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This isolated under-construction building in Jharkhand village hosted a ‘Rs 20-crore fraud’ operation | India News

This isolated under-construction building in Jharkhand village hosted a ‘Rs 20-crore fraud’ operation | India News

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Around 75 km from Ranchi, along the road that leads to Jamshedpur, lies a Rargaon village, which can be reached through a narrow stretch from the national highway. Away from the inhabited part of the village, in a large and isolated plot of land, is a three-storey under-construction building that is purportedly being built to house a private nursing college. This was the building that the Jharkhand Police raided hours before the Jharkhand Excise Constable Competitive Examination (JECCE) took place, leading to the arrest of 166 people. Of these, 159 were job aspirants, and the others were allegedly linked to a “solver gang” that promised to teach candidates the answers to questions that they claimed would come up in the exam, police said. The exam, however, took place as scheduled on Sunday, with police and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) saying there was no paper leak and that the questions and answers the gang gave the aspirants did not match the exam question paper. When The Indian Express visited the building on Monday, construction …

Varun Grover Calls Mumbai ‘Most Corrupt’ Following Under-Construction Metro Train Bridge Collapse | Bollywood News

Varun Grover Calls Mumbai ‘Most Corrupt’ Following Under-Construction Metro Train Bridge Collapse | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 14, 2026, 20:38 IST Varun Grover slammed Mumbai’s infrastructure after an under-construct metro bridge collapse in Mulund killed one person, calling the city “most corrupt”. Varun Grover slammed Mumbai’s infrastructure In a shocking turn of events, a parapet of an elevated under-construction metro train bridge collapsed in Mumbai’s Mulund on February 14, leaving one dead and about three injured. The incident has angered many, who have been questioning the authorities about the lack of basics. Now, stand-up comedian and writer Varun Grover has strongly reacted to the incident. Varun took to his X account and, while resharing the news, wrote, “Mumbai is the MOST corrupt city in India, probably by a huge margin. The commercial capital of India has the worst roads (have seen village roads in almost every Indian state in the last 2 years and they are better), atrocious urban planning, & complete disregard for human life.” Mumbai is the MOST corrupt city in India probably by a huge margin. The commercial capital of India has the worst roads (have seen …

Varun Grover reacts after Mumbai metro under-construction pillar collapses, kills 1: ‘Complete disregard for human life’

Varun Grover reacts after Mumbai metro under-construction pillar collapses, kills 1: ‘Complete disregard for human life’

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One person was killed, and three others were injured when a portion of a parapet of an elevated under-construction metro train bridge fell and hit an auto rickshaw and a car on the LBS Road in Mumbai‘s Mulund on February 14. Varun Grover is known for writing the film Masaan. What Varun Grover said Lyricist Varun Grover took to his X account to react to this incident and said in a post, “Mumbai is the MOST corrupt city in India, probably by a huge margin. The commercial capital of India has the worst roads (have seen village roads in almost every Indian state in the last 2 years and they are better), atrocious urban planning, & complete disregard for human life.” About the incident Officials identified the person who died as Ramdhan Yadav. They added that Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav, 45, was admitted to an intensive care unit and his condition is critical. Officials said the other two injured, Mahendra Pratap Yadav, 52, and Deepa Ruhiya, 40, were stable. The MMRDA said an inquiry has been …

One Killed, Three Injured As Under-Construction Metro Pillar Falls On Autorickshaw In Mumbai | India News

One Killed, Three Injured As Under-Construction Metro Pillar Falls On Autorickshaw In Mumbai | India News

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Last Updated:February 14, 2026, 16:31 IST A segment of the cement structure gave way during construction and fell from a height, striking the autorickshaw and a car that was passing through the area. Mumbai Metro Line | Representative Image One person was killed, and three others were injured on Saturday afternoon after a portion of an under-construction metro pillar collapsed in Mumbai’s Mulund area, falling onto a moving autorickshaw and a car, officials said. The incident occurred around 12.15-12.20 pm on the busy LBS Road near the Johnson & Johnson factory. According to officials, a segment of the cement structure gave way during construction and fell from a height, striking the autorickshaw that was passing through the area. In a statement, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority said the accident took place near Pier P196 of the Metro Line project, close to the Mulund Fire Station. “A portion of a parapet segment fell from height and struck a passing auto rickshaw,” the authority said, adding that the condition of the injured was being monitored and …

1 dead, 4 injured after Mumbai metro under-construction pillar collapses in Mulund| India News

1 dead, 4 injured after Mumbai metro under-construction pillar collapses in Mulund| India News

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One died and four people were reportedly injured after after part of a pillar from an under-construction metro rail line collapsed on Saturday afternoon in Mumbai’s Mulund area, HT has learnt. The incident took place around 12:15 pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of the Johnson and Johnson factory. The incident took place around 12:15 pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of the Johnson and Johnson factory. In a statement earlier, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that a portion of a parapet segment fell from a height and struck a passing auto-rickshaw. “Two individuals sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. Their condition is being monitored and all necessary medical assistance is being extended. The Metro project team is at the site and is working on relief operations and securing the site in close co-ordination with BMC and disaster management authorities,” it added. (This is a developing story) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

