Rescue teams have identified possible human remains in the Srisailam tunnel where eight workers were trapped due to a roof collapse. The search, aided by ground penetrating radar, is hampered by water and silt accumulation. Efforts to clear debris and access critical points are ongoing, with medical teams on standby.
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged farmers to repay crop loans by March 31, emphasizing that election promises like loan waivers depend on future decisions and current circumstances. He assured 0% interest loans to ease the burden and highlighted the significant financial commitments the state faces.
Puducherry will implement a three-language policy, allowing students to choose a third language, which can be a regional language instead of Hindi. Minister A Namassivayam refuted allegations of Hindi imposition. Opposing parties condemned the decision. Schools in Puducherry recently switched to CBSE, while those in Mahe and Yanam follow Kerala and Andhra boards respectively.
Former US President Jimmy Carter's visit to Daulatpur Nasirabad in 1978 connected the village's identity with him, leading to it being renamed Carterpuri. His visit brought temporary fame and nostalgia among the villagers but did not result in long-term development or significant changes in the village's fortunes.
YouTuber Samay Raina's request to record his statement via video conferencing has been denied by Maharashtra Cyber Cell. Raina, who is in the US, faces charges over controversial remarks made on his show by Ranveer Allahbadia. An FIR accuses them of promoting obscenity. Raina deleted show videos and expressed willingness to cooperate with authorities.
India's economy is expected to grow 6.5% in FY26, slightly slowing in FY27 to 6.3%. Fitch highlights India's relative insulation from US trade policies due to low external demand.
A recent caste survey in Telangana reveals that Backward Classes (BC) make up 56.33% of the state's population, including BCs among minorities. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute 17.43% and 10.45% respectively. The comprehensive and unprecedented survey was conducted across 1.12 crore households.
In a landmark verdict, a Barrackpore court sentenced five individuals, including Panihati councillor Tarak Guha, to life imprisonment for the lynching of fish trader Sambhu Chakraborty in 2014. The attack, suspected to be over theft, saw justice served after nearly a decade of legal proceedings. Chakraborty's wife, Jyotsna, expressed relief and recounted the struggles of raising her children alone.
Security forces in Jammu continued their operation in Kathua district's Sufain forest after a deadly gunfight with Pakistani terrorists. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of four policemen and two attackers. Authorities have urged vigilance as some terrorists may still be escaping through mountainous terrain.
Early Wednesday morning, a vehicle drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, resulting in multiple fatalities. Witnesses reported the driver exited and began firing a weapon, prompting police to return fire. Authorities previously issued a warning to avoid the area due to a potential incident.