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A significant fire occurred in a commercial building located in Delhi’s Gaffar Market, affecting mobile accessory shops. The fire started in a ground-floor shop where mobile batteries were stored, resulting in widespread damage. Emergency services, including 20-25 fire tenders, were dispatched promptly to manage the situation. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported, with only property damage noted.

In a heartbreaking event late Thursday night, Khunti district witnessed a devastating crash when a fast-moving truck struck a group of individuals, resulting in seven fatalities. The collision occurred near Jone-Ludru Morh on the Karra-Torpa road, leaving one child critically injured and hospitalized. Local officials have initiated a manhunt for the truck driver and helper who escaped post-incident. Bystanders noted an earlier mishap involving a scooter preceding this tragic accident.

Wall Street faced a dramatic selloff with technology stocks plummeting due to growing concerns about artificial intelligence spending. Investors reevaluated popular AI-related trades after midterm election results suggested potential tougher scrutiny in the industry. The Nasdaq dropped more than 5%, marking its worst session in 18 months and entering correction territory. The selloff spread to Asian markets, leading to declines in Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the government was in talks with Ashok Leyland for setting up a plant at Singur

A four-storey under-construction building collapsed in Chawri Bazar, Delhi, causing tragic fatalities and injuries. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for any survivors or trapped individuals. Authorities have registered an FIR against the building owner and contractors for culpable homicide. The Delhi Fire Service and local police had been alerted about the unauthorized construction months prior to the incident.

During a review of the phase-wise construction and handover plan, the Union Minister was informed that Phase-I buildings, including the OPD Registration Block, OPD Block, residential buildings and designated hostels, had been completed

In Maharashtra’s Hupari town, women artisans drive a ₹1,000-crore silver industry, sustaining a century-old trade. Radheshyam Jadhav reports on how, despite being underpaid and excluded from formal leadership, they forge their own economic autonomy in a deeply traditional landscape

Nitesh Tiwari’s film ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ began its run with Rs 64.85 crore net on Day 1. Although strong pre-sales were reported, the figures did not meet the anticipated Rs 100 crore opening. The collections varied across different language versions, with Hindi leading at Rs 47.50 crore. Internationally, the North American opening also underperformed compared to initial projections.

After a promising debut with a net of Rs 9.25 crore in India, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Ranabaali' has encountered significant box office challenges. As of 21 days post-release, the film has amassed only Rs 58.98 crore, reflecting a troubling downward trend, particularly in its second and third weeks.

The police identified Lateef Ahmad, 21, a resident of south Kashmir’s Kulgam, as the terrorist behind the Anantnag attack, which left one policeman dead in Anantnag’s Lal Chowk

The announcement of incentives marks a policy shift for West Bengal as the previous Trinamool Congress government had scrapped industrial incentive schemes and subsidies

According to the report, around 12 lakh candidates have applied for the MPSC Group C Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, for which more than 5,000 vacancies have been advertised

According to a press note issued by the FDA, officials inspected 9,667 food establishments across Maharashtra, issued 4,603 improvement notices and initiated action to cancel 25 licences and registrations

The Nepali leaders expressed “gratitude for India’s swift and substantial humanitarian and technical assistance in the aftermath of the Bhotekoshi floods”, a joint press release stated

Hemant Soren said that collective participation and mutual cooperation are essential for the holistic development of the tribal society

Sources said that in the meeting, JD(U) levelled charges against the alliance partner for failing to cooperate and also tried to sabotage their candidate.

The searches were related to the alleged misappropriation and laundering of public funds belonging to Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd. by its founder