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From airports to Ram temple, Central Vista: Why Modi govt’s projects failed rain-test

As rains battered several cities, the canopy of airports collapsed in Jabalpur, Delhi and Rajkot, Ayodhya’s Ram temple priest complained of leakage from the roof and the roads leading to the temple caved in, while roads and buildings flooded in the national capital.

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Fire tragedies are lurking in plain sight, invisible in everydayness

The week’s news cycle, clogged with the surplus reportage of elections, briefly took note of the two fire tragedies in Rajkot and Delhi, which together claimed 34 lives — at least 27 were dead at the gaming centre in Rajkot and, merely a few hours later, seven died at a…

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‘We do not pay taxes to die’: The negligence that led to Rajkot game zone fire

In 2020, a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit of a designated Covid hospital in Gujarat’s Rajkot. Five people died, even though a fire brigade was just 300 metres away. Reports at the time pointed at a flouting of fire safety norms, including a blocked emergency exit.

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Rajkot gaming zone fire: Gujarat government suspends 7 officials for negligence

The Gujarat government on Monday ordered the suspension of seven officials, including two police inspectors and civic staff of Rajkot Municipal Corporation, for dereliction of duty in connection with the fire incident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Killed which killed 27 persons. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Tragedy foretold, common thread’: How papers covered the twin tragedies in Delhi, Gujarat

It was, as a Times of India editorial noted, a “horrifying weekend”. At least nine children were among 27 killed in a fire at a Rajkot gaming centre while seven babies died after a blaze at a private children’s hospital in Delhi.

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Amusement Park Fire In Gujarat Kills 27, Including Children

Tragic fire at Rajkot amusement park claims 27 lives, including children. Authorities investigate negligence as a possible cause.

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Rajkot fire: Blaze at amusement park in western India kills at least 24 people

Children among deceased after fire at amusement park, says local mayor

Evening Standard

At Least 16 Dead, Mostly Children, In India Fire: Officials

At least 16 people were killed, most of them children, when a fire broke out at a packed amusement park arcade in India on Saturday, officials said.

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Amid brewing Kshatriya discontent, old rivals Rupala, Dhanani to clash in Rajkot

Rajkot Lok Sabha election clash between BJP and Congress candidates with historical rivalry.

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Watch | Amidst brewing Kshatriya community discontent, Rupala and Dhanani clash in Rajkot

Rajkot's key constituency with BJP's Parshottam Rupala and Congress's Paresh Dhanani gearing up for a face-off.

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Watch | Rajput agitation at Rajkot

On March 22 Union Minister Purshottam Rupala kicked off a storm with his comments while addressing a Dalit gathering

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Rajkot’s Dalit cattle skinners | A livelihood silenced

With rising threats from gau rakshaks and an unsupportive administration, Rajkot’s Dalit cattle skinners live in fear, with many opting out of their traditional profession.

The Hindu

Rupala files nomination papers, protests by Rajputs continue

Amidst protests by Rajputs over his controversial remarks, the Union Minister Parshottam Rupala filed his nomination papers as the BJP candidate from Rajkot parliamentary constituency.

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Rajputs hold massive rally in Rajkot to demand Rupala’s removal

Massive Rajput community rally in Rajkot demands BJP withdraw Parshottam Rupala's candidature; threatens to boycott party.

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Protests escalate, Kshatriyas demand withdrawal of Rupala’s candidature in Gujarat

The ongoing protests by Kshatriyas or Rajputs in Gujarat escalated with a rally at Rajkot.

The Hindu

Rajputs firm in their demand for Rupala’s removal as BJP candidate

The meeting between the representatives of the Rajput community and the BJP over the controversial remarks made by Union Minister and BJP candidate from Rajkot Parshottam Rupala ended without any truce

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Tiruchi robbers arrested in Delhi for stealing at Ambani family pre-wedding venue

Police arrested five robbers who allegedly broke windows of parked cars and robbed.

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CAG announces setting up of Supreme Audit Institution iCAL in Rajkot

The CAG said local governments often interacted with multiple stakeholders, and addressing their various challenges required expertise, rigorous methodologies, and effective communication

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Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi launches projects worth ₹48,100 crore

PM Modi inaugurates ₹48,100 crore worth of development projects in Rajkot, including AIIMS, health care infrastructure, and renewable energy.

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IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Jaiswal, Jadeja shine as India beat England by massive 434 runs

A five-wicket haul by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and top-notch knocks from skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, double centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Sarfaraz Khan made England's 'Bazball' brand of cricket surrender to Team India in their home conditions, losing by 434 runs in the third Test at Rajkot on Sunday.…

The Guardian - UK

India beat England by 434 runs: third Test, day four – as it happened

Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets as England collapsed to a thumping 434-run defeat in the third Test against India at Rajkot

The Guardian - UK

India v England: third Test, day three – as it happened

England had a very hard day at the office and India were merciless, building a hefty 322-run lead in Rajkot

The Guardian - UK

England left rueing missed reviews as Sharma and Jadeja escape

England may need to review their use of the review system following a tough first day in Rajkot in which both of India’s centurions might have been removed with smarter use of the technology

The Guardian - UK

India roar back after early wobble against England: third Test, day one – as it happened

The hosts were three down for 33 runs inside the first hour but closed day one of the third Test at 326-5

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