India is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19, with over 6,000 active cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi are the most affected states. The Union health ministry is conducting mock drills and instructing states to ensure the availability of essential resources.
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Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt. The South African batter's recent performance dip in the series against West Indies allowed Mandhana to regain her number one position with 727 rating points.
In Baghpat's Budhpur village, thirteen deaths in the last 15 days are raising concerns about water contamination from industrial waste. Locals attribute the fatalities, mainly from heart issues and kidney failure, to polluted groundwater. Officials have acknowledged the issue, prompting medical screenings and calls for accountability from pollution control bodies.
In Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, a stray dog was found carrying a newborn's body near a government hospital toilet. Hospital authorities and police are investigating after a security guard discovered the scene early Saturday. CCTV footage suggests a 17-year-old girl, admitted for colic pain, may have delivered the baby in the toilet and fled with a man.
Tensions soar as Iran launches a missile barrage on Israel, retaliating for strikes on its nuclear and military sites. Explosions rocked cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with many missiles intercepted. Israel's earlier assault, involving numerous aircraft, targeted key Iranian facilities and killed top commanders.
A tragic fire occurred at Shabad Society in Dwarka Sector 13. A 10-year-old boy and his sister died after jumping from their balcony. Their father, Yash Yadav, also died after jumping. His wife and elder son are receiving treatment. The fire started on the eighth and ninth floors. Firefighters evacuated all other residents. Authorities are assessing the building's structural integrity.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi criticized Lalu Prasad Yadav's birthday celebration where he cut a cake with a sword. Manjhi sarcastically commented that if Tejashwi Yadav achieves a significant position, future celebrations might involve an AK-47.
A former Boeing quality manager, John Barnett, alleged that the 787 Dreamliner factory suffered from substandard parts and reckless practices, prioritizing speed over safety. Barnett, a vocal critic involved in a legal dispute with Boeing, died by apparent suicide, sparking conspiracy theories.
Eid ul-Adha, a significant day for Muslims globally, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and is celebrated with prayers, gratitude, and charitable giving. Families honor the occasion by sacrificing an animal and sharing it with loved ones and those in need.
An Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft went down in the Meghani area, sending a dark plume of smoke visible for kilometers. Emergency services have rushed to the scene. As of now, there's no official confirmation on casualties or the cause of the crash.