The iconic Ram Mandir in the north Indian city of Ayodhya could attract 50 million tourists a year, according to brokerage firm Jefferies. A $10 billion makeover of Ayodhya which includes a new airport, revamped railway station, and township would transform the ancient city from a sleepy town to a global religious and spiritual tourist hotspot, IANS news ageny reported citing the brokerage firm.

The makeover would likely drive a multiplier effect with new hotels and other economic activities, the report added. The cornerstone of Ayodhya's transformation is the iconic new Ram Mandir, which has been constructed for $225 million.&nbsp;

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Tourism is projected to surge and with an increased economic and religious migration to Ayodha, multiple sectors stand to benefit airlines, hotels, travel ancillaries etc., Jefferies said.

A significant infra upgrade to facilitate Ayodhya tourism with phase 1 of a new airport in the city became operational for $175 million and can handle one million passengers.

The report added that additional domestic capacity and an international terminal are expected by next year with a capacity to handle six million passengers.

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The railway station, meanwhile, has been upgraded to double the capacity to 60,000 passengers per day.

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The consecration ceremony of the temple was held on Monday afternoon. The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More than 8,000 guests were invited to the ceremony, a report by the news agency ANI said.

The magnificent temple has been constructed in the traditional Nagara style. The temple's length (east-west) is 380 feet; its width is 250 feet and its height is 161 feet. The Ram Mandir is supported by 392 pillars and 44 doors.

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The iconic Ram Mandir in the north Indian city of Ayodhya could attract 50 million tourists a year, according to brokerage firm Jefferies. A $10 billion makeover of Ayodhya which includes a new airport, revamped railway station, and township would transform the ancient city from a sleepy town to a global religious and spiritual tourist hotspot, IANS news ageny reported citing the brokerage firm.

The iconic Ram Mandir in the north Indian city of Ayodhya could attract 50 million tourists a year, according to brokerage firm Jefferies. A $10 billion makeover of Ayodhya which includes a new airport, revamped railway station, and township would transform the ancient city from a sleepy town to a global religious and spiritual tourist hotspot, IANS news ageny reported citing the brokerage firm. The makeover would likely drive a multiplier effect with new hotels and other economic activities, the report added. The cornerstone of Ayodhya's transformation is the iconic new Ram Mandir, which has been constructed for $225 million. Also read | 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai': PM Modi addresses gathering after Ram Mandir consecration rituals in Ayodhya Tourism is projected to surge and with an increased economic and religious migration to Ayodha, multiple sectors stand to benefit airlines, hotels, travel ancillaries etc., Jefferies said. A significant infra upgrade to facilitate Ayodhya tourism with phase 1 of a new airport in the city became operational for $175 million and can handle one million passengers. The report added that additional domestic capacity and an international terminal are expected by next year with a capacity to handle six million passengers. Also watch | PM Modi performs aarti in front of Ram Lalla's idol × The railway station, meanwhile, has been upgraded to double the capacity to 60,000 passengers per day. Also read | Ram Mandir: 100K diyas made in record time by 300 Barabanki women illuminate Ayodhya The consecration ceremony of the temple was held on Monday afternoon. The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More than 8,000 guests were invited to the ceremony, a report by the news agency ANI said. The magnificent temple has been constructed in the traditional Nagara style. The temple's length (east-west) is 380 feet; its width is 250 feet and its height is 161 feet. The Ram Mandir is supported by 392 pillars and 44 doors. (With inputs from agencies)

Ram Mandir could attract 50 million tourists a year: Report

The consecration ceremony for the Ram Mandir in the Indian city of Ayodhya in the state of Uttar Pradesh happened on Monday (Jan 22). Ayodhya has been decorated with flowers and diyas (ceremonial earthen oil lamps) for the grand event.

