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Scam in Mumbai: 72-year-old duped of Rs 35 crore loss by brokerage firm over four years

A major financial fraud has come to light in Mumbai, where a 72-year-old businessman, Bharat Harakchand Shah, was tricked into losing around Rs 35 crore by a brokerage firm, Globe Capital Market Limited. The company manipulated Shah and his wife into unauthorised trading, using their accounts over a span of four years. What happened? Shah, who runs a budget guest house for cancer patients in Parel, inherited a stock portfolio after his father’s death in 1984. Though the couple wasn’t actively involved in trading due to a lack of stock market knowledge, they decided to open a Demat and trading account with Globe Capital Markets in 2020, following a friend's recommendation. At first, the firm’s dealings seemed legitimate. The company reassured Shah that no further investment was needed and offered to use his shares as collateral for trades. Representatives from the firm, including two employees, Akshay Baria and Karan Siroya, were assigned to manage Shah’s portfolio. They started by providing guidance through phone calls and home visits, gradually gaining full control over the accounts. Also Read: Over 20 million Aadhaar IDs deactivated in nationwide cleanup drive The fraud unfolds The company’s representatives took complete control of Shah’s accounts, guiding him to place trades and even handling the technical aspects themselves. Shah, trusting the firm, complied with their instructions, entering one-time passwords (OTPs) and responding to emails and SMS without suspicion. As a result, while he received annual statements showing "profits," the reality was starkly different. Unbeknownst to him, massive trading activities had occurred on his account, leading to significant losses. Revelation of the scam The truth emerged in July 2024 when Shah was informed by Globe Capital's Risk Management Department that his accounts were in debt to the tune of Rs 35 crore. The company threatened to sell his shares unless the amount was paid immediately. When Shah visited the firm, he learned that unauthorised trading had taken place, with his shares being sold and the account pushed into loss through manipulated, circular trades. Facing a dire situation, Shah sold his remaining shares to clear the debt and transferred the remaining assets to another firm. It was only after reviewing his full trading history on the Globe Capital website that Shah discovered the discrepancies between the profit statements he had received and the actual trading activities. He also found out that the brokerage firm had responded to multiple notices from the NSE on his behalf, without his knowledge. Legal action The full scale of the fraud was revealed, with Shah describing it as a well-organized financial scam. He filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Vanrai police station, accusing the firm of criminal breach of trust and cheating under Indian Penal Code sections 409 and 420. The Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has now taken over the investigation into the matter. This case highlights the risks associated with unauthorized trading and the importance of vigilance when dealing with financial institutions, especially for individuals with limited stock market knowledge.

A 72-year-old Mumbai businessman was defrauded of Rs 35 crore by a brokerage firm that used his wife's account for unauthorised trading, going unnoticed for four years

Rumours over the death of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have been widely circulating on social media. But, dismissing speculation over his death, Adiala Jail administration on Wednesday (Nov 26, 2025) confirmed that he had been moved out of the facility, and claimed that his health is good and the death rumours were "baseless".&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistani news portal Geo quoted officials from the Rawalpindi prison who revealed that there is no truth to reports hinting at his transfer from Adiala jail. Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), also received a response from the government official amid speculation about his health, urging authorities to meet between him and his family, Dawn reported.&nbsp;Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. How did events unfold?&nbsp;&nbsp;Here is a summary of the developments leading up to his 9 May 2023 arrest and the key milestones that followed:&nbsp;April 10, 2022: Imran Khan is removed as prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament.&nbsp;Aug. 22, 2022: He is booked under anti-terrorism charges for allegedly inciting violence, though the case is later dropped.&nbsp;Oct. 21, 2022: The Election Commission bars him from holding public office for five years for failing to fully declare his assets. Khan contests the decision in court.&nbsp;May 9, 2023: Paramilitary Rangers arrested him from the Islamabad High Court in the “Toshakhana case”, involving alleged illegal trading of state gifts. The arrest sparks nationwide unrest and attacks on military and public installations.&nbsp;May 10, 2023: The Supreme Court orders his release, ruling that his arrest from inside the court premises was unlawful.&nbsp;May 13, 2023: Numerous cases are filed against Khan across Pakistan for his alleged role in the 9 May violence. He has been cleared in several, while others continue.&nbsp;Aug. 5, 2023: A court sentences Khan to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case. He is arrested from his home in Lahore and urges supporters to protest.&nbsp;Jan. 30, 2024: The Islamabad high court hands Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10-year sentences in the “cipher case” involving alleged mishandling of state secrets. Both were acquitted on June 3.&nbsp;Jan. 31, 2024: Khan and his wife receive 14-year sentences in another Toshakhana case. They are later cleared due to insufficient evidence.&nbsp;Feb. 3, 2024: Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are sentenced to seven years for allegedly breaching Islamic marriage laws.&nbsp;April 1, 2024: The Islamabad High Court suspends his three-year Toshakhana sentence.&nbsp;July 13, 2024: Khan and his wife are acquitted in the unlawful marriage case.&nbsp;Nov. 20, 2024: The Islamabad High Court grants him bail in the Toshakhana-2 case. The same day, the Lahore High Court rejected his pre-arrest bail pleas in cases linked to the 9 May 2023 unrest.&nbsp;Nov. 24, 2024: PTI launches nationwide rallies towards Islamabad demanding Khan’s release, freedom for detained party workers, and an inquiry into the alleged rigging of the 8 February elections.&nbsp;The Pakistani government has filed over 200 cases against Khan since his ouster in April 2022. He has been convicted in at least three cases, which include the Toshakhana case, the state secrets case, and the unlawful marriage case.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. So how did Khan end up in prison? Here's is complete timeline of his cases. 

