Chandranath Rath was personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, front runner to become West Bengal's new chief minister.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive night, leading to a significant decrease in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The US reported hitting 90 military targets, while Iran stated 14 people have died and retaliated against US assets in multiple countries.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly following a series of tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran. Ship transits fell from 47 to 23 in a week, with Iran insisting on its own routes as safe and the US recommending Omani waters.
A fire at the Huiteng Footwear factory in Jinjiang, China, has resulted in at least 28 deaths. The blaze, which started on the ground floor where flammable materials were stored, prompted a large rescue operation. Authorities have detained factory personnel and frozen the owner's bank account.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly following retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran after an attack on three tankers. Ship transits fell from 47 to 23 in a week, with Iran insisting on its own routes as safe, while the US and allies advocate for free passage.
Zimbabwean police have not received official communication from UK authorities regarding triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who allegedly fled to Zimbabwe. Police spokesman Paul Nyathi stated they are on alert and ready to arrest Tshuma if found in the country, awaiting an Interpol red notice.
A fire at the Huiteng Footwear factory in Jinjiang, China, has killed at least 28 people. The blaze erupted around noon local time on Thursday, sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air. President Xi Jinping stated the fire caused "significant casualties" as 500 rescue workers were dispatched to the scene.