The consecration ceremony for the Ram Mandir in the Indian city of Ayodhya in the state of Uttar Pradesh happened on Monday (Jan 22). Ayodhya has been decorated with flowers and diyas (ceremonial earthen oil lamps) for the grand event. In a record-breaking time of just 12 hours, a group of 300 women from Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki hand-crafted 100,000 diyas which would be used to illuminate Ayodhya, a report by The Indian Express said on Monday. Speaking to The Indian Express, Nimit Singh, who is associated with an NGO, said he received an order for making 100,000 beeswax diyas from Ayodhya's municipal commission on Jan 18. Click here to follow all updates on the Ram Mandir consecration The cost of each diya is Rs 5. Singh said that upon receiving the contract, he immediately mobilised women from the villages of Chainpurwa and Rajauli. Within hours, 300 women started working at a manufacturing unit in Chainpurwa. Beeswax diyas keep area clean Singh told the publication the women worked throughout the night to make the diyas in 12 hours, adding he delivered the ceremonial lamps to the municipal commission's office on Saturday. Also read: A timeline of Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Ram He further said that, unlike the traditional diyas, the beeswax diyas keep the area clean, and no paints were used to manufacture them, The Indian Express report added. Ram Lalla idol unveiled by PM Modi The consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir concluded and the Ram Lalla idol was unveiled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The idol was unveiled during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. More than 8,000 guests were invited to the ceremony, a report by the news agency ANI said. Prime Minister Modi also addressed the guests on the occasion and will also interact with shramjeevis (labourers) associated with the construction of the temple. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi unveils the Ram Lalla idol at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya #RamMandirAyodhya pic.twitter.com/D4OJ5bPuNw — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024 × The magnificent temple has been constructed in the traditional Nagara style. The temple's length (east-west) is 380 feet, its width is 250 feet and its height is 161 feet, ANI reported. The Ram Mandir is supported by 392 pillars and 44 doors. The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. (With inputs from agencies)

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We are tracking all the live updates on the grand consecration of the Ram Mandir in the Indian city of Ayodhya on Monday (Jan 22) afternoon. &nbsp;India is eagerly waiting for the consecration of the temple and all preparations including security arrangements are in place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the rituals to mark the "Pran Pratishtha" while a team of priests will lead the main rituals.

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We are tracking all the live updates on the grand consecration of the Ram Mandir in the Indian city of Ayodhya on Monday (Jan 22) afternoon. India is eagerly waiting for the consecration of the temple and all preparations including security arrangements are in place.

We are tracking all the live updates on the grand consecration of the Ram Mandir in the Indian city of Ayodhya on Monday (Jan 22) afternoon. India is eagerly waiting for the consecration of the temple and all preparations including security arrangements are in place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the rituals to mark the "Pran Pratishtha" while a team of priests will lead the main rituals. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the US presidential race and has endorsed his fellow Republican Donald Trump. DeSantis backed out ahead of the Republican primary election to be held in New Hampshire, where he was polling in the single digits. In other news from around the world, the Russia-Ukraine war rages on. Twenty seven people were killed and 25 others were injured after Ukrainian forces shelled the Moscow-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Sunday. Click on the headlines to read more: Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live: Faith rises in Ayodhya as history awaits momentous ceremony India is eagerly awaiting the inauguration of the temple as all preparations including security arrangements are in place for the ceremony which will be held later on Monday (Jan 22). Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, extends support to Trump Florida Governor Ron Desantis on Sunday (Jan 21) stepped out of the 2024 presidential race and backed former US president Donald Trump. Desantis backed out ahead of the Republican primary election to be held in New Hampshire, where the leader was polling in the single digits. At least 27 killed after Ukraine shells Russian-controlled Donetsk; Moscow calls it ‘barbaric terrorist act’ At least 27 people were killed and 25 others injured in Ukrainian shelling of the Moscow-controlled city Donetsk, on Sunday (Jan 21) said the city’s Russia-installed mayor. Bilkis Bano case: All eleven convicts surrender after Supreme Court's order against early release Eleven men convicted of the brutal mass sexual assault of Gujarat woman Bilkis Bano surrendered at a Godhra prison after the Supreme Court's mandated two-week deadline set for January 8. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects Hamas' call to end war ×

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HD 63433 d: An Earth-Sized Exoplanet with 'Lava Hemisphere'

Scientists have found a planet just 73 light years away from Earth. The planet, HD 63433 d, is the smallest and the closest discovered Earth-sized planet which is about 400 million years old.


