The sudden and tragic death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in September left the entire North-East grieving. Initially reported as an accidental drowning while swimming near Saint John’s Island in Singapore, the case triggered widespread doubts from the beginning. Many questioned the circumstances surrounding his final moments, especially as reports emerged that he entered the water without a life jacket. Two months later, the controversy surrounding his death has intensified after
The sudden and tragic death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in September left the entire North-East grieving. Initially reported as an accidental drowning while swimming near Saint John’s Island in Singapore, the case triggered widespread doubts from the beginning. Many questioned the circumstances surrounding his final moments, especially as reports emerged that he entered the water without a life jacket. Two months later, the controversy surrounding his death has intensified after
A 38-year-old woman doctor from Hyderabad died by suicide inside her flat after experiencing emotional distress over the rejection of her US visa application. The tragic incident came to light on Saturday morning when her domestic help alerted the family after repeated knocks at the door went unanswered. The family broke into the flat only to find her lifeless. A suicide note recovered from the scene reportedly mentioned that she had been battling deep disappointment and depression ever since
A 38-year-old woman doctor from Hyderabad died by suicide inside her flat after experiencing emotional distress over the rejection of her US visa application. The tragic incident came to light on Saturday morning when her domestic help alerted the family after repeated knocks at the door went unanswered. The family broke into the flat only to find her lifeless. A suicide note recovered from the scene reportedly mentioned that she had been battling deep disappointment and depression ever since
A routine trip to a scenic mountain destination in China turned into a widely discussed incident after a fire, reportedly caused by a tourist mishandling ceremonial candles and incense, engulfed the Wenchang Pavilion in Jiangsu Province. The fire broke out on November 12 and quickly spread through the three-storey structure, with videos online showing towering flames and dense black smoke rising above Fenghuang Mountain. The dramatic visuals sparked public concern and renewed debate about tou
A routine trip to a scenic mountain destination in China turned into a widely discussed incident after a fire, reportedly caused by a tourist mishandling ceremonial candles and incense, engulfed the Wenchang Pavilion in Jiangsu Province. The fire broke out on November 12 and quickly spread through the three-storey structure, with videos online showing towering flames and dense black smoke rising above Fenghuang Mountain. The dramatic visuals sparked public concern and renewed debate about tou
A significant disruption occurred at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil on Thursday when a fire broke out inside the primary venue in Belém, forcing an immediate evacuation and halting the ongoing negotiations. The incident unfolded as delegates were preparing for a series of high-stakes discussions aimed at advancing global climate action and strengthening cooperation among countries to address the accelerating climate crisis. Authorities confirmed that the blaze ignited in a pavilion secti
A significant disruption occurred at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil on Thursday when a fire broke out inside the primary venue in Belém, forcing an immediate evacuation and halting the ongoing negotiations. The incident unfolded as delegates were preparing for a series of high-stakes discussions aimed at advancing global climate action and strengthening cooperation among countries to address the accelerating climate crisis. Authorities confirmed that the blaze ignited in a pavilion secti
India has begun rolling out its next generation of e-passports equipped with advanced digital and physical security layers designed to strengthen identity verification and eliminate fraud. The upgraded system is part of Passport Seva Programme 2.0, which introduces new standards in passport security, digital integration, and citizen services. All new passports issued henceforth will be e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will continue to remain valid until their expiry, with
India has begun rolling out its next generation of e-passports equipped with advanced digital and physical security layers designed to strengthen identity verification and eliminate fraud. The upgraded system is part of Passport Seva Programme 2.0, which introduces new standards in passport security, digital integration, and citizen services. All new passports issued henceforth will be e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will continue to remain valid until their expiry, with
Emergency teams in Round Rock are actively responding to a gas leak that has led officials to issue a public warning asking residents and commuters to avoid the affected area. The leak is located in the 4100 block of Chert Drive, between Sam Bass Road and FM 1431, an area that includes residential homes and roadways frequently used by local traffic. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the leak, but crews are focused on securing the site and preventing any potential hazards while ensuring
Emergency teams in Round Rock are actively responding to a gas leak that has led officials to issue a public warning asking residents and commuters to avoid the affected area. The leak is located in the 4100 block of Chert Drive, between Sam Bass Road and FM 1431, an area that includes residential homes and roadways frequently used by local traffic. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the leak, but crews are focused on securing the site and preventing any potential hazards while ensuring
Melick's Town Farm in Oldwick, located in the heart of Hunterdon County, has long been recognized as a place where fall flavors are deeply rooted in everyday life rather than limited to a short seasonal window. With its beginnings tracing back to 1728, the farm stands as one of New Jersey’s oldest continuously operated family farms. Across nearly three centuries, it has grown from a modest plot of land into the state’s largest apple-growing operation, known for producing more than twenty var
Melick's Town Farm in Oldwick, located in the heart of Hunterdon County, has long been recognized as a place where fall flavors are deeply rooted in everyday life rather than limited to a short seasonal window. With its beginnings tracing back to 1728, the farm stands as one of New Jersey’s oldest continuously operated family farms. Across nearly three centuries, it has grown from a modest plot of land into the state’s largest apple-growing operation, known for producing more than twenty var
A devastating road accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia, has left India in deep shock as 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims lost their lives, including 18 members of a single family from Hyderabad. Nine of the victims were children, and the loss spans three generations. The tragedy occurred at around 1:30 am when their bus, returning from the holy pilgrimage, collided with a diesel tanker and burst into flames. The impact was so severe that several passengers, who were asleep at the time, were unable to
A devastating road accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia, has left India in deep shock as 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims lost their lives, including 18 members of a single family from Hyderabad. Nine of the victims were children, and the loss spans three generations. The tragedy occurred at around 1:30 am when their bus, returning from the holy pilgrimage, collided with a diesel tanker and burst into flames. The impact was so severe that several passengers, who were asleep at the time, were unable to
A large industrial fire at a decommissioned power plant in Texas City was contained Sunday evening after an extensive multi-agency firefighting response that began in the early morning hours. Officials confirmed that although the flames were no longer spreading, the site would continue to smolder well into the night, and residents would likely see smoke for several more hours. No injuries were reported, and authorities said air quality remained safe for nearby neighborhoods despite heavy smok
A large industrial fire at a decommissioned power plant in Texas City was contained Sunday evening after an extensive multi-agency firefighting response that began in the early morning hours. Officials confirmed that although the flames were no longer spreading, the site would continue to smolder well into the night, and residents would likely see smoke for several more hours. No injuries were reported, and authorities said air quality remained safe for nearby neighborhoods despite heavy smok
A tragic accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many of them from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana. The victims were travelling from Mecca to Madinah when their bus collided with a diesel tanker near Mufrihat early Monday. The impact of the crash was devastating, leaving dozens dead and several severely injured according to early reports. Rescue teams, paramedics and local authorities reached the spot immediately to carry out emergency respo
A tragic accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many of them from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana. The victims were travelling from Mecca to Madinah when their bus collided with a diesel tanker near Mufrihat early Monday. The impact of the crash was devastating, leaving dozens dead and several severely injured according to early reports. Rescue teams, paramedics and local authorities reached the spot immediately to carry out emergency respo
A powerful explosion struck an industrial zone on the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Friday, sending shockwaves across the city of Ezeiza and triggering a sprawling fire that authorities struggled to contain for hours. Local officials reported that at least 22 people were injured as thick smoke and flames consumed multiple factories in the area, raising concerns about long-term environmental and operational impact on surrounding communities. The incident prompted a major emergency response, wit
A powerful explosion struck an industrial zone on the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Friday, sending shockwaves across the city of Ezeiza and triggering a sprawling fire that authorities struggled to contain for hours. Local officials reported that at least 22 people were injured as thick smoke and flames consumed multiple factories in the area, raising concerns about long-term environmental and operational impact on surrounding communities. The incident prompted a major emergency response, wit
Authorities in Harris County are investigating a school bus crash that occurred Tuesday morning, involving a vehicle carrying more than 30 middle school students. The incident took place around 8 a.m. along the 6000 block of Thompson Road, prompting an immediate emergency response from deputies and school officials. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the bus was transporting 31 students from Deer Park Junior High School, along with two adult staff members, when it wa
Authorities in Harris County are investigating a school bus crash that occurred Tuesday morning, involving a vehicle carrying more than 30 middle school students. The incident took place around 8 a.m. along the 6000 block of Thompson Road, prompting an immediate emergency response from deputies and school officials. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the bus was transporting 31 students from Deer Park Junior High School, along with two adult staff members, when it wa
On Tuesday afternoon in Pakistan’s capital, a powerful blast rocked the premises of the district judicial complex in Islamabad, injuring multiple individuals and triggering a swift response from law-enforcement and bomb-disposal teams. According to police officials and local sources, the explosion occurred in one or more vehicles parked within the premises of the District Judicial Complex Islamabad, prompting an immediate cordon of the surrounding area and activation of emergency services.&
