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Manoj Kumar, the legendary actor and filmmaker celebrated for his patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87. Fondly known as «Bharat Kumar,» he breathed his last at 4:03 am on April 4, 2025, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He was admitted to the hospital on February 21, 2025, and has since been under medical care.

Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people. The surprise announcement by military leaders who also head the unelected government came late Wednesday on state television MRTV, which said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by Friday's quake. The announcement followed unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule, and the military warned that those groups must refrain from attacking the state and regrouping, or else face «necessary» measures. The resistance forces have also reserved the right to fight in self-defense. Earlier Wednesday, rescuers pulled two men alive from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar's capital, a third from a guesthouse in another city, and another in the country's second city, Mandalay, five days after the quake. But most teams were finding only bodies.

MRTV, which said the truce would run until April 22 and was aimed at showing compassion for people affected by Friday's quake. The announcement followed unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule. Those groups must refrain from attacking the state, or regrouping, or else the military will take «necessary» measures, the army's statement said. Earlier Wednesday, rescuers pulled two men alive from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar's capital and a third from a guesthouse in another city, five days after the quake. But most teams were finding only bodies. The quake hit midday Friday, toppling thousands of buildings, collapsing bridges and buckling roads. The death toll rose to 3,003 on Wednesday, with more than 4,500 people injured, MRTV reported. Local reports suggest much higher figures. The earthquake came amid civil war in Myanmar, making a dire humanitarian crisis even worse. More than 3 million people had been displaced from their homes and nearly 20 million were in need even before it hit, according to the United Nations.

Banaskantha Collector Mihir Pravinkumar Patel said that most of the deceased workers were residents from the Dewas and Harda districts in Madhya Pradesh. The Collector confirmed that the identification process of the victims has been completed, and their bodies are being sent back to their native places with the support of local administrations. Speaking to the media here, Patel said, «Majority of the deceased workers were from Dewas and Harda district of MP. The minister (Chouhan Nagar Singh), senior officers, and local administration officers from MP arrived here last night. The families of the deceased were also present at Deesa Civil Hospital yesterday.» «After completing the identification process of the 10 people from the Dewas district in the presence of their family members, the deceased were sent to their native land in ambulances. A local administration team from the Harda district has also reached Deesa Civil Hospital. After the identification process, the eight deceased from the Harda district will also be sent to their native place,» he said.

As per preliminary information, a blast at the factory, located in an industrial area, led to a fire and collapse of parts of the building, leaving several persons trapped in the rubble, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Deesa, Neha Panchal said. «As many as seven workers have died in the incident, and the operation is underway to remove the rubble and rescue those trapped,» Banaskantha Superintendent of Police Akshayraj Makwana had said earlier in the day. However, the death toll increased to 13 in the afternoon. Firefighters from Deesa municipality doused the blaze. An operation was underway to rescue those trapped in the rubble, as per officials.

Miriam Yarimi, allegedly had a history of reckless driving. She reportedly spoke about her passion for speed and luxury cars. Authorities are now reviewing her past traffic violations.

Social media has been filled with behind-the-scenes images hinting at a firefighter funeral procession, and many think Bobby's days on the show might be numbered. Though an official statement has not been made, the dramatic teasers have had fans wondering if 9-1-1 is getting ready to bid farewell to one of its favorite characters.

Ashwani Kumar picked up four wickets on IPL debut as MI restricted KKR to 116 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. The left-arm pacer got the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane on the first ball he bowled and went on to become the first Indian to take a four wicket haul on IPL debut. After the heroic performance, the 23-year-old said he was feeling the pressure early on and had eaten only a banana before the match as he was not hungry. “I am feeling very good. I was feeling pressure early on but the team environment did not make me feel that way. I just had a banana because there was pressure, so was not feeling very hungry. I had planned a little but they told me to enjoy myself on debut and bowl what I have been bowling,” Kumar said. “Hardik bhai told me to bowl short and to bowl at the body and that led to a wicket. In my village, everyone would be watching. They were just waiting for my debut, and by god's grace, I got an opportunity tonight and did well,” he added.

Mr. A took a prudent step in his twenties—he bought a term life insurance policy and named his mother as the nominee. Years later, he got married and had a child but never updated his nomination. When he passed away unexpectedly, a critical question arose: Who has the rightful claim to the insurance payout—his mother, whom he nominated, or his wife and child, who share legal heirship with her?

SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed at Nirgundi near Manguli at 11.54 am, chief public relations Officer of the East Coast Railways, Ashok Mishra, said. The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Suvankar Roy of Alipurdwar in West Bengal, railways said, adding that the youth jumped from the train after the derailment and died. The railways authorities were waiting for the postmortem report to ascertain the exact cause of the death, an official said. The East Coast Railways said one female passenger suffered grievous injury and two other male passengers are being treated for simple injury. The train was heading to Kamakhya station in Assam's Guwahati from Bengaluru and the accident happened on the down line of the Howrah-Chennai route, affecting train services, officials said.

Six strikes hit the northeastern border city overnight Saturday into Sunday, wounding personnel undergoing treatment at a military hospital and killing at least two people in a residential building, according to Ukrainian officials. A spokesperson for the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office, Dmytro Chubenko, confirmed two deaths and said another 30 people were wounded, including children. According to the emergency medical services, the «massive attack» reduced one home to a fiery ruin and damaged other houses, office buildings, cars and garages. The Ukrainian army said that a military hospital building and nearby residential buildings «were damaged by a Shahed drone».

