A container explosion aboard the Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 sparked a major fire off Kerala's Kannur coast. Eighteen crew were rescued by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, while four remain missing. The vessel, carrying hazardous cargo, remains adrift. Rescue efforts involve multiple ships and aircraft, as authorities work to contain the fire and prevent environmental damage.
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A senior police officer's warning about security risks at RCB's IPL victory celebration was ignored, leading to a stampede that killed 11. The officer had cautioned against the event at Vidhana Soudha due to potential overcrowding and inadequate security. Political figures are now demanding accountability from top officials for allegedly rushing the event without proper safety measures, despite prior warnings.
Elon Musk appears to be softening his stance towards Donald Trump, deleting critical tweets, prompting calls for a full apology from James Fishback. This follows a public spat where Musk criticized Trump's legislative efforts, leading to Trump threatening to end government subsidies for Musk's companies. Musk retaliated by reposting unverified claims about Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating the feud.
Arjun Patoliya, 37, tragically died in the AI 171 plane crash, leaving his two young daughters orphaned in London just 18 days after their mother succumbed to cancer. He had traveled to India to fulfill his wife's final wish of having her post-death rituals performed in Gujarat.
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Indian-origin food scientist Professor Suresh Pillai is revolutionising space cuisine, ensuring astronauts enjoy nutritious and culturally relevant meals. As Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to be the first Indian astronaut on the ISS with Axiom Mission 4, Pillai's work takes center stage. His lab's eBeam technology sterilises food without heat, crucial for long-duration missions. NASA's meticulously crafted Indian-style barramundi fish curry exemplifies this innovation. Shukla will savor home-style... Expand