Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Confusion Sparks Deadly Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station”

    Confusion Sparks Deadly Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station”

    On Saturday night, a terrible stampede at New Delhi Railway Station resulted in the deaths of 18 people. The chaos was caused by confusion over two trains with similar names: Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special. The Prayagraj Special was set to arrive at Platform 16, which confused passengers waiting for the Prayagraj Express at Platform 14.

    Because of the announcement, many passengers rushed to Platform 16, thinking they were missing their train. This caused overcrowding and led to a stampede. Thousands of people were at the station, many of whom were traveling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, creating even more excitement and confusion.

    At the same time, four trains were scheduled to leave for Prayagraj, but three of them were delayed, adding to the number of travelers at the station. Passengers who could not board the Prayagraj Express began running towards other platforms, leading to a chaotic situation.

    In response to the tragedy, Delhi Police held a meeting to discuss the incident and has begun an investigation. The Indian Railways has promised to compensate the families of those who died with Rs 10 lakh (1 million) each. For seriously injured passengers, compensation of Rs 2.5 lakh (250,000), and Rs 1 lakh (100,000) for those with minor injuries has also been announced.

  • Supreme Court: Workplace Criticism Is Not a Crime

    Supreme Court: Workplace Criticism Is Not a Crime

    The Supreme Court has decided that when a boss gives criticism at work, it doesn’t count as an intentional insult that leads to criminal charges. The court explained that this kind of action could cause serious problems in the workplace, making it hard for everyone to do their jobs properly.

    A panel of justices, Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta, stated that simply being rude, disrespectful, or mean does not qualify as an intentional insult under a specific law known as Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This law deals with insults that aim to provoke a fight or cause trouble. The law carries a penalty of up to two years in jail, but it will soon be replaced by a new law from July 2024.

    This ruling came when the court canceled a 2022 case against the acting director of the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. The director was accused of insulting an assistant professor for complaining about him. The professor also claimed the director did not provide enough personal protective equipment (PPE), risking the health of everyone during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    However, the Supreme Court found that the accusations were more guesses than real proof. The court said that the boss’s criticism was part of keeping things in line at work, which is expected. The justices emphasized that every person in charge should expect their team to work sincerely and with commitment.

  • Excavation Planned at Kurkihar: A Journey into Ancient Bihar’s History

    Excavation Planned at Kurkihar: A Journey into Ancient Bihar’s History

    Patna: The Archaeological Survey of India’s Patna Circle wants to dig at Kurkihar village in Bihar’s Gaya district to find hidden treasures and learn about the area’s history. Kurkihar is located about 5 km northeast of Wazirganj and 27 km east of Gaya. It is thought to have been an ancient city and a Buddhist monastery.

    In the past, a famous archaeologist named Alexander Cunningham visited Kurkihar in the 1800s. He found many Buddhist sculptures and votive stupas (small shrines). Cunningham, who explored many historical sites like Sarnath and Sanchi, was the first director of the Archaeological Survey of India.

    Sujeet Nayan, the Superintending Archaeologist for the Patna Circle, confirmed they are seeking permission to start digging at Kurkihar. Other archaeologists have also noted the site’s importance over the years. According to Nayan, Kurkihar has a large mound of bricks and remains of a significant monastery that is about 25 feet tall.

    In 1930, a historian named K P Jayaswal discovered about 226 bronze sculptures in Kurkihar, which ended up in museums, including Patna Museum. The area holds valuable historical treasures that need proper exploration. Some stone statues from the Pala period have also been found, and some are still worshipped at a local temple.

    Additionally, there are many inscriptions on the bronze sculptures related to rulers of the Pala dynasty that ruled from the 9th Century to 1074 AD. One inscription mentions a popular monastery called Apanaka that attracted visitors from far-off places. Nayan believes there is much more to uncover at Kurkihar.

  • Eight Gujaratis Deported from US Return Home: A Heartfelt Reunion

    Eight Gujaratis Deported from US Return Home: A Heartfelt Reunion

    A plane that brought back eight people from Gujarat, who were deported from the US for staying there illegally, landed at Ahmedabad airport on Sunday morning. The flight arrived from Amritsar at 11 am. After they landed, police helped take these deportees to their homes in Gujarat. Among them was a woman and a child.

    These eight people were part of a larger group of 116 Indians who were sent back to India on a US military plane that had landed in Amritsar the night before. Out of the eight deportees, three were from Gandhinagar and one was from Ahmedabad. They are from the second group of Indians who have been sent home after former President Donald Trump started a crackdown on illegal immigrants.

