Highlights: Several workers feared trapped in Telangana pharma plant, rescue efforts on

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Highlights: At least eight people were killed and several others suffered injuries in a suspected explosion in a pharma plant in this district on Monday, officials said. Several workers are feared trapped at the accident site in the Sigachi pharma company at the Pashamylaram industrial estate and efforts were on to rescue them, they said. The incident occurred at a chemical manufacturing unit located in Sangareddy district. Following the blast, 11 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and are currently engaged in firefighting operations, officials said.     The Senate is engaged in an overnight session Sunday, as Republicans push President Donald Trump’s major tax cut and spending reduction bill through despite strong Democratic resistance and some hesitation from Trump himself over the proposed budget cuts.

 

The final result of the Senate's weekend efforts remains unpredictable. GOP leaders are scrambling to meet Trump’s July 4 deadline to pass the legislation, managing only a narrow procedural win in a tense vote the day prior.

 

Several Republican senators initially opposed the measure, requiring intervention through calls from Trump and a personal visit from Vice President J D Vance to maintain momentum.

 

President Droupadi Murmu will serve as the chief guest at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute’s convocation ceremony, taking place Monday at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, according to an official announcement.

 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, two governors, and two Union ministers are also expected to be present.

 

Upon her arrival from Delhi, President Murmu will be formally received by Chief Minister Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel, said IVRI Director Triveni Dutt.

 

Located in Izatnagar, Bareilly, the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute focuses on research and development in veterinary and animal sciences.

 

In a northern Idaho mountain town on Sunday, a sniper opened fire on firefighters responding to a blaze, killing at least two people and sustaining gunfire for hours in what the governor described as a brutal attack.

 

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office reported that emergency crews arrived at the Canfield Mountain fire near Coeur d'Alene around 1:30 pm local time, with gunshots erupting approximately 30 minutes later.

 

4:32 PM

Bengali-speaking migrants facing 'persecution' in BJP-ruled states, says AITC MP Samirul Islam

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Samirul Islam on Monday alleged that Bengali-speaking migrant workers are facing "persecution" in BJP-ruled states, and being branded as "Bangladeshis". "The persecution of Bengali-speaking migrant workers continues unabated in BJP-ruled states. Despite possessing valid documents, many poor workers from Bengal are being wrongly branded as Bangladeshis. They are being harassed in every possible way -? including illegal detention and forcible pushback across the border into Bangladesh," the AITC MP said in a post on X.

4:24 PM

Sikkim Assembly passes Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill

The Sikkim Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed in the assembly of the Himalayan state on Monday. The Scholars University of Skills and Innovation, Sikkim Bill, 2025 was also introduced in the House during a day-long session. Law Minister Raju Basnet introduced the amendment Bill in the House with permission of Speaker M N Sherpa, proposing to amend Section 5 of the Sikkim Lokayukta Act, 2014 for the extension of tenure of the chairperson and members of the Lokayukta.

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LLM, equivalent legal courses offered online or via hybrid mode unauthorised: BCI

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has said that offering LLM or equivalent legal courses online or through hybrid mode without its approval was unauthorised and unrecognised. The BCI, as a result, issued an advisory against the proliferation of unapproved Master of Laws (LLM) programmes offered online, through distance or hybrid modes. The advisory, authored by Justice (retd) Rajendra Menon, former chief justice of the Delhi High Court and co-Chairperson of the standing committee on legal education of the BCI, was sent to all the high courts on June 25 for necessary action.

2:07 PM

Rains lash parts of Punjab and Haryana; road caves in in Chandigarh

Chandigarh and several parts of Punjab and Haryana received rainfall on Monday. According to the local Met department, Chandigarh received 70.5 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Monday. Rains caused a portion of a road to cave in near Sector 47-48 traffic signal point, where a motorcyclist had a narrow escape.

1:40 PM

Three militants arrested in Manipur

Three militants belonging to different proscribed outfits have been arrested by security forces in Manipur's Imphal West and East districts, police said on Monday. An insurgent belonging to the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from Lamdeng Awang Leikai in Imphal West district on Sunday, a police statement said.

11:53 AM

10 dead, several injured in Pashamylaram reactor blast

A blast at a reactor took place in Telangana; nearly 15-20 people were injured

11:34 AM

Jharkhand CM, Guv salute martyrdom of tribal warriors on 'Hul Diwas'

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Monday saluted the sacrifices made by tribal warriors of the Santhal rebellion on 'Hul Diwas' and extended greetings to the people. Hul Diwas is observed to commemorate the anniversary of Santhal rebellion against British rule in 1855-56. Two brothers -- Sido and Kanhu Murmu -- led the uprising, also known as the Santhal Hul, which took place in present-day Jharkhand.

11:20 AM

50 supporters of MP Chandrashekhar Azad arrested for vandalism

Police have arrested around 50 supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad for resorting to vandalism on Sunday. The angry supporters of the MP, who was stopped by police on Sunday while on his way to meet the family of a person who died of burn injuries at Isota village in Prayagraj, had created a ruckus and damaged two police vehicles.

10:53 AM

Artisans impacted by Delhi Haat fire to receive ₹5 lakh in compensation

The Delhi government will provide financial relief of Rs 5 lakh each to the 24 artisans whose stalls were gutted in the April 30 fire at Delhi Haat, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra has said. In addition to the financial aid, all affected artisans will be allotted stalls at Delhi Haat in INA free of cost for six months -- from July 1 to December 31, Mishra said.

10:46 AM

Amazon to open up its fulfillment centers in India for public tours

Starting Q4 2025, the ecommerce giant will offer a peek at behind-the-scenes logistics of packages through free in-person tours of its fulfillment centers (FC) in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru.

10:37 AM

Artisans making iconic Kolhapuri chappals should not be sidelined: Minister Priyank Kharge

Following a controversy over Italian luxury brand Prada's use of footwear closely resembling Kolhapuri chappals, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge emphasised that the names, work, and legacy of the state's artisans who craft these iconic chappals should be recognised, not sidelined. Taking a dig at the brand, he said that Prada is selling what are essentially Kolhapuri chappals for Rs 1.2 lakh a pair.

10:32 AM

News update: President Droupadi Murmu arrives in UP's Bareilly for 11th convocation ceremony of IVRI

9:05 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Carney says trade talks with US resume after Canada rescinded tech tax

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with US have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax US technology firms. US President Donald Trump said Friday that was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and blatant attack on our country".