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Odisha train accident: Official death toll rises to 238, says Chief Secretary

Jena said that even though several 'conflicting' figures are being claimed, the official and confirmable death toll in the horrific Odisha train accident

03 June,2023 11:23 AM IST | ANI
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Maharashtra: 12-year-old raped in Pune, three accused booked

According to Pune City Police, one of the accused was identified as Munna Mehboob Nadaf

03 June,2023 10:49 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Militants exchange fire with security forces in Manipur

Insurgents exchanged fire with security forces in Chandolpokpi, Tangjeng, Pombikhok and Kamson villages in Bishnupur district on Friday morning, a police officer said

03 June,2023 10:25 AM IST | PTI
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Have ordered high-level probe to determine cause of derailment: Railway Minister

Vaishnaw stated further that troops from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRF), and local authorities were rushed to mobilise rescue and relief at the scene of the Odisha train tragedy

03 June,2023 10:19 AM IST | ANI
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Odisha train tragedy: State govt declares a day's mourning

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said he has ordered a high-level probe into the Odisha train tragedy on Friday night

03 June,2023 10:09 AM IST | ANI
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India records 237 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload declines to 3,502

The death toll due to the viral disease has risen to 5,31,878 with four more fatalities, including two reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data. The tally of Covid-19 cases was recorded at more than 4.49 crore (4,49,91,380)

03 June,2023 09:44 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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233 killed, around 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash

The Odisha triple train crash, one of the deadliest in India in the recent times, happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday

03 June,2023 09:20 AM IST | ANI
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White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will make clear the Biden administration’s desire for talks on building a new framework during an address to the Arms Control Association on Friday, according to two senior administration officials who previewed the address on the condition of anonymity

03 June,2023 08:59 AM IST | Agencies
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Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privately

For decades, Hong Kong was the only place in China where people held large-scale commemorations about the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in which tanks rolled into the heart of Beijing, and possibly thousands, of people were killed

03 June,2023 08:57 AM IST | Agencies
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Bible removed from some schools in US state for ‘vulgarity or violence’

Williams said that the district committee that reviewed the Bible determined it “does not contain sensitive material as defined in Utah Code 76-10-1227, 76-10-1201 or 76-10-1203.” But it was decided to limit the book to the higher grades

03 June,2023 08:55 AM IST | Agencies
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‘America can now breathe a sigh of relief’

Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling and budget cuts package deal, sending it to President Joe Biden

03 June,2023 08:43 AM IST | Agencies
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50 dead as Express train derails, crashes into another in Odisha

A PTI reporter at the spot said several people were trapped under the derailed coaches, and locals were assisting emergency services personnel to rescue them, but darkness was hindering the operation

03 June,2023 08:41 AM IST | Agencies
‘Punishment for mere tendency, rather than proof’

‘Punishment for mere tendency, rather than proof’

Law panel suggests not only keeping sedition law, but making it tougher by increasing min. jail term to 7 years

03 June,2023 08:39 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
1983 World Cup winners throw weight behind protesting wrestlers

1983 World Cup winners throw weight behind protesting wrestlers

In a joint statement, the 1983 triumphant team said, “We are distressed and disturbed at the unseemly visuals of our champion wrestlers being manhandled. We are also most concerned that they are thinking of dumping their hard earned medals into river Ganga”

03 June,2023 08:36 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
In 10 points, know all the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

In 10 points, know all the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Delhi Police registered two FIRs against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh based on complaints by the wrestlers. They alleged that instances of sexual harassment occurred at different locations, including foreign countries

02 June,2023 11:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Odisha train accident: In 10 points, here's what we know so far

Odisha train accident: In 10 points, here's what we know so far

The Odisha train accident resulted after coaches of the Bengaluru-Howrah train derailed at Bahanagabazar and collided with the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, causing its coaches to overturn. The goods train was also involved as the derailed coaches hit its wagons

02 June,2023 11:10 PM IST | Odisha | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Pankaja Munde to bring out book of GRs during her tenure

