A group of people in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, performed 'Shavasana' (corpse pose) to protest against the proposed disposal of Union Carbide waste, connected to the Bhopal gas tragedy, in the district. They claim the disposal would harm the health of locals and the environment. The waste has been brought from Bhopal for incineration in Pithampur. Protests have been ongoing since the arrival of the waste last month, and local authorities are conducting an awareness campaign to address concerns.
Rajiv Pratap Rudy secured another term as Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India, defeating Sanjeev Balyan in a closely watched election that saw participation from prominent political figures.
The unloading of 337 tonnes of hazardous waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal began at an incineration unit in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The exercise, which commenced amid protests from locals concerned about its impact on health and environment, is being carried out following safety regulations. The waste, comprising soil, reactor residues, pesticide remnants, and other materials, has been transported from Bhopal to Pithampur for disposal. The Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board has asserted that the chemical effects of certain substances in the waste have diminished. The local administration has launched an awareness campaign to address concerns regarding the disposal process.
A 17-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after four men purportedly assaulted him and urinated on his face in Captainganj area of Basti district, police said on Tuesday.
The Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly secretariat on Friday announced the disqualification of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan from the House, a day after a court sentenced him to three years in jail in a hate speech case.
In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.
According to rickshaw puller Pradeep Kumar, the NHAI engineer's murder was a robbery bid gone awry.
The detained person has been identified as Pradeep Kumar, a rickshaw puller.
Film folk were quite busy over the long three-day weekend, going to parties and movie screenings.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.
Nushrratt cut two cakes; which one did she like better?
A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.
Aditya at a dubbing studio... Kareena steps out with Jeh... Boman attends a screening...
Taj: Divided by Blood, directed by Ron Scalpello, has some interesting actors playing key roles -- in his OTT debut, Dharmendra Shaikh plays Salim Chishti while Naseeruddin Shah plays Akbar.
It's Ashvini Yardi's, who has produced films like Oh My God, Singh Is Bliing and Fugly, and the Web series Masaba Masaba.
Kriti's gym-ready... Ananya-Vijay are busy with Liger... Madhuri shoots for Jhalak...
Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday
The grand reception was held at the Great Eastern Home in Byculla, south central Mumbai.
Delhi Capitals will need their under-performing Indian batters to deliver when they take on the mighty and versatile Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Saif takes the jetty to work... Kartik goes for dance class...
Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.
Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja celebrated five years of the latter's clothing line Bhaane with a party. The Kapoors came up in full strength in support.
Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.
The trailer for the Web series Mumbai Diaries 26/11 was launched at the Gateway Of India.
Maanayata Dutt organised a special screening of her home production, Prassthanam, made under the banner Sanjay S Dutt Productions.
Gosh! the number of Bollywood folk who attended Producer Jayantilal Gada's birthday party, which also celebrated his back-to-back releases, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Attack Part I.
Delhi Capitals are looking like an outfit that is bereft of a Plan B as it became apparent in their 50-run thrashing at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants.
Lakme Fashion Week celebrated their 20th anniversary with a grand bash in Mumbai.
Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar met these stars over the weekend.
SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.
The digital platform Zee5 completed two years, and threw an anniversary party for its stars.
A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.
The Maharashtra Achievers' Awards 2019 was held last night.
In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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