Quick Take At 12 PM: 'Nagpur Chlorine Gas Leak, Yashasvi Jaiswal Responds To Harsha Bhogle'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters

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1. Nagpur Chlorine Gas Leak Sparks Panic, Over 40 Fall Ill As NDRF Races To Contain 900-Kg Cylinder At Water Treatment Plant

More than 40 people fell ill after chlorine gas leaked from a 900-kg cylinder at a water treatment plant in Nagpur’s Godhni area early Monday. Residents reported coughing and breathing difficulties and were evacuated. NDRF, fire officials and OCW teams contained the leak by submerging the cylinder in a caustic soda solution. (Read more…)

Nagpur, Maharashtra: A chlorine gas leak at the Godhani Nagar Panchayat water purification plant in Nagpur left around 40 people with breathing difficulties. Eight to 10 plant employees and 20 to 25 local residents were hospitalized, with four to five admitted to the ICU. Fire… pic.twitter.com/XAEZX4F4Wu

— IANS (@ians_india) August 24, 2026

2. Delhi ITO Road Accident: 2 MLAs Among Several Injured After Out-Of-Control Swift Jumps Divider, Crashes Into Innova

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A road accident at Delhi’s ITO traffic signal left several people, including Delhi MLA Anil Jha and Karnataka MLA Abhay Patil, with minor injuries on Sunday night. Police said a Swift car hit a divider near the PWD office, crossed into the opposite lane and collided with an Innova carrying the two MLAs. All injured were shifted to LNJP Hospital and are stable. (Read more…)

#WATCH | Delhi: A road accident took place at the ITO traffic signal in Delhi, in front of the old Police Headquarters, after an out-of-control car crashed through the divider. The vehicle also rammed into another SUV (in the visuals), causing extensive damage to its front… https://t.co/07cTjp1BKA pic.twitter.com/wZWSz28Lb9

— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2026

3. CJP Volunteer 'Slapped' By BJYM Worker At Jodhpur Event Days After Jaipur Violence Targeting Group; 11 Detained – VIDEO

Police said some people entered Gandhi Shanti Pratishthan by scaling its boundary wall, while around 11 were detained. Jodhpur DCP Manish Kumar Chaudhary said police had received no formal complaint regarding assault or other offences. (Read more…)

राजस्थान : जोधपुर में आज CJP का प्रोग्राम था। BJP युवा मोर्चा के कार्यकर्ता वहां घुस आए। CJP कार्यकर्ता को थप्पड़ मार दिया। हंगामा बढ़ गया। पुलिस ने BJP युवा मोर्चा, ABVP के 2 पदाधिकारियों सहित 11 लोग हिरासत में लिए। pic.twitter.com/ZEPUw0sQmy

— Sachin Gupta (@Sachingupta) August 23, 2026

4. 'If You Don't Know What He Said…': Yashasvi Jaiswal Fiery Response To Harsha Bhogle Over 'Headbutt' Criticism

Yashasvi Jaiswal has hit back at Harsha Bhogle over the commentator's take on his headbutting incident with Asitha Fernando in the IND vs SL 2nd Test. Labelling Jaiswal as 'combative', Bhogle opined that the left-hander should have walked away from the exchange. Jaiswal responded strongly suggesting the commentator should not make judgement without knowing what was said. (Read more…)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando exchange words as tensions rise in the middle. 👀



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— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 23, 2026

5. Dronacharya Awardee Mumbai Gymnastics Coach Booked Under POCSO For Allegedly Harassing 16-Year-Old Student

Mumbai's Vile Parle Police have booked a 48-year-old Dronacharya Award-winning gymnastics coach under the POCSO Act after a 16-year-old student accused him of sexual harassment. The girl alleged that the coach called her to a gymnasium on Friday and harassed her while they were alone. Police are examining CCTV footage and WhatsApp messages, while the accused is being questioned. (Read more…)

Mumbai Police have registered a POCSO case against a 45-year-old Vile Parle-based gymnastics coach and Dronacharya Award recipient, following an allegation of sexual assault involving a 16-year-old student. The complaint states that the coach called the minor to the gymnasium,… pic.twitter.com/2L4utozRkQ

— IANS (@ians_india) August 24, 2026

6. 'Respect, Well Done': Bhumi Pednekar Stops Posing For Paps Upon Hearing National Anthem At Mumbai Event, Netizens Praise Her—VIDEO

Bhumi Pednekar paused her red-carpet appearance at a Mumbai event after hearing the National Anthem playing. The actress stopped posing, alerted the paparazzi by saying, “Ek second, National Anthem…,” and stood at attention until it ended. She later returned to continue posing. (Read more…)

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7. Meeting The Demand Side Of Employment: Biggest Challenge Before Supply Side Of Education

India needs to align education with employment, skills and entrepreneurship. Strengthening vocational learning, practical exposure, industry-academia partnerships and entrepreneurial thinking can help bridge the graduate-employment gap. (Read more…)

8. UK Drought Campaign Asks South Asian Households To Wash Rice Only Twice & Muslims To Cut Water Use During Wudu

With large parts of England facing worsening drought conditions following a summer marked by repeated heatwaves, a new water-saving initiative is encouraging people to rethink some everyday practices, from how many times rice is washed before cooking to the amount of water used during wudu. (Read more…)

UK Drought Campaign Asks South Asian Households To Wash Rice Only Twice & Muslims To Cut Water Use During Wudu |

9. India’s Space Revolution Takes Flight With 440 Startups As Landmark Reforms Propel Private Sector Into Global Space Race

India’s space sector has grown to around 440 startups following reforms that opened greater opportunities for private companies, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said at National Space Day celebrations in Ahmedabad. He highlighted Chandrayaan missions, Gaganyaan and the planned Bharatiya Antariksha Station, underscoring India’s push for global space leadership. (Read more…)

10. Priyanka Chopra Turns ‘Tour Wife’ To Nick As She Joins Jonas Brothers Tour In Feathered Mini & Bold Monochrome Looks

While the Jonas Brothers set the stage ablaze with their performances in the opening shows of Burning Up Tour, Priyanka made sure her off-stage fashion moments were equally eye-catching. The actor served three distinctly different looks across the three days, moving effortlessly from playful glamour to sleek monochrome dressing. (Read more…)

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