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Baby Among 4 Killed In Delhi House Fire, 6 Saved By Rescuers

Four people, including an infant, died of suffocation and two were injured when a major fire broke out in a house on the ground floor of a multi-storey building in Delhi's Shahdara area on Friday, police said. A call was received at 5:22 pm about a fire in a house in the Shahdara area, fire officials said. "Five fire tenders were pressed into service and the fire was doused by 6:55 pm. Rubber material like wipers and a rubber-cutting machine kept in a house on the ground floor of the building had caught fire," said Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg. #WATCH | Delhi: 4 people died in a fire that broke out at a building in Shahdara's Ram Nagar: Surendra Choudhary, DCP Shahdara (Visuals from the spot) pic.twitter.com/SPxKCbKvIV — ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024 Police and fire officials rescued six people from the building and rushed them to GTB Hospital, he said. A senior police officer said after receiving information about the fire in the building, polic...

Padma Vibhushan For Venkaiah Naidu, Actor Chiranjeevi. See Full List

The government today announced the prestigious Padma Awards on the eve of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. The Padma Vibhushan has been awarded to Vyjayantimala Bali, Konidela Chiranjeevi, M Venkaiah Naidu, Bindeshwar Pathak (posthumous), and Padma Subrahmanyam. BJP leader Ram Naik, singer Usha Uthup and actor Vijaykanth (posthumous) are among the 17 who have been awarded the Padma Bhushan. The first woman judge of the Supreme Court Chief Justice M Fathima Beevi (posthumous), actor Mithun Chakraborty, and Bombay Samachar owner Hormusji N Cama are also among the Padma Bhushan awardees. Young Liu, the CEO of Taiwan's Foxconn, has also been honoured with Padma Bhushan. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/yBC1eh6 via IFTTT

On Camera, Telangana Cops Drag Protesting Student By Hair

A shocking video of two Telangana policewomen dragging a protesting student by her hair has emerged online and is being widely circulated. The video shows the policemen on a scooty chasing a young woman. She runs for a few steps then falls as the policewoman riding pillion grabs her long hair. The student reportedly belonged to ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad), a student group linked to the BJP's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. They were protesting against the state government's recent decision to allocate land belonging to Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) for the construction of the new High Court complex. "The recent incident involving Telangana police is deeply concerning and absolutely unacceptable," posted Kavitha, leader of the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samith, on X, formerly Twitter.. The recent incident involving Telangana police is deeply concerning and absolutely unacceptable. Dragging a peacefu...

Tamil Nadu To Start IPL-Like Matches To Revolutionise Jallikattu Festival

Tamil Nadu is set to revolutionise the Jallikattu festival, the traditional bull-taming sport, by introducing cricket's famous Indian Premier League (IPL) like matches at a new state-of-the-art stadium in Madurai's Alanganallur, which is renowned for this traditional sporting event. The stadium will be inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin tomorrow. The initiative to have IPL-like league matches aims to give a "boost" to the traditional festival and put it on India's tourism map. The new Jallikattu stadium, is spread across 66.8 acres, and has seating capacity of 5,000 and a dedicated museum showcasing the Jallikattu bulls and the significance of the sport. The new stadium will have emergency response measures such as a hospital for bull tamers and veterinary center for bulls. The ancient sport of valour has an infamous history of injuring, maiming and even killing hundreds of people including spectators besides acts of cruelty against the animal like intoxi...

Trump's Sexual Assault Defamation Trial Delayed Over Juror's Covid Symptoms

Donald Trump's sexual assault defamation trial was delayed after a juror reported Covid symptoms Monday, the eve of the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary vote. The juror in the civil case, at which Donald Trump says he will testify, reported symptoms of fever, as did one of Donald Trump's lawyers who had a separate exposure, the federal court in New York heard. "We sent him home... We will not take testimony today, we will take the day off," said Judge Lewis Kaplan of juror number three. Following the announcement of the delay, which will be reviewed Tuesday to determine if the case in its final stages can proceed, Donald Trump was whisked away in a metallic black Chevrolet SUV. E. Jean Carroll, a successful writer, is seeking more than $10 million in damages for defamation by Donald Trump, whom another New York civil jury found liable for sexual assault against her. Donald Trump separately faces four serious criminal cases, including his alleged atte...

