A special report from Chandigarh highlights the severe weather conditions gripping parts of North India. Dense fog has enveloped the city, causing vehicles to move at a snail's pace with headlights on. The report notes that this is a 'bone chilling temperature that has taken to minimum at 1 degree in Punjab and Haryana both'. The Met Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for dense fog in areas including Bathinda in Punjab and Mahindragarh in Haryana, where temperatures have dropped to 1.3 degrees. The cold wave has significantly affected mobility and the morning routines of people heading to work, while also raising health concerns. Residents have been advised to keep themselves warm and take precautions over the next few days amidst the challenging weather conditions.
A viral video from the deadly hotel fire in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which killed 21 people, shows trapped occupants jumping from upper floors in a desperate attempt to escape the flames. Locals gather below, helping cushion the guests' fall and pulling them to safety amid the chaos.
The death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has triggered a fierce debate in Britain.
A fire at a bed and breakfast in Delhi's Malviya Nagar has resulted in twenty-one deaths, including foreign nationals. Investigations into the Flourish Stay establishment revealed safety violations, such as operating twenty-four rooms despite a six-room licence and lacking a fire no-objection certificate.
An Indian national was killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the escalation and the civilian casualty.
