A fire in Delhi's Motia Khan led to a gas cylinder blast, killing a woman and injuring two firefighters. The cramped house had multiple cylinders, and the third floor was heavily damaged. The incident contributed to a notable increase in fire-related cases in February.
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On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, participated in a lion safari, and chaired the National Board for Wildlife meeting. The visit highlights the government's Project Lion, which aims to conserve and expand the population of Asiatic lions through various strategic efforts and community involvement.
Nitish Rana, a mainstay of Kolkata Knight Riders since 2018, is switching allegiances to Rajasthan Royals following a Rs 4.20 crore bid at the IPL 2025 mega auction. This move represents a significant pay cut for Rana, whose previous KKR contract was double the amount.
Ahmedabad police arrested three men for running 22 Telegram channels selling indecent videos of women, earning Rs 8 lakh annually. They operated under 'Megha Demos Group,' sharing covert recordings from hospitals, public places, and sacred sites. The accused, including NEET aspirants Prajwal Taili and Praj Patil, were caught following a cybercrime investigation.
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Dipayan Ghosh and Kasturi Patra's three-month-long search for their lost dog, Greyhound, across Agra ended successfully when they found her near Mehtab Bagh. The couple, assisted by drones, police sniffer dogs, and countless leads, never gave up hope. Greyhound lost significant weight but was finally reunited with her relieved owners.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment while criticizing BJP's labeling of Muslims as Babur's descendants. This has sparked controversy with BJP accusing SP of insulting the Rajput and Hindu communities.
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