A tragic boat collision near Mumbai claimed 13 lives and injured several others on Wednesday. A Navy vessel collided with a passenger ferry, leading to a major rescue operation. Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu expressed condolences and announced financial aid for the victims' families. Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis also announced compensation and a joint investigation into the incident.
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Senior BJP leader Harjit Singh Grewal commended Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for removing agitating farmers from key borders, praising his administrative capabilities. In contrast, other BJP leaders like Ravneet Singh Bittu and SAD members criticized Mann, accusing him of betraying farmers and acting under political pressure from Delhi, calling for the immediate release of arrested farm leaders.
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar's Sagaing region has left over 2,000 people dead, with many trapped under rubble. Survivors recount harrowing escape stories, while rescue efforts are hindered by equipment shortages, power outages, and poor coordination. Vital infrastructure has also been severely damaged, complicating rescues.
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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan underwent surgery to remove a knife fragment from his spine after being attacked at his Mumbai residence. The surgery, involving neurosurgery and plastic surgery, was successful. Khan, 54, is in stable condition and recovering in the ICU. Doctors anticipate moving him to a ward and possibly discharging him within a few days.
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Gaurav Taneja, known as Flying Beast on YouTube, appeared on Shark Tank India to pitch his supplements brand, BeastLife. Despite his company's initial success, the sharks doubted his dual-focus strategy. Anupam Mittal questioned his commitment, while Taneja raised concerns about the show's diminishing impact in a LinkedIn post.
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has lauded Virat Kohli as the greatest cricketer of this generation, surpassing Babar Azam, Steve Smith, and Joe Root. Amir emphasized Kohli's match-winning abilities across formats and his remarkable decade-long consistency after a challenging 2014 England tour.
The US temporarily suspended military aid and the sharing of intelligence, turning the heat on Ukraine after Zelenskyy left the White House meeting without signing the minerals agreement. Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Zelenskyy of not being grateful to the US for the mediation the US has been doing.