At least 15 killed, 100 injured after explosion in NTPC plant in Rae Bareli
An Ash-pipe at the NTPC plant in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli exploded on Wednesday leaving at least 15 killed and over 100 injured. According to Reuters, the coal plant has been closed until they find out he reason behind the blast. Around 40-50 people received burn injuries, and the condition of some of them was serious. All of them were being rushed to hospitals for treatment, he added. Read live updates here
After New York truck attack, Donald Trump proposes change in US visa system
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the nation's visa system in the wake of Tuesday's truck attack in New York City that left eight dead, blaming Democrats and pressing a 'merit based' program for immigrants to the United States. "The terrorist came into our country through what is called the 'Diversity Visa Lottery Program,' a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit based," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter, referring to the Senate Democratic leader. Read full story here
Will there be a life ban on convicts contesting elections?
The Centre on Wednesday told Supreme Court that it is actively considering recommendation of EC and Law Commission favouring life ban of convicted politicians in criminal cases. Centre told apex court that decriminalisation of politics has to be done and it favours setting up of special courts to deal with criminal cases against politicians. Read full story here
Khichdi gets ultimate boost, to be promoted as 'brand India food'
Khichdi, India's ultimate comfort food, is set to get major boost. The dish will be promoted as 'brand India food' during the the World Food India 2017. The mega event organised by the Ministry of Food Processing will also see India's best chefs coming together to make 800 kg of Khichdi. Read full story here
India bat first in Ashish Nehra's farewell game
Veteran Indian pacer Ashish Nehra will bid adieu to his illustrious 18-year international career when he turns out one last time for the Men in Blue in the first T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand at his home ground on Wednesday. Catch all action here
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