NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Virudhunagar factory blast, issues notices

April 24, 2026 2:07 PM

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Virudhunagar factory blast, issues notices

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu and the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, over the reported death of 18 workers and injuries to six others in an explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit in the Kattanarpatti area of the V...

High voter turnout in Bengal Assembly polls a good sign: MP Rajeev Shukla

April 24, 2026 2:03 PM

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High voter turnout in Bengal Assembly polls a good sign: MP Rajeev Shukla

On West Bengal records voter turnout in the first phase of Assembly elections, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said that it is surprising and a very good thing that so many people have participated in the voting. Talking to reporters, Mr Shukla noted that all political parties are interpreting the high vo...

NDA government led by CM Samrat Choudhary wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary speaks during the special session of the Bihar legislative assembly in Patna on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Video Grab)

April 24, 2026 1:58 PM

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NDA government led by CM Samrat Choudhary wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly

In Bihar, the NDA government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, secured a victory in the trust vote in the Legislative Assembly today. During the one-day special session of the House, the trust motion was passed by voice vote, as no formal division of votes was required. Responding to the deba...

NHRC issues notice to Odisha Chief Secretary over death of two schoolgirls

April 24, 2026 1:54 PM

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NHRC issues notice to Odisha Chief Secretary over death of two schoolgirls

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Odisha and the Superintendent of Police, Gajapati, over the reported death of two girl students in a school. Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, the commission has sought a detailed report wi...