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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.

The Supreme Court today granted interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram, convicted in two separate rape cases, on medical grounds. However, the 83-year-old will remain in jail as he needs to secure interim bail in another ongoing case.

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: In a tragic accident early Monday morning, two women devotees lost their lives, and five others sustained injuries when an ambulance struck them on their way to Tirumala, officials reported.

Delhi is facing a cold wave on Monday morning, with temperatures dipping and chilly winds sweeping through the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, signaling a significant drop in temperature. Dense fog in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab also delayed several trains at New Delhi Railway Station, further disrupting the city's morning commute.

The main accused in the murder of Chhattisgarh journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was arrested in Hyderabad on Sunday night, marking a significant development in the case that has shocked the region. Suresh Chandrakar, a distant relative of the victim and a contractor, is believed to have masterminded the brutal murder. His arrest follows a thorough investigation, including the review of over 200 CCTV footages and tracking nearly 300 mobile numbers.

Bengaluru is set to experience a significant dip in temperatures over the next two days, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a drop to as low as 10.2°C in certain parts of the city on Saturday. The chilly conditions are expected to bring severe cold, accompanied by dense fog in the early mornings, causing disruptions for commuters.

In a tragic turn of events, at least four people lost their lives, and two others, including the driver, remain missing after their vehicle plunged into a river in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The incident occurred in the Paddar area when the vehicle skidded off the road, rolled down a hill, and fell into the river. A rescue operation is currently underway, and authorities are working to locate the missing individuals.

Karnataka's Transport Minister, Ramalinga Reddy, on Friday justified the 15% increase in government bus fares, explaining that the revision was necessary due to rising operational costs. This hike has sparked protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with several leaders criticizing the decision. However, Reddy defended the move, claiming that it was an inevitable measure to ensure the sustainability of the state's bus services.

A Delhi man, identified as Tushar, was arrested for blackmailing over 500 women across various platforms, including Bumble, WhatsApp, and Snapchat. The accused used intimate photos and videos he obtained under the pretense of building friendships to extort money from his victims, threatening to leak their explicit content if they failed to comply with his demands.

In a flare-up of tensions in Manipur, Kuki protesters clashed with central security forces in the Kangpokpi district on Friday evening, resulting in several injuries on both sides. The protesters, predominantly from the Kuki tribes, had been engaged in an ongoing economic blockade in the region, demanding the withdrawal of central forces from the hills of Kangpokpi, located 45 km from the state capital, Imphal.