Rumours over the death of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have been widely circulating on social media. But, dismissing speculation over his death, Adiala Jail administration on Wednesday (Nov 26, 2025) confirmed that he had been moved out of the facility, and claimed that his health is good and the death rumours were "baseless". Meanwhile, Pakistani news portal Geo quoted officials from the Rawalpindi prison who revealed that there is no truth to reports hinting at his transfer from Adiala jail. Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), also received a response from the government official amid speculation about his health, urging authorities to meet between him and his family, Dawn reported. Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. How did events unfold? Here is a summary of the developments leading up to his 9 May 2023 arrest and the key milestones that followed: April 10, 2022: Imran Khan is removed as prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament. Aug. 22, 2022: He is booked under anti-terrorism charges for allegedly inciting violence, though the case is later dropped. Oct. 21, 2022: The Election Commission bars him from holding public office for five years for failing to fully declare his assets. Khan contests the decision in court. May 9, 2023: Paramilitary Rangers arrested him from the Islamabad High Court in the “Toshakhana case”, involving alleged illegal trading of state gifts. The arrest sparks nationwide unrest and attacks on military and public installations. May 10, 2023: The Supreme Court orders his release, ruling that his arrest from inside the court premises was unlawful. May 13, 2023: Numerous cases are filed against Khan across Pakistan for his alleged role in the 9 May violence. He has been cleared in several, while others continue. Aug. 5, 2023: A court sentences Khan to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case. He is arrested from his home in Lahore and urges supporters to protest. Jan. 30, 2024: The Islamabad high court hands Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10-year sentences in the “cipher case” involving alleged mishandling of state secrets. Both were acquitted on June 3. Jan. 31, 2024: Khan and his wife receive 14-year sentences in another Toshakhana case. They are later cleared due to insufficient evidence. Feb. 3, 2024: Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are sentenced to seven years for allegedly breaching Islamic marriage laws. April 1, 2024: The Islamabad High Court suspends his three-year Toshakhana sentence. July 13, 2024: Khan and his wife are acquitted in the unlawful marriage case. Nov. 20, 2024: The Islamabad High Court grants him bail in the Toshakhana-2 case. The same day, the Lahore High Court rejected his pre-arrest bail pleas in cases linked to the 9 May 2023 unrest. Nov. 24, 2024: PTI launches nationwide rallies towards Islamabad demanding Khan’s release, freedom for detained party workers, and an inquiry into the alleged rigging of the 8 February elections. The Pakistani government has filed over 200 cases against Khan since his ouster in April 2022. He has been convicted in at least three cases, which include the Toshakhana case, the state secrets case, and the unlawful marriage case.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. So how did Khan end up in prison? Here's is complete timeline of his cases.&nbsp;

Behind the bars, and in the headlines: The Imran Khan timeline you NEED to know

Amid the alleged rumours around the health of the former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, his political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf &nbsp;(PTI), demanded an official response. The party urged the Shehbaz Sharif government to arrange an immediate meeting between Khan and his family. This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan.&nbsp;As per Pakistan's Dawn, the speculation around the health of the former PM intensified after multiple unverified claims on X on Khan's concerning health and even his death. The hashtag 'Where is Imran Khan?' also trended on the platform.&nbsp;The PTI said in a post on X that "rumours of a despicable nature" were being spread from "Afghan and Indian media, and foreign social media accounts" regarding Imran's condition.&nbsp;The party demanded that the "current government and the interior ministry immediately and clearly dismiss and clarify the rumour and immediately arrange a meeting between Imran and his family".&nbsp;"A formal and transparent statement should be issued on behalf of the state regarding the health, security and current status of Imran," the party added.

This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan.

Amid the alleged rumours around the health of the former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, his political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), demanded an official response. The party urged the Shehbaz Sharif government to arrange an immediate meeting between Khan and his family. This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan. As per Pakistan's Dawn, the speculation around the health of the former PM intensified after multiple unverified claims on X on Khan's concerning health and even his death. The hashtag 'Where is Imran Khan?' also trended on the platform. The PTI said in a post on X that "rumours of a despicable nature" were being spread from "Afghan and Indian media, and foreign social media accounts" regarding Imran's condition. The party demanded that the "current government and the interior ministry immediately and clearly dismiss and clarify the rumour and immediately arrange a meeting between Imran and his family". "A formal and transparent statement should be issued on behalf of the state regarding the health, security and current status of Imran," the party added.

&nbsp;This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan.

‘Clarify the rumour’: Imran Khan’s party demands details on former Pakistan PM’s whereabouts from Shehbaz Sharif govt

US President Donald Trump revealed his 28-point peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. As several European leaders pointed out that the plan was heavily biased for Russia, the American president later claimed it was not the final plan. Meanwhile, Russia confirmed that Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week amid the efforts to bring both Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiation table. Amid all this, a leaked phone call transcript has shown Witkoff training Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, Yuri Ushakov, on how to crack a deal with Trump.&nbsp;As per the transcript of the October 14 call published by the news service and reported by Bloomberg, Witkoff advised Ushakov that Putin should call Trump to congratulate him on the Gaza peace deal. The special envoy then said that the Russian president should say that Russia supported Trump's Gaza deal. And then, he should say that he respects the US president as a "man of peace".&nbsp;“From that, it's going to be a really good call,” Witkoff said, according to the transcript published by Bloomberg.&nbsp;Later on, Trump was asked about Witkoff's advice in the call transcript. The American president said it was a “standard” negotiating procedure. “He's got to sell this to Ukraine. He's got to sell Ukraine to Russia,” Trump told reporters, “That's what a dealmaker does," he added.

As per the transcript of the October 14 call published by the news service, Witkoff advised Ushakov that Putin should call Trump to congratulate him on the Gaza peace deal. 

