A fire broke out at a factory near Punjab National Bank in Delhi’s Chandan Hola on Sunday. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched efforts to contain the blaze. (Source: ANI/ Screengrab)
A fire broke out at a factory near the Punjab National Bank in Delhi’s Chandan Hola area around 2 am on Sunday, according to the Delhi Fire Services. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched efforts to contain the blaze. No information on casualties or the cause of the fire was immediately available, with officials saying further details are awaited. The incident comes days after separate fire accidents in Uttam Nagar and at the Parikrama restaurant on Barakhamba Road.
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Referring to the abrogation of Abrogation of Article 370, Adityanath said the move was carried out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, but added that its “source of inspiration is Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee”, who had opposed the permit system in Jammu and Kashmir and called for “one nation” with a single Constitution and flag.
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Shopian encounter enters day 2 as forces tighten cordon around militants
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Legendary Pandavani singer Teejan Bai, who took the art form across the world, dies at 69
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Expressing grief over her death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a social media post, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of the renowned Pandavani singer Teejan Bai ji. Through her grand performances, she gave this folk art form of Chhattisgarh a unique identity across the world. Her departure is an irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture. In this hour of grief, my condolences are with her family and admirers. Om Shanti!”.… Click Here
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Two Hansi Gym trainer murder accused killed in encounter
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Four militants arrested in Manipur over alleged extortion activities
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Kerala: Ex-student detained for allegedly trying to steal hostel beds from Kochi college
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