Workers injured in a fire incident at a pharma company in AP SEZ being treated at a hospital in Anakapalle on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
At least 17 workers were killed and 20 others sustained burn injuries in a massive fire that broke out following an explosion in a reactor at Asientia Advanced Sciences Pvt Ltd in the Special Economic Zone at Achutapuram in Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
Centre considers caste count during census
The central government is yet to decide on the next census process, but there are active discussions on expanding data collection to include caste count. the hindu,
Ahead of Ukraine visit, PM Modi said, India supports peace in the region
On the eve of his visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is a supporter of peace in the region. He reiterated that “this is not the era of war” and any conflict should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday (August 21, 2024) kept its doors open for talks with the Congress for a pre-poll alliance for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and described the visiting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as “an influential voice who can raise the issues of Kashmir and work towards a broad alliance in Jammu and Kashmir”.
Kerala is seeking central assistance of Rs 900 crore as compensation for the losses caused in the Wayanad landslide and funds for the rehabilitation of the affected people.
Pooja Khedkar’s cheating affected other candidates: UPSC to Delhi High Court
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (August 21, 2024) opposed the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar, accused of fraudulently and wrongfully obtaining OBC and disability quota benefits, before the Delhi High Court, saying she has committed fraud against the Commission and the public.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday (August 21, 2024) said it has ordered social media platforms to take down posts that name the victim of the alleged Kolkata rape and murder that happened on August 9.
Governor meets RG Kar victim’s family; Protest in Kolkata
Twelve days after the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, there has been no let-up in the protests, with over a dozen rallies held across Kolkata on Wednesday (August 21, 2024).
Health Ministry to form National Task Force to protect health professionals
The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an office memorandum for the formation of a National Task Force (NTF) to formulate protocols governing the safety of doctors.
Supreme Court to examine need for permanent environmental regulator
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 21, 2024) decided to examine the need for a ‘permanent environmental regulator’ like the telecom and power sectors.