US President Donald Trump revealed his 28-point peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. As several European leaders pointed out that the plan was heavily biased for Russia, the American president later claimed it was not the final plan. Meanwhile, Russia confirmed that Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week amid the efforts to bring both Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiation table. Amid all this, a leaked phone call transcript has shown Witkoff training Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, Yuri Ushakov, on how to crack a deal with Trump. As per the transcript of the October 14 call published by the news service and reported by Bloomberg, Witkoff advised Ushakov that Putin should call Trump to congratulate him on the Gaza peace deal. The special envoy then said that the Russian president should say that Russia supported Trump's Gaza deal. And then, he should say that he respects the US president as a "man of peace". “From that, it's going to be a really good call,” Witkoff said, according to the transcript published by Bloomberg. Later on, Trump was asked about Witkoff's advice in the call transcript. The American president said it was a “standard” negotiating procedure. “He's got to sell this to Ukraine. He's got to sell Ukraine to Russia,” Trump told reporters, “That's what a dealmaker does," he added.

As per the transcript of the October 14 call published by the news service, Witkoff advised Ushakov that Putin should call Trump to congratulate him on the Gaza peace deal.&nbsp;

'First congratulate him for Gaza deal, then...': In LEAKED call transcript, Witkoff reveals how to crack a deal with Trump

Uranus, the seventh planet in our solar system, is often mocked for its name. However, did you know that this was not the first name it got? In fact, its initial name was deemed even more controversial. Uranus was discovered in 1781 by the German-British composer and scientist William Herschel. This ice giant is blue in colour, has faint rings and has at least 27 moons. The telescope that Herschel was using at the time of the discovery was the 40-foot Newtonian reflector telescope. Built in 1789, it was the largest, most powerful telescope in the world. King George III gave grants totalling around $5,230 at the time to build this telescope.&nbsp;&nbsp;So when Herschel discovered Uranus using this technological marvel, he thought about honouring the King. He named it somewhat on those lines. The planet was initially named "the Georgium Sidus," Latin for George's Star. Space enthusiasts and scientists weren't happy with the name, and it stirred quite a controversy. Planets were typically named based on Greek or Roman mythology. But the usual planet naming criterion was not followed in this case. Besides, having the word "star" there made no sense since it wasn't a star, but a planet.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientist-thinks-red-giant-star-with-a-weird-spin-feasted-on-one-of-its-own-planet-1764237022142">Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet</a>&nbsp;NASA says that German astronomer Johann Elert Bode was the first to suggest the name Uranus. However, it wasn't until 1850 that it became common usage. Today, most cosmic bodies are named after the person who discovered them. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approves the names and is the only organisation authorised to name planets and stars.<h2>Uranus has a 42-year-long day</h2>Uranus attracts extreme awe and fascination because it rotates on its side. It has an axial tilt of about 98 degrees, which was likely caused by some sort of collision years ago. It takes 84 years to complete one orbit around the Sun. Because of the extreme tilt, each pole experiences about 42 years of continuous sunlight followed by 42 years of darkness.

Uranus has not always had this name. While the planets current name might trigger a bit of laughter, its initial name generated some controversy. Here is the history of the blue-green planet name.

Uranus, the seventh planet in our solar system, is often mocked for its name. However, did you know that this was not the first name it got? In fact, its initial name was deemed even more controversial. Uranus was discovered in 1781 by the German-British composer and scientist William Herschel. This ice giant is blue in colour, has faint rings and has at least 27 moons. The telescope that Herschel was using at the time of the discovery was the 40-foot Newtonian reflector telescope. Built in 1789, it was the largest, most powerful telescope in the world. King George III gave grants totalling around $5,230 at the time to build this telescope. So when Herschel discovered Uranus using this technological marvel, he thought about honouring the King. He named it somewhat on those lines. The planet was initially named "the Georgium Sidus," Latin for George's Star. Space enthusiasts and scientists weren't happy with the name, and it stirred quite a controversy. Planets were typically named based on Greek or Roman mythology. But the usual planet naming criterion was not followed in this case. Besides, having the word "star" there made no sense since it wasn't a star, but a planet. Also Read: Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet NASA says that German astronomer Johann Elert Bode was the first to suggest the name Uranus. However, it wasn't until 1850 that it became common usage. Today, most cosmic bodies are named after the person who discovered them. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approves the names and is the only organisation authorised to name planets and stars. Uranus has a 42-year-long day Uranus attracts extreme awe and fascination because it rotates on its side. It has an axial tilt of about 98 degrees, which was likely caused by some sort of collision years ago. It takes 84 years to complete one orbit around the Sun. Because of the extreme tilt, each pole experiences about 42 years of continuous sunlight followed by 42 years of darkness.

Uranus hasn't always had this name. While the planet's current name might trigger a bit of laughter, its initial name generated some controversy. Here is the history of the blue-green planet's name.

Believe it or not, Uranus' initial name was quite controversial, and so it was renamed

Scientists have found why Kepler-56, a red giant star, has a weird spin, and according to a new study, this is because it likely gobbled up one of the planets orbiting it. Takato Tokuno, a doctoral student in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Tokyo, studied the star's peculiar movement. The outer envelope of Kepler-56 is spinning incredibly rapidly, more than what is ideal for a red giant star. The star's core is also misaligned with its outer envelope as it spins in different directions. This could probably have been because of one of its giant planets, since they can exert a pull on their star, just like Jupiter does on the Sun. The action repeated over millions of years could lead to the outer atmosphere spinning faster.&nbsp;However, this scenario seemed unlikely in this case, since for planets to raise rides and transfer rotational energy to the star would require a very perfect and efficient setting. Tokuno then tried to analyse the possibility that the star could have eaten up the planet, causing the weird spin. This action would affect the rotation of the star. A collision would lead to the star absorbing the energy of that impact and spinning faster. Kepler-56's core and atmosphere would also become misaligned if the strike happens at an odd angle.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/2300-foot-newly-discovered-killer-twilight-asteroid-near-sun-could-kill-billions-1764224226975">2,300ft newly discovered killer 'twilight' asteroid near the Sun could kill billions</a><h2>What was the planet that was eaten up by Kepler-56 like?&nbsp;</h2>In the paper, Tokuno suggests that a planet that would have become Kepler-56's meal would have weighed somewhere between half the mass of Jupiter and twice its mass and had an orbital period of between one and six days. This is what typical "hot Jupiter" exoplanets are like that ultimately meet a similar fate. However, it is also possible that the star was born with a high spin rate. But that wouldn't explain the misalignment between the core and the atmosphere. And even if we assume that it was born this way, the fast spin would again only be explained by the likelihood that it ate a planet while it was still young. The paper was uploaded to the preprint server arXiv on October 29.

