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The first incident occurred on the busy Howrah–New Delhi route under the Dhanbad Railway Division near Pradhankhanta.

The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone of a new academic block to be constructed at a cost of Rs 8.25 crore. The building will have five storeys, along with parking, new classrooms and academic space to accommodate the increased student intake.

In North Bengal, intense rainfall led to the collapse of the Dudhia Bridge, while rivers have swelled dangerously. In South Bengal, continuous downpours have inundated roads across multiple districts, causing traffic disruptions and civic inconvenience.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor said Kangra Miniature Painting occupies a distinguished place among the great traditions of Indian art. He described it as an outstanding expression of the Pahari school of painting, renowned worldwide for its aesthetic excellence, delicate craftsmanship and artistic sophistication.

Soon after the election results were declared, Jharkhand Congress in-charge K Raju alleged that legislators from alliance partners Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and CPI(ML) had cross-voted in favour of BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani.

The two accused, Gurwinder Singh from Ambala and Manjeet Singh from Patiala, were deported with the help of Punjab Police, central agencies and the Royal Malaysia Police. They arrived in Delhi on Wednesday.

Sanjay Raut alleged rebel Shiv Sena MPs are in dispute over ministerial berth and claimed a Rs 25 crore payout deal for those left out.

Ritabrata Banerjee, Leader of the Opposition representing the ‘Real Trinamool’ faction in the Assembly, alleged that crores of rupees of illicit “cut money” could be funneled into the party’s account amid the ongoing turmoil.

The video, whose date and location have not been independently verified, shows a bride and groom performing the laavaan, the four ceremonial rounds around Sri Guru Granth Sahib that form part of a Sikh wedding. Their pet dog can also be seen walking alongside them.

A BJP-backed candidate won a Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand after cross-voting by RJD and CPI(ML) MLAs, sources said.

The outcome was aided by extensive cross-voting within the opposition ranks, with reports suggesting that at least six BJP legislators and between four and eight JD(S) MLAs voted against their respective party lines.

Under the new regulations, individuals, commercial establishments and institutions, including hotels and eateries, found using, selling or storing banned single-use plastic items will face an environmental penalty of Rs 10,000, while littering in public places will attract a fine of Rs 5,000.