Massive Fire at Visakhapatnam Harbour Gutted Over 30 Fishing Boats
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| A massive fire broke out at the fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, destroying approximately 35 fishing boats. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and an investigation is underway. No casualties or injuries have been reported. Police and fire teams responded promptly and brought the fire under control. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided. |
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolts Maharashtra’s Hingoli
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| An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter Scale hit Hingoli, Maharashtra. The earthquake occurred at 5:09 am at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Further details are awaited. |
Karnataka Speaker UT Khader Stresses Importance of Speaker’s Role Beyond Politics and Religion
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| Karnataka Speaker UT Khader has asserted that the role of the speaker should be seen as a constitutional position rather than through religious or political lenses. This statement follows controversial remarks made by Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, who highlighted the Congress party’s appointment of a Muslim person as the speaker. Speaker Khader emphasized that the respect shown to him is respect for the post and seat, and that the speaker’s position should not be viewed based on caste or religion. The BJP leader CT Ravi defended the respect accorded to the speaker’s position and cautioned against diminishing its stature. While Zameer’s office defended his remarks and highlighted the historic decision to appoint a Muslim speaker, the statement maintained that no insults were intended towards individuals or party legislators. Overall, the focus is on maintaining the dignity and stature of the speaker’s role beyond divisive factors. |
Ashoka threatens protest if Savarkar’s photo is removed from Karnataka assembly
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| Karnataka’s Leader of the Opposition, R Ashoka, has warned of a protest if the photograph of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is removed from the legislative assembly. Ashoka accused the Congress administration of planning to replace Savarkar’s image with that of Jawaharlal Nehru. The BJP government had previously installed Savarkar’s photo as he was a freedom fighter, but the Congress argues for Nehru’s photo instead. Ashoka also criticized the Congress for promoting hereditary politics. The BJP vows to oppose the Congress government’s communal measures and the imposition of Tipu Sultan’s ideologies. |
23-year-old woman, daughter electrocuted in Bengaluru
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| A 23-year-old woman and her baby girl were electrocuted on a footpath in Bengaluru. They accidentally stepped on a live wire. The woman was walking with her daughter in her arms when the incident occurred. The woman’s husband, who was with them, escaped electrocution. Three officials of the electricity board have been detained and are being questioned. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians and the negligence of the electricity board. Similar incidents have occurred in the past, highlighting the need for comprehensive safety measures. |
