Thursday, March 12
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.
The Maharashtra government has withdrawn its order implementing the three-language policy following opposition protests against the perceived imposition of Hindi. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the decision and the formation of a committee, led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav, to review the language policy. The committee will submit its recommendations within three months.
The Election Commission's announcement of a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has ignited political controversy ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The EC aims to remove illegal immigrants from voter lists, sparking opposition concerns about the timing and potential disenfranchisement of marginalized communities.
The monsoon arrived in Delhi on June 29, 2025, a day earlier than expected, and covered the entire country nine days ahead of schedule. This is the fastest monsoon coverage since 2020. An orange alert has been issued for several districts in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rainfall, with warnings of potential flash floods and landslides.
A deadly stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri during the Rath Yatra festival resulted in three fatalities and over 50 injuries. The chaos, attributed to poor crowd management and unauthorized vehicles, drew sharp criticism and prompted a government investigation. Eyewitnesses reported confusion and inadequate response, while former CM Patnaik slammed the administration's incompetence following the tragedy.
Shashi Tharoor addressed speculation about his strained relationship with the Congress party, stating any issues would be discussed privately. This follows cryptic social media posts and remarks praising PM Modi's diplomacy, which drew criticism from within the party. Congress leaders indirectly rebuked Tharoor, questioning his loyalty, while Tharoor maintained his comments reflected national interest.
BJP criticized the TMC government following a reported gangrape at a Kolkata law college, alleging the main accused's connection to TMC. Sambit Patra claimed the incident appeared state-sponsored due to the accused's TMC affiliation. BJP President JP Nadda formed a committee, including Satpal Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi, to investigate the matter and submit a report.
