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A serious accident occurred on the Delhi-Dehradun Highway when a truck collided with a CNG bus from the Bhainsali depot near Wahalna, resulting in injuries to 21 passengers. The collision caused a leak from the bus's CNG kit, leading to a traffic jam that lasted until late night. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were taken to Muzaffarnagar Medical College and District Hospital for treatment.

A goods train derailed near Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday night while traveling on the Delhi-Mumbai route. Two tankers loaded with diesel were involved, with one partially overturning. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, but rail traffic on the down line has been affected. Railway officials promptly responded to the scene, and rescue teams are working to restore normal operations. Safety announcements are being made to keep the public informed. The incident occurred near Ghatla Bridge, about one kilometer from Ratlam railway station, and an accident relief train has been deployed to assist with recovery efforts.

The Union Cabinet has approved a productivity-linked bonus of 78 days, totaling ₹2,028.57 crore, for over 11.72 lakh railway employees. This bonus, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, will be allocated to various railway staff categories, including loco pilots, station masters, and technicians. The initiative aims to incentivize employees to improve railway performance and recognize their contributions to the sector.

In a shocking incident in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, four members of a family, including two young children, were shot dead by unidentified assailants. The victims, identified as Sunil Kumar, a 35-year-old government school teacher, his wife Poonam, and their two daughters aged five and two, were attacked in their rented home in the Shivratanganj area. Initial investigations suggest a possible connection to a prior complaint made by Sunil against a man under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the incident and called for swift action against the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to uncover the motive behind this tragic crime.

The Cabinet has approved significant initiatives, including the PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Krishonnati Yojana, with a combined expenditure of ₹1 lakh crore to enhance sustainable agriculture and food security. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the goal of increasing farmers’ income and ensuring food security for middle-class families. The Cabinet also greenlit the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II, which will introduce 128 stations across 118.9 kilometers. Additionally, the status of Classical Language has been conferred to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. Finally, India will join the International Energy Efficiency Hub, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development.