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Massive Fire Breaks Out In Rajdhani Express Coach In Madhya Pradesh, No Casualties Reported

Rajdhani Express fire: Swift emergency evacuation by RPF, rail staff saves 68 passengers in B-1 coach

The fire erupted around 5:30 a.m. between Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot stations under the Kota Division. The flames quickly engulfed the B-1 AC coach and an adjacent SLR coach, prompting immediate action from railway staff and the train guard, who alerted the loco pilot to stop the train.

9 days ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda global public health emergency

WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern" due to the growing risk of international spread.

9 days ago

Swatch x Audemars Piguet launch cancelled in Mumbai, Delhi after massive crowd chaos; videos go viral

The Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop" launch events in Mumbai and Delhi were cancelled on Saturday after massive crowds triggered chaos at Palladium Mall and DLF Avenue, with buyers and resellers scrambling for fewer than 100 watches.

9 days ago

India slams 'illegally constituted' IWT Court of Arbitration, rejects fresh award

India on Saturday rejected the latest award issued by the so-called Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it "null and void" and reiterating that the arbitral body was "illegally constituted".

9 days ago

Iran to soon unveil mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz: Senior lawmaker

The development comes amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf following US-backed military actions and Iran's tightening control over the Strait beginning February 28. Iran had restricted passage for vessels linked to the United States and Israel after joint strikes on Iranian territory.

9 days ago

Vijay renews demand to scrap NEET after 2026 exam cancellation

Vijay retains home, administration as Tamil Nadu govt finalises portfolio allocation

Vijay will also oversee departments related to women and child welfare, youth affairs, senior citizens, differently abled persons and urban administration. Senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan has been assigned the Finance portfolio.

9 days ago

RG Kar rape-murder case transferred to new Calcutta High Court bench

The victim's family has filed fresh petitions seeking a renewed CBI probe and permission to revisit the crime scene at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Meanwhile, CBI has sought capital punishment for convicted accused Sanjay Roy, while Roy has approached the High Court claiming innocence and seeking acquittal.

9 days ago

Congress rejects 'One Nation, One Election' in Bengaluru meet; Hebbalkar says don't politicise hijab issue

One Nation One Election sparked sharp political differences during a Joint Parliamentary Committee consultation in Bengaluru, with BJP backing the proposal and Congress strongly opposing it. Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar urged parties not to politicise education and the hijab issue, saying students' futures should not suffer due to politics.

9 days ago

If Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to decide, whether they want to be part of geography and history or not,

'Decide whether want to be part of geography, history, or not': Indian Army chief's warning to Pakistan

General Upendra Dwivedi's remarks come around a week after India and its security forces marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.

10 days ago

CBI Arrests Alleged NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Kingpin PV Kulkarni in Pune; 7 Accused Held So Far

NEET-UG 2026 row: SC plea seeks NTA overhaul as CBI arrests Pune teacher over Biology paper leak

CBI arrested biology lecturer Manisha Mandhare, part of National Testing Agency NEET-UG paper-setting panel, for alleged role in paper leak. She is accused of accessing Botany & Zoology papers and coaching students in Pune, dictating leaked questions that matched NEET-UG 2026 examination.

10 days ago

After Trump-Xi talks, Putin set for key Beijing visit to boost Russia-China ties

The announcement comes shortly after US President Donald Trump concluded a high-profile summit in Beijing, where discussions reportedly focused on Taiwan, Iran, artificial intelligence, trade and the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump described the talks as a "historic moment" and claimed progress on several geopolitical issues.

10 days ago

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates granted in last 15 years

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates issued in 15 years

The state's Backward Class Development Department has also instructed authorities to initiate legal action against individuals found to have obtained certificates using fake documents, as well as officials allegedly involved in wrongful issuance.

10 days ago

Ex-Kerala CM Vijayan faces heat as CPI(M) soul searching turns into leadership revolt

Ex-Kerala CM Vijayan faces heat as CPI-M introspection turns into leadership revolt

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is facing growing dissent within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) after the Left Front's crushing defeat in the Assembly elections, where the alliance's seat tally dropped from 99 to just 35.

