TRAGIC FIRE
Chaos at Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 roof collapse leaves cars buried, 1 dead and flights suspended
IndiGo has canceled all flights to/from Terminal 1 due to the partial closure of Delhi Airport caused by heavy rains. Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the early hours of Friday.
Salman Khan firing case major update: Forensic analysis links suspects to Lawrence Bishnoi's brother
In the Salman Khan house firing case, forensic analysis has confirmed that the audio recovered from the suspects' phones belongs to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Bishnoi. This development sheds light on the alleged involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi's gang in the shooting incident outside Salman Khan's Bandra residence. Salman Khan himself recounted waking up to gunfire on April 14 and expressed gratitude for the police's assistance.
Kuwait fire: 16 Keralites laid to rest so far
The last rites of four Keralites, who lost their lives in the tragic fire incident in Kuwait on June 12, were held at their respective hometowns in Kerala on Saturday where hundreds came to bid adieu. The bodies of 23 Keralites who lost their lives in the fire that happened in one of the residential accommodations of a company at Mangaf in Kuwait, were brought to the state on Friday in a special flight from the Gulf nation.
Kuwait fire: NBTC MD says company will take care of victims' families
NBTC had earlier in a statement said it was greatly "shocked and saddened by the tragic incident" in one of its residential accommodations at Mangaf in Kuwait.
Kuwaiti authorities launch crackdown on illegal property extensions after Mangaf fire
Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents in the building were sleeping when the fire broke out early Wednesday in Kuwait's southern city of Mangaf in Ahmadi Governorate. The building was home to 196 migrant workers, mostly Indians. The Kuwait Municipality has launched a rigorous crackdown on illegal property extensions, the Arab Times newspaper reported.
Reasi Terror Attack: Actor Pankit Thakker recounts narrow escape, shares chilling details of tragic incident
Television actor Pankit Thakker recently shared his harrowing experience during the Reasi terror attack. Planning to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Thakker narrowly escaped the violence that claimed nine lives and left over 40 injured. In an emotional recount, he described the horror and chaos he witnessed, emphasizing the need for unity against such senseless acts.
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Kuwait fire: Indian migrants' final journey home
An uneasy silence enveloped the import cargo terminal at Cochin International Airport on Friday morning as preparations were made to receive the bodies of 31 Indians who died in a building fire in Kuwait. Ambulances were ready to transport the victims' bodies—23 from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, and one from Karnataka—to their homes. The special flight was expected to arrive around 10:30 am, according to Deputy Inspector General Putta Vimaladitya. India had dispatched a military aircraft to Kuwait to retrieve the remains of over 40 Indians killed in the fire.
Kuwait fire tragedy: Punjab man who died was sole breadwinner of his family
Himat Rai, a Hoshiarpur native, was tragically killed in a fire in Mangaf, Kuwait. He was the sole provider for his family, leaving them in shock. The fire claimed 49 lives, mostly Indians, in the Al-Mangaf building on June 12.
Congress criticises Centre's denial of permission to Kerala minister to visit Kuwait
The opposition Congress in Kerala criticizes the Centre for denying permission to state Health Minister Veena George to travel to Kuwait to coordinate relief efforts for Malayalees affected by a tragic fire incident. Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan calls it unfortunate and criticizes the Centre for sending a wrong message.
Denied permission to visit Kuwait for fire relief efforts: Kerala minister
The fire incident has claimed the lives of 49 people, with 40 of them being Indians. Out of these, 23 are from Kerala. The state government had decided to send George to Kuwait to help with the relief efforts, including treatment for the injured and the repatriation of the deceased.
Kuwait fire: IAF's C-130J Super Hercules on stand-by at Hindan airbase for bringing back bodies of Indians
Kuwaiti authorities are conducting DNA tests on over 40 Indian victims of a deadly fire in the Mangaf area. An Indian Air Force aircraft is ready to repatriate the bodies. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is in Kuwait to assist the injured and expedite the return of remains. The fire claimed 49 lives, including 42 Indians. Singh met with Kuwait's foreign minister, who promised full support, including medical care and a thorough investigation.
Kuwait identifies bodies of 45 Indians, 3 Filipino nationals; vows to promptly investigate the incident
Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipinos killed in a tragic fire at a building housing foreign workers in Mangaf. At least 49 workers were killed, and 50 others injured in the incident. DNA tests are being conducted, and an Indian Air Force aircraft is on standby to repatriate the bodies. Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah leads an inspection campaign on illegal properties. Emir Sheikh Meshal has ordered financial aid and repatriation of the deceased. The public prosecutor has launched an investigation.
Kuwait Fire: Several Indians killed, Jaishankar calls it shocking. Here is all you should know
Kuwait Mangaf Fire Indians: In Kuwait's Mangaf area, a tragic fire claimed 49 lives, including several Indians. Most victims, aged 20-50, succumbed to smoke inhalation. 15 others were injured, with five firefighters harmed during rescue operations. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah ordered arrests, highlighting safety concerns. The Indian Embassy issued helpline numbers, and Ambassador Swaika visited hospitals to offer assistance. Eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying scene as flames engulfed the building.
Kuwait Fire: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victim's families, Indian Embassy extends support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of at least 40 Indian nationals in a devastating fire in a building in the southern Mangaf district of Kuwait. He assured that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with Kuwaiti authorities to assist those adversely affected.
