MANY FEARED TRAPPED IN RUBBLE
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Body of top Hezbollah commander found in Beirut rubble, sources say
Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was found dead after an Israeli strike on Beirut. Israel held Shukr responsible for a recent attack, while Hezbollah denied involvement. The strike also killed civilians. The Lebanese government expressed concerns about potential conflict escalation, while Hezbollah vowed retaliation against Israel for the attack.
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Kerala Wayanad landslide tragedy: Helpline numbers issued as many dead and hundreds feared trapped
Kerala's Wayanad district faced deadly landslides due to heavy rains, leading to five fatalities, including two children. The ongoing heavy rainfall is hampering rescue missions. The state government has deployed Air Force helicopters and teams to aid efforts. Residents are urged to use provided helpline numbers for assistance.
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Maharashtra: Three-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai's Shahbaz village, many feared trapped
A three-storey building in Navi Mumbai's Shahbaz village collapsed early on Saturday morning, potentially trapping several people inside. According to officials, two individuals have been rescued, while efforts continue to save two more who are believed to be trapped.
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School collapse in central Nigeria kills 16 students
A school collapse in central Nigeria resulted in the deaths of at least 16 students during exams. The incident occurred at Saint Academy in Jos North district of Plateau State. Students trapped under the rubble were heard crying for help as rescue efforts were underway. The National Emergency Management Agency confirmed the collapse of the two-storey building, with several students losing their lives. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site as officials assess the situation. The tragic event has left the community in shock and mourning for the young lives lost.
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Rafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town 2 months after Israel invaded to root out Hamas
Following Israel's incursion, Rafah in Gaza lies in ruins, with most civilians evacuated. Hamas forces nearly defeated, but humanitarian crisis deepens with aid delivery stalled. Hospitals facing fuel shortages as combat continues. International media witnesses devastation in the war-torn city.
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More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, UN agency says
PAPUA-More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, UN agency says
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There is bigger frothiness and fear in SMEs, IPO market: Sandip Sabharwal
Sandip Sabharwal discusses the impact of regulatory measures on mutual funds, particularly small and midcap funds. He also highlights concerns about the hospital space and potential negative effects on margins. Additionally, he talks about profit-booking in March, triggers for pipe companies, as well as the constructive outlook on the auto sector.
Madhya Pradesh factory blast: Shockwaves shatter windows across 15 km, many dead, dozens injured
A major blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh has left dozens of people feared trapped. The incident has resulted in the death of at least 4 out of the 25 individuals who have been sent to the hospital so far. Rescue operations are currently underway.
For many in China, the economy feels like it is in recession
More than one in four of the roughly 100 million Chinese aged 16-24 were unemployed in June, the last data point before officials suspended the series. China resumed publication of the data on Wednesday, excluding college students from it, to put youth unemployment at 14.9% in December.
Voice actors air their fears about voice-stealing AI
With different GenAI models working on cloning voices, they can create a five-hour-long audiobook within minutes or even dub an entire OTT web series in 10 different languages. Regarding this, the Association of Voice Artists has reached out to FICCI to represent its concerns before the IT Ministry.
Israel battles militants in Gaza's main cities, with civilians still trapped in the crossfire
Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants in Gaza's two largest cities on Monday, with civilians still trapped in the fighting even after hundreds of thousands have fled to other parts of the besieged territory. Residents said there was heavy fighting in and around the southern city of Khan Younis, where Israeli ground forces opened a new line of attack last week, and battles were still underway in parts of Gaza City and the built-up Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, where large areas have been reduced to rubble.
How many Palestinians have died in Gaza war and how will the counting continue?
A senior Israeli official told journalists on Monday that around a third of those killed in Gaza so far were enemy combatants, estimating their number at less than 10,000 but more than 5,000, without detailing how the estimate was reached. The official said the total count of some 15,000 dead as of Monday given by Palestinian authorities, who do not break down the count between civilians and combatants, is "more or less" right.
Here's why so many people are losing money in online scams
The promise of quick financial gains has lured many into the web of deception. Cybersecurity, a vital aspect of Information Technology, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding personal data. Despite significant investments by tech firms in security measures such as fingerprint and facial recognition, criminals are evolving their tactics to dupe people.
14 metres to freedom: Final push to free workers trapped in collapsed tunnel
After a series of rapid advances, hopes that the men's freedom was imminent were dashed late Wednesday when the drilling machine powering through tonnes of rock and concrete ran into metal rods, but those have now been cleared.
