Blast In Maharashtra, At Least 8 Dead; Panel Meets On Waqf Amendment Bill, 10 MPs Suspended And More | January 24 News Wrap

𝄹Hello readers! In today’s news wrap, we bring you the key developments of the day.

🍷Here is a quick rundown of the events that include the blast in Maharashtra's ordnance factory that leaves at least 8 people dead, the parliamentary committee’s meeting on the Waqf Amendment Bill, and more.

Maharashtra: At Least 8 Dead After Roof Collapses In Blast At Bhandara Ordnance Factory

ꩲAt least eight people have died in a blast that occurred at an ordnance factory in Maharahstra's Bhandara, according to Union minister Nitin Gadkari.

District collector Sanjay Kolte earlier told the media that at least 8 to 9 persons were feared trapped under debris. Read Full Story Here

Opposition Disputes Time For Review As Panel Meets On Waqf Amendment Bill, 10 MPs Suspended

The parliamentary committee’s meeting on the Waqf Amendment Bill got off to a contentious start on January 24.The members of the opposition accused the panel of not allowing enough time to review the proposed changes. After the meeting, ten opposition MPs have been suspended - including the Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and A Raja of the DMK for the day from the joint parliamentary committee studying proposed changes to 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1955. Read Full Story Here

FIITJEE Closes Coaching Centers Across North India Due To Financial Constraints

FIITJEE coaching centers shut down in Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh due to teachers quitting over unpaid salaries, affecting hundreds of students. As per reports, several centers of coaching giants FIITJEE across Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh have unexpectedly been shut down, leaving hundreds of students in lurk. Read Full Story Here

Maha Kumbh 2025: 10 Cr Devotees Expected At Triveni Sangam On 'Mauni Amavasya,' Security Arrangements, And More | Details

𓆏The ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is expected to witness 10 crore devotees for the Amrit Snan of 'Mauni Amavasya' at the Mahakumbh on January 29, the Uttar Pradesh government said as quoted by PTI.

The state government is implementing comprehensive measures to efficiently manage traffic and congestion. Read Full Story Here

Antarctica: World's Largest Iceberg A23a Drifts In Atlantic; Likely To Hit British Island South Georgia

ܫThe world's largest iceberg A23a off the coast of Antarctica Photo: AP

The world’s largest iceberg called A23a reportedly is on the move in the Atlantic Ocean. Its direction of movement has triggered assumptions that while heading north from the coast of Antarctica, the iceberg is likely to collide with the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia. Read Full Story Here