A serious train crash in Buggenhout, Belgium, has left four people dead after a train struck a school minibus at a level crossing on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2026. The accident happened in the town of Buggenhout, located north of Brussels, during the busy morning travel period. The minibus was carrying schoolchildren along with adults when it reached the railway crossing. Shortly after, the vehicle was hit by an approaching train. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the area

Fatal Gas Explosion at Shanxi Coal Mine At least eight people have died and dozens remain trapped after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province, northern China. The blast occurred at 7:29 pm on Friday, May 22, while 247 miners were working underground. By early Saturday, rescue teams had brought 201 workers safely to the surface. Authorities confirmed that eight miners had died and 38 remained trapped

Insurance Cover For Students Across North Kerala Kannur University has launched an accident insurance scheme to provide financial protection for students enrolled from 2025 onwards. A total of 17,343 students from Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad districts will be covered under the scheme. The initiative is aimed at strengthening student safety and giving support to families in case of unexpected accidents duri

Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries may soon get relief if they are facing problems due to e-KYC errors. According to reports, the state government is considering giving eligible women another opportunity to correct mistakes in their electronic verification details. The move could help beneficiaries whose payments were delayed, stopped or affected because of wrong Aadhaar details, bank account mismatches, mobile number issues or incorrect information entered du

Indian student Navya Gadusu died after a late-night crash on Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana, a case that has drawn attention among Indian and Telugu communities in the United States. The crash happened at about 11:15 PM CDT on Saturday, May 16, 2026, on northbound I-65 near the U.S. 231 exit in Crown Point, according to Indiana State Police details cited by Chicago media. What Happened in the Navya Gadusu I

At least 16 people were killed on May 6 when a passenger bus collided with a fuel tanker and burst into flames in North Musi Rawas Regency on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, officials said. The crash triggered a large fire that engulfed both vehicles, leaving several others injured. Emergency teams transported the wounded to nearby hospitals, with at least three reported to have suffered severe burns.  

Maharashtra has approved a ₹10,000 crore AI policy to build advanced infrastructure, boost startups, create jobs, and position the state as a leader in ethical artificial intelligence. The Maharashtra government has approved a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy with a proposed investment of ₹10,000 crore, marking a major push toward building advanced digital infrastructure in the state. The policy, cleared on Wednesday, aims to establish 6 AI Exc

PM Narendra Modi launches new Amrit Bharat Express trains, providing direct rail connectivity between Varanasi–Pune and Ayodhya–Mumbai to boost travel and tourism. Marking a major boost to India’s rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening d

A meeting inside a convenience store in Bossier City, Louisiana, turned into a life-threatening emergency on Friday, April 4, 2026, when a firearm discharged at close range, leaving a 30-year-old woman critically injured and prompting the arrest of her husband weeks later. Gun discharge during store meeting under investigation Authorities said the incident occurred inside Mezo Grocery and Deli, where Jigisha, also known as Soniya Gajera, and her husband

Mumbai: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral mapping in Maharashtra has shown disappointing results in urban areas, particularly in Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, while the tribal district of Gadchiroli has seen the highest participation. As per the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) data, the Mumbai Suburban district recorded only 36.31% of electoral mapping, the lowest in the state and far below the state average of 64.77%. On the other hand, Gadchiroli has achieved

A fatal road accident in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, India, around 8:00 PM IST on Wednesday, April 22, 2026evening resulted in the deaths of 11 people after a truck collided with multiple vehicles and triggered a fire, authorities confirmed. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic enforcement in the region. According to police officials, the crash occurred when a speeding truck rammed into a Swift car. The force of the impact pushed the smalle

Authorities in Fond du Lac County are investigating a fatal shooting involving young siblings that occurred on Friday, April 10, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office. Officials said a two-year-old child died after being shot inside a family vehicle parked in a residential driveway.

At least 10 workers were killed and more than 30 others injured following a major explosion at a Vedanta power plant in India’s Chhattisgarh state, marking one of the region’s most serious industrial accidents in recent years. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Sakti district while workers were on their lunch break, triggering panic and a large-scale emergency response. Officials confirmed that 33 workers sustained injuries, with

At least 18 people were hospitalized after a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians during a Lao New Year parade in New Iberia, authorities said. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2026, at the intersection of Savannakhet Street and Melancon Road, according to a statement from the Iberia Parish Sheri

As 72 Rajya Sabha seats fall vacant in 2026, Congress finds itself in a precarious situation in Maharashtra. The party is engaged in intense negotiations within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance to secure the state's lone Rajya Sabha seat. This move has been dubbed a “mathematical necessity” to protect the party's national standing in the Upper House, with the party facing a crucial test of numbers. Congress currently holds 27 Rajya Sabha seats, but the imminent retirements o

Authorities said the collision occurred at approximately 2 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the tollway near Royal Lane. Preliminary findings from DPS troopers indicate that a Hyundai Tucson was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when it collided head-on with a Land Rover Velar. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles and prompted an immediate emergency response. The driver of the Hyundai Tucson was transported to a local hospital following the crash but was l

A tragic incident occurred in Delhi’s Jungpura area on Monday night when a 37-year-old woman, Sumati, was accidentally shot and killed by her son, Tarun, who was allegedly handling an illegal firearm at their home. The victim, a domestic help who supported her family, was struck in the face by a bullet from a country-made pistol while her son was reportedly showing it to her. The fatal shot led to her death on the spot. The incident was discovered after a PCR call was received fro

A high-profile Lamborghini crash in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur has triggered widespread controversy after police registered an FIR that does not mention the name of the alleged driver, despite videos clearly showing him stepping out of the luxury vehicle. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, has raised serious questions about preferential treatment, transparency in policing, and public safety, particularly when influential individuals are involved. According to police accou