HD 63433 d whips around its star on an extremely tight orbit, once every 4.2 days. The exoplanet is extremely hot- with dayside reaching temperatures of a whopping 1,257 degrees Celsius. Scientists behind this discovery think that the planet's dayside could be a "lava hemisphere."

HD 63433 d is 1.1 Times the Radius of Earth

HD 63433 d is 1.1 times the radius of Earth. The exoplanet's mass is not yet known, but its physical size implies a terrestrial composition, a rocky world like Earth or Mars.

Top Politicians Invited to Jan 22 Ram Temple Consecration Ceremony

The Ram Temple consecration ceremony will be held on Monday (Jan 22) in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, and preparations for the ceremony are almost in the final stages. Prominent figures in India from the world of politics, sports, entertainment, and business have been invited to the grand event. Here's a look at the politicians who have been invited. While the temple trust has sent the invite to these politicians, not all have confirmed their presence.


Former Indian Prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh has been invited to the consecration ceremony.


Ex-deputy Prime Minister of India LK Advani and senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, who played prominent roles in the Ram temple movement, are also on the list.

Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and his son and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy have also been invited.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed fears for his war-torn country if Donald Trump becomes the United States president next year. In an interview with Channel 4 News on Friday (Jan 19), Zelensky said that if Trump returns to the White House, he could make unilateral concessions to Russia that override Ukraine’s interests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed fears for his war-torn country if Donald Trump becomes the United States president next year. In an interview with Channel 4 News on Friday (Jan 19), Zelensky said that if Trump returns to the White House, he could make unilateral concessions to Russia that override Ukraine’s interests. Russia and Ukraine have been at war since late Feb 2022. Zelensky said he was stressed that Trump would be making decisions on his own. "I’m not even talking about Russia, but without both sides, without us," said Zelensky to the media outlet. He also labelled the 77-year-old Republican's claim of ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 24 hours as "very dangerous." Also read: Ukraine says it hit targets in Russia during attack on oil terminal in St Petersburg “Even if his idea [for ending the war] – that no one has heard yet – doesn’t work for us, for our people, he will do anything to implement his idea anyway. And this worries me a little,” the Ukrainian president further said. “Donald Trump, I invite you to Ukraine, to Kyiv. If you can stop the war during 24 hours, I think it will be enough to come,” he added. 'I will have the war settled in 1 day, 24 hours' In an interview with CNN last year, Donald Trump said if he was elected as president again, "I will have that (Russia-Ukraine) war settled in one day, 24 hours.” Asked how, Trump said he would meet Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "They both have weaknesses and they both have strengths and within 24 hours that war will be settled, that war will be over," he added. Also read: Felt the urge to punch Russia’s Lavrov in the face, says Ukraine foreign minister Trump has repeatedly said he is well-positioned to negotiate an end to the war, saying he has a good relationship with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders. Throughout his political career, the Republican has praised Putin, including after Moscow invaded Ukraine. Ukraine expecting more defence aid from West In other latest news from the war, Ukrainian President Zelensky said on Saturday that his government was expecting a number of new Western defence packages to be signed this month and in Feb. Also watch: Ukraine faces shortage of ammunition, Zelensky says 'world not producing enough' × "We are preparing new agreements with partners - strong bilateral agreements. January and February should bring corresponding results. There are already specific dates when new and strong documents can be expected," Zelensky said in his nightly video address. However, he did not name the countries with which he hoped to finalise agreements. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine conflict: Trump's 'stop the war in 24 hrs' claim 'very dangerous,' says Zelensky

A fire broke out at a natural gas terminal in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Leningrad early Sunday (Jan 21). In a post on Telegram, Leningrad's Governor Alexander Drozdenko said there were no casualties due to the fire at the Novatek terminal and all personnel were evacuated.

