UP: 3 dead in cracker factory explosion

The ongoing dispute between the management of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and its sole recognised union, Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS), was taken up for conciliation on Thursday before the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) in New Delhi.

During his visit, Sangma directed the district administration to immediately provide food assistance to communities affected by the disturbances. Residents informed the Chief Minister that around 17 communities in and around the Araimile locality are currently facing shortages of rice and other essential commodities.

The Government has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the digital ecosystem of the judiciary with the aim of ensuring faster disposal of cases, improving transparency, and enhancing access to justice. These measures are being implemented primarily under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project and through a centrally sponsored scheme that supports State Governments and Union Territories in developing infrastructure for the district and subordinate judiciary.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds a review meeting at the CFC Auditorium in Ayodhya on Thursday regarding the President's proposed visit to Ayodhya. President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on March 19, Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued necessary instructions during a review meeting on Thursday of the Balrampur division. He stressed the importance of enhancing security, facilities, and cleanliness for devotees at the Devi Patan Shaktipeeth.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday visited the Maa Pateshwari temple in Tulsipur's Balrampur and offered prayers. He feeds jaggery and fodder to the cattle at a cowshed in Tulsipur's Maa Pateshwari temple premises.

A fire broke out at a fish market late at night on Wednesday in Matiala village in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. It started around 11:50 pm when vendors were packing up their stalls. Flames quickly spread to several nearby slums, threatening the homes of many families.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a strong attack on ruling DMK in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and accused it of dynastic politics, "scientific corruption model" and said people have made up their minds for a change in the state.

"The opposition has brought a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker. Rahul Gandhi had the opportunity to speak for as long as he wanted, as time was allotted for his party. However, they lack facts, arguments, and any substantial basis. Today, the opposition stands completely exposed. The nation has seen how some members dance on tables, tear up papers and throw them at the Speaker, use pepper spray, and bring banners into the House. Such members should naturally be suspended according to the rules and should not be given a chance to speak," he said.

A fire broke out at a chemicals factory in the Sachin GIDC area of Surat on Wednesday.