A 17-year-old male has been arrested after a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to nine others, six critically. The attack also left two adults with critical injuries. While counter-terror police offered support, the incident is not being treated as terror-related, and the motive remains unclear.
A three-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district fell into an open borewell on Monday, prompting a rescue operation by officials. This incident follows a series of similar tragedies involving children falling into borewells in India, highlighting the dangers of unsecured borewells and the need for better safety measures.
Former President Donald Trump will be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into the attempted assassination in Pennsylvania. The FBI has determined the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, extensively planned the attack, including researching mass shootings and explosive devices.
A teacher in South Africa was tragically killed in front of her primary school students by two gunmen. The incident, which occurred near Durban, highlights the country’s alarmingly high crime rate.
Following the tragic death of three civil service aspirants in a flooded coaching centre basement in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar, the Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a committee to investigate the incident. The committee will determine the cause of the flooding, fix responsibility, propose preventative measures, and recommend policy changes. Meanwhile, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor has announced compensation for the victims’ families and promised action against responsible officials, while protests demanding justice and accountability have erupted.
A stabbing attack in Southport, England, left at least eight people injured. Police apprehended a suspect with a knife and are investigating the incident.
A 50-year-old American woman of Indian origin was discovered chained to a tree in a forest in Maharashtra, India. Authorities believe her husband, who hails from Tamil Nadu, may have tied her there and fled. The woman, identified as Lalitya Kayi, is receiving medical treatment after being found by a shepherd who heard her cries.
A woman in Australia has become the first person convicted under the country’s forced marriage laws, being sentenced to prison for pressuring her daughter into a marriage that ultimately led to her daughter’s murder. The case highlights the devastating consequences of forced marriage and the legal ramifications of such actions.
Three UPSC aspirants tragically lost their lives in the basement of Rau’s IAS coaching institute in Delhi’s Old Rajendra Nagar. Students protested, demanding justice and government action, while allegations of a malfunctioning biometric system and clogged drains emerged.
Following the tragic deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in a flooded coaching centre in Delhi, authorities have taken swift action. This includes clearing encroachments over drains, arresting individuals responsible for the flooding, and suspending MCD officials. The incident has highlighted the urgent need for improved drainage and flood management in the city.
