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BMW hit-and-run: Accused Mihir Shah made 40 calls to girlfriend after deadly accident, faces potential jail time
In Mumbai, Mihir Shah, son of a Shiv Sena leader, caused a hit-and-run incident that killed Kaveri Nakhwa and injured her husband Pradeep. Shah, allegedly intoxicated, fled the scene with his driver, made numerous calls to his girlfriend, and attempted to evade arrest by hiding at various locations. The police eventually tracked and arrested Shah after 60 hours. The incident has sparked public outrage, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assuring that justice will be served. Shah's father was suspended from his political position, and the bar where Shah was drinking faced penalties for violating liquor regulations.
How Pakistanis linked to ISI-backed terror attacks in India are dropping dead
Retired Pak army brigadier Amir Hamza was killed by unknown hitmen in Jhelum district, months after LeT commander Khwaja Shahid alias Mia Mujahid was founded beheaded in PoK
What is STSS? Japan sees record breaking outbreak in deadly bacterial infection
STSS, a severe and fatal bacterial infection, is striking a record in Japan. It claimed 77 lives between January and March of this year.
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: From Coromandel to Bihar train disaster, here is a list of worst Indian Railways accidents
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: A collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train near Rangapani station in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, has resulted in several passengers being injured and five reported deaths. The incident occurred as the Kanchanjungha Express was hit by the goods train, causing the derailment of two coaches. The situation is serious, with around 20-25 passengers injured. Further details about the accident are awaited. The collision has impacted train movement in the Chicken's Neck corridor, which connects the Northeast with the rest of India. The Kanchanjungha Express, a crucial train for connectivity to Darjeeling, is frequently used by tourists.
Russian forces kill Islamic State-linked hostage takers at detention centre
State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March. The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears an Arabic inscription, knocked out window bars and climbed down several floors by rope before taking the guards hostage with a knife and fire axe.
'Dead' author predicts humanity's future, understands the value of life
Author Julie Poole who spent three days as 'dead' sees humanity's future. She attempted suicide at the age of 21 and later realized the value of life.
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NTPC proposes pooling entire capacity for supply to power distribution companies
If approved, the proposed move could ease supply and operations as the company would be able to sell power to a discom from any station and not restrict it to stage-wise units, people familiar with the matter said. The power purchase agreements (PPAs) with some discoms are signed in stages of commissioning and each stage is a separate entity for tariff and scheduling purposes.
Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92
A spokesperson for publisher Penguin Random House Canada said Munro, winner of the Nobel literary prize in 2013, died Monday at home in Port Hope, Ontario. Munro had been in frail health for years and often spoke of retirement, a decision that proved final after the author's 2012 collection, "Dear Life."
O.J. Simpson, football star turned celebrity murder defendant, dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, the football star famously acquitted in a 1995 murder trial, died at 76. His life saw triumphs on the field, legal battles off it, and a legacy forever linked to the infamous trial.
France raises its security readiness to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced the decision in a post on X, saying authorities were "taking into account the Islamic State's claim of responsibility for the (Moscow) attack and the threats weighing on our country."
Vladimir Putin's critics: dead, jailed, exiled
Prominent critics of Putin, including Navalny, Nemtsov, Politkovskaya, Kara-Murza, Yashin, Chanysheva, Fadeyeva, Khodorkovsky, and Kassyanov, have faced harm, imprisonment, or exile for opposing his regime.
What is Disease X? WHO panel to debate on deadly virus that could kill 20 times more than Covid-19
Disease X: The cause of mysterious Disease X is currently unknown, yet it is considered a serious microbial threat. The World Health Organization added Disease X in 2017 to a short list of pathogens deemed a top priority for research, alongside known killers like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Ebola.
Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards General Soleimani
The two explosions -- labelled a "terrorist attack" by state media and regional authorities -- came amid high Middle East tensions over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the killing of a Hamas senior leader in Lebanon on Tuesday.
British combat medic Katherine Mielniczuk who volunteered in Ukraine found dead 'in her bed’
British volunteer Katherine Mielniczuk, known as 'Kat' or 'Apache' among comrades, has been discovered dead in her bed by fellow members of the 151st Special Operations Forces unit, leaving a void in the mission to aid Ukraine amid escalating tensions and a plea for enhanced air defenses.
