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A train derailment in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, approximately 40 km from Chennai, occurred when the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collided with a stationary goods train due to a "mismatch between signal and route," according to RN Singh, General Manager of Southern Railways. The passenger train, traveling at 75 km/h, was mistakenly directed onto a closed track where the goods train was parked, despite signals indicating it should have been on the main line. The incident resulted in 12 to 13 coaches derailing and 19 injuries among the over 1,300 passengers. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported. Rescue operations are underway, with stranded passengers transported to Chennai. A high-level inquiry has been initiated, and train services have been disrupted, with at least 18 trains canceled or diverted. Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for expedited rescue efforts, while restoration may take up to 24 hours. 
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Oct 12 2024, 1 pm ISTeznews.inNayab Singh Saini is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana at 10 am on October 17, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders. This marks Saini's second term, following his initial appointment in March after Manohar Lal Khattar stepped down to contest the Lok Sabha elections. Despite speculation regarding his replacement due to government performance and caste dynamics, BJP sources indicate that Saini's role in the party's significant electoral victory has secured him a second chance. The BJP won 48 out of 90 seats in the recent Haryana Assembly elections, achieving a historic third consecutive term. In the aftermath, the party now faces the challenge of forming a new cabinet, needing to balance caste and community demands while introducing at least 11 new ministers. Prime Minister Modi praised party workers and criticized the Congress, which finished with 37 seats, for its lackluster performance.
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Oct 12 2024, 1 pm ISTeznews.inIn his Dussehra speech at the annual Vijayadasahmi rally in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized India's growing strength and respect on the global stage, while warning of "sinister conspiracies" that threaten the nation's resolve. He highlighted a narrative emerging in Bangladesh portraying India as a threat, urging unity among Hindus to counteract the dangers faced by minorities there. Bhagwat expressed concern over the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict and praised the peaceful conduct of recent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He condemned the Kolkata rape-murder case as shameful, criticizing the intersection of crime, politics, and culture. He also denounced "deep state," "wokeism," and "cultural Marxism" as enemies of cultural traditions, urging that national integrity should take precedence over political self-interest in India's multi-party democracy. As the RSS approaches its centenary year, he called for inspiration from historical figures committed to the nation's welfare.
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Oct 12 2024, 11 am ISTeznews.inA police case has been registered against Aditya Vikram Singh, nephew of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, following a disruption during a women's safety street play in Raghogarh, Guna district. The incident occurred at JP College, where Singh and his driver, Udham Singh Rajput, allegedly argued with police and misbehaved with staff while objecting to the event. A widely circulated video shows Singh smoking a cigarette and threatening officers, asking, "You are above the Supreme Court?" Despite attempts by police, including Station In-charge Zuber Khan, to de-escalate the situation, Singh reportedly pushed officers and insisted the program be halted. He also instructed students to leave and confronted the college registrar, Sanjay Mishra, blowing smoke in his face. The event, aimed at raising awareness about women's safety, involved around 25 students and several police personnel.
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Oct 12 2024, 11 am ISTeznews.inMUMBAI: Today's Dussehra rally in Mumbai marks a significant political event as rival factions of the Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray, hold separate gatherings following their party split. Thackeray's faction will convene at Shivaji Park, a traditional venue since the late 1960s, while Shinde's group will rally at Azad Maidan. Both events will feature speeches from the leaders, alongside festivities despite potential muddy conditions from recent rains. Ahead of the rallies, both factions released provocative teasers highlighting their political messaging. The upcoming Maharashtra elections, likely scheduled for mid-November, will see the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, which includes the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, compete against the BJP and Shinde's faction, claiming to uphold the legacy of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Additionally, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil will speak in Beed, urging political accountability regarding reservation demands.
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Oct 12 2024, 9 am ISTeznews.inA serious train accident occurred in Tamil Nadu on Friday night when the Mysuru Darbhanga Bagmati Express collided with a stationary goods train at Kavaraippettai railway station, resulting in the derailment of at least 12 coaches. The passenger train was travelling at 75 kmph when it mistakenly entered a loop line, causing the collision. Out of 1,360 passengers on board, 19 were injured, with four sustaining severe injuries; all were promptly transported to nearby hospitals. No fatalities have been reported. Following the incident, stranded passengers were provided with food and water and transported to Dr MGR Chennai Central railway station. A special train was dispatched early Saturday morning to take them to their destinations. Southern Railway has initiated a high-level inquiry into the accident, with Chief Minister M K Stalin overseeing rescue operations and relief efforts. Restoration of rail services is expected within 24 hours.
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Oct 12 2024, 7 am ISTeznews.inA food delivery worker, Rauf Akbar Shaikh, was fatally injured in Pune after being struck by an Audi driven by 34-year-old Ayush Tayal, a senior executive allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred around 1:30 am on Friday near Poonawala Fincorp when Tayal's vehicle collided with two other motorcycles before hitting Shaikh's bike. Although the driver fled the scene, police apprehended him later using CCTV footage to identify the car. Tayal's blood alcohol content confirmed he was intoxicated at the time of the accident. He has been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act and is currently in police custody until October 13. Shaikh, who worked for the food delivery service Swiggy, later succumbed to his injuries, prompting outrage and calls for accountability.
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Oct 12 2024, 2 am ISTeznews.inAn Air India Express flight from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah experienced a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff, prompting the aircraft to enter a holding pattern for over two hours before returning safely to the airport. Flight AXB 613, a Boeing 737-800, departed at 5:40 PM on Friday but encountered a system malfunction when sensors indicated oil had drained from the hydraulic system controlling the landing gear. Despite the concern, the cockpit remained in control, and the pilots opted against an overweight landing with full fuel. They burned off excess fuel before manually deploying the undercarriage, allowing for a normal landing at 8:15 PM. On the ground, emergency preparations included 20 ambulances and 18 fire engines. An Air India Express spokesperson confirmed that no emergency was declared and pledged to investigate the cause of the technical issue while ensuring passenger safety remained the priority.
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Oct 12 2024, 12 am ISTeznews.inFive undertrial prisoners charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act escaped from Morigaon District Jail in Assam during the early hours of Friday. The inmates—Saifuddin, Ziarul Islam, Nur Islam, Mafidul, and Abdul Rashid—managed to break the rods of their barracks and scale a 20-foot wall using bedsheets, blankets, and lungis. In response to the incident, the district administration has ordered a magisterial probe, leading to the suspension of jailer Prashanta Saikia, while two assistant jailers from Guwahati have been temporarily assigned to oversee the facility. Inspector General (Prisons) Pubali Gohain will also conduct a departmental inquiry. A manhunt has been initiated to recapture the escapees, who hail from Tezpur, Lahorighat, and Moirabari, with local police confirming plans to interrogate other inmates as part of the investigation.
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Oct 12 2024, 12 am ISTeznews.inThe Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has decided to withdraw a criminal case against a mob that attacked police officers in Hubballi on April 16, 2022. This decision, part of a broader move to dismiss 43 cases, follows a petition from the Anjuman-e-Islam group. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the action as "the height of appeasement," arguing that the state cannot unilaterally withdraw cases under the UAPA while they are before the NIA court. In response, Siddaramaiah defended the government's authority to withdraw cases, stating that a Cabinet subcommittee made the decision. The incident involved around 150 individuals from the minority community, who, angered by derogatory social media posts, attacked police with stones and clubs, leading to injuries and damage to vehicles. The police had charged the mob with rioting and attempted murder, among other offenses.
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