The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra Island for defense purposes, sparking opposition from residents and MP Hamdullah Sayeed. A social impact assessment has been ordered by the revenue department, citing the island's strategic location and national security relevance.
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A fire broke out on an Indonesian ferry carrying nearly 300 passengers near Southeast Sulawesi on Sunday, causing panic and triggering emergency evacuations. The vessel was traveling from Kendari to Makassar when the flames erupted. At least 18 people sustained injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation, during the chaotic evacuation, but fortunately, no fatalities have been reported so far.
Just hours before Saina Nehwal's announcement of their separation, Parupalli Kashyap shared an Instagram post from the Awakenings Festival in the Netherlands. Saina Nehwal, the Olympic bronze medalist, revealed the decision to end their nearly seven-year marriage, citing the need for peace, growth, and healing. The couple, who married in 2018, have requested privacy during this time.
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Don Cherry was fired from Hockey Night in Canada in 2019 for controversial comments about immigrants and Remembrance Day poppies. Ron MacLean, his former co-host, suggested Cherry's remarks were a deliberate exit strategy following a pneumonia scare. Cherry denies MacLean's claims, expressing disappointment and stating he has no desire to discuss the matter further with MacLean.
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