A Delta Air Lines flight 1213, bound for an undisclosed location, experienced an engine fire at Orlando International Airport before takeoff on Monday. Prompt evacuation of all 282 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and two pilots was conducted with no reported injuries. Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting team responded swiftly.
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The Trump administration has frozen over $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, intensifying a broad campaign to reshape U.S. higher education. Citing civil rights violations and antisemitism, the administration is targeting elite universities with demands to eliminate DEI programs, adopt merit-based admissions, and curb campus protests. Harvard and others are pushing back, calling the moves politically driven. Legal challenges are mounting, as over 60 universities face similar... Expand
The MNF vowed to prevent Lengpui airport from being handed over to the Indian Air Force, criticizing ZPM's financial management and highlighting potential civilian-military conflicts. They express concerns about economic impact, noise pollution, and strategic military targeting. The previous MNF government had already proposed constructing a second runway.
Bhojpur police quickly responded to a Rs 24-crore jewellery heist in Ara town, resulting in a high-speed chase, a gunfight, and the arrest of two suspects. Two bags of stolen jewellery worth Rs 15 crore were recovered, while a manhunt is underway for four other robbers.
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A Chinese businessman, dubbed "H6", banned from the UK over espionage concerns, reportedly had close ties with Prince Andrew, including attending his birthday and representing him in investment matters. Former Prime Ministers Cameron and May have limited recollection of encounters with H6. The UK government upheld the ban, citing H6's "covert" activities supporting the Chinese Communist Party, a claim denied by both H6 and the Chinese Embassy.
A Sydney couple discovered 102 snakes in their backyard after seeking assistance for four. Snake catcher Dylan unearthed baby red-bellied black snakes and five adults within three hours, with two females giving birth during capture. The couple contacted officials after their dog survived a red-bellied black snake bite during Christmas.
Billionaire Elon Musk made waves at a Wisconsin rally by wearing a Cheesehead, honoring the state's dairy farmers and Green Bay Packers fans. The event was notable for Musk’s controversial $1 million checks to voters, sparking legal scrutiny. Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre humorously acknowledged Musk's gesture. Musk's presence emphasized his growing influence in political spheres.
Uddhav Thackeray has defended comedian Kunal Kamra for calling deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor,' stating Kamra expressed public sentiment. Thackeray criticized the attack on Kamra's studio, urging the government to compensate him, similar to compensation given for the Nagpur riots.
A 21-year-old man, previously involved in trespassing Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow, was arrested for a Rs 3.90 lakh theft in Bharuch. Ram Swaroop Kushwaha, with an accomplice, conducted a burglary at a retired army jawan's home. The police recovered most stolen items, and both suspects have multiple prior cases against them.