"Rahul Gandhi Used To Be Afraid Of Me, Now He Fears My Son": Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that his former colleague and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used to be afraid of him, and now he has started to fear his son. Mr Sarma also termed the Congress seeking a probe into his family businesses as Mr Gandhi's "bachpana" (childishness). "Earlier, Rahul Gandhi used to afraid of me, now he has started to fear my son who is a student. My son will not enter politics, then why is he (Rahul Gandhi) afraid of him," he told reporters. The Congress yesterday wrote to the CBI director, urging him to probe the businesses related to Chief Minister's family. The Gandhi vs Sarma verbal duel began Friday with the Congress leader terming his former colleague the "most corrupt chief minister" in the country who could "teach corruption" to other BJP chief ministers. Speaking at a rally during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, he also alleged that Mr Sarma's family - including his son - w...

"Things Were Done And Dusted...": Ex India Star's Huge Virat 'Fab 4' Take

The upcoming Test series between India and England will see two members of the 'Fab-4' of Test cricket square off against each other. India's Virat Kohli and England's Joe Root have been two of the most consistent batters in the format over the past decade. Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson are the other two members of the 'Fab-4' of Test cricket. After overcoming a lean patch with the bat, former India opener Aakash Chopra suggested that Kohli is back among his peers. "Yours truly also said that he is no longer part of the Fab 4. He is now, by the way. It was about the runs at that time, in that period of two years, but he is back again. Steve Smith has fallen away. Kane Williamson is also going 50-50 but this guy is still there. He was there then also and has returned now," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. Despite scoring runs, Kohli failed to score a century in over three years between 2019 and 2022. Chop...

'Jai Shri Ram' On Antilia: Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai Home Lights Up

Antilia, the iconic Mumbai residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, is decked up ahead of the historic 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram temple tomorrow. The 27-storied landmark building this evening lit up with holograms reading 'Jai Shri Ram' in Hindi and diyas. The area around is decorated with lights and banners.  #WATCH | Mumbai: Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani's house 'Antilia' decked up ahead of the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/mKoTRNWZSV — ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024 Mr Ambani, who heads the Reliance Industries, is among the top businessmen invited for the grand consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya temple tomorrow. The event will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of prominent personalities, including industrialists, sportspersons, actors, etc. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/kTcdGf6 via IFTTT

AI Chatbot Goes Rogue, Swears At Customer And Slams Company In UK

Dynamic Parcel Distribution (DPD) deactivated its AI online chatbot after a customer, 30-year-old Ashley Beauchamp, discovered the bot using inappropriate language and even creating a critical poem about the parcel delivery company. Ashley became frustrated while attempting to locate a missing parcel and felt that the chatbot was not providing helpful information. Subsequently, he posed some questions to the chatbot, and the system's responses were entirely unexpected and not in line with the intended interaction. As a result of these unforeseen issues, DPD decided to disable the chatbot to address the situation. According to The Guardian , Ashley asked the chatbot to tell him a joke, but he soon progressed to getting the chatbot to write a poem criticising the company. With a few more prompts, the chatbot also swore. Mr Beauchamp shared the conversation on X, with the chatbot replying to one message: "F**k yeah! I'll do my best to be as helpful as possible, even if it m...

Prem Chopra Reveals His Two-Three "Very Good" Scenes Were Cut From Animal

Prem Chopra , who plays the character of Dalbir Dodamal Singh AKA "Bade Daji" in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal , recently revealed that his two-three scenes were cut from the film. The film veteran also said that he considered those scenes were "Very good." Speaking to India Today , Prem Chopra said, "Animal was wonderfully made. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote the script himself with some help from two assistants. So he was meticulous and very definite about what he wanted. Also, the film got very lengthy. It turned out to be a four-hour fifteen-minute film, so he had to cut it out. Hence, in this way, my two or three scenes were cut, which I thought were very good." He continued, "But anyway, this is one of the games in the industry. But, I'm surprised that whatever my screen time is, people seem to have accepted me in a big way, and I still get views and information about it. I never expected that. I thought this was a special appearance...

