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Topic: Rajkot

How Rajkot geared up for crisis again, 24 yrs after Bhuj quake relief, amid India-Pakistan tension

Even as ceasefire was announced, city administration and police were ready for any eventualities, conducting drills and taking stock of essentials.

Part of canopy at Rajkot airport collapses amid heavy rains in 3rd such incident in as many days

The canopy which collapsed Saturday was located at an interim terminal building at the new airport, which once the new terminal is constructed, will become a cargo terminal.

Heroes of Rajkot fire — tea stall owner who ‘didn’t think twice’, 18-yr-old hit with survivor’s guilt

Tea stall owner Mahesh Bharwar was a first responder, and student Prithviraj Zala lost two friends but helped save many others. Their actions were critical during wait for fire tenders.

‘Everyone could’ve been saved’— grieving relatives question fire dept response in Rajkot tragedy

There are discrepancies in official records & eyewitness statements about when fire started at TRP Gaming Zone. ‘Waited 45 minutes for help,’ says father who lost 19-yr-old daughter.

10 major fire disasters India has seen in the past 3 decades

In light of Rajkot and Delhi hospital fires, remembering similar tragedies, such as the Kerala temple fire of 2016 that killed 111 & Uphaar cinema fire of 1997 that killed 59.

Rajkot gaming zone fire: Gujarat suspends 7 officers, including 2 cops, for negligence

They have been held responsible for gross carelessness in allowing the place to operate without necessary approvals.

Rajkot fire victims’ bodies burnt beyond recognition, kin await DNA results — ‘nobody giving answers’

A forensic team has arrived at AIIMS and Rajkot civil hospital to collect DNA samples. TRP Gaming Zone was operating without NOC from fire dept, says a senior police officer.

27, including 4 children, killed in fire at TRP game zone in Rajkot

Relief and rescue operations have been underway for more than 6 hours. Police have detained owner and manager of TRP Game Zone.

At least 20 including children charred to death as massive blaze engulfs gaming zone in Rajkot

Rajkot Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava says 'around 20 bodies recovered, sent to hospital for post-mortem; probe to be conducted after rescue and dousing operations.'

Patidar vs Patidar, Kshatriyas vs BJP’s Rupala — why Rajkot is one of Gujarat’s most-watched battles

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala is fighting against Congress's Paresh Dhanani in Patidar-dominated Rajkot. The two leaders are facing off after over 21 years.

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Punjab govt must take Centre into confidence on new anti-sacrilege bill

What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.