A third-year nursing student, Chaithanya Kumari, 20, who was in a coma following a suicide attempt, died on Saturday. She faced alleged harassment by the hostel warden, which led to the tragic incident. The warden has been accused of mental harassment and a case has been registered.
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At least two person was killed when two small planes collided midair near an airport in Tucson, Arizona. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. This marks the fourth major aviation disaster in North America within a month, following crashes in Toronto, Alaska, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
A Delta Airlines plane from Minneapolis flipped upon landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, injuring 17 people. The incident caused temporary halts in airport operations, with two runways closing for investigation. Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the injured to hospitals. Weather conditions, including high winds and snow, may have contributed.
Germany's national elections saw Olaf Scholz's SPD defeated, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance winning over 28% of the vote. The far-right AfD surged to second place with 20%, while coalition talks remain uncertain. The election results have raised concerns over Germany’s future direction, with significant implications for its defense policy and European unity.
Kannan Thamizhselvan, a 24-year-old diploma engineer, rescued a Class III student, Jaden Ryan, from electrocution in Arumbakkam. Jaden fell into stagnant rainwater after an electric shock from a leaking underground cable. Kannan, witnessing the incident, bravely pulled the unconscious boy from the water and performed CPR learned from YouTube, saving his life before rushing him to the hospital.
The relocation of 18 cheetahs from South Africa to Madhya Pradesh, scheduled for February 2025, may face delays due to South Africa awaiting progress reports from India. The project, set to introduce cheetahs to Kuno National Park, is also stalled due to pending CITES import permission required for the translocation.
Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is on the verge of becoming Bollywood's first Rs 200 crore film of 2025, having crossed Rs 100 crore in its opening weekend. The film continues its strong run with daily earnings over Rs 24 crore. FWICE has requested the Maharashtra Chief Minister to make the film tax-free, highlighting its cultural significance.
Nasa's Athena moon lander, developed by Intuitive Machines, is set to land near the lunar south pole today, beginning a critical 10-day mission for the Artemis program. The lander will study lunar soil, search for water, test a 4G network, and capture a solar eclipse. This follows the Blue Ghost's landing on March 2.
Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, where he announced the recognition of only two genders, male and female, sparked controversy, especially among the LGBT+ community. During the event, protests escalated with the setting up of a 'guillotine.' Former MLB star John Rocker criticized the protesters, expressing his disgust over the non-peaceful demonstration.
Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will be closed for passengers from February 9 to 14 due to the Maha Kumbh. Trains will continue to operate from nearby stations. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the UP government's management, citing severe traffic congestion leading to shortages of essential commodities.
Several senior executives at Hero MotoCorp have resigned recently, following a townhall meeting where zero tolerance for underperformance was emphasized by the executive chairman. The company is facing significant challenges, including losing its market leader position to Honda Motorcycle.