However, this scenario seemed unlikely in this case, since for planets to raise rides and transfer rotational energy to the star would require a very perfect and efficient setting. Tokuno then tried to analyse the possibility that the star could have eaten up the planet, causing the weird spin. This action would affect the rotation of the star. A collision would lead to the star absorbing the energy of that impact and spinning faster. Kepler-56's core and atmosphere would also become misaligned if the strike happens at an odd angle.In the paper, Tokuno suggests that a planet that would have become Kepler-56's meal would have weighed somewhere between half the mass of Jupiter and twice its mass and had an orbital period of between one and six days. This is what typical "hot Jupiter" exoplanets are like that ultimately meet a similar fate. However, it is also possible that the star was born with a high spin rate. But that wouldn't explain the misalignment between the core and the atmosphere. And even if we assume that it was born this way, the fast spin would again only be explained by the likelihood that it ate a planet while it was still young. The paper was uploaded to the preprint server arXiv on October 29.

Kepler-56 is a red giant star slightly bigger than our Sun and with two planets around it. But it has a strange spin as its outer layer is moving faster and is also misaligned with its interior. A scientist thinks it is likely that it ate one of its planets, which caused this weird wobble.

Scientists have found why Kepler-56, a red giant star, has a weird spin, and according to a new study, this is because it likely gobbled up one of the planets orbiting it. Takato Tokuno, a doctoral student in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Tokyo, studied the star's peculiar movement. The outer envelope of Kepler-56 is spinning incredibly rapidly, more than what is ideal for a red giant star. The star's core is also misaligned with its outer envelope as it spins in different directions. This could probably have been because of one of its giant planets, since they can exert a pull on their star, just like Jupiter does on the Sun. The action repeated over millions of years could lead to the outer atmosphere spinning faster. However, this scenario seemed unlikely in this case, since for planets to raise rides and transfer rotational energy to the star would require a very perfect and efficient setting. Tokuno then tried to analyse the possibility that the star could have eaten up the planet, causing the weird spin. This action would affect the rotation of the star. A collision would lead to the star absorbing the energy of that impact and spinning faster. Kepler-56's core and atmosphere would also become misaligned if the strike happens at an odd angle. Also Read: 2,300ft newly discovered killer 'twilight' asteroid near the Sun could kill billions What was the planet that was eaten up by Kepler-56 like? In the paper, Tokuno suggests that a planet that would have become Kepler-56's meal would have weighed somewhere between half the mass of Jupiter and twice its mass and had an orbital period of between one and six days. This is what typical "hot Jupiter" exoplanets are like that ultimately meet a similar fate. However, it is also possible that the star was born with a high spin rate. But that wouldn't explain the misalignment between the core and the atmosphere. And even if we assume that it was born this way, the fast spin would again only be explained by the likelihood that it ate a planet while it was still young. The paper was uploaded to the preprint server arXiv on October 29.

Kepler-56 is a red giant star slightly bigger than our Sun and with two planets around it. But it has a strange spin as its outer layer is moving faster and is also misaligned with its interior. A scientist thinks it is likely that it ate one of its planets, which caused this weird wobble.

Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling Vikram-I, India's first orbital rocket developed by a private agency. PM Modi stated that India is on its way to emerge as a global leader in satellite launch systems, calling the achievement a symbol of the credibility and innovation of the country.&nbsp;"India has created its insignia in credibility, capacity, and value in the space sector," Prime Minister Modi said while virtually inaugurating the rocket and appreciated the founders of Skyroot, Pawan Chandana and Bharath Daka, calling them a "big inspiration for the youth of the country."&nbsp;While addressing, Prime Minister Modi underscored the growth of the private space sector, pioneered by companies like Skyroot, which is a direct testament to the reforms of the government aiming at fostering innovation and allowing private enterprise to enter the space domain.<h3>What is the Vikram-I rocket?</h3>Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. The four-stage rocket, Vikram-I, targets the small satellite market, covering rapid and cost-effective launches.&nbsp;It is 20 meters tall with a diameter of 1.7 meters, which generates 1,200 kN of thrust using an all-carbon composite structure for lightweight strength, including efficiency. The design of the rocket covers simplicity, reliability, and quick reverse, enabling it to launch within 24 hours from any site. In addition, the solid-fueled first three stages of the rocket provide a robust initial boost, topped by a hypergolic liquid upper stage for precise orbital adjustments.&nbsp;Key advances include 3D-printed engines that cut weight by half and shorten production time by 80 per cent, along with ultra-low-shock pneumatic separation systems and upgraded avionics that enable real-time navigation.&nbsp;Skyroot’s Vikram-I launcher is capable of placing up to 350 kg into low Earth orbit (LEO) or 260 kg into a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), with its payload capacity varying by mission profile. For instance, it can carry 290 kg to a 500 km SSO, or 480 kg to a 500 km LEO at a 45-degree inclination.&nbsp;A series of successful trials, including Kalam-1200 proof-pressure testing and payload-fairing separation, has confirmed the rocket’s readiness. Vikram-I strengthens India’s private space sector and complements ISRO’s capabilities as global competition intensifies.&nbsp;Skyroot is aiming for an early-2026 debut flight, aiming to tap into the fast-expanding small-satellite market, within an Indian space economy expected to grow $77 billion by 2030.

Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling Vikram-I, India's first orbital rocket developed by a private agency. PM Modi stated that India is on its way to emerge as a global leader in satellite launch systems, calling the achievement a symbol of the credibility and innovation of the country. "India has created its insignia in credibility, capacity, and value in the space sector," Prime Minister Modi said while virtually inaugurating the rocket and appreciated the founders of Skyroot, Pawan Chandana and Bharath Daka, calling them a "big inspiration for the youth of the country." While addressing, Prime Minister Modi underscored the growth of the private space sector, pioneered by companies like Skyroot, which is a direct testament to the reforms of the government aiming at fostering innovation and allowing private enterprise to enter the space domain. What is the Vikram-I rocket? Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. The four-stage rocket, Vikram-I, targets the small satellite market, covering rapid and cost-effective launches. It is 20 meters tall with a diameter of 1.7 meters, which generates 1,200 kN of thrust using an all-carbon composite structure for lightweight strength, including efficiency. The design of the rocket covers simplicity, reliability, and quick reverse, enabling it to launch within 24 hours from any site. In addition, the solid-fueled first three stages of the rocket provide a robust initial boost, topped by a hypergolic liquid upper stage for precise orbital adjustments. Key advances include 3D-printed engines that cut weight by half and shorten production time by 80 per cent, along with ultra-low-shock pneumatic separation systems and upgraded avionics that enable real-time navigation. Skyroot’s Vikram-I launcher is capable of placing up to 350 kg into low Earth orbit (LEO) or 260 kg into a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), with its payload capacity varying by mission profile. For instance, it can carry 290 kg to a 500 km SSO, or 480 kg to a 500 km LEO at a 45-degree inclination. A series of successful trials, including Kalam-1200 proof-pressure testing and payload-fairing separation, has confirmed the rocket’s readiness. Vikram-I strengthens India’s private space sector and complements ISRO’s capabilities as global competition intensifies. Skyroot is aiming for an early-2026 debut flight, aiming to tap into the fast-expanding small-satellite market, within an Indian space economy expected to grow $77 billion by 2030.

Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai.&nbsp;

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A female wild wolf from the central coast of British Columbia has been recorded in a viral video using a unique method to access a crab trap. This behaviour, marking the first documented instance of tool use by wolves, shows the animal pulling the trap from the ocean to consume the bait. The crab traps belong to the Heiltsuk Nation, an Indigenous group working to control the European green crab, an invasive species disrupting local ecosystems. This conservation initiative includes setting traps in shallow and deep water areas along the coast.<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Incredible. This wolf sees a buoy out in deep water and recognizes it&#39;s attached to a crab trap filled with food as bait. She swims over to the buoy and pulls it to shore, knowing it&#39;ll drag the trap w/ bait out, too. Voila, free meal. Animals use tools, just like us. <a href="https://t.co/Sf55r8XS4g">pic.twitter.com/Sf55r8XS4g</a>&mdash; Wayne Hsiung (@waynehhsiung) <a href="https://twitter.com/waynehhsiung/status/1991249310944469088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Initially, researchers suspected that the damage to the traps might be the work of a bear or wolf, as it was believed these animals could not dive deep enough to access the traps. But after installing cameras to observe the traps, they were surprised to discover a wolf swimming to shore with a floating buoy in her mouth. She dropped the buoy on land, grasped the attached rope, and used it to pull the trap out of the water.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-warns-next-big-disaster-hidden-volcano-ethiopia-hayli-gubbi-1764228500671">World is not ready for its next big disaster, scientist warns - 'Nobody’s watching...'</a>&nbsp;Once the trap was in a shallow area, the wolf opened it and consumed the herring bait. According to Kyle Artelle, co-author of the study, the wolf's actions demonstrated clear problem-solving and planning. It was suggested that the wolf might have observed humans using similar traps or learned how to retrieve traps from shallower waters during low tides. The deliberate nature of the wolf's behavior indicates that this is not a random action, but a methodical approach to reaching her goal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experts like Artelle emphasize that this could be a form of tool use, akin to human problem-solving. Future research will explore whether other wolves in the region might adopt this behavior and whether it could be passed down through generations. Marc Bekoff, a renowned animal behaviorist, noted that further studies would help determine if this is an isolated incident or the start of a new behavioral trend among wolves in the area.

WATCH | Wolf captured on camera for the first time using rope to retrieve crab-trap bait

A female wild wolf from the central coast of British Columbia has been recorded in a viral video using a unique method to access a crab trap. This behaviour, marking the first documented instance of tool use by wolves, shows the animal pulling the trap from the ocean to consume the bait. The crab traps belong to the Heiltsuk Nation, an Indigenous group working to control the European green crab, an invasive species disrupting local ecosystems. This conservation initiative includes setting traps in shallow and deep water areas along the coast. Watch the video here

A female wolf on British Columbia's coast has been filmed using tools to pull a crab trap from the ocean, making it the first recorded instance of tool use by wolves

