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A catastrophic explosion at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant's steel melting facility unleashed 150 tonnes of molten metal, claiming eight lives and severely injuring several others. The incident, occurring Monday afternoon, has reignited serious concerns over aging equipment and inadequate safety measures, with workers alleging repeated warnings were ignored. Investigations are underway as the plant grapples with this devastating tragedy.

A tragic accident at Vizag Steel Plant claimed eight lives and injured six workers. A hot metal ladle fell, causing a massive fire in Steel Melting Shop One. Bodies are difficult to identify due to severe burns. Injured workers are receiving treatment for extensive burns. This incident is the plant's worst since a 2012 explosion.

India and the UK are set to discuss contentious steel safeguard measures and the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) this week, posing significant hurdles to their free trade agreement. New Delhi is concerned about reduced steel import quotas and potential carbon taxes impacting exports, hinting at possible retaliatory measures.

India and the UK are addressing key issues delaying the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) implementation, including Britain's steel safeguard measure and carbon border adjustment mechanism. These concerns could lead India to rebalance duty concessions on British products like Scotch whisky, impacting bilateral trade.

India is reviewing tariff concessions on Scotch and other goods in its trade deal with the UK. This action is contingent on the UK addressing India's concerns regarding steel quotas and duties. UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is set to meet with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to resolve this deadlock.

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lay the foundation stone for JSW Utkal Steel Ltd's proposed Rs 65,000 crore integrated steel plant at Dhinkia. The project, which faced prior opposition from POSCO, has secured environmental clearance and completed boundary wall construction, though some locals still voice concerns over livelihoods.

India's first bullet train project, linking Mumbai and Ahmedabad, has reached a significant milestone with the successful launch of a viaduct over Ahmedabad's Kalupur flyover. This marks another engineering feat for the high-speed rail corridor, which is now in its advanced construction phase, promising faster travel between the two major cities.

The USTR released the outcome of 60 investigations conducted under Section 301, identifying India among 54 economies that, according to its assessment, do not have adequate measures in place to prohibit or effectively prevent the import of goods allegedly produced using forced labour.

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu took a scooty ride in Ranchi to promote fuel saving, while a doctor was defrauded of Rs 33,500 by cybercriminals. Meanwhile, Hudco celebrated its foundation day, and Bokaro Steel Plant contractors opposed a new attendance system, threatening a shutdown.