A swift response from emergency services contained a fire at Brahmaputra Apartments, a Rajya Sabha members' residential complex on Bishambhar Das Marg, New Delhi. Firefighters, arriving promptly with 12 tenders, successfully extinguished the blaze by 2:10 pm after receiving the alert at 1:22 pm. Cooling operations were underway following the incident.
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The Asia Cup trophy is now in Mohsin Naqvi's custody in Abu Dhabi following India's refusal to accept it from him due to cross-border tensions. Despite BCCI's request, Naqvi insists an Indian player must attend a ceremony to receive the trophy, leaving its handover unresolved after an ACC meeting.
Eliza Monroe Hay, daughter of President James Monroe, will be laid to rest in Virginia nearly two centuries after her death in France. Her remains, previously in an unmarked grave, are being repatriated following research that revealed her financial struggles and attempts to return home. This brings closure to a long period of neglect for the eldest presidential daughter.
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen defiantly responded to a PCB legal notice, which threatened a lifetime ban for criticizing PSL management. Tareen, who has raised concerns about communication and transparency, tore up the notice in a video, questioning the PCB's competence. This highlights ongoing franchise owner tensions and accountability issues within Pakistan cricket.
UFC featherweight Arnold Allen revealed he was assaulted in Montreal for not speaking French, showing visible injuries. The fighter, who trains in the city, downplayed the incident, focusing on his upcoming fights. This marks another off-octagon issue for the usually private athlete, raising concerns among fans and media about his safety.
The Men's ODI Series between Australia and India has officially launched at Perth Stadium. Players from both nations gathered for a photo session, celebrating their historic cricket rivalry. The series begins on Saturday, October 19, at Perth Stadium. Over 175,000 tickets have already been sold for the white-ball series, indicating significant fan interest.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared a festive Diwali post on Instagram, humorously arranging barfi in the shape of the Google logo. Meanwhile, Google Search offers an interactive surprise for Diwali searches, featuring a virtual mandir with Goddess Lakshmi and celebratory animations, honoring the festival's spiritual core.
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