Morning Digest | CAG’s 2022 report on ‘Derailments in Indian Railways’ flagged multiple shortcomings; normalcy returning in Manipur, says security adviser, and more
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Death toll in Odisha train accident rises to 288
The toll in the Friday evening train accident at Bahanaga Bazar railway station of Odisha’s Balasore district rose sharply to 288 on Saturday, while 1,091 injured persons have been provided medical assistance. Of the injured, 56 were stated to be grievously wounded.
CAG’s 2022 report on ‘Derailments in Indian Railways’ flagged multiple shortcomings
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its 2022 report on “Derailments in Indian Railways”, had flagged multiple shortcomings and made several recommendations, which included the suggestion to ensure strict adherence to the scheduled timelines for conducting and finalising accident inquiries.
Normalcy returning in Manipur, peace efforts on: security adviser
The deployment of a large contingent of Central armed forces and a call for peace by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has led to a reduction in the intensity of violence in Manipur in the past few days, though incidents have not completely stopped. Clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities have claimed 100 lives and displaced 35,000 so far.
DeSantis, Pence and other GOP 2024 hopefuls, but not Trump, set to appear at Iowa rally
Seven suspects arrested in Bangladesh for the lynching of a Hindu man over alleged blasphemy, amid ongoing violence against minorities.
IMF approves $206 million emergency aid for Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, addressing urgent humanitarian and economic needs.
Taiwan's rare violent crime shocked citizens as a planned attack left three dead and eleven injured, prompting heightened security measures.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana corruption case.
Honduras faces growing tension as the presidential vote count extends into its third week, raising concerns over transparency and trust.
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's health is now stable, according to her doctor, following treatment for multiple complications.
Explore the timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the push for government transparency on his criminal activities.
The Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files sparks controversy over redactions and incomplete disclosures, angering lawmakers and the public.
The U.S. military will end live animal training for medics, shifting to advanced simulation technology to reduce animal suffering.
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro is allowed temporary release from prison for hernia surgery amid ongoing legal battles following his coup conviction.
Photos of Bill Clinton emerge in new Epstein files, prompting his spokesman to clarify the investigation's focus isn't on him.
Rubio announces imminent governance changes in Gaza, followed by an international stabilization force to ensure ceasefire and security.
Cyclone Ditwah has claimed hundreds of lives and displaced scores in Sri Lanka. While it has affected several villages and towns, the highest death toll has been recorded in Kandy in the Central Province. It is part of the island’s hill country that is home to the Malaiyaha Tamils, whose centuries-old precarity makes them especially vulnerable to such shocks.