A fire broke out at a natural gas terminal in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Leningrad early Sunday (Jan 21). In a post on Telegram, Leningrad's Governor Alexander Drozdenko said there were no casualties due to the fire at the Novatek terminal and all personnel were evacuated. Drozdenko shared a video that showed massive fire and smoke at a chemical complex. Drozdenko pointed out that the blaze was localised, and said, "A high alert regime has been introduced in the Kingiseppsky district (which includes the port)." The Russian ministry of emergency situations and the local fire service were involved in fighting the blaze, the governor added. Also read | Ukraine conflict: Trump's 'stop the war in 24 hrs' claim 'very dangerous,' says Zelensky According to Russian media, two storage tanks and a pumping station had been damaged. Cause of fire unknown It is not yet known what caused the fire. However, a report by the Shot news outlet said that residents heard a drone operating nearby followed by several explosions. Citing local media, the news agency Reuters reported that at least two drones were spotted in the sky flying towards St. Petersburg before the gas terminal caught fire. The Russian defence ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian attacks overnight had been foiled but made no mention of the incident in Ust-Luga. Also read | Ukraine says it hit targets in Russia during attack on oil terminal in St Petersburg According to Novatek's website, the Ust-Luga complex processes stable gas condensate into light and heavy naphtha, jet fuel, fuel oil, and gas oil. The port is used to ship processed products to international markets. The company processed 3.4 million tonnes of stable gas condensate at the complex in the first half of 2023. This was up 0.6 per cent from the same period in 2022. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: The victory in war may come down to who can last longer × Since the war between Russia and Ukraine started in February 2022, both countries have targeted each other's energy infrastructure in strikes designed to disrupt supply lines and logistics. Reuters reported a drone attack hit an oil depot in Russia's western region of Bryansk on Friday. Moscow blamed Kyiv for this incident. This came a day after an attack on a Russian Baltic Sea oil terminal that Moscow said was unsuccessful. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia: Fire breaks out at gas terminal in Ust-Luga port; Ukrainian drones sighted in area

A hotel manager in the Indian state of Goa was arrested on Saturday (Jan 20) for allegedly drowning his wife at the Cabo de Rama beach in Goa. According to a report by&nbsp;news agency PTI, Gaurav Katiyar, 29 tried to project the death of his wife Diksha Gangwar, 27, as an accident after committing the crime on Friday. However, a video shot by a resident exposed his claim.&nbsp;

The couple hailed from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Police told PTI that they found the woman's body near Cabo de Rama on Friday afternoon. Katiyar killed Gangwar, whom he married a year ago, over his extramarital affair, a police official said.

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“The incident occurred at around 3.45 pm on Friday after Katiyar took his wife for a stroll on the beach, located not far from his workplace,” he added.

The official said that Katiyar took his wife to a rocky area of the beach and drowned her in the sea.

Injury marks were found on the victim's body. The video clip shot showed the man coming out of the beach and returning apparently to ensure whether his wife had died, before raising alarm to create the entire drama, the official further said.&nbsp;

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A hotel manager in the Indian state of Goa was arrested on Saturday (Jan 20) for allegedly drowning his wife at the Cabo de Rama beach in Goa. According to a report by news agency PTI, Gaurav Katiyar, 29 tried to project the death of his wife Diksha Gangwar, 27, as an accident after committing the crime on Friday.