Rescue workers send medicine to tunnel workers trapped for four days
Rescue efforts are underway in India as 40 men remain trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in the state of Uttarakhand. The workers, stuck for four days, are alive, and medicine, food, and oxygen have been sent to them through pipes. Debris removal efforts using excavators are ongoing, but new debris falls pose challenges, resulting in injuries to two laborers.
Israeli tanks at gates of main Gaza hospital where patients trapped in 'circle of death'
Israeli forces reached the gates of Gaza City's main hospital, Al Shifa, as part of their campaign to take control of the northern half of the Gaza Strip. The hospital has been under siege, with its power cut off, leading to dire conditions and reports of patients, including newborns, dying due to the lack of fuel.
Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel's relentless bombing
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have targeted areas that were previously declared safe zones, leaving nowhere safe for the 2 million Palestinians trapped in the territory. The airstrikes have continued despite Israel's calls for Palestinians to evacuate to the south. The bombardments have caused significant casualties and damage, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
China’s deflationary trap and the sectoral impacts for India
When an economy gets caught into such a downward spiral, it is not easy to get out of this muddle of deflationary trap. Japan will know it better. It is three decades since Japanese economy got into this deflationary entanglement. They are yet to find a way out. If right policy tools are not used, China may be staring at a similar fate.
A baby was found in the rubble of a US raid in Afghanistan. But who exactly was killed and why?
An international custody dispute emerged after a baby girl was found in the rubble of a US military raid in Afghanistan in 2019. The Afghan government and International Committee of the Red Cross determined the infant belonged to an Afghan villager, but a US Marine attorney believed the child was the orphan of foreign fighters living in an al-Qaida compound.
Ten people dead, many trapped in Raigad landslide incident
A landslide caused by heavy rain in a remote hamlet of Maharashtra has killed at least 10 people. The hamlet, Irshalwadi, is located around 60km from Mumbai. Over 80 people were rescued and around 225 lived in Irshalwadi, according to the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra state.
Ten people dead, many trapped in Raigad landslide incident
A landslide caused by heavy rain in a remote hamlet of Maharashtra has killed at least 10 people. The hamlet, Irshalwadi, is located around 60km from Mumbai. Over 80 people were rescued and around 225 lived in Irshalwadi, according to the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra state.
Landslide in Maharashtra's Raigad, 22 people rescued, many others feared trapped
The Raigad Police has set up a control room after the incident. The police said that so far they have rescued 22 people from the spot but many are feared trapped in the debris.
Maha: Godown collapses in Bhiwandi; several feared trapped, four rescue
Earlier, Thane Municipal Corporation Regional Disaster Management Cell chief Avinash Sawant said four families resided on the upper floors and several labourers worked on the ground floor of the ground-plus-two storey building in Wardhaman Compound that collapsed at around 1.45 pm. He said fire brigade personnel from Bhiwandi, Thane and other surrounding areas have been deployed for search and rescue operations.
Lucknow building collapse: One more rescued from rubble, two still feared trapped; CM orders probe
The DGP said, "Five people are still stuck under the debris and proper oxygen is being supplied to them. They are in the same room. We are in contact with two people. Nobody has been arrested yet, a proper investigation will be done." "They are in the same room. We are in contact with two people. Nobody has been arrested yet, a proper investigation will be done," he added.
US: Floods trap many in Florida as Hurricane Ian heads to South Carolina
Hours after weakening to a tropical storm while crossing the Florida peninsula, Ian regained hurricane strength Thursday evening over the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center predicted it would hit South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday.
Floods trap many in Florida as Ian heads to South Carolina
The storm flooded homes on both of the state's coasts, cut off the only bridge to a barrier island, destroyed a historic waterfront pier and knocked out electricity to 2.67 million Florida homes and businesses - nearly a quarter of utility customers. At least one man was confirmed dead.
Hundreds feared trapped in Ukraine theatre hit by airstrike
A photo released by Mariupol's city council showed an entire section of the large, 3-story theater had collapsed after the strike Wednesday evening. Several hundred people had taken refuge in the building's basement, seeking safety amid Russia's 3-week, strangulating siege of the strategic Azov Sea port city.
Toll in Jharkhand mines mishap rises to five, many still feared trapped
The government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the mishap at the Gopinathpur abandoned mines of Eastern Coalfield Ltd (ECL) in Nirsa police station area during illegal mining by locals, they said. The SIT will be headed by Superintendent of Police (Dhanbad-Rural) Reeshma Ramesan, they added.
Fire at Bangladesh juice factory kills three, many feared trapped
Such accidents in factories, many of which operate illegally and without proper fire safety measures, are common in Bangladesh.
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