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Indore, June 11 (IANS) At least four people were injured after a municipal corporation water tanker went out of control and rammed multiple vehicles on Patel Bridge in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on Thursday, the police said.The incident took place in the afternoon when the tanker, moving downhill on the bridge, allegedly lost control due to brake failure. Panic spread among commuters as the tanker hurtled towards traffic before colliding with several cars and motorcycles.“The preliminary invest…

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) With a view to strengthening regulatory frameworks in industries dealing with hazardous materials, the Maharashtra government is considering amendments to the Explosives Rules, 2008. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to deliberate on the proposed changes, aimed at enhancing safety standards and preventing accidents in explosives manufacturing companies.The Chief Minister emphasised that the amendments would be formally submi…

Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) With several districts in the Jodhpur Range sharing the international border, Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar Sharma on Saturday directed police officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen security mechanisms in border areas.He emphasised preventing illegal activities, criminal movement, and unauthorised infiltration through proactive policing, intelligence-based monitoring and greater community participation.Rajiv Kumar Sharma chaired a …

Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning, becoming the 34th officer to head the state police force.He took charge at 10.45 A.M. at the DGP Headquarters on Kamarajar Salai in Chennai.Aggarwal’s appointment comes in the aftermath of the recently-concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, which were held in a single phase on April 23.Following directives issued by the Election Commission…

Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) Bengaluru City Police on Friday issued a public advisory ahead of the Tata IPL 2026 final scheduled to be held on May 31, urging citizens and cricket fans to maintain law and order and avoid public celebrations after the match. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) reaching the final of the Tata IPL 2026 tournament, the police said strict safety measures and restrictions would be enforced across the city to prevent untoward incidents and ensure public safety.In the advi…

Chennai, May 28 (IANS) PMK founder Dr S. Ramadoss on Thursday urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately appoint a permanent Director General of Police (DGP), stressing that prolonged interim leadership in the police force could affect administrative stability and law-and-order management in the state.In a statement, Ramadoss said Tamil Nadu has been functioning for several months without a full-time DGP, with the police department continuing under temporary leadership.He said the delay in a…

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at mosques and Eidgahs from early morning to offer special prayers and mark one of the most significant festivals in Islam. Large congregations of worshippers were witnessed at several places across the country, with people dressed in traditional attire participating in prayers and exchanging greetings with fa…

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday spoke to the parents of the 10-year-old girl who was found murdered near Sulur in Coimbatore district, offering condolences and assuring them that the government would ensure the strictest punishment for those responsible.The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the state and triggered widespread condemnation from political parties and the public.During the phone conversation, Vijay comforted the gri…

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday advised both the Centre and state governments to safeguard the country’s secular identity, uphold the dignity of the Constitution, and act firmly against post-election violence in West Bengal.In a post on X, Mayawati said India enjoys a unique and respected identity across the world because of the Constitution framed by Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, which is rooted in the principle of secularism and equal respect for all reli…

Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital received a bomb threat on Wednesday, triggering panic among patients, staff, and visitors. Acting swiftly, police teams, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and Civil Defence personnel rushed to the site and launched an extensive search operation across the hospital campus. Officials said that panic gripped SMS Hospital after the hospital received a bomb threat message demanding Rs 40 crore.The threatening message was reportedly recei…