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Mumbai BEST bus accident updates: The accident took place on Monday night when a bus rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in Kurla West, Mumbai Police said. The death toll in the tragic BEST bus accident in Mumbai’s Kurla West rose to seven, with 42 others sustaining injuries, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday night when a bus rammed into pedestrians and vehicles along SG Barve Marg, police said. The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) bus was heading towards Andheri when it lost control. Over a 100-metre stretch, it collided with 30-40 vehicles before crashing into…

Owaisi also objected to Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s purported remark that India, a Hindu-majority country, would function ‘as per the majority’s wishes.’ All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday strongly criticised Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court for attending a meeting of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), and objected to the judge’s purported remarks at the event. The VHP, a right-wing group, is affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Owaisi posted on X, “The VHP was banned on various occasions. It is associated…

India on Syria as rebels take over: ‘Need to work towards preserving unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity’ A day after Islamist rebels took over power in Syria, India on Monday called for a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process to bring stability to that country. Islamist-led rebels seized control of Damascus and ended the decades-long rule of Bashar al-Assad. In a statement, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said it was monitoring the unfolding developments in Syria. “We are monitoring the situation in Syria in the light of ongoing developments,” the MEA said. “We underline the need for all parties…

Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar announced that the House approved the trust motion. The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government on Monday sailed through a confidence vote in the Maharashtra assembly. The trust motion tabled by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant, NCP’s Dilip Walse Patil, BJP’s Sanjay Kute and others and others, was passed by a voice vote. Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar announced that the House approved the trust motion. The Mahayuti alliance has a thumping majority of 230 MLAs in the 288-member assembly. “The confidence motion has been passed with a majority. The legislative assembly will adjourn now and…

Rajouri Garden fire news: A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in Delhi’s Rajouri Garden area on Monday. A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in West Delhi’s Rajouri Garden area on Monday. As many as 10 fire engines were rushed to the scene to douse the blaze, which reportedly started at Jungle Jamboree restaurant. “We received a fire call near Rajouri Garden Metro Station at 2.01 pm. 10 fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the site to control the blaze,” Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg. The cause of the fire remains unknown so far. Thick smoke…

Russia on Monday said it has granted political asylum to exiled former Syrian president Bashar al Assad. Russia on Monday said it has granted political asylum to exiled former Syrian president Bashar al Assad. Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russian president Vladimir Putin decided to offer asylum to Assad, who resigned and fled Syria on Sunday after rebels ended his rule.  Peskov did not comment on Assad’s specific whereabouts. He said that Putin wasn’t planning to meet with Assad.

Educator Avadh Ojha, who joined the Arvind Kejriwal-led party recently, will contest from Patparganj, held by Sisodia since 2013. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls on Monday, and, in a big move, shifted the party’s number two, Manish Sisodia, to the Jangpura seat from his current Patparganj constituency. Educator Avadh Ojha, who joined the Arvind Kejriwal-led party recently, is the AAP candidate from Patparganj, held by Sisodia since 2013. Sisodia, Delhi’s former deputy chief minister, registered emphatic wins in 2013 and 2015, but could only eke out a narrow…

Rohit Sharma provided an update on Mohammed Shami’s potential comeback after India’s crushing defeat to Australia in the second Test. Team India faced a crushing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the second Test in Adelaide, sparking concerns over the side’s performance with the pink ball. It was a meek surrender from the side as it was bowled out for just 175 in the second innings, having conceded a 157-run lead earlier. On Day 3, India resumed at 128/5 but lost Rishabh Pant in the very first over, which all but ended the side’s hopes for a comeback…

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar spoke in great detail about India’s plans ahead of the third Test, urging the players to utilise the extended break. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince his words as he urged the Indian players to utilise the extended break after Adelaide defeat to focus on their weaknesses, and avoid resting and spending leisurely time in the city. On Sunday, Australia clinched a dominant 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test, leveling the five-match series 1-1 with a commanding performance that saw them win within just two-and-a-half days. India, starting Day 3 at 128/5,…

India captain Rohit Sharma reacts to the heated exchange between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head in the Adelaide Test. India might have lost the Adelaide Test against Australia by ten wickets, but the entire focus has shifted to the heated exchange between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head after the latter was dismissed on Day 2 of the second Test of the five-match series. There have been different versions of the argument with Travis Head first saying that he just said “well bowled” to the Indian pacer. However, before the start of play on Day 3, Siraj alleged that Travis Head…