On Tuesday afternoon in Pakistan’s capital, a powerful blast rocked the premises of the district judicial complex in Islamabad, injuring multiple individuals and triggering a swift response from law-enforcement and bomb-disposal teams. According to police officials and local sources, the explosion occurred in one or more vehicles parked within the premises of the District Judicial Complex Islamabad, prompting an immediate cordon of the surrounding area and activation of emergency services.&
An explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station on Monday evening, causing panic in one of the most heavily secured areas of the capital. The blast, which took place in a parked car, led to a fire that quickly spread to three nearby vehicles before emergency responders arrived. The incident prompted an immediate security lockdown around the historic Red Fort complex, which draws hundreds of visitors daily. According to officials from the Delhi Fi
An explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station on Monday evening, causing panic in one of the most heavily secured areas of the capital. The blast, which took place in a parked car, led to a fire that quickly spread to three nearby vehicles before emergency responders arrived. The incident prompted an immediate security lockdown around the historic Red Fort complex, which draws hundreds of visitors daily. According to officials from the Delhi Fi
A devastating explosion rocked the historic Kelton House Museum and Garden in downtown Columbus on Monday afternoon following a powerful gas leak that led to widespread destruction. Officials described the incident as “catastrophic,” with several structures around the museum completely leveled. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and all firefighters who responded to the scene were confirmed safe. According to fire officials, crews responded to reports of a gas leak aroun
A devastating explosion rocked the historic Kelton House Museum and Garden in downtown Columbus on Monday afternoon following a powerful gas leak that led to widespread destruction. Officials described the incident as “catastrophic,” with several structures around the museum completely leveled. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and all firefighters who responded to the scene were confirmed safe. According to fire officials, crews responded to reports of a gas leak aroun
US authorities have confirmed that an Indian-origin truck driver involved in a deadly crash in California last month was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. However, officials have classified the incident as a case of grossly negligent homicide due to what they described as reckless and careless driving that caused the deaths of three people and injuries to several others. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office stated that toxicol
US authorities have confirmed that an Indian-origin truck driver involved in a deadly crash in California last month was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. However, officials have classified the incident as a case of grossly negligent homicide due to what they described as reckless and careless driving that caused the deaths of three people and injuries to several others. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office stated that toxicol
A devastating RTC bus accident on the Hyderabad–Chevella highway near Mirjaguda has claimed 25 lives, leaving Telangana in shock. The bus, which was overloaded with nearly 75 passengers against its 52-seat capacity, collided head-on with a gravel-laden tipper lorry. Eyewitnesses report that the bus struggled to maneuver through the narrow, uneven highway before the tragic impact occurred. This overcrowding has been attributed by locals to the Telangana government’s “Free Bus Scheme” f
A devastating RTC bus accident on the Hyderabad–Chevella highway near Mirjaguda has claimed 25 lives, leaving Telangana in shock. The bus, which was overloaded with nearly 75 passengers against its 52-seat capacity, collided head-on with a gravel-laden tipper lorry. Eyewitnesses report that the bus struggled to maneuver through the narrow, uneven highway before the tragic impact occurred. This overcrowding has been attributed by locals to the Telangana government’s “Free Bus Scheme” f
SCHERTZ, Texas — Authorities are investigating a collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a rock hauler that occurred Tuesday morning in Schertz, Texas, disrupting traffic in the area but resulting in no injuries. The incident took place shortly after 8 a.m. on October 28 at the railroad crossing near Solms Quarry Road and Farm-to-Market Road 482, according to local police. Police and emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene following reports of a crash involvi
SCHERTZ, Texas — Authorities are investigating a collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a rock hauler that occurred Tuesday morning in Schertz, Texas, disrupting traffic in the area but resulting in no injuries. The incident took place shortly after 8 a.m. on October 28 at the railroad crossing near Solms Quarry Road and Farm-to-Market Road 482, according to local police. Police and emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene following reports of a crash involvi
At least twelve people were killed on Tuesday morning when a light aircraft carrying tourists crashed in the Tsimba Golini area of Kwale County, Kenya. Authorities confirmed that the plane, which had departed from the coastal town of Diani, was headed to Kichwa Tembo in the Masai Mara region when it went down shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time and has been described as one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the region in recent months. Witne
At least twelve people were killed on Tuesday morning when a light aircraft carrying tourists crashed in the Tsimba Golini area of Kwale County, Kenya. Authorities confirmed that the plane, which had departed from the coastal town of Diani, was headed to Kichwa Tembo in the Masai Mara region when it went down shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time and has been described as one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the region in recent months. Witne