"We have directed the transport authorities to seize any unfit buses to eliminate potential threats to life. We direct the transport people that buses will be seized if they don't comply with the rules. There is no playing with the lives of citizens," Telagana Transport Minister Goud told
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, offered condolences to the families of the deceased, wished the injured a speedy recovery, and called for accountability to prevent such incidents.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "The tragic and painful incident of a bus catching fire on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the death of many innocent people, is deeply saddening. I express my heartfelt condolences to the grieving families of al
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the Kurnool bus tragedy in Andhra Pradesh, which claimed 20 lives and left several injured and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.
A cadet at Pune's National Defence Academy, who was suddenly found motionless on the surface of the water during practice for weak swimmers, could not be revived despite medical aid and died, an official said on Thursday.
A young child died in Balochistan's Uthal region after security checks delayed medical help. Passengers said officials ignored pleas to move the bus despite the child's worsening condition. Human rights groups have criticised Pakistan's security policies for obstructing healthcare access.
South Korean retailers are skipping Halloween marketing this year in the wake of the Itaewon crowd crush in 2022, and instead focusing on Pepero Day in November and other year-end promotions, reported the Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers - Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon - who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes in Paktika province.
Following the tragic bus accident in Jaisalmer that claimed at least 20 lives and left several others injured, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) MP Hanuman Beniwal held the state government responsible for the incident and demanded accountability at the highest levels.
A new law is being proposed to grant statutory powers to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
Meanwhile, at least 20 people were killed and several others injured after a private bus enroute to Jodhpur caught fire near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday.