10 newborns killed, 16 critical in hospital fire in India’s Uttar Pradesh
Authorities say hospital lacked proper fire exits; police arrest a doctor, facility’s owner.
Police zero in on whereabouts of Chennai’s elusive gangster ‘Sambhav’ Senthil
The Greater Chennai City Police has zeroed in on the whereabouts of gangster ‘Sambhav’ Senthil, who has been operating out of the country and evading police custody for two decades. The police are in the process of issuing a Red Corner Notice against him.
Jhansi hospital fire: Sprinkling of lime, cleaning premises to welcome U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak spark outrage 
Viral video shows lime sprinkled to welcome Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM at Jhansi hospital where 10 newborns died in fire.
Police begins probe after two unidentified persons hurl bottles filled with petrol at a cinema house in Melapalayam; Hindu Munnani volunteers held in Tirunelveli
Explosive incident at cinema house in Tirunelveli, police investigate, security increased, protests against movie, arrests made.
APCC president urges Naidu to heed Group-I services aspirants’ plea
APCC president Y.S. Sharmila urges Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to consider Group-I Services aspirants' plea for 1:100 ratio.
Two held for smuggling ration rice in Erode
Two arrested for smuggling ration rice, while police remove protesters opposing construction of STP in Sathyamangalam taluk.
Three die in lorry-van collision in Namakkal
Fatal accident in Namakkal claims three lives, two injured; water levels in Stanley Reservoir remain below capacity.
Top news of the day: Outrage over viral video showing sprinkling of lime, cleaning Jhansi hospital premises to welcome U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak; Bodies recovered in Manipur’s Jiribam, triggers protests in Imphal Valley, and more
Outrage over viral video showing sprinkling of lime, cleaning Jhansi hospital premises to welcome U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak; Bodies recovered in Manipur’s Jiribam, triggers protests in Imphal Valley, and more in The Hindu’s top news of November 16, 2024.
Lakshman threatens indefinite dharna if Snehamayi Krishna is not arrested
Congress leader threatens dharna if activist not arrested; activist submits fresh application to Lokayukta police on MUDA site irregularities.
Aqua farmer duped by fraudsters, three arrested
Mudinepalli police arrest gang members who duped aquaculture farmer with fake gold, recover cash and imitation chain.
UP hospital fire: Dy CM orders action over 'VIP welcome'
In a video doing the rounds on social media, some workers are seen making marks on the road with lime powder.
MVD sensitises pilgrims on black spots along Sabarimala roads to reduce accidents by 50%
MVD in Kerala launches enforcement measures to prevent accidents during Sabarimala pilgrimage, including videos in six languages for awareness.
Ghaziabad district courts shut due to lawyers’ stir; litigants find themselves running around in circles
Protesting lawyers demand judge removal, causing court closure, hindering litigants' access to justice in Uttar Pradesh.
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TN Police to issue Red Corner Notice against elusive gangster in BSP leader murder case
Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS): Tamil Nadu Police are set to issue a Red Corner Notice against gangster Sambhav Senthil, the second accused in the murder of BSP’s state unit President K. Armstrong. Police sources confirmed that Senthil, currently hiding in a foreign country, has been tracked down. Efforts to extradite him t.....
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