Breaking News Highlights: 25 December 2024
Stay updated with the latest breaking news from December 25, 2024, including the Jaipur LPG tanker fire, dense fog affecting Delhi transportation, and more:
1. Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire: Death Toll Rises to 17
A tragic incident in Jaipur has resulted in 17 fatalities due to an LPG tanker fire. Three individuals remain in critical condition, while sixteen others with severe burn injuries are undergoing treatment at a Jaipur hospital.
2. Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Transportation
Delhi is enveloped in dense fog, causing significant disruptions in transportation. Visibility at Safdarjung and Palam dropped to 100 meters, leading to delays in 20 trains and potential flight disruptions. The Delhi Airport has issued advisories, and the air quality has shown slight improvement.
3. PM Modi Commemorates Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned an article honoring former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary. Modi highlighted Vajpayee’s contributions to India’s transition into the 21st century and his effective governance stemming from humble roots.
4. Engineering Student Assaulted on Chennai Campus
A second-year engineering student was sexually assaulted by two men on Chennai’s Anna University campus. The survivor, residing in a campus hostel, is receiving support as authorities investigate the incident.
5. Himachal Pradesh Experiences ‘White Christmas’ Amid Snowfall
Shimla, Manali, and other tourist hubs in Himachal Pradesh are experiencing snowfall, leading to a ‘white Christmas.’ However, the snowfall has resulted in the closure of over 200 roads and has increased the influx of tourists.
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