The local body described it as a matter of serious concern and asked for a thorough and impartial investigation by the competent authority 

 BJP MP Sambit Patra made sharp remarks against Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying in his presence ‘no one’s future will prosper’. 

 The investigation, launched by the United States Trade Representative against India and other countries, probes unfair trade practices. 

 Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the accident and determine any safety lapses 

 Leaders of the INDIA bloc gathered for a key meeting in New Delhi amid differences among the constituents and the recent poll losses of the TMC and the DMK.