Tragic Deaths
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Three Indian Americans die after falling in frozen lake in Arizona
The incident took place on Monday at the Woods Canyon Lake in Coconino County.
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Morbi civic body, contractor outsourced bridge repair works to an incompetent agency: Gujarat HC
Citing a SIT report, the High Court also 49 steel strands were used in the main cable of the suspension bridge of which 22 were rusted.
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Compensation for Morbi bridge collapse victims abysmally low, says Gujarat High Court
A compensation of Rs 10 lakh should be given to the families who died, the court said, as compared to the Rs 4 lakh announced by the authorities.
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Morbi bridge collapse case needs weekly monitoring, says Supreme Court
The judges asked the Gujarat High Court to hold periodical hearings on the case related to the tragedy last month that killed 141 persons.
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Morbi tragedy: Bridge was opened without approval, civic body tells Gujarat High Court
Chief Justice Aravind Kumar pulled up the municipal corporation, asking it not to not take the matter casually.
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Morbi bridge tragedy: Why renovation contract was given without any tender? HC asks Gujarat
Over 140 persons died after the colonial-era bridge on the Machchu river collapsed just four days after the bridge was reopened after renovation.
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Video
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Cyclone Michaung: Streets, homes and airport flooded, cars washed away, in Chennai
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Watch: Director Zoya Akhtar reveals why she had to change the end of ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’
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‘Wasn’t it obvious?’: Billie Eilish confirms her coming out at Variety’s Hitmakers red carpet event
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Caught on camera: Actor Mumtaz dances to a classic Asha Bhosle song with the singer by her side
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Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat HC seeks report from state chief secretary, home department
The colonial-era bridge on the Machchu river had collapsed on the evening of October 30, four days after it was reopened to the public.
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Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat government calls off search operation
The toll in the tragedy remains to be at 135, while 170 persons have been rescued.
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Morbi bridge collapse: Police say contractors did not conduct structural tests during renovation
The municipal body chief of Morbi city was questioned by the police for four hours on Wednesday.
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The Reel
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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‘The Boys’ season 4 trailer: Homelander grows in influence as Butcher tries to rally his team
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Morbi bridge cable rusted, tragedy could have been avoided if it was repaired, police tell court
The contractors who carried out repair work were not qualified engineers, the authorities said.
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SC to hear petition seeking judicial probe into Morbi bridge collapse on November 14
So far, 141 persons have been found dead after the colonial-era cable bridge on Machchu river fell.
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Gujarat: Toll rises to 141 in Morbi bridge collapse, BJP says state had no role in renovations
The cable bridge had snapped on Sunday evening four days after it was reopened to the public and seven months after the start of renovation work.
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The Field
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Boxing, Junior World C’Ships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik win silver; nine more Indians in fight for gold
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India tour of South Africa: Markram to lead hosts in white-ball; Temba Bavuma to captain in Tests
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Commonwealth Games: After Victoria, Gold Coast scraps bid to host 2026 edition
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Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas thump Dabang Delhi KC; Gujarat Giants edge past Bengaluru Bulls
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Borges on target as FC Goa pip Kerala Blasters to top league table