India News Updates: Several workers feared trapped in factory collapse in Ludhiana's Focal Point area

Medical Superintendent Tanveer Ahmed reported that a vehicle accident occurred in Gundna village, Doda district. Five individuals were taken to the hospital, with one confirmed dead on arrival and four others sustaining serious injuries.

Uttar Pradesh has set an ambitious target to generate 22,000 MW of solar energy. CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a 1.5 GW solar module manufacturing unit and laid the foundation for a 5 GW integrated solar manufacturing unit in Gautam Buddha Nagar. This initiative is part of the state’s strategy to enhance solar energy production and support India’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.

A portion of a factory collapsed in Ludhiana's Focal Point 8 area, with several workers feared trapped. Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal confirmed that six workers are trapped, and rescue operations are currently underway with NDRF teams at the site. A magisterial inquiry will be conducted, and the report will be submitted soon.

Patanjali's Mega Food and Herbal Park in Nagpur, Maharashtra, will be inaugurated tomorrow. The event will be attended by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and other prominent dignitaries, along with Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishan.

During an interaction with the Indian community and business leaders at Old Trafford in Manchester, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the deep historical ties between India and the UK, acknowledging their complex nature. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the positive aspects and opportunities in any relationship, particularly the growing prospects for strengthening India-UK relations. Jaishankar expressed cautious optimism about the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, stating that the current global direction strengthens the case for deepening these ties, while also noting his general caution in public statements.

BJP leader and Bhojpuri singer Manoj Tiwari criticized the use of objectionable words in the song 'Maniac,' where Bhojpuri is featured. He said, "I am also a fan of Honey Singh, but this song that came where Bhojpuri was used in a portion, some words are objectionable. I want the team of Honey Singh to refrain from doing it because we are trying our best to remove vulgarity and trying to offer sweetness of Bhojpuri. I don't think there should be action, the team of Honey Singh should rectify, I don't know whether he knows the meaning of those words. But whoever works in Bhojpuri should be responsible."

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tweets, "The horrific assault and rape of an Israeli national and a homestay owner in Sanapur, Gangavati taluk, Koppal district, is a deeply heinous crime. As soon as the incident was reported, I directed the concerned police officials to take immediate action, conduct a stringent investigation, and swiftly apprehend the culprits. The police have already arrested two accused and are continuing the investigation. Our government is committed to ensuring the safety of every individual, including tourists visiting our state. We will take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from recurring."

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the State Bank of India (SBI) continues to be a cornerstone of the nation’s financial system, demonstrating resilience, agility, and a commitment to inclusion despite facing challenges.

Bodies of three missing persons found near waterfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district: Officials

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed concerns over the central government’s treatment of Telangana, stating that despite the state having eight BJP MPs, including some union ministers, justice is not being served in terms of project sanctions. Owaisi says, "...I feel that the government of India is not treating the people of Telangana fairly and justly. Despite having eight MPs from BJP, some of them are union ministers, justice is not being done to Telangana in terms of sanctioning projects. Our only demand is that on the basis of parity, what is being given to other states should be sanctioned to the state of Telangana...Kerala, Assam, Meghalaya, Punjab and Jharkhand are smaller than Telangana, but they have more IPS officers. A proposal was made by the state of Telangana to increase the existing strength that has not been approved..."

Delhi Leader of Opposition and AAP leader Atishi criticized the BJP-led Delhi government following its approval of the 'Mahila Samridhi Yojana' to provide Rs 2500 to women. She pointed out that PM Modi had promised during a rally that Rs 2500 would be deposited into women’s accounts on March 8th. However, Atishi argued that the women of Delhi were left disappointed, as the promise turned out to be nothing more than a "jumla." She claimed that instead of receiving the promised money, women were left without a scheme or a portal for registration, with only a four-member committee being formed.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced the approval of the 'Mahila Samridhi Yojana,' fulfilling a promise made during the Delhi elections to provide Rs 2500 to women. She revealed that the Delhi government has allocated Rs 5100 crore in the state budget for the scheme's implementation. A committee, headed by Gupta herself, has been formed, and the registration process will begin soon with the launch of an online portal.

