A major accident occurred in the Banjar Valley of Himachal Pradesh as a 55-year-old bridge collapsed on NH-305 during the night. A tanker plunged into the river, though the driver was rescued and hospitalized. The collapse has cut off critical road connectivity, stranding tourists and disrupting local movement. Authorities have now announced the construction of a Bailey bridge to restore traffic.
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A massive political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh over actress and MP Kangana Ranaut’s electricity bill. A detailed 18-month billing statement worth ₹3.81 lakh has gone viral on social media, with ministers slamming Kangana, while she demands an official investigation.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced protests in Mandi during a Disha Committee meeting, as Youth Congress members gathered outside shouting slogans and waving black flags in response to her recent controversial statements against the Congress party.
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from May 5–9 and attend a major event at IIT Mandi marking 15 years of its journey. She may also visit the Rohtang Tunnel and Shimla during her stay.
The Centre has appointed advocate Narender Mann as the Special Public Prosecutor to conduct the trial against Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, who is set to be extradited from the US this week.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has accused Uddhav Thackeray of forcing his party MPs to vote against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming they were initially hesitant. Nirupam called Uddhav “Muslim Hridaysamrat” and alleged he acted under pressure from minority groups.
Delhi is expected to reach a scorching 42°C by April 6, as the India Meteorological Department issues a red alert for a six-day heatwave sweeping across northwest and central India. States like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh are among those bracing for extreme temperatures.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has been passed by both houses of Parliament and now awaits the President’s assent. Meanwhile, opposition parties and several Muslim organizations have intensified their protests and are exploring all legal and political options to prevent it from becoming law.
New Delhi: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, has strongly condemned a recent judgment by the Allahabad High…