Myanmar's Arakan Army rebels have seized a key military headquarters in Rakhine state, marking a significant escalation in the conflict against the ruling junta. This victory follows renewed fighting after a ceasefire collapsed last year. The AA's offensive, part of a broader resistance movement, has seen them gain ground, but also face accusations of targeting Rohingya communities.
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Zara Dar, a former YouTuber who once preached the gospel of machine learning and neural networks to over 100,000 subscribers, has swapped her lab coat for something, well, a little spicier. She dropped out of her PhD program to become an OnlyFans content creator, and folks, the gamble has paid off. In just a short time, she's raked in a cool $1 million—a number most professors can only dream of seeing on their grant proposals.
In two separate incidents early Monday, at least 4 labourers died and 13 were injured in a truck crash in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, while a collision in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district killed 7 and injured 14. Both incidents involved speeding vehicles losing control.
An EA-18G Growler fighter jet crashed into San Diego Harbor, with both pilots ejecting safely and being transported to a hospital. The crash site, near Shelter Island, witnessed significant fuel leakage. Rescue operations ensued, and live footage showed the aircraft's descent. The incident occurred during a major military air exercise. The aircraft remains underwater.
In Panna, Madhya Pradesh, an illegally built madrasa was voluntarily demolished by its operators following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. This action, prompted by notices issued after a complaint, marks the first such instance under the new legislation.
Nagpur Police were unprepared for the intense communal violence erupted in Old Nagpur, leaving 34 policemen injured. The violence spread from Mahal to Hansapuri due to poor intelligence, misjudgment, and inadequate preparation, despite earlier signs of unrest during a right-wing protest and inflammatory video clips.
In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, a fake doctor, Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, is accused of impersonating a British cardiologist and conducting unauthorized heart surgeries at Mission Hospital, leading to seven patient deaths. CCTV footage shows Yadav in formal attire in the operation theatre. Authorities have sealed the cath lab, and Yadav faces charges of forgery and medical negligence.
Indian chess star Tania Sachdev publicly expressed her disappointment over the Delhi government's lack of recognition for her chess achievements. Despite winning medals at the Chess Olympiad and holding national and Commonwealth titles, Sachdev claims lack of acknowledgment from the state government.
RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has publicly endorsed Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA opposition bloc, echoing similar sentiments from Sharad Pawar. Congress downplayed the matter, with Rahul Gandhi reportedly dismissing it as media hype. However, unease simmers among allies over Congress's perceived unilateralism and focus on the Adani issue, while concerns about Congress's electoral performance fuel the leadership debate.
A tragic van accident in Cuttack, Odisha, claimed the life of Class X student Soumyaranjan Behera, injuring 20 other school students en route to a Republic Day parade. The district collector has initiated an investigation, while the driver is in police custody. Injured students are receiving treatment and are reportedly out of danger.