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A devastating ammonia leak at a seafood processing factory in Tiruvallur district left workers, many young women far from home, in critical condition. The gas, originating from the processing area, seeped into sleeping quarters, incapacitating those off-duty. Emergency services faced delays, with many suffering severe respiratory distress and other ailments. Volunteers and authorities responded, but the incident highlights the vulnerability of workers in such facilities.

N. Balagopal, Vice-Chairman of the P. N. Panicker Foundation, highlights the transformative potential of digital technology during the Reading Day celebration

General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Michigan Factory Zero, reportedly leading to over 1,000 job eliminations. This move, aimed at cost-cutting and efficiency, sparks criticism from the United Auto Workers union, which views it as a threat to jobs. GM claims the robots support human workers, but the UAW president calls it a "fight for humanity" amid broader automation concerns in the industry.

Jaishankar said the India-Mongolia relationship is rooted in "deep civilisational and spiritual heritage, shared democratic values, strong development aspirations and strong people-to-people ties".

Sources in BPCL said that there was no loss of property or life

He has been holding the post since October 2018 and has represented the Union government in several landmark cases

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Abhishek Banerjee has been removed as party general secretary; former Minister Arup Roy unanimously picked as the new chairperson of the party; the decision was taken by rebel MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, who claims support of 65 out of 80 MLAs.

CM hopes for a positive solution

Addressing the media at the Secretariat, Ramprasad Reddy says APSRTC’s occupancy ratio rose from 69% to 92%, thanks to the two initiatives

He was referring to reports that around 1 lakh bags of paddy were damaged in Kumbakonam and neighbouring areas