A disastrous stampede at New Delhi railway station led to 15 deaths, including three children, and several injuries as thousands gathered to catch trains. The chaos began around 9.45pm on Saturday when large crowds amassed on platforms 13 and 14, exacerbated by delayed trains and crowded ticket sales.
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US President Donald Trump offered condolences and praised first responders after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an army helicopter near Washington DC. The crash resulted in multiple fatalities, and no survivors have been found. The accident involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission. Investigations are ongoing.
A man with a colostomy bag accused a private hospital in Ratlam of charging Rs 1 lakh for treatment, allegations denied by the hospital. The incident, which went viral, prompted an inquiry by the state health department. The hospital claimed the total bill was only Rs 8,000. Officials are now investigating the case.
A four-year-old girl in Moradabad called her grandmother, showing her mother's lifeless body on a video call. The father, Rohit Kumar, is accused of murdering his wife Ruby Rani and staging it as a suicide. Police are investigating financial disputes and have gathered forensic evidence. Rohit is currently in custody for questioning.
The Bombay High Court stayed a special court's order for an FIR against ex-SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five others for alleged regulatory violations. Justice Shivkumar Dige highlighted the lack of specific allegations. Four weeks are given for a reply affidavit. The case involves allegations of fraud related to a 1994 BSE company listing.
Opposition leaders criticized the BJP government's Budget, labeling it as lacking innovation and failing to address key economic issues like stagnant wages and a complex GST system. Rahul Gandhi called it a superficial fix, while former FM Chidambaram and others commented on its focus on wooing specific voter groups rather than driving substantial economic change.
With the Delhi Assembly elections approaching, BJP released its second manifesto promising free education for underprivileged students, financial support for competitive exam preparations, welfare measures for auto and taxi drivers, and domestic helpers. The party also aims to tackle corruption, promising a Special Investigation Team to investigate irregularities. These promises aim to provide practical relief and strengthen ongoing welfare schemes.
Socialite Shalini Passi has been summoned by the Meerut unit of Directorate General of GST Intelligence in a case of alleged GST evasion linked to Pasco Motors LLP. Allegations involve split invoicing to apply different GST rates. Her lawyer denies the accusations, which have been challenged in court. Further investigation and compliance are awaited.
Maharashtra's Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals a substantial decline in women welfare schemes, with a 57% drop in Shakti Sadan facilities' inmates and a 36% cut in women's hostels funding. Women's counseling centers experienced a 69% reduction in allocations, raising questions about the government's commitment amid increasing demand.
Japanese companies Honda and Nissan plan to merge operations in response to tough business challenges, potentially affecting their global and Indian markets. The merger faces complexities in India due to independent production setups and Nissan's partnership with Renault. The future of Nissan and Renault's collaboration in Chennai remains uncertain.