A massive explosion struck a firecracker factory near Tonkkala on AB Road in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, around 11:30 AM. The blast was strong enough to send tremors felt several kilometres away, leaving the community in shock. Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing the damage as victims receive treatment and locals mourn the dead.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that the honorific “Hon’ble” should be used only for constitutional functionaries such as MPs, judges, and ministers, describing it as tied to sovereign roles. Civil servants, it said, are not entitled to the title. The clarification followed a case where an FIR failed to use “Hon’ble” for MP Anurag Thakur.
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In Jabalpur, two more bodies were recovered from Bargi Dam, raising the cruise boat tragedy death toll to 11. Two tourists remain missing as search operations continue after the vessel capsized during a storm two days ago. Survivors allege negligence and safety lapses. The state government has ordered an investigation and banned similar vessel operations.
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