A pickup truck carrying around 30–35 daily-wage labourers overturned near a petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district. At least 12 people were killed and over 13 injured, with victims rushed to the district hospital. Reports indicate the vehicle was overloaded, raising questions about safety and regulation on such routes.
Delhi has activated its Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 as temperatures soar. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta instructed all departments to prevent outdoor workers from intense sunlight between 1 PM and 4 PM during severe heatwave conditions. Officials are told to revise work schedules, ensure shade and drinking water, and provide caps to reduce heat-related illnesses among vulnerable groups.
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