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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicAccident

Topic: Accident

Fatal fall from crowded train, why Madhya Pradesh HC asked Railways to pay compensation to passenger

Court held Railways liable for 'contributory negligence', saying its failure to control ticketless travel created conditions that led to the fatal fall from a crowded train.

1 dead, 6 injured after Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapses amid heavy rainfall, flights impacted

Recently revamped terminal was inaugurated by PM Modi in March this year. Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu says he's monitoring the incident & 'rescue operations are ongoing'.

Harassment, half-encounters, cry for bulldozer justice—2 UP villages & their version of truth

Parents and village elders of Ambedkar Nagar say they will not send their daughters to school unless their safety and security are guaranteed.

At least 20 dead as part of crane collapses on Samruddhi expressway in Maharashtra’s Thane

Third mishap in course of a month on the under-construction expressway, a key project of the Sena-BJP state government. Modi, Shinde govt announce compensation for victims' families.

At least one killed, several injured after ship carrying 3,000 cars blazes off Dutch coast

The fire began on Tuesday night on the 199-metre Panama-registered Fremantle Highway, which was en route from Germany to Egypt, forcing several crew members to jump overboard.

‘Door was blocked’, says Maharashtra CM Shinde after 25 killed in road mishap on Samruddhi Mahamarg

Accident occurred when the bus overturned & caught fire. Opposition cites rising accidents on the expressway that's considered Deputy CM Fadnavis’s pet project.

Anjali Singh, Delhi’s hit-and-run victim, ‘risked life’ to earn for family & hoped to open salon

After her father died around 8 yrs ago, Anjali took over as the sole breadwinner of the family, initially working at a salon and later, after she lost her job, at weddings and events.

Cyrus Mistry, the first non-Tata to head the group, dies in road accident

Mistry and another person were killed in the tragedy. PM Modi, Union minister Piyush Goyal, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran among those who condoled the loss.

Delhi man & daughter died trying to prevent fall off balcony. Now, family blames low railing

Late Tuesday, sisters Safiya and Junera were playing on their third-floor balcony when the latter slipped over the edge. Their father ran to save them, but all three fell.

India moved on so quickly from Amritsar rail tragedy that it forgot to ask key questions

Amritsar tragedy is a wake-up call for govt to stop doling out ex gratia.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.