
HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery Fire Controlled; No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at the HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery pitch storage tank. No casualties reported as units return to safe operation.
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A fire broke out at the HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery pitch storage tank. No casualties reported as units return to safe operation.

Three BSF personnel were brutally assaulted by smugglers in Tripura's Boxanagar. Attackers tried to snatch weapons and vandalised a vehicle.

CM Manik Saha orders strict action after miscreants assault BSF jawans and attempt to snatch weapons in Ashabari, Tripura.

Bhutan honors PM Narendra Modi by dedicating Stupa 76 at the Gelephu Mindfulness City, marking a deep spiritual and diplomatic bond.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi reveals that over Rs 6 lakh crore has flowed into India's renewable energy sector in two years.

Delhi Labour Dept orders government bodies to ensure outsourced workers receive statutory bonuses before the festive season under the Code on Wages.

LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews DDA's affordable housing and infrastructure in Narela, urging agencies to ensure top-tier civic amenities.

Rouse Avenue Court rejects bail for Neeraj Chopra in the Rs 840 crore DGHS medical procurement scam, citing the gravity of the offences.

A blast triggered a fire at the HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam. Authorities have extinguished the blaze and confirmed no injuries were reported.

Germany reaffirms its long-term partnership in India's energy transition at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026, as PM Modi sets bold clean energy goals.

Ruling Mahayuti leaders hold a 'Lokshahi Bachao' padyatra in Mumbai to defend the Constitution and slam opposition narratives.

CJI Surya Kant inaugurates a ₹35 crore advanced data centre at Jharkhand High Court to boost judicial efficiency and accessibility for citizens.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini describes Diwali as a symbol of civilizational heritage and highlights its significance in Hindu and Sikh traditions.

India and Russia aim to boost tourism and trade through the Open Your Russia 2.0 initiative, focusing on connectivity and hotel investments.

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is set to hit Andhra Pradesh. IMD warns of 120 kmph winds and storm surges, but evacuation delays raise alarm.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar is recovering from a mild chest infection at Ruby Hall Clinic. Family and doctors provide a reassuring update.

The Indian Navy welcomes INS Sudarshini back to Kochi after a massive 22,000 nautical mile voyage across 11 countries.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds a high-level meeting to ensure seed and fertilizer availability for farmers during the Rabi season.

Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district prepares for Cyclone Murasu with mass evacuations, while Kerala expects indirect heavy rainfall.

BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra leads Ghar Wapsi campaign in Kabirdham, helping 61 people return to their original faith and tribal identity.

A tribal mother in Andhra Pradesh carried her sick child 7km for medical help, prompting TDP leaders to provide an ambulance to the village.

The Allahabad High Court slams lawyers for "mob-like" violence in Courtroom 49, recommending contempt action and FIRs for vandalism.

India's NSA Ajit Doval meets Vietnam's top security and foreign ministers to boost strategic ties ahead of the 2027 diplomatic milestone.

CM Bhupendra Patel distributes appointment letters to 8,169 Vidya Sahayaks and announces plans to recruit 10,000 more teachers in Gujarat.