Evening news wrap: 400 smartphones intensified Kurnool bus blaze, Canada sees surge in visa refusals & more | India News – The Times of India

Evening news wrap: 400 smartphones intensified Kurnool bus blaze, Canada sees surge in visa refusals & more | India News – The Times of India

Kurnool bus fire (ANI Photo), Canadian flag (AP Photo) The Kurnool bus fire, which killed at least 20 people, was intensified by exploding lithium-ion batteries from 400 smartphones being transported to Bengaluru, investigation revealed.Former men’s team coach Ravi Shastri praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying, “You two old dogs still have a sting in…

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‘Trains to Bihar packed’: Congress, RJD target Centre over 12,000 special trains promise; call it proof of ‘deceptive policies’ | India News – The Times of India

‘Trains to Bihar packed’: Congress, RJD target Centre over 12,000 special trains promise; call it proof of ‘deceptive policies’ | India News – The Times of India

Congress leader Rahul Gndhi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the promised 12,000 special trains to manage the festive travel rush.In a post on social media platform X, the Congress leader highlighted overcrowding in trains, with some operating at…

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‘Half of UP boys would be unmarried if…’: SP MP invokes UP-Bihar’s ‘roti- beti’ ties; asks for vote as ‘dowry’ | India News – The Times of India

‘Half of UP boys would be unmarried if…’: SP MP invokes UP-Bihar’s ‘roti- beti’ ties; asks for vote as ‘dowry’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) from Ballia MP Sanatan Pandey on Saturday invoked the age-old social and cultural ties between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar while urging people across the border to back the Mahagathbandhan with votes as ‘dowry” in the upcoming electionsSpeaking to reporters Pandey said that Uttar Pradesh has a “special proclivity” for Bihar,…

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“Respects to all those observing fast”: PM Modi shares Chhath songs, extends wishes to devotees across India | India News – The Times of India

“Respects to all those observing fast”: PM Modi shares Chhath songs, extends wishes to devotees across India | India News – The Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya, emphasising the spiritual and cultural significance of the Chhath Mahaparv, and extended his greetings to devotees across the country.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Today, on this auspicious occasion, I am sharing with all of you some songs dedicated to Chhathi…

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Watch: Bihar woman’s Chhath song mentions ‘Modi Bhaiya’; 4-day festival begins tomorrow | India News – The Times of India

Watch: Bihar woman’s Chhath song mentions ‘Modi Bhaiya’; 4-day festival begins tomorrow | India News – The Times of India

Bihar woman mentions Prime Minister Narendra Modi in folk song Chhath Puja, a four-day festival dedicated to honoring Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya through Vedic rituals, is set to begin on Saturday.As preparations gain momentum across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged citizens to share festival songs…

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‘Melodies of Chhathi Maiya’: PM Modi asks citizens to share Chhath Puja songs; praises the festival’s cultural spirit | India News – The Times of India

‘Melodies of Chhathi Maiya’: PM Modi asks citizens to share Chhath Puja songs; praises the festival’s cultural spirit | India News – The Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites citizens to share melodies of Chhath Puja As India prepares to celebrate the auspicious festival of Chhath starting Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to share songs and melodies dedicated to Chhathi Maiya, describing them as rich expressions of devotion and culture. Sharing his thoughts on X,…

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Bihar polls: Mukesh Sahani emerges as Mahagathbandhan’s wildcard; is Congress the weakest link? | India News – The Times of India

Bihar polls: Mukesh Sahani emerges as Mahagathbandhan’s wildcard; is Congress the weakest link? | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Mahagathbandhan on Thursday announced Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate and Mukesh Sahani as the deputy CM face ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. While Tejashwi’s candidature was widely expected, Sahani’s unexpected rise – from a one-time NDA ally often dismissed by rivals to a key power centre within the alliance…

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‘Voting will be done on Rahul’s picture’: Rift in Mahagathbandhan? Pappu Yadav hits out over Tejashwi-only poster | India News – The Times of India

‘Voting will be done on Rahul’s picture’: Rift in Mahagathbandhan? Pappu Yadav hits out over Tejashwi-only poster | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Thursday once again expressed his discontent over Tejashwi Yadav being considered as the potential chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, despite having supported the alliance. He firmly said, “voting will be done on Rahul Gandhi‘s picture.”His remarks come ahead of a key Mahagathbandhan press conference, in which RJD,…

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