Seven devotees died and at least 30 were injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple collapsed during a religious program in Parbhani district, India. Six injured are in critical condition.
A crane overturned at the Jewar Airport flyover construction site near Paheda Khurd on Thursday, resulting in three fatalities and one injury. The incident, attributed to adverse weather conditions, saw the crane crash onto a container, trapping four individuals. Rescue operations by the SDRF are ongoing, with three bodies recovered.
A massive fire at the Flourish Stay B&B hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, has killed at least 21 people. The blaze, which had a single entry-exit route, led to desperate escapes, including a woman and child jumping from the third floor. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Experts debate the ethics of rescuing injured wild animals, questioning moral obligations and the potential harm of interventions. While compassion is valued, experts emphasize listening to specialists and considering natural processes.
Rescue efforts for two men missing in a Laotian cave have shifted to exploring deep vertical tunnels after five others were freed. A Thai hydrological team is assisting, and a map drawn by the rescued men indicates a possible air chamber where the two might be trapped, though heavy rains complicate access.
Rescue efforts for two men trapped in a Laos cave have shifted to exploring deep vertical tunnels after five others were freed. A Thai hydrological team is assisting, and a map drawn by the rescued men points to a potential air chamber where the missing individuals might be.
Rescue efforts are focusing on deep vertical tunnels after two men became trapped in a Laotian cave following flash floods and landslides. Five men were previously rescued from the cave in Xaisomboun province, with a Thai hydrological team joining the search for the remaining two.
Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative route into a flooded cave where two people are believed to be trapped for nearly two weeks. Five of seven initially trapped have been rescued, with international teams assisting in the operation.
A humpback whale, nicknamed 'Timmy' and 'Hope', which stranded repeatedly in the Baltic Sea, was found dead off Denmark's Anholt island on May 14. Its carcass was dragged ashore on May 20 for examination to determine the cause of death.
Five men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos since May 20 are found alive; rescue efforts, aided by a Thai team experienced in the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, are ongoing to extract them and locate two more missing individuals.
Seven Laotian villagers are trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province after entering to search for gold. Heavy rain caused flash flooding, blocking their exit. International rescue teams, including experts from the Thai cave rescue, have arrived to assist.
Seven villagers are trapped in a flooded cave in Laos' Xaisomboun province after entering on May 19 to search for gold. A flash flood blocked their exit, and rescuers, including Thai and Finnish experts, are attempting to reach them. The situation is described as a humanitarian emergency.
Rescuers in Angeles City, Philippines, are painstakingly searching for survivors of a building collapse, working by hand due to unstable debris. Families await news with growing despair as operations continue into a second day.
Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova stated that Ukrainian forces attempted to re-attack the Starobelsk Professional College in the Luhansk People's Republic while rescue operations were underway. RIA Novosti reported the statement.
Rescue efforts at the Shanxi Liushengyu Coal Mine explosion site are intensifying, with a focus on repeated searches of previously cleared areas to ensure all missing personnel are accounted for. Over 750 rescue and medical personnel are on site.
14-year-old martial artist Keshika Chaure tragically died after accidentally falling into a well near her home in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, while attempting to switch on a motor pump.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 90 workers. The incident occurred Friday evening with 247 miners underground. Investigations are underway, and company executives have been detained.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in China's Shanxi province has killed at least 82 workers, with nine still missing. President Xi Jinping ordered an investigation and rescue efforts.
Rescue efforts are ongoing overnight after a house collapsed in Görlitz, possibly due to a gas explosion. Three people are missing and feared dead. Workers are carefully removing debris by hand, while utility companies work to shut off gas lines.
Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly considering phasing out the Halifax brand as early as July 1st, as part of a review of its branding strategy. The move could see Halifax accounts and services integrated into the Lloyds brand, though Bank of Scotland is expected to remain. A decision has not yet been made.
A humpback whale, previously rescued in a controversial effort off Germany's coast, has been found dead near the Danish island of Anholt. Authorities confirmed the identity using a tracking device.
A powerful storm with heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh killed at least 33 people across five districts, with Bhadohi recording the highest deaths at 16. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief and compensation.
Nine residents died in a pre-dawn fire at a four-storey building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar on Sunday. The fire, caused by a short circuit on the second floor, spread rapidly due to protective iron grills on the facade and a locked terrace that prevented escape. Fourteen fire engines responded, rescuing 15 people while nine others could not be saved.
A cruise boat operated by the Madhya Pradesh tourism department capsized during a sudden storm in the Bargi Dam reservoir on the Narmada River in Jabalpur on Thursday evening, killing four people and leaving 17 missing. The vessel carrying around 43 passengers and crew was caught in turbulent conditions when wind speeds surged to 60-70 kmph around 6pm. Twenty-two people were rescued, including Captain Madan Patel. Survivors alleged life jackets were distributed only after the vessel started sinking. The state government ordered an inquiry and announced Rs 4 lakh compensation for families of the deceased.
