31-10-2022 Bureau Report NEW DELHI/ AHMEDABAD: The death toll from the collapse of a colonial-era suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state has risen to 132, according to officials, as rescue workers worked through the night, combing the Machhu River for survivors. Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat’s home minister, told reporters that …
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Read More »Morbi bridge collapse: Congress demands probe headed by retired Supreme Court or High Court judge
The Congress on Monday demanded a probe headed by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge into the Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat. The Opposition party also sought financial and medical assistance from the government to all those affected. Over 130 people have died in the bridge collapse. …
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Read More »Procedure violation of woman’s dignity and privacy’ Stop two-finger test to examine rape survivors, SC tells Centre, states
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