A fisherman and his two young sons tragically drowned in the backwaters of the Ghataprabha river in Benakanaholi village. The family was attempting to set a fishing net when their makeshift raft sank. Their bodies were recovered by the NDRF team the following morning, leaving the village in mourning.
Samir Dey, a prominent BJP leader and former Odisha Minister, passed away at 67 after battling a prolonged illness. He served two terms in Naveen Patnaik's cabinet, overseeing portfolios like Urban Development and Higher Education. Dey, a three-time MLA from Cuttack City, was praised for his contributions to the state and BJP's growth.
Three elephants, including a calf, were tragically electrocuted in Odisha, India, after encountering an electric trap set by poachers targeting wild boars. The incident occurred in the Naktideul range, prompting an investigation by forest officials and police. The carcasses were discovered by villagers, leading to the recovery of the electric trap.
A 30-year-old woman, Angela Joseph, tragically died in a car crash in Noida after her vehicle collided with a divider. Her passenger sustained serious injuries. In separate incidents within Noida, two other individuals, Chetan Sharma and a woman named Pooja, also lost their lives in road accidents.
A heated exchange unfolded between Tamil Nadu's deputy CM, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami. Palaniswami questioned the DMK government's practice of naming schemes after former CM M Karunanidhi. Udhayanidhi retorted with a jab about the AIADMK's past actions.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) held its 24th Dakshina Kannada district conference in Mangaluru, passing resolutions urging housing for the poor and measures to curb communal violence. The conference highlighted the lack of housing schemes and the rise of communal activities in the district. It also called for the establishment of industries to create jobs and prioritize local employment.
Three people died in two separate road accidents in Varanasi. A man died after being hit by a bus in Rohania. Two teachers died after being hit by a speeding vehicle in Chaubeypur. The Rohania accident happened when the victim was returning from a wedding. The Chaubeypur accident victims were returning home after attending a wedding ceremony.
Two individuals have been arrested by Ullal police following the tragic drowning of three engineering students at Vazco Beach Resort. The resort owner and manager are facing charges related to the incident. The victims, all from Mysuru, were found dead in the resort's swimming pool. An investigation is underway.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed concerns about the country's immigration system, acknowledging past exploitation and announcing reduced immigration targets for the next three years. The decision aims to allow Canada's infrastructure, including housing and social services, to catch up with the influx of newcomers while ensuring a sustainable system for both immigrants and Canadians.
Prajwal Shetty, son of a Congress leader, was arrested for a hit-and-run incident in Udupi. Shetty allegedly hit Mohammed Hussain's motorcycle with his SUV, causing severe injuries. Hussain later succumbed to his injuries. Although Shetty initially fled the scene, he was apprehended and his vehicle seized. Police are expediting the investigation.
Air quality remained severely poor across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday, prompting four Haryana districts — Rohtak, Jhajjar, Gurgaon, and Sonipat — to suspend physical classes for primary students and switch to online instruction. Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district recorded the highest AQI in Haryana at 452, categorized as 'severe'.
Delhi NCR is grappling with severe air pollution, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce its highest pollution control measures under GRAP Stage 4. The move comes as the region's air quality reached 'severe plus' levels, triggering school closures and construction bans.
