A devastating fire at the 'Pulse' nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia killed at least 50 people and injured over 100. The incident occurred during a hip-hop concert with around 1,500 attendees. Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, with suspicions pointing to pyrotechnics.
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Strong earthquake tremors shook New Delhi at 5:36 AM on Monday, causing panic among residents. With a magnitude of 4.0, people in New Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad ran out of buildings as they felt intense shaking. Authorities urged residents to stay vigilant for aftershocks.
US President Donald Trump has accused the allocation of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India as a 'kickback scheme.' The BJP echoed these claims, alleging the funds were used to support 'deep-state assets' in India. GOP leaders are calling for an investigation to determine if the Congress party benefited from these kickbacks.
Former cricketer Zaheer Khan and actress Sagarika Ghatge have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Fatehsinh Khan. The couple shared the happy news in a joint social media post, expressing love and gratitude. Fans and celebrities flooded the comments with warm wishes, celebrating the arrival of the newest member of the Khan-Ghatge family.
The FCC released the transcript of an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris from CBS's '60 Minutes'. The interview's editing has sparked controversy, particularly among Trump supporters, who claim CBS manipulated Harris's responses about the Israeli Prime Minister to favor her. CBS defends its editing practices, stating they are standard for concise news segments.
A World Bank report reveals India's significant progress in poverty reduction, with extreme poverty plummeting from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% in 2022-23, lifting 171 million people out of extreme poverty. The rural-urban gap has narrowed, and India has transitioned into the lower-middle-income category.
The Trump administration froze over $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, citing non-compliance with demands to address antisemitism and ideological bias. Harvard rejected these demands, deeming them politically motivated and an infringement on academic freedom. This action is part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, aiming to reshape higher education and combat perceived left-leaning ideologies.
Rahul Gandhi criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remark that India gained "true independence" only after the consecration of the Ram temple. Gandhi labeled the statement as treasonous and disrespectful to India's independence movement and Constitution. Bhagwat claimed India's sovereignty was truly established with the Ram temple's completion, despite political independence in 1947.
Budget 2025 expectations: Indian Railways faces financial strain with high operating ratios due to substantial operating expenses and subsidies. The Ministry of Railways is focusing on modernizing infrastructure and increasing non-fare revenues. Comparing India's rail system with China's shows opportunities for growth and improvement through public-private partnerships and strategic investments.
Ex-Australia cricketer David Warner expressed frustration on Saturday about boarding an Air India flight without pilots, leading to hours of delay. The airline attributed the issue to weather-related disruptions at Bengaluru airport, which delayed the flight crew. Air India apologised for the inconvenience, explaining that crew delays affected the flight's departure.