Dhanteras tragedy: Injured by carbide gun, it took 11-yr-old boy 5 long days to reach Bhopal for treatment
An 11-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh suffered eye injuries from a carbide gun, with his father delaying specialized treatment due to financial constraints. Despite possessing an Ayushman Bharat card, the family incurred significant expenses for the child’s care, highlighting challenges in accessing timely and affordable healthcare.
Screams, smoke, shattered glass: Horrific memories of Kurnool bus fire haunt survivors
Survivors of the Kurnool bus fire recount fragmented horrors of screams, smoke, and a desperate fight for life, haunted by those they couldn’t save. Meanwhile, devastated families await DNA results to claim the bodies of the 19 deceased, with postmortem and sample collection completed at the accident site.
Federal taxes will not apply to student loans forgiven in 2025 in US, offering relief to millions of borrowers
The Trump administration has confirmed that student loan forgiveness under income-driven repayment plans like ICR and PAYE will remain tax-free at the federal level—but only until the end of 2025. Millions of borrowers face uncertainty as the temporary exemption from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act nears expiration, while state-level taxes and blocked SAVE plan…
Bus catches fire on Agra–Lucknow Expressway; all passengers safe
A private sleeper bus traveling on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway caught fire near the Revri toll plaza early Sunday morning. All 39 passengers were safely evacuated before the blaze spread, with no casualties reported. Firefighters quickly controlled the fire, preventing it from reaching nearby fuel tankers, and investigations into the cause are underway.
Mann Ki Baat: PM lauds Chhath festival & Op Sindoor success; highlights environmental initiatives, urges unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, highlighted Chhath Puja as a symbol of social unity and praised the armed forces’ success in Operation Sindoor. He also lauded environmental initiatives like the ‘Garbage Café’ and mangrove plantations, encouraging the adoption of Indian dog breeds and remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
‘Man-child in the Oval’: Gavin Newsom mocks Donald Trump as tariff feud with Canada escalates
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff increase on Canadian goods, calling him a “man-child” for punishing Americans with higher costs. Trump cited a “fake” advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan as justification for the tariff hike, despite the USMCA agreement maintaining tariff-free trade for most goods.
How Pakistan’s crypto craze has made it a scammer’s paradise
As crypto fever grips Pakistan, what began as a ticket to financial freedom has become a minefield of scams, stolen wallets, and shattered trust