A major fire at a private bitumen heating facility in Baratang’s Sundargarh area was contained within 30 minutes on Sunday. Flames engulfed a 20-tonne storage tank, but swift action by fire services saved ₹80 lakh in assets and prevented disruption to NH-04 works.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ long-term development roadmap, spanning ports, connectivity, energy and tourism, was outlined in New Delhi, positioning the territory as a strategic maritime and economic hub within India’s Viksit Bharat vision.
India issues urgent advisories for its nationals in Qatar, UAE, and Iran amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing US military operations against Iran.
Iran launched missile attacks on Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh hours after US-Israel strikes, killing a civilian in Abu Dhabi and escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Air India suspends all Middle East flights due to escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran, prioritizing passenger safety and monitoring the evolving situation.
Tehran hit by multiple missile strikes from Israel, raising Middle East tensions. Precautionary measures taken in Israel as US-Iran nuclear talks continue.
India launches a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 14 and above, aiming to prevent cervical cancer, alongside major infrastructure and employment initiatives in Rajasthan.