Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel termed the Bilaspur train accident in Chhattisgarh "very tragic," accusing the government of prioritising coal transport over public safety. He said human life had become "less valuable than coal."
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a special scheme to provide relief to farmers affected by heavy rains and floods during the 2025 monsoon season.
However, Congress leader TS Singh Deo has alleged "extreme negligence" and demanded that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw resign on moral grounds. He said that such accidents keep happening in different parts of the country, leading to the deaths of people.
"A very tragic incident has occurred. The goods train was stationary, and a MEMU train collided with it from behind. The engine is in the front coach, and some passengers also sit there. That coach has been damaged. Senior railway officials and state government officers have reached the s
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that providing quality technical education to the students within the State was the focus of the present state government so as to equip them with market-relevant skills that enhance employability.
The death toll in the Bilaspur train accident has risen to eight, and several other people were injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, officials said.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, will be in New Zealand on 5th November 2025 to engage in discussions with Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, on the ongoing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiations.
"The fishing issue is very important. The two countries must cooperate and establish a proper, workable framework -- one that is based on fact and substance," Premadasa said in a reply to a question by ANI at an event titled 'India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations' here.
"I believe that India is the future. I told you that. India is the world's largest democracy and the fastest growing economy. India is a global superpower. Israel is a regional powerhouse. Our nations already share a warm friendship. Our goal is to build a long-term strategic partnership
The Railway Administration has initiated relief and rescue operations on a war footing, with senior officials reaching the accident site to oversee the situation.
The helpline numbers for Champa Junction, Rajgarh, and Pendra Road are 808595652, 975248560, and 8294730162, respectively. For the accident site, the railways have issued two helpline numbers: 9752485499, 8602007202.
Bilaspur District Collector (DC) Sanjay Agrawal informed ANI that the accident occurred when the last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train collided near Bilaspur.