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Stampede at Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh; At Least 10 Dead, Toll May Rise | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), November 1 (Udaipur Kiran). A tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of at least 10 people on Friday evening. More than a dozen others were injured in the incident, and officials fear that the death toll may rise. According to initial reports, the […]

Three Detained at Chennai Airport for Smuggling Rare Bali Mynas; Birds Sent Back to Malaysia | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Chennai, November 1 (Udaipur Kiran). Customs officials at Chennai Airport have busted a wildlife smuggling attempt and detained three suspects, including an Indian passenger who arrived from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, carrying ten rare Bali Mynas. The passenger, who flew on IndiGo flight 6E-1032, was found with ten Bali Mynas (Leucopsar rothschildi) hidden inside perforated […]

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Plea Seeking Compensation for Wrongful Arrest and Conviction | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] New Delhi, October 28 (Udaipur Kiran): The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by a man who spent 12 years in prison before being acquitted of rape and murder charges. The plea seeks compensation for wrongful arrest, trial, and conviction, claiming grave injustice and violation of fundamental rights. A bench headed […]

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member Jagdeep ‘Jagga’ Detained in US; Extradition Process Underway | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Jaipur, October 27 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major breakthrough against organised crime, the Rajasthan Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has achieved significant success with the detention of notorious gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and currently associated with the Rohit Godara gang, in the United States. According […]

Haryana Hikes Dearness Allowance by 3% for Employees and Pensioners | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Chandigarh, October 24 (Udaipur Kiran): The Haryana Government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners, bringing the total rate up from 55% to 58%. The revised rate will be effective from July 1, 2025, according to an official notification issued by the state’s Finance Department on Friday. […]

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Varanasi After Mid-Air Fuel Leak Alert | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Varanasi, Oct 22 (Udaipur Kiran): An IndiGo Airlines flight travelling from Kolkata to Srinagar made an emergency landing at Varanasi Airport on Wednesday evening after the pilot reported a technical malfunction and fuel leakage mid-air. According to airport sources, the aircraft, carrying over 160 passengers, sent a ‘Mayday’ message to the Air Traffic Control […]

Delhi Chokes on Post-Diwali Smog, Air Quality Plummets to ‘Very Poor’ Levels | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] New Delhi, October 22 (Udaipur Kiran): A thick layer of smog blanketed the national capital on Wednesday morning as Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply following Diwali celebrations. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 5:30 a.m. stood at 345, falling under the ‘very poor’ category. […]

PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Navy Personnel Aboard INS Vikrant, Calls It a Moment of Great Fortune | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Goa, October 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the brave personnel of the Indian Navy aboard the country’s indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, amid the tranquil waves of the Arabian Sea. The celebration reflected not only a festive spirit but also India’s growing self-reliance and unity in the defence […]

Harsh Sanghavi Named Gujarat Deputy CM as Portfolios Allocated in New Cabinet | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Gandhinagar, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Following the swearing-in of the new Gujarat cabinet, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the first meeting of his newly formed council of ministers at Swarnim Sankul-1 on Friday, which lasted for over an hour. During the meeting, portfolios were formally allocated to cabinet and state ministers. Harsh Ramesh Kumar […]

Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Jammu and Kashmir, No Damage Reported | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Srinagar, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Mild tremors were felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening after a moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border region, officials said. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at around 5:45 p.m., with its […]