A multi-vehicle collision near Barkha Ghuman Baisod Balay Hill in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, killed 11 people and left others injured. The crash occurred around 8:30 pm under the jurisdiction of Drumandganj Police Station, according to Mirzapur police. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced ex gratia compensation for the families of the deceased and for the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed devotees as Kedarnath Temple opened for pilgrims, calling the moment auspicious. In a message shared on X, he framed the Chardham yatra as a celebration of faith and unity, thanked those involved in preparations, and urged pilgrims to have a blessed journey while enjoying the spiritual significance of the trek to Kedarnath.
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A fire broke out at the Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex in Balotra, prompting swift action from emergency services to bring the blaze under control. The incident occurred just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to inaugurate India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-petrochemical complex, an energy-sector milestone expected to reshape capacity and investments.
Congress MP K. C. Venugopal has moved a breach-of-privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging Modi made aspersions on opposition MPs in an April 18 address. The claim centers on Modi criticising lawmakers who voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, potentially escalating tensions in Parliament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s Women’s Kabaddi Team after they defended their Kabaddi World Cup title in Dhaka. India beat Chinese Taipei 35-28 in the final to secure a second straight championship, with Modi praising the team’s determination and their role in inspiring young athletes nationwide.
India and Israel have agreed to admit up to 50,000 additional Indian workers over the next five years. The decision was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with an emphasis on enabling safe movement of workers. The expanded hiring is expected to focus on construction and caregiving sectors, benefiting Indian job seekers.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday responded to the controversy around his alleged “terrorist” remark targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has already issued a detailed clarification. Speaking to reporters, Kharge insisted, “I clarified my statement in Chennai,” as the political dispute continues to draw attention and reactions.
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