A passenger's power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight bound for Dimapur while taxiing at Delhi airport on Sunday. Cabin crew swiftly extinguished the fire, ensuring no injuries. The aircraft underwent checks and was cleared for operation after relevant authorities were informed.
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A daring seven-minute heist at Paris's Louvre Museum saw thieves on scooters, armed with chainsaws, storm the Apollo Gallery. They made off with Napoleon and Empress's priceless jewellery collection, entering via a basket lift. One damaged piece was later found. This audacious daylight robbery, confirmed by France's interior minister, has led to the museum's closure and a full investigation.
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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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