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Delhi Hostel Collapse Reveals Greed-Fueled Renovation and Safety Lapses
A 50-year-old building near Delhi University, converted into a paying-guest hostel, collapsed during basement construction after two days of rain and waterlogging. At least six people were killed and several were injured; 11 people were rescued, including two labourers, one of whom died. The owner had renovated the dilapidated structure to cash in on demand, and authorities have registered a case against him, highlighting unregulated conversions and safety neglect.
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Pilot Allegedly High Before Takeoff on Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight
A Phuket-Delhi Air India flight AI-2379 experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop, injuring about 20 passengers and four crew. A passenger on board alleges the captain seemed visibly high before takeoff and, after the incident, warned passengers not to record anything. Reports also indicate the captain smoked marijuana and failed two dope tests. The passenger questions why an emergency landing wasn’t made and raised SOP concerns as investigators examine what happened.
Assam Flood Toll Hits 100 as About 140,000 Affected Across Seven Districts
The Assam flood crisis worsened as the death toll rose to 100 for the year and more than 137,500 people were affected across seven districts, led by Golaghat (~70,000) and Sivasagar (~40,000). Two deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong. About 456 villages are submerged; 11,933 hectares of cropland damaged; embankments and roads damaged. There are 125 relief camps with around 49,061 people sheltered. Relief supplies such as rice, dal, salt and mustard oil have been distributed, and the floods have affected tens of thousands of livestock (43,331).
Air India Turbulence Leaves 17 Hurt, Some Crew With Spinal Injuries
Nearly five minutes of severe turbulence on Air India's Phuket-to-Delhi flight injured 17 people, with several crew sustaining spinal injuries. Investigators are analyzing flight recorders, passengers have been discharged, and the DGCA is probing the incident while praising the crew for continuing to assist passengers.
India pushes for global probe into Pak crackdown in PoJK as militants reportedly turn inward
India on Friday urged the international community to scrutinise Pakistan’s crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing Islamabad of using “ruthless force” that has left about 40 civilians dead, while noting admissions that militants trained by Pakistan to target India have turned their guns inward. Delhi reaffirmed that the entire Jammu and Kashmir region is an integral part of India, and called for accountability from Pakistan, even as it highlighted a row over a New York Times headline describing PoK.
Centre Demands Action From Meta Over CSAM Ads on Instagram
New Delhi has issued a government notice to Meta after allegations that paid Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material, demanding removal of content and a detailed seven-day response under IT and POCSO laws; Meta says it has zero tolerance for CSAM and uses AI to detect and block such content, while a BBC report raised concerns about the recommendation algorithm and safeguards.
New Delhi–Tokyo vow to curb Pakistan‑backed terror; LeT and JeM targeted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi condemned Pakistan-backed terrorism, called for decisive action against LeT and JeM and their proxies, and welcomed joint statements on bringing perpetrators to justice, while strengthening India–Japan ties amid references to recent attacks such as Pahalgam and the Red Fort blast.
Tharoor slams US as 'friend' after Indian sailors killed in Oman strike
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the United States for a condolence-free statement after the Oman Gulf strike killed three Indian mariners, questioning why non-lethal methods couldn’t stop the vessel and highlighting safety concerns for Indian seafarers; External Affairs Minister Jaishankar later pressed Washington in a call with US Secretary of State Rubio.
Foreigners among 21 dead as Delhi's Malviya Nagar blaze rages
A five-storey bed-and-breakfast building in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar caught fire on Wednesday morning, killing 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals from Nigeria, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Somalia, Liberia and Afghanistan. Investigators are weighing a short-circuit cause after earlier reports of a cylinder blast, with the ground-floor restaurant operating and the upper floors used as a hotel; around 10 police personnel were injured during the rescue.
Dipke Declines U.S. Offers to Return to India for Jantar Mantar Protest
Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, said he turned down several US job offers to return to India and lead a peaceful Jantar Mantar protest against education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE paper leaks and the exam-result system, saying he wants to give back to his country; the piece also covers his background with the Aam Aadmi Party, his rapid online following among Gen Z, and his family’s safety concerns amid rising attention.
Annamalai Signals a Fresh Tamil Nadu Movement Amid Language Policy Rift
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai plans to launch a new movement in the state to mobilize volunteers, with talks of a possible 'Makkal Sakthi Iyakkam' (People's Power Movement); the move follows his clash with the Centre over the CBSE three-language policy and comes after his replacement as state BJP president by Nainar Nagendran in 2025.