A Liberia-flagged container vessel, MSC ELSA 3, tilted dangerously off the Kochi coast, prompting a rescue operation. Twenty-one of the twenty-four crew members were rescued, while the captain and two engineers stayed to assist salvage efforts. Some containers with hazardous cargo, including marine gas oil, fell into the sea.
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The Supreme Court intervened in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election, ordering a recount of votes for the president's post due to challenges raised by various groups. Senior advocate Vikas Singh retained his position as president after the recount, although the vote tally for Adish Aggarwala decreased.
Chandigarh reported its first COVID-19 fatality with a 40-year-old patient from Uttar Pradesh, referred from Ludhiana, succumbing to the infection. The patient, who had no comorbidities, was admitted with severe respiratory problems and tested positive before passing away. Health authorities are on high alert, urging citizens to adhere to preventive measures and COVID-appropriate behavior to contain the spread.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday but the market quickly moved to the green territory. While Nifty50 was above 24,850, BSE Sensex was marginally up.
A senior citizen couple successfully sued South Western Railway after being denied a refund for a train journey they couldn't undertake due to severe overcrowding. The consumer commission ruled in their favor, citing deficiency in service, and ordered a full refund along with compensation for mental agony and litigation costs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contrasted India's focus on development and poverty elimination with Pakistan's alleged enmity. He highlighted the success of 'Operation Sindoor' following the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing India's strong stance against terrorism. Modi also inaugurated development projects worth Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod, including a locomotive plant and new train services, marking a decade since he assumed office.
A recent study from the University of Manchester reveals that climate change is facilitating the spread of harmful fungi, posing risks to both human health and food security. The research highlights the potential expansion of Aspergillus species into new regions like North America and Europe as temperatures rise.
Gold rate today: Gold futures at MCX saw a slight increase, trading at Rs 96,050/10 g, while silver futures remained nearly unchanged at Rs 98,045/kg. Despite mixed international results, domestic precious metals concluded positively on Monday.
During a march in Colorado supporting Israeli hostages, a suspect attacked the group with a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails, injuring six people. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with victims suffering severe burns. The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted terror attack, identifying the suspect as Mohamed Sabry Solimanw, who allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" during the assault.
Salman Khan was spotted attending the nikah ceremony of Ayaz Khan and Zeba in the city, and the actor was seen entering the event under tight security. Videos and pictures of the Sikandar actor are going viral on the internet, as the security personnel struggled to control the crowd mobbing the actor upon his arrival at the wedding ceremony.