- A fire in the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh disrupted rail traffic on the Mumbai–Delhi route,though all 68 passengers were safely evacuated without casualties.
- Bajrang Dal activists allegedly confronted Muslim employees inside a footwear showroom in Dehradun over claims of harassment of Hindu staff, with police yet to register a case.
- India and the Netherlands upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to The Hague and signed 17 agreements across defence, technology and trade sectors.
- IGL raised CNG prices in Delhi by Re 1 per kg for the second time in 48 hours, taking the rate above Rs 80 per kg for the first time.
- WHO declared an international health emergency over the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda amid rising deaths, but stopped short of calling it a pandemic.
Here are the 5 news stories for the day
Rajdhani Express fire disrupts Mumbai–Delhi rail corridor
A fire broke out in the B-1 AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district, disrupting rail traffic on the busy Mumbai–Delhi corridor. Railway officials safely evacuated all 68 passengers within minutes and detached the affected coaches to stop the blaze from spreading further. No casualties were reported. The incident also led to delays and regulation of several trains. Separately, five railway staff members were injured after a repair van overturned while heading towards the accident site. Read full story
Bajrang Dal accused of targeting Muslim staff at Dehradun showroom
Members of Bajrang Dal allegedly entered a footwear showroom in Dehradun’s Rajpur Road area after claims that Hindu employees were being harassed by Muslim managers. A video circulating on social media purportedly showed activists confronting Muslim staff members, removing their name tags and writing ‘jihadi’ on them. Bajrang Dal leader Vikas Verma confirmed visiting the showroom and alleged Hindu employees were being overworked without overtime pay. Police said no formal complaint had been received so far and no FIR has been registered in the matter. Read full story
India, Netherlands elevate ties to strategic partnership
India and the Netherlands upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to The Hague. PM Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten signed 17 agreements aimed at boosting cooperation in defence, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, trade and maritime security. The two countries also unveiled a strategic partnership roadmap for 2026-2030. Among the key outcomes were agreements on mobility and migration to ease opportunities for Indian students and professionals, as well as the return of Chola-era copper plates to India. Read full story
Delhi CNG price crosses Rs 80 mark after second hike in 48 hours
Delhi’s CNG prices crossed Rs 80 per kg for the first time after Indraprastha Gas Limited increased rates by Re 1 per kg on Sunday. The latest hike came just two days after the company had raised prices by Rs 2 per kg. With the new revision, CNG in Delhi now costs Rs 80.09 per kg. The back-to-back increases are expected to impact transportation costs for private vehicle owners, cab drivers and public transport commuters who rely on CNG as a relatively affordable fuel option. Read full story
WHO declares international health emergency over Ebola outbreak
World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency over the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The outbreak has killed dozens of people, with cases continuing to rise in eastern Congo’s Ituri province. WHO said the situation met the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, though it stopped short of declaring a pandemic emergency. Health authorities are continuing screening, surveillance and contact tracing efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of the virus. Read full story Go to Source
