Powerful Santa Ana winds are expected to worsen fires in Los Angeles, where 25 people have died. Gusts up to 70 mph may cause new ignitions and exacerbate existing fires. Officials warn residents to stay vigilant and evacuate if needed, while health advisors urge wearing masks to protect against toxic ash.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu gifted US President Trump golden and regular pagers during a White House meeting. The pagers reference Israel’s deadly pager attack on Iran in 2024, which killed 39 Hezbollah members. Trump and Netanyahu discussed U.S.-Israeli collaboration, including plans to take over Gaza, and met Elon Musk to scrutinize government spending through his DOGE program.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was below 76,300, Nifty50 was near 23,100.
The Union health ministry's department of health and family welfare faces a significant staff shortage with 29% of positions vacant. The parliamentary standing committee has urged the ministry to expedite the recruitment process. There is also an emphasis on increasing the department's technological proficiency.
China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek has sparked controversy for its refusal to discuss sensitive topics like the Tiananmen Square massacre and territorial disputes. Its advanced capabilities, attributed to possible reverse-engineering of US AI models, have raised concerns over potential censorship and Beijing's influence in AI technology.
The Haryana government plans to file a case against AAP's Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks alleging poison in the Yamuna River. Haryana minister Vipul Goel claims Kejriwal's statement spread panic, while PM Modi and Haryana CM Saini dismiss the allegation as a political stunt ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, assuring clean water supply.
A 17-year-old disabled girl named Yashasvi Pawar was allegedly poisoned by her mother in Thane. The girl was later secretly cremated. Following a complaint by a relative, the police have registered a case of murder and destruction of evidence against her parents and grandmother. The accused have not yet been arrested.
A medical transport jet with a pediatric patient and five others crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood, causing a massive fireball and significant damage to homes and vehicles. The Learjet 55 took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport and crashed 30 seconds later. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos. Authorities including the NTSB and FAA are investigating the tragic incident.
Prominent Muslim institutions and groups in Uttar Pradesh have vehemently condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, with Darul Uloom Deoband denouncing the act as inhuman and against Islamic teachings. Leaders called for unity and strict action against the perpetrators. Aligarh Muslim University students held a vigil, and residents in Muzaffarnagar protested against terrorism, showcasing a rare display of communal unity.
Dense fog and a cold wave gripped Delhi on Saturday, severely reducing visibility and disrupting flights. The temperature rose slightly to 10.2°C from 9.6°C the previous day. The city's AQI worsened, reaching 385 in the 'very poor' category. Bonfires and fully occupied night shelters provided warmth to residents as temperatures dropped further.