First responders in Hyderabad were deeply affected by the tragic scene of an elderly woman found dead, embracing four children in a fire-ravaged home. Despite attempts to rescue the Modi household residents, seven bodies were recovered, including the woman and children found huddled together. The rescuers described the unbearable sight of the victims, highlighting the devastating impact of the fire.
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In a tragic incident near Bijnor, Constable Manoj Kumar lost his life while attempting to rescue suspects whose vehicle plunged into a canal after a high-speed chase. Despite suffering a fatal electric shock from downed power lines, he heroically alerted his colleagues to the danger, preventing further casualties. Police have arrested two suspects and are pursuing the remaining fugitives.
Pune police took action after a video surfaced. The video showed cops serving biryani to gangster Gaja Marne in a police van. This happened while he was being moved to Sangli jail. City police commissioner Amitesh Kumar suspended an assistant inspector and four constables. Marne was arrested earlier for assaulting a software engineer and was booked under MCOCA.
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The US embassy warns of strict action against visa overstays. Foreigners risk deportation and a permanent US entry ban. International visitors staying over 30 days must register. This advisory comes amid rising Indian travel to America. The US is intensifying efforts against visa fraud and illegal immigration. New visa curbs apply to those facilitating illegal immigration.
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