A hotel manager in the Indian state of Goa was arrested on Saturday (Jan 20) for allegedly drowning his wife at the Cabo de Rama beach in Goa. According to a report by news agency PTI, Gaurav Katiyar, 29 tried to project the death of his wife Diksha Gangwar, 27, as an accident after committing the crime on Friday. However, a video shot by a resident exposed his claim. The couple hailed from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Police told PTI that they found the woman's body near Cabo de Rama on Friday afternoon. Katiyar killed Gangwar, whom he married a year ago, over his extramarital affair, a police official said. Also read: Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth allegedly overdosed 4-year-old son with cough syrup before 'pre-meditated murder' “The incident occurred at around 3.45 pm on Friday after Katiyar took his wife for a stroll on the beach, located not far from his workplace,” he added. The official said that Katiyar took his wife to a rocky area of the beach and drowned her in the sea. Injury marks were found on the victim's body. The video clip shot showed the man coming out of the beach and returning apparently to ensure whether his wife had died, before raising alarm to create the entire drama, the official further said. (With inputs from agencies)

Hotel manager in India's Goa held for allegedly drowning his wife, trying to portray it as accident

Dricus du Plessis outpointed Sean Strickland to claim a split-decision win and the&nbsp;UFC&nbsp;middleweight title at&nbsp;UFC&nbsp;297 at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, becoming South Africa's first world champion in the promotion.

In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington came on strong over the final two rounds to secure a unanimous decision win over Mayra Bueno Silva to take the vacant women's bantamweight crown.

Despite some stiff jabs from Strickland, who won the belt in September with a huge upset of Israel Adesanya, Du Plessis had the better of the opening exchanges.

The 30-year-old continued to push the American back in the subsequent rounds but while he enjoyed plenty of success with takedowns he could not keep Strickland on the mat for any length of time.

Du Plesis continued to mix up his striking, aiming thudding kicks to the body and landing several left high kicks to keep Strickland guessing.

With a stream of blood running from a cut on his left eye, Strickland opened up late in the final round with a series of huge punches but was unable to find a finish and the fight went to the judges' scorecards.

Du Plessis earned the split decision victory and sank to his knees in tears before thanking his coaches.

"I honestly thought with the takedowns, I made sure in every round. I could feel it was a close one, I definitely gave him the first round," a triumphant Du Plesis said in a post-fight interview before calling out former champ Adesanya.

Dricus du Plessis outpointed Sean Strickland to claim a split-decision win and the UFC middleweight title at UFC 297 at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, becoming South Africa's first world champion in the promotion.

Dricus du Plessis outpointed Sean Strickland to claim a split-decision win and the UFC middleweight title at UFC 297 at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, becoming South Africa's first world champion in the promotion. In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington came on strong over the final two rounds to secure a unanimous decision win over Mayra Bueno Silva to take the vacant women's bantamweight crown. Despite some stiff jabs from Strickland, who won the belt in September with a huge upset of Israel Adesanya, Du Plessis had the better of the opening exchanges. The 30-year-old continued to push the American back in the subsequent rounds but while he enjoyed plenty of success with takedowns he could not keep Strickland on the mat for any length of time. Du Plesis continued to mix up his striking, aiming thudding kicks to the body and landing several left high kicks to keep Strickland guessing. With a stream of blood running from a cut on his left eye, Strickland opened up late in the final round with a series of huge punches but was unable to find a finish and the fight went to the judges' scorecards. Du Plessis earned the split decision victory and sank to his knees in tears before thanking his coaches. "I honestly thought with the takedowns, I made sure in every round. I could feel it was a close one, I definitely gave him the first round," a triumphant Du Plesis said in a post-fight interview before calling out former champ Adesanya.

UFC 297: Du Plessis outpoints Strickland to take middleweight title

Internet services in Pakistan were restored late Saturday (Jan 20) after they were disrupted for hours. In a post on X, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said, "The recent disruption in internet services was caused by a technical fault, which has been promptly rectified. Internet services have been fully restored nationwide."

The nationwide outage came as jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party- the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was holding a virtual rally just weeks ahead of the general election. This was the second outage in two weeks coinciding with online campaign events organised by the PTI.&nbsp;

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"We can confirm the nation-scale restriction of social media platforms across Pakistan," said Alp Toker, Director of the Netblocks watchdog organisation monitoring cybersecurity and internet governance, to&nbsp;news agency AFP&nbsp;on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Toker added the outage was remarkably systematic" and "consistent with previous restrictions imposed during PTI events".

