Evening news wrap: 400 smartphones intensified Kurnool bus blaze, Canada sees surge in visa refusals & more | India News

Kurnool bus fire (ANI Photo), Canadian flag (AP Photo) The Kurnool bus fire, which killed at least 20 people, was intensified by exploding lithium-ion batteries from 400 smartphones being transported to Bengaluru, investigation revealed.Former men’s team coach Ravi Shastri praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying, “You two old dogs still have a sting in…

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‘We need to make Bihar number one’: Tejashwi Yadav vows development, investments; calls Nitish Kumar ‘incapable of leading anymore’ | India News

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar NEW DELHI: INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday vowed to make Bihar a leading state by attracting investments and setting up factories, if the opposition coalition is voted to power.Addressing an election rally in Gogri in Khagaria, Yadav said, “We need to make…

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‘Trains to Bihar packed’: Congress, RJD target Centre over 12,000 special trains promise; call it proof of ‘deceptive policies’ | India News

Congress leader Rahul Gndhi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the promised 12,000 special trains to manage the festive travel rush.In a post on social media platform X, the Congress leader highlighted overcrowding in trains, with some operating at…

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Journalist hacked to death in UP | India News

PRAYAGRAJ: Laxmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu Singh (54), journalist by profession and nephew of former HC bar association chief Ashok Singh, was hacked to death near a hotel in Prayagraj, UP, Thursday, reports Rajeev Mani.The victim sustained over two dozen deep wounds to his neck, abdomen, and hands. He was rushed to the Swaroop Rani…

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“Respects to all those observing fast”: PM Modi shares Chhath songs, extends wishes to devotees across India | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya, emphasising the spiritual and cultural significance of the Chhath Mahaparv, and extended his greetings to devotees across the country.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Today, on this auspicious occasion, I am sharing with all of you some songs dedicated to Chhathi…

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