PM Modi reviews progress at under-construction Surat bullet train station

PM Modi reviews progress at under-construction Surat bullet train station

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the under-construction Bullet Train Station at Surat in Gujarat on Saturday and reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. PM Modi also interacted with the team working on India`s first Bullet train project and inquired about the project`s progress, including adherence to speed and timetable targets. Workers assured him that the project was advancing smoothly without any difficulties, the Prime Minister`s Office said in a release. An engineer from Kerala shared her experience of working at the Noise Barrier Factory in Navsari, Gujarat, where robotic units are being deployed for welding rebar cages. PM Modi asked her how she personally perceived the experience of building India`s first bullet train and what she shares with her family about this historic achievement. She expressed pride in contributing to the nation`s first Bullet Train, describing it as a “dream project” and a “proud moment” for her family. Reflecting on the spirit of national service, the Prime Minister emphasised that when the feeling arises of working for the nation and …

Chhattisgarh: 9 workers injured as slab collapses at under-construction college

Chhattisgarh: 9 workers injured as slab collapses at under-construction college

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Nine workers were injured after a slab collapsed on them at an under-construction building of a medical college in Chhattisgarh`s Durg district on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred around 2 pm at the site of Abhishek Mishra Memorial Medical College and Hospital in the Junwani area under the Smriti Nagar police chowki limits, an official said. He said that a newly laid slab of the building suddenly collapsed when workers were under it, trapping nine of them. They were rescued immediately and rushed to Shankaracharya Hospital, located within the same premises, he said. “The injured workers are stated to be out of danger. A probe has been launched into the incident, and further action will be taken based on the findings,” the official said. The medical college is being developed by the Shankaracharya Group, officials said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or …

Under-construction building collapses in Dharwad, 2 killed | Latest News India

Under-construction building collapses in Dharwad, 2 killed | Latest News India

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Mar 27, 2025 09:20 AM IST Two labourers died and one was critically injured when a wall collapsed at a construction site near Kadanakoppa due to heavy rain and winds. Two labourers were killed and another sustained critical injuries when a wall of an under-construction building collapsed due to heavy rain and strong winds on the outskirts of Kadanakoppa village at Kalaghatagi taluk in Dharwad district, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Under-construction building collapses in Dharwad, 2 killed The incident took place on Tuesday evening in Misrikote near Kadanakoppa village. The deceased were identified as Dawood Savanur (52), a from resident of Old Hubballi in Dharwad city, and Rafik Saab Channapura (50) from Noorani Layout. The injured labourer, Mahantesh Chavargudda (48), a resident of Anchatgeri village in Hubballi taluk, is undergoing treatment at Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KMCRI), Hubballi, they added. According to Kalaghatagi police Inspector SS Koujalagi, eight labourers were working at the construction site when sudden rainfall and strong winds forced them to take shelter below the under-construction …

Fire breaks out at under-construction Sabarmati bullet train station in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad; no casualty

Fire breaks out at under-construction Sabarmati bullet train station in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad; no casualty

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Representational image only. File “A fire broke out at the under-construction Sabarmati bullet train station in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad in the early hours of Saturday (February 8, 2025),” an official said. “There was no report of casualty in the blaze that erupted at around 6.30 a.m.,” the official from the Fire Department said. He said 13 fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was brought under control. Also read: 33 Gujarati immigrants, deported from U.S., land in Ahmedabad As per a statement issued by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the agency responsible for the project, the fire was reported on the roof shuttering on one part of the construction site. “Welding sparks from the temporary shuttering work is prima facie believed to be the likely cause of the fire,” it stated. “No injuries or casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but prima facie, it appears that welding sparks from temporary shuttering work may have triggered it,” it said. NHSRCL officials were monitoring the …

Three killed as wall at under-construction building collapses in Hyderabad

Three killed as wall at under-construction building collapses in Hyderabad

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Three workers died and another was injured when mud collapsed on them during the foundation work for a cellar at an under-construction site here on Wednesday, civic officials said. During the excavation of the cellar on a plot at Mansoorabad, soil erosion occurred and fell on the workers, leading to the death of three persons and injuries to another, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, said in a release. Police and Disaster Response Force (DRF) personnel, along with civic officials, reached the spot and began rescue efforts. Earlier, based on preliminary investigations, police said a layer of the wall collapsed on the labourers, trapping them under the debris. GHMC officials visited the site to ascertain the details of the incident, and it was observed that soil erosion occurred at the corner of the excavated portion of the cellar, which fell upon the construction workers at the site, the release added. The injured person was shifted to a hospital. The deceased were in the age group of 21-50 and belonged to one family from Khammam district of …