    In a previous incident on February 5, another US military plane brought 104 illegal immigrants to Amritsar, which sparked criticism from many people. Among those were 33 individuals from Gujarat. A third plane carrying 157 more deportees was also expected to arrive in Amritsar on Sunday.

    Former Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel expressed sympathy for the deported Gujaratis, stating that many of them went to find jobs or careers, and they should not be seen as criminals.

  • Chhaava’: Vicky Kaushal’s Epic Film Earns ₹100 Crore in Just 2 Days!

    Chhaava’: Vicky Kaushal’s Epic Film Earns ₹100 Crore in Just 2 Days!

    Vicky Kaushal’s new movie, “Chhaava,” has become a big hit in Bollywood, earning over ₹100 crore (about $12 million) globally in just two days! The film, which is a historical action movie about the brave Maratha ruler Sambhaji Maharaj, made ₹68 crore (around $8 million) in India alone. Internationally, it pulled in more than $2 million (roughly ₹19 crore).

    “Chhaava” is the second Hindi film of 2025 to make over ₹100 crore, following Akshay Kumar’s movie “Sky Force.” The great response at the box office suggests that “Chhaava” might soon surpass the total earnings of “Sky Force.”

    The movie has been especially popular in Maharashtra, where Sambhaji Maharaj is seen as a hero. In many theaters, the occupancy rate is above 70%, and some places even report up to 97% full seats at night shows. Because of the high demand, additional shows are being added, like early 6 am and midnight screenings!

    “Chhaava” stars Vicky Kaushal as Sambhaji Maharaj and Akshaye Khanna as Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, along with Rashmika Mandanna and Divya Dutta. While some critics loved the acting, they felt the story moved a bit slowly.

  • Indian Companies Lose Rs 2 Lakh Crore: Market Update and Insights

    Indian Companies Lose Rs 2 Lakh Crore: Market Update and Insights

    Last week, the value of eight of the ten richest companies in India fell by a huge amount—Rs 2 lakh crore! This drop happened as the entire stock market was struggling. The stock market index shows a continuous slide, with the Sensex and Nifty both going down for eight days straight.

    The BSE Sensex decreased by 2,644.6 points, which is about 3.36%, and the Nifty went down by 810 points, or 3.41%. Many big companies saw their market values shrink. For example:

    – Reliance Industries lost Rs 67,526.54 crore, dropping its value to Rs 16,46,822.12 crore.
    – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) lost Rs 34,950.72 crore, now valued at Rs 14,22,903.37 crore.
    – HDFC Bank lost Rs 28,382.23 crore, bringing it down to Rs 12,96,708.35 crore.
    – ITC’s value dropped by Rs 25,429.75 crore to Rs 5,13,699.85 crore.
    – Infosys lost Rs 19,287.32 crore and is now at Rs 7,70,786.76 crore.
    – State Bank of India saw a decline of Rs 13,431.55 crore to Rs 6,44,357.57 crore.
    – Hindustan Unilever’s value dipped by Rs 10,714.14 crore to Rs 5,44,647 crore.
    – Bajaj Finance fell by Rs 4,230.4 crore to Rs 5,20,082.42 crore.

    On the brighter side, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank were two companies that gained some value during this tough week. Bharti Airtel added Rs 22,426.2 crore to its worth, reaching Rs 9,78,631.54 crore. ICICI Bank increased by Rs 1,182.57 crore, now valued at Rs 8,88,815.13 crore.

    As of now, Reliance Industries is still the number one most valuable firm in India, followed closely by TCS, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, State Bank of India, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finance, and ITC.

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal Ruled Out of Ranji Trophy Semifinal: Injury Concerns

    Yashasvi Jaiswal Ruled Out of Ranji Trophy Semifinal: Injury Concerns

    Mumbai faced a tough break on Sunday when their star opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, had to pull out of the Ranji Trophy semifinal match against Vidarbha. This match will start on Monday in Nagpur. Jaiswal is dealing with pain in his left ankle, which could also affect his chances of being a reserve player for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

    According to a report from Times of India, Jaiswal felt uncomfortable during practice and wasn’t moving well while batting in the nets. This injury is not new; it’s a recurring issue from before. He is heading to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) center in Bengaluru for more medical help.

    Because of this injury, the selection committee might have to choose another batter as a backup for the Champions Trophy. Jaiswal was part of the preliminary 15-member India squad last month and made his ODI debut in Nagpur against England on February 6. However, he was moved to the reserve list when India decided to pick another spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, for the final Champions Trophy squad.