Popular comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has been directed by the Supreme Court to invite individuals with disabilities to perform or appear on his show and share their sucess stories. The court has also asked Raina and three others to use their popularity and reach on social media to help raise funds for the timely and effective treatment of persons with disabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Thursday, Chief Justice Surya Kant, addressing the comedians, said, “We hope and expect that such few memorable events will take place before we hear the matter next. It’s a social burden we are putting on you, not a penal burden. You are all well-placed persons in society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others.”&nbsp;The landmark move from SC comes after a plea was filed by the Cure SMA Foundation, which complained about Raina and other comedians making insensitive and derogatory remarks about people living with disabilities on his show.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What is the controversy over jokes on disability?</h2>The court’s intervention came after multiple incidents of derogatory remarks around disability made on the comedy platform were reported. One major flashpoint was during the sixth episode of India’s Got Latent when contestant Santosh Patra performed jokes that belittled people with disabilities.&nbsp;Intially, the judges endorsed these remarks, sparking outrage online.&nbsp;Another controversial figure was Banti Banerjee, a contestant and winner on the tenth episode. Her performance included jokes that many found offensive ranging from comments on celebrities’ mental health to personal attacks on public figures.During one performance, Banerjee referenced actress Deepika Padukone’s motherhood and past struggles with depression. She joked, “Now she knows what depression really looks like. Actual depression happens when your sleep breaks, and your kid wakes in the middle of the night at 3 am and the kid wants to eat, poop, or play, in any order.”&nbsp;The comment triggered backlash across social media. Banerjee later admitted she was intentionally mocking Padukone’s depression following her breakup. Even host Samay Raina responded with a remark on Instagram: “To everyone who is outraging on Twitter, one request: Could you please outrage in my YouTube comment section so I get some ad revenue from the traction, at least.”<h2>What did Chief Justice Surya Kant say?</h2>On Thursday, as the case was heard in court, Kant said he understood that there should be a dedicated fund set up by the concerned ministry, and that this fund could be publicised to encourage corporations to contribute generously toward the treatment of persons with disabilities, including those affected by SMA.&nbsp;Kant said that the Court was placing a social responsibility, not a penal one, on the comedians, noting that they were well-established figures in society.&nbsp;"We hope and expect that such few memorable events will take place before we hear the matter next. It’s a social burden we are putting on you (comedians), not penal burden. You are all well-placed persons in the society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others”, CJI Kant stated.&nbsp;

In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of India has instructed Samay Raina and three others to invite and host individuals with disabilities to perform on his show. Raina also has to use his popularity to raise funds and donate to organisations working for the disabled. 

Popular comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has been directed by the Supreme Court to invite individuals with disabilities to perform or appear on his show and share their sucess stories. The court has also asked Raina and three others to use their popularity and reach on social media to help raise funds for the timely and effective treatment of persons with disabilities. On Thursday, Chief Justice Surya Kant, addressing the comedians, said, “We hope and expect that such few memorable events will take place before we hear the matter next. It’s a social burden we are putting on you, not a penal burden. You are all well-placed persons in society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others.” The landmark move from SC comes after a plea was filed by the Cure SMA Foundation, which complained about Raina and other comedians making insensitive and derogatory remarks about people living with disabilities on his show. What is the controversy over jokes on disability? The court’s intervention came after multiple incidents of derogatory remarks around disability made on the comedy platform were reported. One major flashpoint was during the sixth episode of India’s Got Latent when contestant Santosh Patra performed jokes that belittled people with disabilities. Intially, the judges endorsed these remarks, sparking outrage online. Another controversial figure was Banti Banerjee, a contestant and winner on the tenth episode. Her performance included jokes that many found offensive ranging from comments on celebrities’ mental health to personal attacks on public figures. During one performance, Banerjee referenced actress Deepika Padukone’s motherhood and past struggles with depression. She joked, “Now she knows what depression really looks like. Actual depression happens when your sleep breaks, and your kid wakes in the middle of the night at 3 am and the kid wants to eat, poop, or play, in any order.” The comment triggered backlash across social media. Banerjee later admitted she was intentionally mocking Padukone’s depression following her breakup. Even host Samay Raina responded with a remark on Instagram: “To everyone who is outraging on Twitter, one request: Could you please outrage in my YouTube comment section so I get some ad revenue from the traction, at least.” What did Chief Justice Surya Kant say? On Thursday, as the case was heard in court, Kant said he understood that there should be a dedicated fund set up by the concerned ministry, and that this fund could be publicised to encourage corporations to contribute generously toward the treatment of persons with disabilities, including those affected by SMA. Kant said that the Court was placing a social responsibility, not a penal one, on the comedians, noting that they were well-established figures in society. "We hope and expect that such few memorable events will take place before we hear the matter next. It’s a social burden we are putting on you (comedians), not penal burden. You are all well-placed persons in the society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others”, CJI Kant stated.

In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of India has instructed Samay Raina and three others to invite and host individuals with disabilities to perform on his show. Raina also has to use his popularity to raise funds and donate to organisations working for the disabled.&nbsp;

Supreme Court directs Samay Raina to invite disabled persons to perform on his show