10 days ago

Who was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki? ISIS second-in-command killed in US-Nigeria mission

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a Nigerian-born senior ISIS commander linked to ISWAP and the group's African operations network, was reportedly killed in a joint US-Nigerian operation announced by Donald Trump.

10 days ago

Karnataka transport workers launch indefinite strike from today, BJP slams govt inaction

Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit workers plan nationwide shutdown over fuel price hike

The Gig Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) has called for a nationwide shutdown of app-based services from 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, demanding a minimum payment of Rs 20 per kilometre for gig workers following the recent fuel price hike.

10 days ago

Centre revises petroleum export taxes as global oil market volatility persists

Govt tweaks fuel export taxes; diesel duty cut to Rs 16.5/litre, ATF to Rs 16

Imposing a fresh special additional excise duty (SAED) of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports while reducing export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Diesel export duty has been cut to Rs 16.5 per litre, while ATF duty has been lowered to Rs 16 per litre, effective Saturday.

10 days ago

Trump claims 'total military victory' over Iran, says US strikes severely damaged Tehran's capabilities

US President Donald Trump claimed the United States achieved a "total military victory" over Iran, saying recent US strikes severely damaged Tehran's naval, air and missile-production capabilities. Trump said the ceasefire was agreed upon at the request of other countries, i

10 days ago

PM Modi refutes CNBC-TV18 report on govt considering levy on foreign travel

'Not an iota of truth': PM Modi calls out false report on India mulling tax on foreign travel [Fact Check]

The rare rebuttal from the Prime Minister came on X as he reshared a media report, refuting it as "false" and lacking truth. The report claimed that the Centre is contemplating levying a cess or surcharge on foreign travel.

10 days ago

'No trust in US': Iran FM says Strait of Hormuz remains open for most international vessels

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping except for vessels from countries "at war with" Iran. He said Tehran remains committed to safe navigation through the strategic waterway despite rising West Asia tensions.

10 days ago

K'taka: Six devotees killed in Koppal highway accident

Six devotees, including a one-year-old child, were killed and several others injured after a truck collided with a tractor on National Highway 50 near the Koppal-Vijayapura border in Karnataka. The impact caused the tractor to fall off a bridge. Two injured persons remain in critical condition.

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Articles by IBT News Desk

Rajdhani Express fire: Swift emergency evacuation by RPF, rail staff saves 68 passengers in B-1 coach

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda global public health emergency

Swatch x Audemars Piguet launch cancelled in Mumbai, Delhi after massive crowd chaos; videos go viral

India slams 'illegally constituted' IWT Court of Arbitration, rejects fresh award

Iran to soon unveil mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz: Senior lawmaker

Vijay retains home, administration as Tamil Nadu govt finalises portfolio allocation

RG Kar rape-murder case transferred to new Calcutta High Court bench

Congress rejects 'One Nation, One Election' in Bengaluru meet; Hebbalkar says don't politicise hijab issue

'Decide whether want to be part of geography, history, or not': Indian Army chief's warning to Pakistan

NEET-UG 2026 row: SC plea seeks NTA overhaul as CBI arrests Pune teacher over Biology paper leak

After Trump-Xi talks, Putin set for key Beijing visit to boost Russia-China ties

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates issued in 15 years

Ex-Kerala CM Vijayan faces heat as CPI-M introspection turns into leadership revolt

Who was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki? ISIS second-in-command killed in US-Nigeria mission

Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit workers plan nationwide shutdown over fuel price hike

Govt tweaks fuel export taxes; diesel duty cut to Rs 16.5/litre, ATF to Rs 16

Trump claims 'total military victory' over Iran, says US strikes severely damaged Tehran's capabilities

'Not an iota of truth': PM Modi calls out false report on India mulling tax on foreign travel [Fact Check]

'No trust in US': Iran FM says Strait of Hormuz remains open for most international vessels

K'taka: Six devotees killed in Koppal highway accident

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'