India's mission in touch with Kuwaiti authorities to provide relief to its citizens affected in Mangaf fire
India's mission in Kuwait is investigating the tragic fire incident in Mangaf, Kuwait, which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50. The fire started in a building housing migrant workers in Mangaf.
Many Keralites lost lives in Kuwait fire incident, 30-year-old Shameer among them
Around 40 Indians are understood to have died and over 50 are injured in a tragic fire incident at a labour housing facility in the Mangaf area of Kuwait on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said, adding the injured are being treated in five government hospitals in Kuwait.
Kuwait fire: Massive accident in Mangaf leaves 49 dead, including several Indians; Embassy issues emergency numbers
Kuwait Fire: A major fire in Kuwait's Mangaf area killed 49 workers, many of whom were Indians, including five Keralites. The blaze began in a kitchen of a six-storey building housing 160 workers. The Indian Embassy set up an emergency helpline, while External Affairs Minister Jaishankar expressed shock. Kuwait's Interior Minister ordered the arrest of the building owner and others
Massive fire at Delhi's Lajpat Nagar eye hospital, 12 fire tenders at spot
Delhi fire (Google Trends) A fire broke out at an eye hospital in southeast Delhi's Lajpat Nagar area on Wednesday, officials said. There are no reports of anyone being injured so far, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said. On May 28, a similar incident occurred at a private eye hospital in west Delhi's Paschim Vihar area. The officials said that no one was injured in the incident as people were safely evacuated from the building.
Amsterdam Airport Accident: Witness accounts of 'hellish noise' as person dies after being sucked into plane engine
A tragic incident at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport saw a person being sucked into the jet turbine of a KLM plane, leading to their death. The horrifying event occurred during the preparation for departure to Denmark, with witnesses describing a "hellish noise." Emergency services responded to the scene, and the plane was surrounded by fire trucks and ambulances. Passengers and employees were evacuated, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Benjamin Netanyahu says deadly Israeli strike in Rafah was the result of a 'tragic mishap'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a 'tragic mishap' in an Israeli strike in Gaza that killed at least 45 people. The Gaza Health Ministry reported the casualties, adding to international criticism over civilian deaths in Israel's war with Hamas.
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake', says 'we are investigating case'
In his address at the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu said, "Despite our best effort, not to harm those not involved, unfortunately a tragic mistake happened last night. We are investigating the case."
Rajkot fire tragedy: Gujarat High Court pulls up civic body, says it has no faith in state machinery
The Gujarat High Court has taken a strong stance following the tragic fire incident at the Rajkot Gaming Zone. The court criticized the civic body for its lack of action and held all municipal commissioners accountable for the incident. Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan Desai expressed their disappointment in the state machinery's reactive approach after innocent lives are lost.
Game zone fire: Gujarat HC raps Rajkot civic body, says it doesn't have faith in state machinery
The court pulled up the Rajkot Municipal Corporation and asked whether it had turned a blind eye to such a big structure coming up in its vicinity, after the RMC's lawyer submitted that the TRP game zone had not asked for requisite permissions.
Over 66 fires in 2 years: Why Delhi's hospital safety measures aren't enough to prevent loss of life
Delhi hospital Fire: Delhi has reported 66 hospital fire incidents over the past two years, with 30 in 2022 and 36 in 2021. The most recent fire on May 25th, seven newborns lost their lives in a tragic fire that engulfed a private neonatal hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of east Delhi. Fire officials, including Atul Garg, emphasized the complexity of evacuating patients, especially in children’s hospitals. Many hospitals lack adequate infrastructure, such as wider staircases and compartmentation for swift evacuation.
Rajkot game zone fire: Family loses five members, newly-married couple among victims
Rajkot Collector Prabhav Joshi said the death toll in the tragedy stood at 27, and DNA samples of all the victims were sent to Gandhinagar FSL in the wee hours of Sunday by air ambulance. "To be doubly sure and ensure there is no issue of bodies getting exchanged, we decided to send samples of all the bodies," he said.
Seven newborns die in Delhi hospital fire, several injured
Delhi Hospital Fire: At New Born Baby Care Hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, a massive fire broke out, claiming the lives of seven infants and leaving several injured. Eleven newborns were rescued, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. This unfortunate event adds to a day of tragedies, as earlier, 27 individuals lost their lives in a fire at a game zone in Gujarat's Rajkot city.
Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire: 27 dead, one missing, investigation underway; Here's all you need to know
A tragic fire at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, has claimed the lives of at least 27 people, including nine children. The fire broke out on Saturday evening, engulfing the two-story building housing the TRP Game Zone. The facility was packed with around 300 people, many of whom were children, due to the summer vacation and weekend rush. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with one person still missing. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the incident. The Gujarat government has ordered urgent inspections at gaming zones across cities to assess fire safety measures.
L-G VK Saxena directs chief secretary to 'institute an inquiry' into Delhi hospital fire
Delhi Fire Services officials said a blaze erupted at the Baby Care New Born Hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area around 11:30 pm on Saturday and spread to two adjacent buildings.
Tamil Nadu rain: Flash flood at Old Courtallam falls in Tenkasi kills teenager, video of fierce flow of water goes viral with 1 crore views
In a tragic incident at Old Courtallam Falls in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, a 17-year-old boy lost his life to a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall. Identified as Ashwin, he was swept away while bathing. Authorities, including the district collector and police, conducted a rescue operation, recovering Ashwin's body. In response, authorities have banned bathing at falls in the district. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall alerts continue across Tamil Nadu until May 22.
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