VICTIMS FAMILIES

Kuwait to give USD 15,000 compensation to kin of Mangaf fire victims: Report

The Kuwaiti government will give USD 15,000 each as compensation to the families of the victims of the devastating fire that killed 50 people, including 46 Indians, in the southern Ahmadi Governorate, according to a media report. The massive fire which occurred at a seven-storey building in the city of Mangaf on July 12 was caused by an electrical short circuit in the guard's room on the structure's ground floor, according to Kuwaiti authorities.

Shooting at splash pad in Detroit suburb injures 9, including 2 children. An 8-year-old is critical

Multiple people were injured after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families had gathered on Saturday afternoon. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard reported nine or 10 victims, including an 8-year-old child, with gunshot wounds. The shooter, believed to be contained in a nearby home, fired as many as 28 times before law enforcement surrounded the area. A handgun and three empty magazines were recovered. The victims' conditions were not immediately known, and the suspect's situation was unclear. Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed sorrow over the incident and was in contact with local authorities.

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.

Kuwait fire tragedy: Victim's body arrives in Kolkata; BJP's Agnimitra Paul attacks Mamata govt

The body of Dwarikesh Pattanayak, a victim of the Kuwait fire tragedy, arrived at Kolkata airport. West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul paid their respects. Paul demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation and education sponsorship for the victim's family. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh expedited bringing the deceased Indians' remains back.

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.

Kuwait fire tragedy leaves Kerala and Tamil Nadu grieving

​​According to this list, there were also three victims from Andhra Pradesh and one from Karnataka. Earlier, an official from the Department of Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs (NORKA) unofficially said that, according to information provided by its help desk in Kuwait, 24 Malayalees had died in the fire. Of these, 22 have been identified, he said, and added that 12 others from the state were seriously injured.

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.

Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi, says PM busy celebrating election victory as families of victims killed in J&K cried

AICC leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not listening to the families of devotees killed in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Gandhi visited his constituency in Kerala to thank voters for electing him for another term and demanded answers on why terrorist plotters were not caught under the BJP government.

Reasi terror attack: J-K LG announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia each for families of victims

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has approved an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the injured in a terror attack on a bus in Reasi district. The bus carrying pilgrims was attacked by terrorists, resulting in nine deaths and 41 injuries. A control room has been set up to aid those affected, with efforts underway to apprehend the attackers.

Reasi terror attack: J&K LG announces Rs 10 lakh for families of deceased and Rs 50K for the injured

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.

Bihar alcohol ban prevented 21 lakh cases of intimate partner violence: Lancet study

Bihar's 2016 alcohol ban prevented 24 lakh cases of daily and weekly alcohol consumption and 21 lakh cases of intimate partner violence, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal. The ban is also estimated to have prevented 18 lakh men in the state from becoming overweight or obese. The study, based on data from national and district level health and household surveys, suggests that stricter alcohol regulation policies may yield significant population-level health benefits for frequent drinkers and victims of intimate partner violence.

Pakistan: Rights Group condemns blasphemy allegations, mob attack on Christian family in Sargodha

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemned the violent mob attack on Nazir Masih and his son, Sultan Masih, in Sargodha following false blasphemy accusations. The Masih family, owners of a shoe factory, were brutally assaulted after being falsely accused of desecrating the Quran. The mob vandalized their business and home, and even attacked the ambulance transporting the injured family. HRFP called for justice, protection, and the repeal of blasphemy laws, highlighting the recurring nature of such false accusations against Christians in Sargodha.

'Family threatened driver to take blame for crash' says Pune CP, assures victims of justice

Amid the ongoing investigation of the Pune car accident case which claimed the life of two youths, Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar revealed details regarding the initial statement of the driver and subsequent actions taken by the police and said that at the first instance, the police disbelieved the driver's statement in which he claimed that he was driving the car.

Sean Diddy Combs Cassie Ventura video controversy: Check allegations, timeline of events

Sean Diddy Combs Cassie Ventura video has grabbed eyeballs and now the rapper has sought an apology after allegations and lawsuits.

Kartik Aaryan's tragic moment: Actor's relatives tragically die in Mumbai's hoarding collapse; details here

Kartik Aaryan's relatives have died in a tragic incident on May 13, when a massive hoarding collapse in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area claimed 16 lives. Retired ATC general manager Manoj Chansoria and his wife Anita were among the victims. The couple was en route to Jabalpur and had stopped at a petrol pump when the hoarding fell on their car. Kartik Aaryan attended their funeral, held at the Sahar crematorium.

Sexual abuse case: No victim reached out to register complaint against Prajwal Revanna, says NCW

The National Commission for Women (NCW) stated that no victim has filed a complaint against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, and one woman alleged being forced to register a fake complaint against him. The timely submission of the Action Taken Report revealed significant findings, including the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) committee. Despite the registration of cases based on complaints of sexual abuse and abduction, no victim approached the commission directly.

SC asks Maharashtra to implement its directions issued in 1992-93 Mumbai riots case

The Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra government to implement its directions regarding disposal of cases, compensation for victims of the 1992 Mumbai riots, and police reforms. The court was displeased with the non-compliance of its earlier directions and instructed the Maharashtra DGP and the state home department secretary to review the recommendations of the Justice B N Srikrishna Commission and submit a "better compliance" report by July 19, 2024.

Victims' families to urge US prosecute Boeing over fatal crashes

Families of victims from the Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 are urging the U.S. Justice Department to criminally prosecute Boeing due to ongoing safety and quality issues, highlighted by a recent in-flight incident. They argue that Boeing violated a 2021 deal with prosecutors to improve compliance after the crashes.

Hubballi murder: Accused's father apologises to Neha's family

The father of Fayaz, who is accused of killing the daughter of a Congress councillor in Hubballi, has publicly apologized to the victim's family and demanded strict punishment for his son. Fayaz's father, Baba Saheb Subani, expressed shock and remorse over his son's actions, stating that Fayaz should be punished severely to deter future incidents. He acknowledged his son's mistake and disclosed that Fayaz and the victim, Neha, were in a relationship, but he had refused their marriage proposal.

West Bengal storm: Death toll rises to 5, Mamata Banerjee meets families of victims

Among the most affected areas in the district were Rajarhat, Barnish, Bakali, Jorpakdi, Madhabdanga and Saptibari, officials said, adding that several acres of agricultural land and crops suffered damage.

Being woman has become crime in 'jungle raj': Priyanka Gandhi slams UP govt

The Congress general secretary said two minor girls, who were victims of gang rape, had committed suicide in Kanpur and now their father has also committed suicide. "It is alleged that pressure was being put on the victim's family to compromise," Priyanka Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X.

Family of deceased housewife wins Rs 6 lakh in SC; homemaking not a valid ground for low payout to accident victim

Motor Accident Death: Supreme Court Holds homemaker’s life as valuable as others and hence hikes compensation to car accident victim's family to Rs 6 lakh. The deceased who was a homemaker died when her car lost control and skid off the road and fell into a ditch in 2006. She is survived by her husband and two children who were studying at that time.