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A devastating incident occurred at Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, when an under-construction two-storey building collapsed, trapping dozens of workers beneath the debris. The building, part of a station beautification project, was being constructed when the roof's shuttering gave way, causing the structure to crumble.

The Bombay High Court has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, proposing measures to combat the pollution crisis in the city. In its latest hearing on Thursday, the bench, comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice GS Kulkarni, suggested phasing out diesel vehicles and wood or coal-fired kilns used by bakeries. The court also questioned whether the city would continue to suffer from poor air quality each year, particularly after Diwali, or if there was a way forward.

Chandra Arya, an Indian-origin Member of Parliament (MP) from Nepean, has declared his intention to run for the position of Prime Minister of Canada following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Arya, a member of the Liberal Party, made the announcement just four days after Trudeau's surprise decision to step down amid internal discord within the party.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Thursday due to a sharp deterioration in air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This action was prompted by a significant rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which had already surged to 357 at 4 PM on January 9, following calm winds and dense fog.

Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced. The operation marked another significant achievement in the ongoing fight against Maoist insurgency in the region.

Rescue operations are underway after a tragic incident at a smelting plant in Saragaon, Mungeli district.

Bhubaneswar: Guests from abroad attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) convention in Odisha's capital, Bhubaneswar, were treated to a culinary delight as they savored traditional Odia dishes, showcasing the rich and unique flavors of the state.

In a world where opportunities often seem out of reach, some stories inspire us to believe that anything is possible with determination and the right platform. Asfiya Naveedshariff, a 23-year-old woman from Karnataka, is one such inspiring figure. Despite facing societal challenges, she has carved her path to success through hard work and commitment.

Prashanth Lakshme Gowda, Principal Software Engineer at Dell, alongside Dr. Amarnath, Dr. Anuradha Tavarekere, and Rohith Annigeri, Director of Product Management and Strategy at Dell Technologies, have spearheaded the Texas Kannada Short Film Festival (TKSFF). Despite being based in the USA, they remain deeply rooted in their Kannada heritage and are committed to promoting its cinematic brilliance.

In a tragic incident, one body was recovered from a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Wednesday, nearly 48 hours after at least nine workers were trapped due to flooding. The body was recovered by divers from the 21 Para regiment at the bottom of the mine, with rescue teams continuing their efforts to locate the remaining workers. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed yet.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time, citing an excessive drift between the two mission satellites. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the experiment was initially rescheduled to Thursday, but the agency has now delayed it further, announcing that the docking attempt will not take place as planned.

In a bid to address the growing road accident fatalities across India, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a significant initiative aimed at providing cashless treatment for road accident survivors. The scheme, which is currently being piloted, will provide treatment worth up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days to crash survivors. It is set to be expanded nationwide by March 2025, with the goal of reducing the number of fatalities and ensuring timely medical care for accident victims.

In a bid to enhance efficiency and transparency in toll collection, the Maharashtra government has announced that all toll plazas across the state will mandate FASTag usage starting April 1. The decision, approved by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, aims to streamline toll payments, reduce vehicle congestion, and save time and fuel for commuters.

Rescue operations are in full swing to save nine coal miners trapped underground following a sudden flooding incident in a mine in Assam's Dima Hasao region on Monday.