PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.
The blast, which officials say was probably caused by chemical materials, took place in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port – Iran’s biggest container hub.
Amritsar Police said the incident may also be linked to arrest of 3 BKI operatives in Bihar. While this was the 15th such incident in Punjab, this is the 1st time a temple was targeted.
The fire broke out after an explosion in the Atmospheric Vacuum Unit (AVU) of the main plant, which was being restarted after a month-and-a-half shutdown for maintenance work.
While no one was injured in the explosion outside the CRPF school in Rohini's Prashant Vihar Sunday morning, security has been tightened in the national capital.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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