Maharashtra: Pankaja Munde to bring out book of GRs during her tenure

Pankaja, who served as the minister of rural development, women and child welfare when BJP's Devendra Fadnavis was the chief minister between 2014 and 2019, was speaking to reporters a day prior to the ninth death anniversary of her father

02 June,2023 10:43 PM IST | Aurangabad | PTI
Coromandel, Bengaluru-Howrah Express trains derail; 50 dead, 179 injured

Coromandel, Bengaluru-Howrah Express trains derail; 50 dead, 179 injured

A railway official said that several coaches of 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah superfast express travelling to Howrah, derailed at Bahanagabazar and fell on the up line

02 June,2023 10:14 PM IST | Balasore | PTI
Train derails in Odisha after head-on collision, several injured

Train derails in Odisha after head-on collision, several injured

The accident happened around 7.20 pm near Bahanaga Bazar station when the train was on the way to Chennai Central station from the Shalimar station near Kolkata, officials said

02 June,2023 08:42 PM IST | Balasore | PTI
Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rahul's 'IUML completely secular' comment

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rahul's 'IUML completely secular' comment

Gandhi, during a media interaction at the National Press Club in Washington, US, was asked about his party being in alliance with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala while talking about secularism, to which he answered "Muslim League is a completely secular party

02 June,2023 08:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Wrestlers protest: Allow law to take its due course, says Meenakshi Lekhi

Wrestlers protest: Allow law to take its due course, says Meenakshi Lekhi

According to PTI, the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi was in Agra to highlight the achievements of the Modi government in the past nine years

02 June,2023 08:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Odisha train mishap: State Chief Secretary gives timeline of the accident

    Odisha train mishap: State Chief Secretary gives timeline of the accident

    Speaking on Coromandel Express Derailment, the Chief Secretary of Odisha Pradeep Jena on June 3 informed that 233* dead bodies have been recovered. He said, “So far around 900 passengers have been injured and are being treated in various hospitals in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Cuttack districts. So far, 233* dead bodies have been recovered. The search and rescue operation is going on. One bogie which is severely damaged is left; NDRF, ODRAF & Fire Service are still working to cut the bogie & try to recover the living or the dead.” *The death toll has risen to 238.

    03 June,2023 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai
    Indian democracy’s collapse not in global interest, says Rahul Gandhi

    Indian democracy’s collapse not in global interest, says Rahul Gandhi

    Earlier, at a reception hosted for him by eminent Indian American Frank Islam, Gandhi confidently said the BJP will be “decimated” in the next three-four Assembly elections by the Congress

    03 June,2023 08:33 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

    Tropical Storm Mawar intensifies rains for Japan, threatens floods and mudslides

    Warnings were issued in parts of western and central Japan, with up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) of rain forecast through Saturday evening

    02 June,2023 04:26 PM IST | Tokyo | mid-day online correspondent

    Minor girl gangraped in Tripura, one arrested

    Two others allegedly involved in the crime are still at large.

    02 June,2023 01:36 PM IST | Agartala | PTI
    WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

    WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases

    16 May,2023 01:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Mother's Day: How different religions honour mothers

    We occasionally take for granted the unselfish care that our mothers provide. Mother's Day is an opportunity to express our love and appreciation to them as well as to acknowledge our debt to them

    12 May,2023 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    PlayStation-controlled robot fertilises human eggs to help conceive first babies

    According to a report by MIT Technology Review, one of the engineers involved in developing the world's first insemination robot had limited experience in the field of fertility medicine. However, they were able to utilise a Sony PlayStation 5 controller to help with the development process

    29 April,2023 04:24 PM IST | San Francisco | IANS
    Wasting infra and funds should be declared a crime

    Wasting infra and funds should be declared a crime

    A lake that was included in the biodiversity park used to have fish and other marine creatures like turtles, but is now half-dried and covered in algae

    02 June,2023 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    30 May,2023 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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