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of the country. The «counter-terrorism operation» on Saturday morning targeted hideouts of terrorists in the remote hilltop area of Katlang in the Mardan district, the provincial government said in a press note. It confirmed the civilian casualties and suggested that women and children might be among the victims. Later, official reports said 12 terrorists were killed during the operation. The press note, issued on Saturday, said the operation was based on «credible intelligence» about armed militants using the location as a hideout and transit point. It said «several high-value targets linked to ongoing militant activities in the region» were killed in the operation. «Unfortunately, subsequent reports have confirmed the presence of non-combatants, including women and children, at the periphery of the target zone, resulting in tragic civilian casualties,» the press note stated. Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Ali Amin Gandapur said the death of civilians during the operation was highly condemnable and tragic.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday was one of the most powerful in the region in years. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the United States Geological Survey says it is likely that more than 10,000 people died and that economic losses could exceed the gross domestic product of Myanmar, a poor country engulfed in a bloody civil war.

As of now, over 1,000 people have been confirmed dead in Myanmar, with thousands injured. In Thailand, the death toll stands at 20, with dozens still trapped under collapsed buildings.

Sheeba Aggarwal recounted a rather horrifying incident she experienced early on in her career. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Aggarwal revealed she was neighbours with Saif Ali Khan and his then wife, Amrita Singh. She went on to claim that Amrita’s dog killed her Pomeranian. Reflecting on the painful incident, Sheeba said, “We used to live in the same society, and she (Amrita) had a German Shepherd, and he was not trained and wasn’t supposed to be an unleashed dog. I am an animal lover, and I understand how different kinds of pets should be handled,” she said. Sheeba’s husband, actor Akashdeep Sabir said the couple was not at home when the incident took place. The door was left open and their German Shepherd attacked their Pomeranian.

Myanmar and Thailand on Friday has claimed more than a thousand lives so far. Myanmar’s Junta said on Saturday that at least 1,002 people had been killed and 2,376 others injured. The death toll and injuries are expected to rise. In Thailand, at least eight people died in the capital, where a high-rise building under construction collapsed. The devastation caused by the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, shown in dozens of shocking videos and photos circulating on social media, has caused concerns in India too. India has recorded 159 earthquakes of varying magnitudes from November 2024 to February 2025, with the latest being a magnitude 4.0 in Delhi on February 17, as per a PIB press release. Many people have observed that earthquakes have been occurring more frequently in recent years. While it may seem like earthquakes are becoming more frequent, actual frequency of earthquakes may not have substantially increased. The feeling that earthquakes are becoming common could be due to more earthquakes being recorded and a heightened awareness of natural disasters due to social media. However, human activities like mining, dam building, and groundwater extraction can trigger earthquakes, leading to an increase in the number of human-induced earthquakes.

relief supplies to Myanmar as part of 'Operation Brahma' following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country and parts of Thailand. A C-130J military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried the aid to Yangon. The death toll from the powerful quake has reached 1,002, according to Myanmar's state-run broadcaster MRTV. Reports indicate 2,376 people have been injured, while 30 remain missing. The disaster caused widespread destruction, toppling buildings, bridges, and infrastructure across Myanmar and Thailand. Following the powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28, a 4.3-magnitude aftershock shook the region on Saturday, adding to the challenges faced by rescue and recovery teams. Also Read: Another 4.3 magnitude quake jolts India's neighbour while death toll crosses 1,000 The relief consignment included tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, solar lamps, generator sets, and essential medicines, officials said. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted on ‘X’, stating, “#OperationBrahma gets underway. First tranche of humanitarian aid from India has reached the Yangon Airport in Myanmar.”

Mumbai police's closure report in the Disha Salian death case had termed it a suicide and asserted she was battling depression due to various reasons, including misuse of her money by her father, an official has said. Disha Salian was a former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the 12th floor of her building in Jankalyan Nagar in north Mumbai's Malad area on June 8, 2020, as per police. The closure report by Malvani police, which probed the incident, was submitted to a superior officer (as per rules for an accidental death report) on February 4, 2021. The official on Friday said as part of the probe, Malvani police recorded statements of Disha's friends and some witnesses, during which it came to light that she was depressed due to some failed projects, misunderstanding with friends and misuse of her money by her father. The police had also recorded statements of actors with whom Disha Salian was communicating on behalf of her company, he added. After the case got entangled in an acrimonious tussle between political parties, the Mumbai police set up a Special Investigation Team, though its report is still awaited.

Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world's poorest countries and prompting officials to warn that the initial death toll — above 140 — was likely to grow in the days ahead. In neighboring Thailand, at least six died in Bangkok, where a high-rise under construction collapsed. The full extent of death, injury and destruction was not immediately clear — particularly in Myanmar, which is embroiled in a civil war, and where information is tightly controlled. «The death toll and injuries are expected to rise,» the head of Myanmar's military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said as he announced on television that at least 144 people were killed and 730 others were injured in his country. In Thailand, authorities in Bangkok said six people were killed, 22 were injured and 101 were missing from three construction sites, including the high-rise. They revised the death toll Saturday morning from 10 reported the previous day, saying several critically injured people were mistakenly reported dead. The 7.7 magnitude quake struck at midday, with an epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar 's second-largest city. Aftershocks followed, one of them measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude.