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Evening news wrap: PM Modi meets Delhi blast victims; Police launch hunt for second car linked to terror suspects & more

Evening news wrap: PM Modi meets Delhi blast victims; Police launch hunt for second car linked to terror suspects & more

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the LNJP Hospital in Central Delhi to meet victims of the car blast near the Red Fort that killed at least 10 people. Delhi Police have launched a hunt for a red Ford EcoSport linked to the suspects, alerting all police stations, border posts, and neighbouring states.Two workers were killed and 20 injured in a boiler explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Gujarat’s Bharuch district. Surinder Koli, the accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings is set to walk free. US President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on H-1B visa reforms, acknowledging America’s need for foreign talent.

Here are the top 5 news of the day:

PM Modi meets Delhi blast victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital in Central Delhi to meet victims of the car blast near the Red Fort that killed at least 10 people. Describing the incident as “horrific,” PM Modi said he had been in continuous contact with investigating agencies since the explosion and assured that those responsible “will not be spared” and will be brought to justice. Read full story

Delhi blast: Police launch hunt for second car linked to suspects

Delhi Police have issued an alert to trace a red Ford EcoSport believed to be linked to the suspects in the Red Fort blast case. Investigations revealed the accused may have used the vehicle in addition to the Hyundai i20 involved in Monday’s explosion. All police stations, border posts and neighbouring states have been alerted as five special teams search for the car. Follow live updates

Gujarat factory blast kills two, injures 20 in Bharuch

At least two workers were killed and 20 injured after a powerful boiler explosion triggered a massive fire at a pharmaceutical factory in Gujarat’s Bharuch district, officials said. The blast was so intense that the factory structure collapsed, trapping two workers whose bodies were later recovered from the debris, while others escaped with minor injuries. Read full story

Nithari case: Surinder Koli to walk free after 19 years as Supreme Court acquits him

The Supreme Court has acquitted Surinder Koli, the prime accused in the 2006 Nithari killings, after 19 years in prison. Once sentenced to death in 13 cases, Koli was released as the Apex court found the evidence against him inadmissible. Read full story

‘Don’t have talented people’: Donald Trump hints at softer stance on H-1B visas

US President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on H-1B visa reforms, admitting the US needs foreign talent to sustain its manufacturing and defence sectors. In a Fox News interview, he said America “doesn’t have talented people” for certain complex roles and must “bring this talent” to maintain its technological edge. Read full story Go to Source

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