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Last Updated: August 26, 2023, 12:44 IST
Madurai: Security personnel and other officials at the spot after a fire broke out in a coach of a train at Madurai railway station, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. At least 10 people were killed, according to officials. (PTI Photo)
We are also covering:’Don’t Add Friends, Upload Photos in Uniform or Make Reels’: Amid ‘Honey Trap’ Fear, Warning Issued to Forces; Malaika Arora Shares Cryptic Post Amid Breakup Rumours With Arjun Kapoor, ‘Change Is The Law…’ and other top stories
Hello readers, News18 afternoon digest brings you the latest updates from the Tamil Nadu train fire that killed 10 people. We are also covering PM Modi’s meeting with ISRO scientists after the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission among other top stories.
10 Dead After Fire Breaks Out in Tourist Train Near Madurai; Rs 10L Ex Gratia Announced
Ten people were killed while 20 others were injured after a fire broke out in the Bharat Gaurav tourist train near Madurai on Saturday. The train was en route from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh to Rameswaram. READ MORE
Shivshakti, Tiranga Point: ‘Vikram’ Landing Zone Named; Footprints of Chandrayaan-2 Also Christened
After the success of India’s Chandrayaan-3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation at the space agency’s headquarters in Bengaluru named the landing point of the Vikram Lander as ‘Shivshakti’. READ MORE
Central police forces have asked their staff to not indulge in online friendships, upload photos or send requests to “suggestions” as it can increase the risk of ‘honey trap’ and sensitive information being leaked. READ MORE
Malaika Arora Shares Cryptic Post Amid Breakup Rumours With Arjun Kapoor, ‘Change Is The Law…’
Amid her breakup rumours with Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora took to her Instagram stories on Saturday morning and shared a cryptic message. The note talked about ‘change’ and not longing for the past. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future,” the quote shared by Malaika read. READ MORE
Kriti Sanon Reveals ‘Calling Up’ Alia Bhatt After National Award Win: ‘Both of Us…’ | Exclusive
Both Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt won the National Award for Best Actress for Mimi (2021) and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), respectively, this year. The actors exchanged a note of appreciation on social media and expressed their joy on sharing the top acting honour. And now, Kriti, in an exclusive chat with News18, reveals that she picked up the phone on Alia after the award was announced and had a hearty chat. READ MORE
2023 Hero Karizma 210 Website Goes Live, Reveals Overall Design Ahead of Official Launch
Hero’s one of the much-awaited motorcycles named Karizma, which had ruled in the 90’s, is all set to make a grand comeback on August 29, 2023. Ahead of the official launch, the official webiste of 210 cc bike has gone live, giving a clear idea about its overall looks, front fascia, and design elements. READ MORE