Pradesh government has opened a control room in New Delhi and launched a helpline, WhatsApp and email contacts to assist residents stranded in Nepal after the recent disaster.

Family Perishes in India Cliff Accident, Police Clarify No iPhone Conflict

A family lost their lives after falling from a cliff in India. Police have clarified that the incident was not related to a denied iPhone request.

भाटिया नगर, यमुना नगर मेन रोड पर प्रशासन द्वारा चलाया गया सफाई अभियान

PM Modi Launches Namo Bharat RRTS in Meerut on Aug 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) in Meerut on August 25, 2026, marking a milestone in India's high-speed rail network.

Fire Department Says Stricter Post‑Birch Rules Miss Older Buildings

The fire department reports that while safety regulations have tightened after the Birch fire, many older structures remain non‑compliant, leaving them vulnerable.

Monsoon Rail Accidents Kill Over 100 in Himachal Pradesh

More than 100 people have died in rail-related incidents across Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon, officials say.

Lawyers' body petitions for transfer of Rajasthan judge amid fresh allegations

A lawyers' association in Rajasthan has formally requested the transfer of a sitting judge, a day after allegations were raised against him.

औरंगाबाद में ईद‑ए‑मिलाद का जुलूस आयोजित

औरंगाबाद में ईद‑ए‑मिलाद के उपलक्ष्य में स्थानीय लोग और धार्मिक संगठनों ने मिलकर एक शांति‑पूर्ण जुलूस निकाला।

Railway gateman killed by train at Girdhar crossing in Uttarakhand

A railway gateman was fatally struck by a train at the Girdhar level crossing in Uttarakhand, police said.

Chhattisgarh HC Allows Childless Widowed Stepmother to Seek Maintenance from Stepsons

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a childless widowed stepmother is entitled to claim maintenance from her stepsons, setting a precedent in family law.

Is August 26, 2026 a Bank Holiday? Official Holiday List Revealed

The government has confirmed that August 26, 2026, is not a bank holiday, so banks will remain open on the day.