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said that the Delhi government has sanctioned Rs 5100 crore for the implementation of the 'Mahila Samridhi Yojana' for one year. He further mentioned that the registration process will begin soon, and the scheme will be rolled out thereafter.

Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda expressed his gratitude to the women of Delhi for their significant contribution to the formation of the BJP government in the city. He said, When the Bharatiya Jana Sangh was formed in 1952-53, since then, our thought has been to bring women's power forward... Prime Minister Modi had said, 'When women's power develops, the world progresses'... The dream of a self-reliant and developed India is not possible until we create self-confidence in the minds of women. When self-confidence is created in the minds of women, then we move towards a self-reliant India.

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention Saturday, AFP reporters saw, walking out of the detention centre smiling before bowing deeply in front of waiting supporters.

South Korean prosecutors decided not to appeal a court's decision to cancel the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol and release him on Saturday, Yonhap News reported. (Reuters)

Union Minister BJP President JP Nadda, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva attend 'Mahila Divas Program'

This day, I can proudly say that I am the richest person of this world. I know the trolls would start... However, I would reiterate that I am the richest person of this world as I have blessings of millions of sisters and mothers in my life's account, and this keeps increasing every day. The blessings of women are my biggest inspiration and my biggest strength. And respecting a woman is the first step towards development.

Delhi: On International Women's Day 2025, Rajya Sabha MP and former NCW Chief Rekha Sharma says, "This era is that of women... Women should do what they want and make their own decisions... PM Narendra Modi has created an atmosphere to empower women... CM Rekha Gupta had promised to give Rs 2500 as part of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana from today..."

Congress MP Manish Tewari says, "President Donald Trump has been repeatedly vilifying India, calling it a serial tariff abuser. He referred to India twice or thrice during his State of the Union address also, and now he has said that India, under the pressure of the US, has decided to reduce tariffs. If this statement is correct, then it is extremely unfortunate because India has a history and a tradition of never buckling under any pressure from any country. It does not make for good trade policy, strategic policy, or even foreign policy. It is much better to accept reciprocal tariffs than keel down in the manner in which President Trump is suggesting. If at all the government is rationalizing tariffs under the pressure of the US, there cannot be anything more unfortunate, and it will be raised strongly in Parliament."

To mark International Women's Day uniquely, the Central Railways is operating a Vande Bharat Express with an all-women crew for the first time. The Vande Bharat Express (22223) sourcing from CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) CSMT to the destination of Shirdi has an all-women crew today, including the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, train manager, TCs and train Hostesses.

Speaking to ANI, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railways said that they have taken same initiative in a goods trains also and will try to continue this initiative in other Vande Bharat trains too. Swapnil Nila, the CPRO of Central Railways, said, "Indian Railways has always tried to make things easier for women. In this same initiative, on the occasion of International Women's Day, the CSMT-Shirdi Vande Bharat is running with an all-women crew of Indian Railways, including the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, train manager, TCs and train Hostesses. We would also try to take the same initiatives on other Vande Bharat trains too. On this occasion, the Central Railways' goods train also has all its crew members women.

Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region late Friday killed four people and wounded 18 others, a local official said. "As of now, there are 4 dead and 18 wounded," in the strikes on the city of Dobropillia, Vadym Filashkin, head of Donetsk's regional and military administrations, said in a post on Telegram.

Police have nabbed two Bangladeshi women in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly staying in the country illegally and arrested two persons who rented out a flat to them, an official said on Saturday. The women were caught during a raid at a housing complex in the Adavli-Dhokli area of Ambernath on Thursday, the official said.

He said the women, Farzana Shiragul Shaikh (36) and Bithi alias Priya Noorislam Akhtar (24), could not produce documents for their travel and stay in the country. The official said the police also arrested Tahir Munir Ahmed Khan (35) and Ganesh Chandra Das (37), who rented out a flat to the women. A case has been registered under the Passports (Entry into India) Act and Foreigners Act, and a probe is underway, he said. (PTI)

He wrote, "My statement was taken out of context. Everything I said was actually based on quotes of many other Historians and writers. I did not make any controversial remarks about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. I respect both Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj...I respectfully request the revocation of my suspension."

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