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A fire erupted at the Ooty municipal garbage dump yard on Wednesday morning. Firefighters battled the blaze for ten hours at the plastic recycling center. Thick black smoke caused inconvenience to residents. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit may have sparked the fire. The recycling center sustained damage.

A car burst into flames on Delhi's Mehrauli-Badarpur Road amidst intense heat, prompting panic and traffic disruption. Fortunately, two occupants escaped unharmed before the fire intensified. The incident highlights concerns about rising temperatures and road safety in the capital, with experts advising regular vehicle maintenance.

18 Fire Tenders From Ahmedabad, Sanand, Dholka Battle Fire Late Into The Night

A routine fishing trip on Lake Michigan led to an extraordinary discovery: a pre-Civil War shipwreck, the George L. Newman. Uncovered by shifting lakebed conditions, this vessel is linked to the devastating Peshtigo Fire of 1871. The find highlights how climate change is revealing lost historical secrets beneath the Great Lakes' waters.

Design-wise, the new Honda City adopts a sharper design language, with a flatter, more upright front end compared to the current model. The biggest highlight of the front end is the connected light strip and Honda’s new logo. The updated styling draws inspiration from Honda’s newer global products, featuring cleaner surfaces and a more modern look.

Sarkhej police in Ahmedabad registered a prohibition offense after a bootlegger escaped a liquor distillation unit, leaving behind his motorcycle. The "accused" motorcycle, a black-and-red Hero Splendor, was officially named in the FIR as the bootlegger vanished into bushes. Police seized 240 liters of country liquor and 1,100 liters of wash, with the motorcycle valued at Rs 30,000.

French footballer Tahirys Dos Santos appeared publicly with girlfriend Coline after surviving the deadly Swiss nightclub fire in Crans-Montana. The FC Metz player suffered burns on 30 percent of his body after reportedly running back into the flames to save her. The couple received applause at the UNFP Awards while showing the scars left by the tragic blaze that killed 41 people.

A fire erupted in a Rajdhani Express coach in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh early Sunday morning. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated from the B-1 coach within 15 minutes. The blaze also damaged the luggage van. The affected coach was detached. Five railway staff were injured in a separate accident during rescue operations. Train traffic on the Mumbai-Delhi route was affected.

As Indian artisanal cheese steps into the global spotlight—after four types won medals at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026—we speak to chefs at luxury restaurants and hotels on how they are incorporating desi cheeses into global cuisines, whether they are beginning to replace imported varieties, and how home cooks can use them with ease

A Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment building claimed 24 lives, including three teenagers, as emergency crews concluded their search. This attack, part of Russia's largest barrage since the invasion, underscores the ongoing conflict despite recent ceasefire suggestions. Ukraine also launched drone attacks, hitting a Russian oil refinery and causing casualties.

In a tragic incident on Thursday afternoon, a massive fire consumed a government textbook warehouse located within Hailakandi's education complex. Dense clouds of smoke filled the air as the flames wrecked extensive stocks of textbooks and educational materials designated for the Samagra Shiksha initiative.

Firefighters Breach Setback Wall To Rescue Family, Second Major Fire In Ghaziabad Within A Week

Sixty-six body bags, representing daily Australian tobacco deaths, were displayed at Parliament House. Health advocates staged the protest ahead of a Senate inquiry into illegal tobacco. The proposal to lower cigarette excise, aimed at combating illicit trade, was slammed as a dangerous public health gamble that would increase smoking and deaths.

Once a cleaner for coal-soiled wallpaper, a failing company found new life when its owner's sister-in-law suggested its putty could be a children's toy. Stripped of detergents and infused with colour and scent, this humble cleaner transformed into Play-Doh, a global sensation now valued at over $500 million, proving that failure can indeed be a launchpad for incredible success.

Charli XCX has dropped her new single 'Rock Music' and its accompanying music video, signalling the end of her 'Brat Summer' era. The track, a collaboration with A.G. Cooke and Finn Keane, features a blend of synthesized vocals and distorted guitar, with the black-and-white video showcasing the artist in urban settings.

The BAFTA TV Awards 2026 are set to be a star-studded affair, with 'Adolescence' leading nominations. 'The Celebrity Traitors' and 'Amandaland' also feature prominently. Tune into BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 29th at 7 PM BST to catch the ceremony, hosted by Greg Davies, live from London's Southbank Centre.