Delhi Police's Advisory On Road Safety For Bikers Has A Witty Twist

Delhi Police is known for using witty and innovative methods to spread awareness. The police department often uses memes to communicate their message to the netizens. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the police department shared a uniquely drafted special traffic advisory for bikers.  The Delhi Police shared a screenshot of a Google result page, with a query in the search box reading, "How to do a wheelie." To this, the search results corrected the query to "Did you mean: How to land up in a hospital bed?" Delhi Police wrote in the caption, "Keep the rubber side down and the safety vibes up. Safety is the ultimate accessory for every rider."  See the post here: Keep the rubber side down and the safety vibes up. Safety is the ultimate accessory for every rider. #RoadSafety #DelhiPoliceCares pic.twitter.com/X7Yw9wtkWM — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) January 17, 2024 Since being posted, the tweet has amassed nearly 6,000 views with several comments. A ...

US Redesignates Houthi Rebels As Terrorist Group Amid Red Sea Attacks

The Biden administration on Wednesday returned the Yemen-based Houthi rebels to a list of terrorist groups, U.S. officials said, in the latest attempt by Washington to stem attacks on international shipping. Officials said the "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" (SDGT) designation, which hits the Iran-aligned group with harsh sanctions, was aimed at cutting off funding and weapons the Houthis have used to attack or hijack ships in vital Red Sea shipping lanes. The Houthis' campaign has disrupted global commerce, stoked fears of inflation and deepened concern that fallout from the Israel-Hamas war could destabilize the Middle East. "These attacks fit the textbook definition of terrorism," said one of three administration officials who briefed reporters ahead of the announcement on condition of anonymity. The designation comes after American and British warplanes, ships and submarines last week launched dozens of air strikes against the Houthis, who contro...

Video: 2,800-Year-Old Settlement Found In Vadnagar, PM Modi's Hometown

A recent excavation in Vadnagar, Prime Minister Modi's hometown, unearthed evidence of unbroken cultural continuity spanning centuries. This challenges the long-held belief of a "Dark Age" following the Harappan civilization's collapse, suggesting a more nuanced picture of the region's history. Led by experts from IIT Kharagpur, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and Deccan College, the study has found evidence of a human settlement that is as old as 800 BCE (before the Christian Era) at Vadnagar in Gujarat. #WATCH | Gujarat: On remains of a 2800-year-old settlement found in PM Narendra Modi's village, Vadnagar, Professor of Geology and Geophysics at IIT Kharagpur, Dr Anindya Sarkar says, "We have been working in Vadnagar with the ASI for the last 4-5 years... A very old Buddhist… pic.twitter.com/ybPPEDwdYc — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2024 In a statement released by the ...

Madison Marsh, US Air Force Officer, Crowned Miss America 2024

On Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old second lieutenant in the US Air Force and a master's student in the public policy program at the Harvard Kennedy School, emerged victorious at the 2024 Miss America pageant. Representing Colorado, Ms Marsh made history as the first-ever active-duty Air Force officer to hold the national title. "You can achieve anything. The sky is not the limit and the only person that's stopping you is you," Ms Marsh said in an interview shared via Miss America's Instagram story.  She further said that if she could come from "a small town, not being part of the pageant," and step into the pageant world, then so could anybody else. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss America (@missamerica) Ellie Breaux of Texas placed as the first runner-up. Fifty-one contestants participated in the event, representing all 50 US states, as well as the Distric...

