A fire broke out on the sets of Tenali Rama in Film City, caused by an electrical issue in a generator. No casualties were reported, but the incident highlighted concerns about safety measures on film sets. BN Tiwari of FWICE stressed the need for improved fire and safety drills to prevent future incidents.
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Parents were outraged after discovering that Wulidianzi School in Liaoning province served students food stored in containers previously used for dog food. Younger students ate leftovers collected from older students, leading to illness. Local authorities are investigating. The incident sparked heavy criticism on social media, calling for strict punishment and better surveillance to prevent such incidents in the future.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, affecting areas like Bangkok and China's Yunnan province. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. An under-construction structure collapsed, causing debris clouds. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra cut short her visit to Phuket due to the situation.
With assembly polls impending, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has inducted seven BJP legislators into the cabinet, raising its strength to 36. This expansion, the third in 13 months, sees BJP ministers outnumber JD(U) at 21 to 13. The added ministers hail from various backgrounds, with representation from Mithilanchal, backward and extremely backward classes, and upper castes, indicating a strategic move ahead of elections.
Justice P Velmurugan of the Madras High Court voiced his shame over the Anna University rape case being politicised, urging improved women's safety instead. He criticized political protests and media trials for seeking attention rather than genuine concern. The judge highlighted the need for equal rights and pledged full judicial oversight if investigations falter.
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On Sunday morning, dense fog blanketed Delhi, disrupting flight and train schedules. The city saw a dip in temperature, leading to cold wave conditions. Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 377. Many homeless people sought refuge in night shelters as cold weather persisted. Similar conditions affected other parts of North India.