Thursday, March 12
TOI again celebrates youngsters from across India who’ve made a mark and are hungry for more
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, dispatched to Karnataka, has affirmed that Siddaramaiah will remain the Chief Minister, dismissing speculation of leadership change amidst perceived tensions with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Minister Priyank Kharge echoed this, stating there is no discontentment and that roles are well-defined within the party. Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have publicly displayed unity, refuting rumors of rifts.
A devastating explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least four lives. Five individuals sustained injuries in the incident and are currently receiving medical care at a government hospital in Virudhunagar. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion at the factory in Chinnakamanpatti.
LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan's recent remarks about contesting the Bihar assembly polls with a "Bihar First, Bihari First" agenda have stirred political waters. Despite being an NDA ally, his statements seem to target Nitish Kumar's leadership. Paswan aims to win considerable seats so that he can have a greater say in deciding NDA's leadership in Bihar post assembly elections.
A Delhi court has allowed the CBI to close the case of Najeeb Ahmed, a JNU student who disappeared in 2016. The CBI's closure report was accepted, with the possibility of reopening if new evidence emerges. Ahmed vanished after an altercation at his hostel. His counsel alleged political pressure on the CBI.
A harrowing incident unfolded at Languriya hill waterfall in Gaya, Bihar, where six women were swept away by a sudden surge of water. Villagers heroically rescued the women, who were in imminent danger of being swept over a steep drop. One woman is hospitalized due to injuries sustained from colliding with a rock.
A devastating fire erupted at Sigachi Chemical Industry in Telangana's Pashamylaram, triggered by a reactor explosion, claiming the lives of at least 10 individuals. The incident occurred at Sigachi Pharma Company, Pasamailaram Phase 1, Medak, prompting the deployment of eleven fire tenders to the scene.
