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Suspected terrorist killed in explosion in Amritsar

A man suspected of belonging to a terrorist outfit died in an explosion near Majitha Road in Amritsar, police said. The man was retrieving explosive material when the blast happened, possibly due to mishandling. The SSP said the man might be linked to some terror organisation. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory was at the spot to collect samples of the explosive.

Blast outside Amritsar temple, ISI role suspected

An explosion occurred outside a temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India, when a motorcycle-borne person threw an explosive device towards it, damaging a portion of its wall and shattering window panes. While no one was hurt in the incident, the explosion caused panic among residents. The incident has sparked concern about law and order in the state and led to accusations against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The police are investigating the incident and have collected samples from the site to identify the material used in the explosion.

Deep Sidhu, accused in Red Fort violence case, dies in accident

Actor and activist Deep Sidhu, accused of being the key conspirator of the Red Fort violence on Republic Day last year, died in a road accident on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal highway near Kharkhoda in Haryana's Sonipat, police said.

As Covid cases rise, Centre writes to states over declining testing rates

Citing multiple surges in coronavirus cases in several countries, the Union Health Ministry has written to 13 states and union territories, including West Bengal, Kerala, Maharashtra and Punjab, expressing concerns over declining weekly testing rates and spiking positivity rates in some districts.

Communal Violence Bill dangerous: BJP

The proposed Communal Violence Bill on Saturday ran into trouble with the National Democratic Alliance-ruled states and Congress ally Trinamool Congress opposing it as "dangerous" legislation and arguing that it would hurt the federal structure of the country.

PM arrives in Amritsar

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

The Pune-bound train derailed at 3:10 am, injuring three passengers.

Book your train meal through SMS

Now railway passengers can book meals through SMS to 139 as the service will be launched from Thursday on a few selected trains on trial basis.

'The pantry services in Deccan Queen is excellent'

Readers reminisce their bitter sweet experiences of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.