Raghu Rai, Indi’s iconic photojournalist, died at 83 after battling cancer. Known for capturing India’s soul through powerful images of historic events and everyday life, his work shaped visual journalism and remains an enduring record of the nation.
Over two months after the Sigachi Industry blast in Sangareddy that claimed 54 lives, families of the victims allege that the promised compensation of Rs.1 crore remains unpaid. At a round table in Patancheru, activists and victims’ kin criticised the government and company management for their inaction and demanded increased compensation for the injured.
All 337 tons of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal have been incinerated at a facility in Pithampur, following court orders. Officials confirmed emissions remained within limits and no health or environmental risks were reported
The toxic waste of the Bhopal gas tragedy will now be incinerated in 72 days with a burning rate of 270 kg per hour at a private facility in Pithampur, Indore
Move comes 40 years after the world's worst industrial disaster which occurred when a highly toxic gas leaked from Union Carbide's pesticide plant in Bhopal
A recipient of the Padma Shri, Raghu Rai's contribution to photography transcends the realm of art; it is an emotional dialogue with humanity, a testament to the power of vision and empathy.
Two men, who were part of a protest organised by 'Pithampur Bachao Samiti', poured flammable liquid on themselves and tried to ignite it, but their actions were swiftly thwarted by fellow protesters
Almost 40 years since the horrific gas tragedy in Bhopal, the authorities have now woken up to finally shift the toxic waste from Union Carbide after a strong rebuke from the Madhya Pradesh High Court
The bench said the Centre's claim for a top up on compensation for the Bhopal gas tragedy victims has no foundation and added that either settlement is valid or set aside where it is vitiated by fraud.
