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A fire in a Lucknow building housing a pet shop, veterinary clinic, study center and animation studio has killed at least 14 people, most of them students. Rescue teams faced heavy smoke as they evacuated and searched for survivors. Authorities say the cause is under investigation.
Thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party have gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and have attempted to march on Parliament, protesting alleged examination paper leaks and demanding the education minister's resignation. Police have erected heavy barricades, used batons and tear gas during clashes, and have detained or hospitalised hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party have forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over exam leaks and irregularities. The movement, born online, has mobilized millions of Gen Z followers and spurred government actions, from a high-profile task force to a renewed push for exam reforms. The developments unfold as Prime Minister Modi grapples with youth frustration and political backlash.
Gen Z-led protests over medical exam leaks have compelled India’s education minister to resign. The Cockroach Janta Party has galvanized a nationwide movement pressing for accountability and reforms. The government has conceded some demands, while protests continue to shape political dynamics.
The monsoon has intensified, causing deadly floods and landslides across multiple Indian states. Assam and Jharkhand report the highest casualties, while Kerala and Kashmir face ongoing damage as the weather system continues to unleash heavy rainfall. Officials warn that climate-driven changes are raising the risk of future disasters.
India and Nepal are coordinating rescue and relief after catastrophic floods triggered by a glacier break have killed hundreds, with thousands missing. Authorities warn floodwaters and landslides will persist as search operations continue and regional reconstruction plans take shape.
The landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border has triggered massive floods and widespread casualties. Officials say dozens dead and hundreds missing, with Nepal and China coordinating search-and-rescue efforts as authorities assess potential causes and downstream risks.
A glacial collapse on the Nepal–Tibet border has caused a debris-laden flood that has killed hundreds, left more than 1,500 people missing and swept away villages, roads and bridges. Rescue teams are searching across Rasuwa district and Tibet while authorities are trying to identify bodies and account for hundreds of missing foreign tourists.
Devastating floods on the China-Nepal border have killed hundreds and left thousands missing. Nepal reports nearly 1000 dead while China and Nepal coordinate rescue efforts amid a multiplier of foreigners among the missing.
Multiple ships have been hijacked or threatened off the Somali coast and Gulf of Aden this year. The latest incidents include a brief hijack near Yemen, a release of MV Sward after a ransom, and the continued seizure of four tankers. International forces are monitoring the resurgence as attacks rise to levels not seen since 2013.
Three cases from Independent and BBC Business highlight road-rage in Gurugram, India and a fatal shooting in Sacramento, California. A Gurugram driver is charged with attempt-to-murder after colliding with bikers; a 38-year-old woman is shot dead in Sacramento amid stalking concerns; and a separate Gurugram incident sees authorities detain the driver with competing accounts.