    Interestingly, the Mumbai selectors, who already included Jaiswal as the 18th member of their Ranji Trophy team, are not planning to find a replacement for him. On a brighter note, Suryakumar Yadav, who had a wrist issue during the quarterfinals against Haryana, is fit to play in the semifinal match.

  • Assam Launches BPO Centre to Empower Rural Youth with Jobs

    Assam Launches BPO Centre to Empower Rural Youth with Jobs

    Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, opened a new BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Delivery Centre called RuralShores in Guwahati. This special centre aims to create job opportunities for young people in rural areas. The goal is to help less-privileged youth by giving them steady jobs while also helping companies find talented workers from rural India.

    RuralShores is part of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, which already supports more than 3,000 employees at 12 centres in eight different states. They provide various services, including checking online content, organizing data, monitoring social media, verifying insurance documents, and managing emails and chats.

    During the opening, Sarma thanked Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, the founder of this initiative. He expressed hope that this BPO will help the youth of Assam and reduce their need to move to other places for jobs. Sarma also encouraged setting up more BPO centres throughout the state. The government promises to create the right conditions to help these centres thrive, ensuring skilled youths can find exciting job opportunities close to home.

  • Indian Stock Market: Eight Days of Decline and What Lies Ahead!

    Indian Stock Market: Eight Days of Decline and What Lies Ahead!

    The Indian stock market faced another tough day on Friday, marking the eighth session of continuous drops. Stocks in banks, automobiles, and everyday consumer goods took the biggest hits. The Nifty index finished at 22,929.25, down 102.15 points or 0.44%.

    Jatin Gedia, a technical research analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, believes the Nifty index is likely to keep dropping. He pointed out that it has tested a low point of 22,800 on the charts three times in the last month. Without a change in momentum, he forecasts it could fall to a range of 22,670 to 22,600 in the coming week. On the higher end, significant resistance lies between 23,000 and 23,100.

    Here are some important things to pay attention to next week:

    1. Trump’s Tariff Plans: Although Trump’s new tariff on imports isn’t starting right away, it still worries investors. Nilesh Jain from Centrum Broking noted that this uncertainty likely contributed to the market’s decline on Friday.
    2. US Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s meeting on January 28-29 will be released on Wednesday. Their viewpoint is important because inflation rose above 3%, the highest since June 2024, and they are cautious about cutting interest rates.
    3. US Market Signals: US stock markets ended mixed, which could influence Indian trading. The S&P 500 was down slightly, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq saw some gains.
    4. FII and DII Trading: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold Indian stocks worth over Rs 4,294 crore on Friday, which contributed to market losses.
    5. Technical Trends: Osho Krishnan from Angel One pointed out that the market is showing bearish signs. If it falls below 22,800-22,700, it could drop even more, hitting levels like 22,500-22,400. Meanwhile, strong resistance is seen at around 23,300-23,350.
    6. Upcoming IPOs: This week, three main Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are scheduled, including Ajax Engineering on February 17 and Hexaware Technologies on February 19.
    7. Rupee Strength: The Indian rupee gained 12 paise against the US dollar, settling at 86.81, but ongoing foreign investor selling limited its rise.
    8. Crude Oil Prices: Oil prices impact inflation and global market rates. Currently, WTI crude oil is $70.57, down 1.01%.
    9. Corporate Actions: February 17 is significant for several companies as they announce interim dividends.

    (Disclaimer: This news analysis reflects opinions from various experts and does not represent the views of Thellv.news)

  • Congress Leaders Demand Transparency After New Delhi Station Stampede

    Congress Leaders Demand Transparency After New Delhi Station Stampede

    New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke out on Sunday about the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which happened the day before. He criticized the government for not sharing clear information about how many people died or got hurt and who is still missing. Kharge said, “We want to know the truth and the exact numbers right away.”

    He emphasized that the first priority should be to help the injured and support the families of those affected. “We are very sorry for the families who lost loved ones. The injured must get medical help quickly,” Kharge said in a post online.

    Kharge accused the government of trying to hide the facts about what happened and insisted that those responsible must be held accountable. He found it shameful that the government was not being open about the event at the railway station. The videos coming from the station are really heartbreaking.

    Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also stressed that better crowd management could have prevented the stampede, especially since a large number of people were at the station for the Kumbh event. He noted that around 15 people died and many others were injured. Reports said about 1,500 general tickets were sold, creating overcrowding on platforms 12, 13, and 14 where the Prayagraj Express was parked.

    Deputy Commissioner of Police KPS Malhotra explained that crowds gathered quickly when train departures were delayed, causing the situation to become dangerous. He said, “We saw the crowd coming, but it built up really fast.” The Railways has promised a thorough investigation into what caused this tragic event.