Fire at Rajasthan Refinery: NIA, ATS, Forensic Teams Probe Blaze

A day after a major fire at Rajasthan's Pachpadra refinery, security agencies including NIA, forensic teams, and state officials led by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inspected the site. A 4-member probe team investigates why the fire extinguishing system failed.

Nagpur Airport Traffic Below Peak Despite Growth

Nagpur airport handled 30 lakh passengers in FY 2025-26, a growth of 1 lakh from previous year, but remains 15% below its 35 lakh peak capacity. Expansion plans stalled amid GMR takeover delays.

Kerala Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 13 in Thrissur

A massive explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Kerala's Thrissur district has claimed at least 13 lives and left many injured, with five in critical condition. The blast occurred amid heatwave conditions, destroying four sheds and causing widesp

Kerala's UDAN Scheme Fails to Deliver on Air Connectivity

Despite the Union government's revamp of the UDAN scheme, Kerala faces severe air connectivity issues. Direct flights between Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur, and Kozhikode are scarce, with high fares and long layovers hampering travel.

Krishi Vaibhav 2026 Agricultural Fair in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram will host the Krishi Vaibhav 2026 agricultural fair from May 15 to 19 at Putharikandam E K Nayanar Memorial Park, featuring farmers, FPOs, startups, and national agencies to eliminate intermediaries and promote direct market access.

Bengaluru's Two-Wheeler Surge: 1,400 New Bikes Daily

Bengaluru witnesses explosive growth in two-wheeler registrations, with 1,400 new bikes hitting roads daily. Two-wheelers now comprise 70% of city traffic, driven by high public transport costs and poor connectivity.

Bombay HC Urges Uniform Tax Policy to Prevent Judicial Chaos

The Bombay High Court has emphasized the need for a uniform national litigation policy in tax matters, referencing a 1953 judgment to avoid conflicting interpretations across courts. The ruling came while granting refunds to sugar exporters under the RoDT

Hyderabad Police Chief Urges RBI for Banking Reforms

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has written to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, calling for urgent banking reforms to tackle cybercrime. The letter highlights widespread misuse of 'mule accounts' and weaknesses in KYC systems uncovered during 'Oper

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