Author: Indmedia

Mumbai: Four workers were killed and two others hospitalised after inhalation of nitrogen gas that leaked at a pharmaceutical company in Tarapur MIDC of Maharashtra’s Palghar district on Thursday, officials said.The incident occurred in the afternoon at Medley Pharma located in the industrial area of Boisar, around 130 km from here, they said.Chief of Palghar district disaster management cell, Vivekanand Kadam, said that between 2.30 pm and 3 pm, gas leaked from the nitrogen reaction tank at the pharma company, seriously affecting six persons working there.”The six workers were rushed to a hospital, where four of them died around 6.15…

Mumbai’s AQI hit moderate 89 Thursday, sparking blue-sky posts. Hrithik Roshan praised BMC on Instagram: “Well done, more please!” He denied Don 3 rumors, confirmed Krrish 4 stalled over budget with Aditya Chopra per Sacnilk. On Thursday, Mumbai’s air turned notably cleaner, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping to 89 and entering the ‘moderate’ zone. The change was evident citywide, prompting residents to flood social media with snaps of vivid blue heavens. Even Hrithik Roshan weighed in, giving a shoutout to the BMC for steering things the right way.Hrithik Roshan praises BMC on InstagramHrithik took to Instagram Stories to…

Sergio Gor (File photo) India’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain is “essential” as other countries in the neighbourhood seek to dominate legacy chip production, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Saturday at the inauguration of Micron Technology’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat.Speaking at the event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the US-based company’s ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) plant, Gor said India offers a secure and reliable alternative in a strategically sensitive sector, PTI reported. ‘Historic’: US Envoy Gor Hails Micron’s Chip Plant Launch In Guj, Cites Modi-Trump Friendship “India’s role in the global…

India’s exposure to oil procurement via Strait of Hormuz has increased in the last few months. (AI image) The growing tensions in the Middle East after Israel and United States’ strikes on Iran and the latter’s retaliation has implications for India as well. India imports approximately 90% of its crude oil and the tensions in the Persian Gulf region have put its oil supply at risk.The Strait of Hormuz is a very important maritime passageway in the Middle East that alone is responsible for the transit of 20-25% of global crude oil supply. Hence its importance cannot be overstated. The…

Bengaluru: Swift response by a Hoysala police team saved a 28-year-old woman and her two children after she allegedly tried to jump in front of a train near Agrahara Layout in Sampigehalli Saturday. She later told police she was a victim of domestic violence by her alcoholic husband.Residents heard children crying and looked out of their houses to find the woman seated on the railway track with the two minors. Alarmed, they called the police control room. A Hoysala patrol vehicle rushed to the spot and quickly moved the children away from the tracks and persuaded the woman to step…

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old constable died by suicide at her residence in Sai Baba Nagar, Vikarabad Town, on Saturday morning.Local police stated that Divya, a 2020-batch constable, was found dead by her family members inside a room. Although she left a suicide note, police are yet to ascertain the exact cause of her death.Divya was keen on marrying a constable from her batch and he was due to visit her sister’s house in two days time to discuss about their marriage.However, on Saturday morning, she took the extreme step, leaving a note declaring that no one was responsible for her death.…

Prayagraj: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday slammed the BJP govt, saying it has spent Rs 60,000 crore on the development of Prayagraj in past 10 years, but the River Ganga has yet not been cleaned.”Dirty drains are flowing into the Yamuna River. Traffic congestion remains a major problem. There is no accessible and affordable medical care… If SP comes to power in 2027, the city will see all-round development,” said Yadav, who was in Prayagraj to atten an iftar event organised by industrialist and former Union minister Saleem Iqbal Sherwani.Exuding confidence in his party’s performance in the next…

CM Mohan Charan Majhi attending ‘Vikas Manthan 1.0: Governance in Action’ in Bhubaneswar on Saturday Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said Odisha has emerged as a leading state in the country through strong leadership, clear policies and collective resolve, as the state govt pursues the “Bikashita Odisha—Bikashita Bharat” vision over the past 20 months.Speaking at “Vikas Manthan 1.0: Governance in Action” at the Lokseva Bhavan Convention Centre, Majhi said the campaign is focused on economic growth, social transformation, infrastructure expansion and cultural revival.He also praised the Odisha Centre for Integrated Development (OCID) for co-organising the programme, saying…

Mangaluru: A growing number of youngsters in the education hub are opting for the role of professional mixology/bartending, reflecting a wider shift in career aspirations driven by a booming events-and-hospitality market.With weddings, corporate functions and private celebrations becoming larger and more production-heavy, curated bar service is increasingly viewed as a core element of event planning rather than an add-on. Event organisers say the demand is no longer limited to someone who can pour drinks. Party organisers are seeking trained bartenders who can manage high-volume service while also delivering presentations and interactions with consistency. This has created space for structured training…

Madikeri: Senior civil judge and District Legal Services Authority member-secretary Shubha said parents should not compare their children with others based on exam marks, as it can seriously affect young minds.Speaking at a training workshop at the ZP Hall in Madikeri, she urged parents to treat children as friends, guide them with confidence, and avoid putting pressure that harm children’s wellbeing. She also advised them to help children understand that SSLC and PU results are not the final measure of life.The workshop was organised in collaboration with the Kodagu district administration and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights…