Morning Digest: 10 children die, 16 critical in Jhansi medical college fire; Manipur Police recover three bodies from Barak river amid unrest, and more
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At least 10 children died in a fire that engulfed the children’s ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district, officials said, as 16 others injured battled for life on Saturday (November 16, 2024).
A government source told The Hindu that the police found three bodies, of a woman and two children, floating in the Barak river on Friday (November 15, 2024) afternoon and are ascertaining their identity.
Sanju Samson’s breathtakingly beautiful stroke play was matched by Tilak Varma’s understated brilliance as India, riding on their record-breaking twin tons, bullied a listless South Africa with a series-winning 135-run victory in the fourth and final T20 International in Johannesburg on Friday (November 15, 2024).
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday (November 15, 2024) that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, his choice to head the Interior Department, will also lead a newly created National Energy Council that will seek to establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday (November 15, 2024) that Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes U.S. president next year.
India has voiced its disapproval of “protectionist” measures that link trade barriers and carbon emissions, at the ongoing climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The National Task Force (NTF) report filed in the Supreme Court in the suo motu case concerning the R.G. Kar rape and murder case has said there was no need to enact a “separate Central law” to protect healthcare professionals.
Maharashtra Congress files complaint against BJP leaders for threatening to change Constitution, seeks FIR from Election Commission.
Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister N. Lokesh aims to reform Intermediate education, seeking input from Narayana colleges for improvement.
Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister criticizes YSRCP government for economic mismanagement, praises NDA government for financial rectification efforts.
Iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata to be fully closed for safety and health audit, increasing lifespan and durability.
BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy supports Modi Government's amendments to 'draconian' Waqf Act, criticizes Congress for 'appeasement politics'.
Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab shine as Patna Pirates dominate Bengal Warriorz with a 52-31 win in PKL.
Enforcement Directorate seizes cash in Kolkata in connection with lottery fraud, part of nationwide search against Santiago Martin.
Bombay High Court rules that sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 is rape, even if consensual. Accused's appeal dismissed.
Nightmarish road stretch from Duvvada railway station to VIIT with potholes, dust, and safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists.
Several students of Mangalore University led by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest at Mangalagangotri on Friday, against the university’s steep hike of examination-related fees.
Universities are different from religious institutions and the expectation of liberal institutions of secular education to indulge in ghettoisation is contrary to the vision of Article 30