Saturday, June 27, 2026
40.5 C
New Delhi

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

Photo credit: ANI

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

Hot this week

Canadian proverb of the day: “Do not yell ‘dinner’ until your knife is in the loaf” and a lesson on humility, patience

Canadian proverb of the day is: Do not yell ‘dinner’ until your knife is in the loaf A premature celebration of success often jinxes the outcome and though it’s a little superstitious but such little warnings are st Read More

Quote of the day by US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Fight for the things that you care about, but…”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Think of the last time someone tried to win you over by shouting. Did it work? Usually, being lectured, shamed or steamrolled makes us dig in harder, not change our minds. Read More

Venezuela jolted again: 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Aragua amid rescue efforts

5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Aragua in Venezuela (Image/AP) Another earthquake measuring 5. Read More

This US county is offering $9,500 to live and work remotely from here. Condition is you have to stay for a year

US county is offering money to move there and work remotely for a year. A US city is inviting young workers to come and work remotely from here for at least a year and they will get $9,500 as a relocation package. Read More

7 India-bound cargo ships cross Hormuz in 3 days, 15 in queue

7 India-bound cargo ships cross Hormuz in 3 days, 15 in queue NEW DELHI: Nine India- and foreign flagged ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 72 hours, and seven of these are carrying India-bound cargo. Read More

Topics

Canadian proverb of the day: “Do not yell ‘dinner’ until your knife is in the loaf” and a lesson on humility, patience

Canadian proverb of the day is: Do not yell ‘dinner’ until your knife is in the loaf A premature celebration of success often jinxes the outcome and though it’s a little superstitious but such little warnings are st Read More

Quote of the day by US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Fight for the things that you care about, but…”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Think of the last time someone tried to win you over by shouting. Did it work? Usually, being lectured, shamed or steamrolled makes us dig in harder, not change our minds. Read More

Venezuela jolted again: 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Aragua amid rescue efforts

5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Aragua in Venezuela (Image/AP) Another earthquake measuring 5. Read More

This US county is offering $9,500 to live and work remotely from here. Condition is you have to stay for a year

US county is offering money to move there and work remotely for a year. A US city is inviting young workers to come and work remotely from here for at least a year and they will get $9,500 as a relocation package. Read More

7 India-bound cargo ships cross Hormuz in 3 days, 15 in queue

7 India-bound cargo ships cross Hormuz in 3 days, 15 in queue NEW DELHI: Nine India- and foreign flagged ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 72 hours, and seven of these are carrying India-bound cargo. Read More

Ahead of VB G RAM G coming into force on July 1, 19 states and UTs notify scheme

Ahead of VB G RAM G coming into force on July 1, 19 states and UTs notify scheme NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: With the Aam Aadmi Party govt in Punjab, which had not only opposed the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mi Read More

Vikrant says ‘Mirzapur’ had 85 percent men indulging testosterones, male egos

The much-awaited ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ is all set to bring the beloved crime saga from OTT to the big screen this September. Read More

Delhi govt’s ACB arrests former DGHS in connection with multi-crore procurement scam

New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI): The Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Branch on Saturday arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) in connection with an alleged multi-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items and me Read More

Related Articles