Citing data, a report by Geo News said there was a sharp rise in connection outages on YouTube, X, and Facebook. Internet users in Pakistan's major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, and Attock reported complaints about facing difficulties in accessing social media sites, the report said.&nbsp;

Last week, internet services and popular social media apps were hit by outages almost across the country. A similar situation was seen on Dec 17 last year, with users reporting outages on Facebook, YouTube, and X.&nbsp;

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Internet services in Pakistan were restored late Saturday (Jan 20) after they were disrupted for hours. In a post on X, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said, "The recent disruption in internet services was caused by a technical fault, which has been promptly rectified.

Internet services in Pakistan were restored late Saturday (Jan 20) after they were disrupted for hours. In a post on X, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said, "The recent disruption in internet services was caused by a technical fault, which has been promptly rectified. Internet services have been fully restored nationwide." The nationwide outage came as jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party- the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was holding a virtual rally just weeks ahead of the general election. This was the second outage in two weeks coinciding with online campaign events organised by the PTI. The recent disruption in internet services was caused by a technical fault, which has been promptly rectified. #Internet services have been fully restored nationwide. — PTA (@PTAofficialpk) January 20, 2024 × "We can confirm the nation-scale restriction of social media platforms across Pakistan," said Alp Toker, Director of the Netblocks watchdog organisation monitoring cybersecurity and internet governance, to news agency AFP on Saturday. Also read | Pakistan strikes Iran targeting Baluch separatist group: Who are the Baluch, what are their issues? Toker added the outage was remarkably systematic" and "consistent with previous restrictions imposed during PTI events". Citing data, a report by Geo News said there was a sharp rise in connection outages on YouTube, X, and Facebook. Internet users in Pakistan's major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, and Attock reported complaints about facing difficulties in accessing social media sites, the report said. Last week, internet services and popular social media apps were hit by outages almost across the country. A similar situation was seen on Dec 17 last year, with users reporting outages on Facebook, YouTube, and X. (With inputs from agencies)

Internet services in Pakistan restored after hours-long nationwide disruption

Tax evasion, Stock Manipulation: The Controversies Surrounding South Korea’s First Lady 

South Korea’s First Lady Kim Keon-hee is a controversial figure. An entrepreneur by profession, Kim has been embroiled in several controversies even before she became the first lady. 

Kim has been named in cases involving tax evasion, and stock market manipulation and even lied about her work experience for jobs. During her college days, Kim’s academic writings were under scrutiny for suspected plagiarism. 

The first lady is facing criticism from within the ruling People Power Party (PPP) over accepting a Dior handbag from a pastor in 2022. The handbag was worth 3 million won ($2,240). PPP leaders compared Kim to Marie Antoinette’s luxurious life and demanded that she should apologise. 

A fire in a dormitory at a school in China's Henan province killed 13 people and injured another, state media reported on Saturday (Jan 20). The fire broke out on Friday at 11 pm in the dormitory of Yingcai School at Yanshanpu Village, near Nanyang City.

A fire in a dormitory at a school in China's Henan province killed 13 people and injured another, state media reported on Saturday (Jan 20). The fire broke out on Friday at 11 pm in the dormitory of Yingcai School at Yanshanpu Village, near Nanyang City. The blaze was extinguished quickly by firefighters at around 11.38 pm and the head of the school was taken into custody. The person injured in the incident was admitted to a local hospital and was in stable condition. A report by ChinaDaily.com said that top officials from Nanyang and the province also visited the site after the incident occurred. Committee set up to carry out probe The Henan province has set up an incident management team to carry out an investigation and the afterwards handling of the incident. The Yingcai School provides kindergarten and primary grade education. According to residents, the school is a private one with quite a few students. The school took a break once every two weeks and students were at school this weekend. Chinese social media users on Saturday expressed outrage over the incident and called for any safety lapses to be punished. "It's too scary, 13 children from 13 families, all gone in an instant... if there is no severe punishment their souls will not rest in peace," one commenter on the Weibo social site wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

China: 13 killed in fire at school dorm in Henan province

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