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Tyres of around 40 vehicles were punctured on the Samruddhi Expressway in Washim district after passing over a dislodged trailer door, leaving 150 commuters stranded. No injuries occurred, but the incident raised safety concerns. Authorities cleared the debris and assisted stranded passengers, while MSRDC emphasized vehicle checks.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee reversed its decision to excommunicate Narain Singh Chaura for attempting to assassinate SAD's Sukhbir Singh Badal. The committee debated the killing of three suspected pro-Khalistan operatives in UP, demanding a judicial inquiry. The probe term for accusations against Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar was extended.

A leopard was sighted at Infosys' high-security campus in Mysuru, leading to a search by foresters and police. CCTV confirmed its presence near the hostel. Although not spotted during the day, combing operations will continue. Drones with thermal cameras are deployed to ensure the leopard doesn't enter nearby human habitats.

TNSCST will offer three training programmes, including for science and tech faculty

Beaches at tourist destinations draw crowds. Private players organise dance, music, gala dinners and fireworks

IMD is expecting a harsh summer in 2025 with agencies like the World Meteorological Organisation suggesting it to be the third warmest year for global average temperature

Residents under the aegis of Sarovaram Environment Protection Committee stage protest against mega music night

The initiative aims at planting native saplings to make up for the trees uprooted or damaged by natural calamities along main roads. They include Abdullapuram-Alangayam and Nelvoy-Pallikonda stretches. The local panchayat, along with field-level officials, has identified the spots, says official