12 Eggs Cost 400 Pak Rupee In Cash-Strapped Nation's Second-Largest City

The price of eggs in Pakistan has soared to 400 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per dozen in Punjab's provincial capital of Lahore, ARY News reported, citing market sources on Sunday. This comes as the local administration has failed to enforce the government rate list as the prices of most commodities are skyrocketing. The report added that onions are being sold for between 230 and 250 PKR per kg against the government's fixed rate of PKR 175 per kg. The price per dozen eggs has reached PKR 400 in Lahore, while chicken is being sold at PKR 615 per kg there, ARY News reported. Last month, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) directed the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) to continue regular coordination with the provincial governments for measures to ensure price stability and to check hoarding and profiteering. The meeting of the cabinet committee was presided over by Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Shamshad Akhtar, ARY News rep...

"Mahi Bhai Sunn Lo Aap": Dube's IPL 2024 Message For Dhoni Goes Viral

Shivam Dube impressed with the bat as he guided India to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday. Dube slammed a 40-ball-60 to hand India a winning start in their only T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. However, former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina was impressed with his bowling. After the match, Raina praised him for taking the crucial wicket of Ibrahim Zadran and said that MS Dhoni will surely use him as a proper bowler for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. "Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) ne dekha hai inko. Chennai mein 3 overs pakka hain inka (Dhoni has seen him. 3 overs are guaranteed for him in Chennai)," Raina said. Dube was quick to react to the praise and he had a small message for Dhoni. "Mahi bhai sunn lo aap (listen to this)," Dube remarked. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artist ? (@coffee...

US Woman Faked Daughter's Cancer For Years To Collect Donation Money

A 41-year-old US woman was arrested on Monday for running a donation scam by claiming her daughter had cancer. According to the New York Post , Pamela Reed from Ohio allegedly lied to her friends and family for years about the health of her 7-year-old daughter, whom she publicly portrayed on the internet as a blind and sickly child suffering from several diseases, including acute myeloid leukaemia and regular seizures. She even admitted to shaving her young child's head in order to sell the plot, cops said.  Community members generously "participated in fundraising efforts and had made monetary contributions to help the family offset medical costs," the Noble County Sheriff's Office said in a statement, as per the Post .  The 41-year-old's scam was uncovered by the local child services. She was charged with theft by deception - a felony of the fourth degree, which can lead to a year and a half of prison time.  According to Newsweek , Reed enticed several local ...

Video Of Woman Eating Rice With Hands At Airport Divides Internet

A video of a woman eating rice with her hands at an airport has surfaced online and prompted a discussion among netizens. The short clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user JusB (@@jusbdonthate). "Y'all, why this lady sat next to me eating with her damn hands? In a nasty airport," the user, who according to her bio is a US citizen, wrote. "Thank you thank you hand eaters. We can all thank you for leaving your saliva around our airports & public spaces. Raising the chances of us having to go back into mask mandates. Leave your hand sucking at home. Share your bowl of rice in at home with your family and ur," she added in a separate tweet. Watch the video below:  Y'all, why this lady sat next to me eating with her damn hands? In a nasty airport. pic.twitter.com/qzw3NeyZqI — JusB🪷🇺🇲 (@jusbdonthate) January 6, 2024 The X user shared the post on Sunday and since then, the clip has accumulated more than 23 million views. The video has sparked a...

Term Of Last Elected Body In J&K Ends, No Fresh Elections In Sight

The curtain falls on the last vestige of elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir as the term of over 28,000 panchayat members ended today with no fresh elections in sight. In the absence of an elected government in the erstwhile state for more than five years, Panchayats-elected local bodies were the only democratic institutions functional in the region. The administration of the Union Territory is likely to appoint administrators who will exercise the powers of grassroots elected bodies till the time fresh elections are held. The Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commission today announced a revision of electoral rolls which will be published by February 26. It will be followed by a delimitation of Panchayats and reservation of seats for OBCs, sources told NDTV. "The State Election Commission will run a special campaign to undertake an annual summary revision of panchayat electoral rolls," Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commissioner, BR Sharma, said. While the Dis...