Southern Tamil Nadu goes under water; one person feared dead
Southern Tamil Nadu has experienced heavy rainfall and flooding, causing flooding in villages, towns, roads, and highways. Residents have been stranded in homes and roads, with over 100 houses in Nesavalar Colony in Nagercoil inundated. Locals and disaster response teams have mobilized resources to rescue stranded residents. Water levels have risen above four feet in several locations, and bus termini in both cities appear like swimming pools.
Why has Zara apologized and removed it's new ad campaign resembling situation in Gaza
A controversial ad campaign by fashion retailer Zara faces criticism and a boycott call as images draw unintended parallels to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Zara has expressed "regret" over a "misunderstanding" regarding the ad campaign.
26 dead, dozens hospitalised in China building fire: State media
A fire at a coal company's office building in northern Shanxi province has killed 26 people and injured several. The cause is still under investigation. China's coal producers are under scrutiny due to recent accidents, impacting production and safety inspections.
Palestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage
Violence has escalated in the West Bank as the Israeli military pursues Palestinian militants following the recent Hamas attack from Gaza. At least 90 Palestinians have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops over the past two weeks, putting pressure on the Palestinian Authority. The violence threatens to open another front in the ongoing conflict. Israel has carried out airstrikes in the West Bank, including on a mosque in the Jenin refugee camp.
Decoded: How India makes affordable drugs for developed world, but ‘deadly’ medicines for developing countries
India is called the 'pharmacy of the world' because it makes and exports drugs worth millions of dollars to many countries. But recent incidents cast a cloud over the country's pharma industry.
'Walking Dead' spinoff 'Interview With The Vampire' greenlighted by actor's union
'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' and 'Interview With the Vampire' will now resume shooting their second seasons. And the deal will allow actors to do post-production work on the first season of 'The Walking Dead: Those Who Live.'
Putin delivers mixed tribute to Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin after deadly plane crash
Putin's comments, which suggested he harboured decidedly mixed feelings about Wagner's mercenary boss, were the most definitive yet on Prigozhin's fate. Before he spoke, the only official statement had come from the aviation authority which said Prigozhin had been on board the downed plane.
At least 17 dead after Rohingya boat breaks up off Myanmar: Rescuers
At least 17 Rohingya refugees drowned when their boat broke up at sea while heading from Myanmar's Rakhine state to Malaysia, with rescuers still looking for the others on board. Thousands of Rohingya attempt to make perilous sea journeys each year to reach Malaysia and Indonesia.
Deadly flooding in China worsens as rescues continue and areas downriver brace for high water
Heavy rain and high water levels in northeastern China are threatening cities downstream, prompting evacuations of thousands. Hebei province issued alerts for several of its cities as rescue efforts continue. Beijing has provided protection from flooding by diverting water to neighbouring regions, however, some are complaining that the rainwater could have been flushed through the capital's system of canals and rivers.
Tourist hotspot Rhodes burns as successive deadly heat waves ravage Greece
Wildfires in Greece, fueled by heatwaves, have damaged tourist sites, forests and nature reserves, and led to the evacuation of residents and visitors. Tourists holidaying on Rhodes were amongst those caught up in the conflagrations, which have resulted in the deaths of five people, including two firefighter pilots.
Deadly wildfires in Greece and other European countries destroy homes and threaten nature reserves
The summer wildfires have struck countries across the region, prompting the European Union to expand its support, sending two Spanish firefighting planes to Tunisia after wildfires in neighboring Algeria left at least 34 people dead in recent days.
Deadly Love Triangle: Girlfriend uses Cobra to kill boyfriend, escapes with new partner
Post-mortem results of a dead body revealed snake venom as the cause of death. CCTV footage, call records, and a confession from a snake charmer, Ramesh Nath, led detectives to the deceased girlfriend and her friend. The girlfriend allegedly approached him to help make the killing look like an accident. The accused fled to Nepal, prompting a search by authorities to bring them to justice.
19 dead as heavy rains lash north India, rivers in spate
Heavy downpour warnings have been issued for certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, while in Delhi, which recorded its highest rainfall in a single day in July since 1982, authorities have cautioned over rising water level of the Yamuna.
Weekend mass shootings leave 6 people dead and dozens injured across the US
The shootings follow a surge in homicides and other violence over the past several years that experts say accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic. They happened in suburban Chicago, Washington state, central Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Southern California and Baltimore.
Nepal mourns after deadly plane crash kills at least 66
Authorities revised the death toll down from Sunday's 68 after a recount early Monday morning, said Tek Bahadur K.C., a senior administrative officer in Kaski district. Rescue workers are also scouring the debris for the flight data recorder.
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