At least 55 people have died in the Hong Kong apartment fire on Wednesday (Nov 26), with 275 others missing and hundreds left homeless overnight. The Wang Fuk Court building fire in Tai Po District is a stark reflection of Hong Kong's housing crisis, where skyrocketing prices make private accommodation impossible for local residents, who then depend on public housing and so-called 'coffin homes'.&nbsp;<h2>Hong Kong has one of the world's most severe housing shortages</h2>Median home prices are 20 times higher than the annual household income of Hong Kongers. Amid the glitzy towers of the financial hub, most commoners can't afford a place to call home, depending instead on public housing. But there, &nbsp;the average waiting time for a public rental flat in could be up to 5.5 years.&nbsp;<h2>‘Coffin homes’ with six square metres for a person: The poor face the brunt of the housing crisis</h2>Low-income, working poor and elderly populations end up living in overcrowded subdivided flats or SDUs that have only 65 square feet or 6 square metres of space per person. There were around 108,200 such subdivided flats or SDUs in Hong Kong as of 2021, housing over 220,000 people.&nbsp; Many of these flats lack proper ventilation or fire escapes. In many cases, toilets and bathrooms are shared by multiple families.The SDUs, also known as “coffin homes”, "cubicle apartments" or "cage homes," could be as small as 15 square feet. They are often stacked like bunks in wire-mesh enclosures, and notorious fire traps too, with narrow corridors blocking evacuation. Flammable materials like polystyrene are used in construction, and shared wiring overloads electricity circuits.<h2>Fire safety violations: A perennial problem in Hong Kong residential buildings</h2>According to government data, fire safety violations are found in more than 60 per cent of inspected buildings. Fire incidents in the past, like the 2017 Cheung Sha Wan blaze, killed residents trapped in these mazes.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-continues-to-burn-at-least-44-killed-hundreds-still-unaccounted-for-1764211027685">Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for</a><h2>The Wang Fuk Court fire: A public housing estate from the 1980s</h2>Wednesday's fire took place not in a 'coffin home', but a government-run public housing estate. Still, it exemplifies the housing crisis and hazards across all low-income housing in the city.The Wang Fuk Court was built in 1983 as subsidised home-ownership units. It had some 4,800 residents, living in nearly 2,000 apartments across eight 31-storey towers.An estimated 36 per cent of the residents were aged over 65.&nbsp;The blaze started when the external bamboo scaffolding - that covered the entire estate - caught fire during renovation. The fire also brought to light the poor or deferred maintenance situation in these decades-old public housing buildings, strained by underfunding.Once the fire started, it went all the way up to the top of the towers, exacerbated by flammable foam boards on windows and non-compliant netting. The fire eventually spread to seven towers, trapping residents amid intense heat and smoke.The Wang Fuk Court fire was Hong Kong's deadliest fire since the Garley Building fire of 1996 that killed 41 people. The fire in 2008 at the Cornwall Court resulted in four deaths.&nbsp;<h2>Even coffin homes are unaffordable for some</h2>With coffin homes going on rent for up to HK$140 per square foot, even that is unaffordable for some. This makes nearly 45 per cent of Hong Kong residents dependent on public estates like Wang Fuk, which are overcrowded and ageing. According to reports, many of these public housing units lack modern water sprinklers or wide exits to facilitate escape in the event of a fire.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-four-blocks-under-control-operations-continue-in-others-1764228305747/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-four-blocks-under-control-operations-continue-in-others-1764228305747/embed</a><h2>A rapidly ageing population made evacuation difficult</h2>Hong Kong's rapidly ageing population, with nearly 25 aged over 65, is living in large numbers in public housing units. Given their reduced mobility, evacuations were difficult: many victims could not descend the stairs quickly enough.Among this deadly cocktail of factors is the slow progress in phasing out substandard housing units by 2049. According to media reports, only 47 per cent of Hong Kong's public housing targets were met since 2014, even as coffin homes mostly remain illegal and unregulated.

Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court apartments fire highlights severe housing shortages in the financial hub. The poor and elderly rely on unsafe public housing, or cramped coffin homes. The city’s low-income housing system is facing brunt of systemic neglect

At least 55 people have died in the Hong Kong apartment fire on Wednesday (Nov 26), with 275 others missing and hundreds left homeless overnight. The Wang Fuk Court building fire in Tai Po District is a stark reflection of Hong Kong's housing crisis, where skyrocketing prices make private accommodation impossible for local residents, who then depend on public housing and so-called 'coffin homes'. Hong Kong has one of the world's most severe housing shortages Median home prices are 20 times higher than the annual household income of Hong Kongers. Amid the glitzy towers of the financial hub, most commoners can't afford a place to call home, depending instead on public housing. But there, the average waiting time for a public rental flat in could be up to 5.5 years. ‘Coffin homes’ with six square metres for a person: The poor face the brunt of the housing crisis Low-income, working poor and elderly populations end up living in overcrowded subdivided flats or SDUs that have only 65 square feet or 6 square metres of space per person. There were around 108,200 such subdivided flats or SDUs in Hong Kong as of 2021, housing over 220,000 people. Many of these flats lack proper ventilation or fire escapes. In many cases, toilets and bathrooms are shared by multiple families. The SDUs, also known as “coffin homes”, "cubicle apartments" or "cage homes," could be as small as 15 square feet. They are often stacked like bunks in wire-mesh enclosures, and notorious fire traps too, with narrow corridors blocking evacuation. Flammable materials like polystyrene are used in construction, and shared wiring overloads electricity circuits. Fire safety violations: A perennial problem in Hong Kong residential buildings According to government data, fire safety violations are found in more than 60 per cent of inspected buildings. Fire incidents in the past, like the 2017 Cheung Sha Wan blaze, killed residents trapped in these mazes. Also read: Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for The Wang Fuk Court fire: A public housing estate from the 1980s Wednesday's fire took place not in a 'coffin home', but a government-run public housing estate. Still, it exemplifies the housing crisis and hazards across all low-income housing in the city. The Wang Fuk Court was built in 1983 as subsidised home-ownership units. It had some 4,800 residents, living in nearly 2,000 apartments across eight 31-storey towers. An estimated 36 per cent of the residents were aged over 65. The blaze started when the external bamboo scaffolding - that covered the entire estate - caught fire during renovation. The fire also brought to light the poor or deferred maintenance situation in these decades-old public housing buildings, strained by underfunding. Once the fire started, it went all the way up to the top of the towers, exacerbated by flammable foam boards on windows and non-compliant netting. The fire eventually spread to seven towers, trapping residents amid intense heat and smoke. The Wang Fuk Court fire was Hong Kong's deadliest fire since the Garley Building fire of 1996 that killed 41 people. The fire in 2008 at the Cornwall Court resulted in four deaths. Even coffin homes are unaffordable for some With coffin homes going on rent for up to HK$140 per square foot, even that is unaffordable for some. This makes nearly 45 per cent of Hong Kong residents dependent on public estates like Wang Fuk, which are overcrowded and ageing. According to reports, many of these public housing units lack modern water sprinklers or wide exits to facilitate escape in the event of a fire. https://www.wionews.com/videos/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-four-blocks-under-control-operations-continue-in-others-1764228305747/embed A rapidly ageing population made evacuation difficult Hong Kong's rapidly ageing population, with nearly 25 aged over 65, is living in large numbers in public housing units. Given their reduced mobility, evacuations were difficult: many victims could not descend the stairs quickly enough. Among this deadly cocktail of factors is the slow progress in phasing out substandard housing units by 2049. According to media reports, only 47 per cent of Hong Kong's public housing targets were met since 2014, even as coffin homes mostly remain illegal and unregulated.

Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court apartments fire highlights severe housing shortages in the financial hub. The poor and elderly rely on unsafe public housing, or cramped coffin homes. The city’s low-income housing system is facing brunt of systemic neglect

'Coffin homes' to crammed public apartments: Hong Kong fire that left 55 dead brings focus on city's chronic housing crisis

A massive fire swept through one of Dhaka’s biggest slums on Tuesday evening (Nov 25), destroying long rows of tin-roofed shanties and leaving thousands of people homeless. Officials said no deaths had been reported as of Wednesday (Nov 26). Residents who lost their homes were desperate to collect their valuables as they searched through the debris. The fire began in the Korail slum shortly after sunset on Tuesday and burned for nearly 16 hours before firefighters could control it, according to fire officer Rashed Bin Khalid.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lt. Col. Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, a senior fire service official, also said that around 1,500 homes were damaged or completely burned down due to the fire.&nbsp;&nbsp;One of Bangladesh’s largest and most crowded slums, Korail, is home to nearly 80,000 people and sits between the Gulshan and Banani areas. The slum is surrounded by high-rise apartments and office buildings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-rahmanullah-lakanwal-the-man-who-allegedly-shot-at-us-national-guards-1764220587792">Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man who allegedly shot at US National Guards?</a>&nbsp;When the blaze broke out, flames and thick smoke filled the sky as residents ran with whatever belongings they could take and save.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said at least 19 fire engines were sent to control the fire but heavy traffic and the slum’s narrow walkways slowed their work.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-s-riskiest-job-timeline-of-all-pak-pms-who-were-ousted-convicted-jailed-hanged-as-rumours-swirl-on-imran-khan-missing-death-rumours-1764222068991">World's riskiest job? All Pak PMs who were ousted, convicted, jailed, killed</a>&nbsp;“Heavy traffic slowed our arrival, and once inside, the narrow lanes forced us to leave the engines at a distance,” he said. Firefighters dragged long hoses through the cramped alleys and scrambled to secure enough water, battling for more than five hours before the flames were finally brought under control, said Talha Bin Zasim.&nbsp;Dhaka, a city of over 10 million people has many slums where rural migrants settle in search of work. Many move to the capital due to poverty or climate disasters and earn a living through low-wage jobs such as rickshaw, cleaning and household work.

One of Bangladesh’s largest and most crowded slums, Korail, is home to nearly 80,000 people and sits between the Gulshan and Banani areas. The slum is surrounded by high-rise apartments and office buildings.

A massive fire swept through one of Dhaka’s biggest slums on Tuesday evening (Nov 25), destroying long rows of tin-roofed shanties and leaving thousands of people homeless. Officials said no deaths had been reported as of Wednesday (Nov 26). Residents who lost their homes were desperate to collect their valuables as they searched through the debris. The fire began in the Korail slum shortly after sunset on Tuesday and burned for nearly 16 hours before firefighters could control it, according to fire officer Rashed Bin Khalid. Lt. Col. Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, a senior fire service official, also said that around 1,500 homes were damaged or completely burned down due to the fire. One of Bangladesh’s largest and most crowded slums, Korail, is home to nearly 80,000 people and sits between the Gulshan and Banani areas. The slum is surrounded by high-rise apartments and office buildings. Also Read - Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man who allegedly shot at US National Guards? When the blaze broke out, flames and thick smoke filled the sky as residents ran with whatever belongings they could take and save. Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said at least 19 fire engines were sent to control the fire but heavy traffic and the slum’s narrow walkways slowed their work. Also Read - World's riskiest job? All Pak PMs who were ousted, convicted, jailed, killed “Heavy traffic slowed our arrival, and once inside, the narrow lanes forced us to leave the engines at a distance,” he said. Firefighters dragged long hoses through the cramped alleys and scrambled to secure enough water, battling for more than five hours before the flames were finally brought under control, said Talha Bin Zasim. Dhaka, a city of over 10 million people has many slums where rural migrants settle in search of work. Many move to the capital due to poverty or climate disasters and earn a living through low-wage jobs such as rickshaw, cleaning and household work.

One of Bangladesh’s largest and most crowded slums, Korail, is home to nearly 80,000 people and sits between the Gulshan and Banani areas. The slum is surrounded by high-rise apartments and office buildings.

Over 1,500 homes destroyed, thousands left homeless as Bangladesh slum fire rages for 16 hours

The Ethiopian volcano that erupted after nearly 12,000 years is a warning sign that the world is not ready to handle such a sudden natural event. While authorities look at active volcanoes, such as Mount Etna in Sicily or Yellowstone in the US, one that has been silent for a long time will cause the next global volcanic disaster, Mike Cassidy wrote in a paper published by The Conversation. He wrote that these "hidden" volcanoes erupt more often than most people realise. The Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar region of northern Ethiopia is an example of such an event. It erupted on November 23 after 11,700 years, and for the first time in the Holocene epoch, that is, since the end of the last ice age. It sent an ash cloud measuring 45,000 feet high, which drifted northeastward into northern India.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ethiopian-volcano-eruption-for-first-time-in-12-000-years-captured-from-space-could-africa-split-be-to-blame-1764140242796">PHOTO: Ethiopian volcano eruption for first time in 12,000 years captured from space</a>&nbsp;Cassidy gives another example, that of the Mexican volcano El Chichón, which erupted in 1982 after being dormant for centuries. It wasn't a famous volcano, and so wasn't being monitored. Hot rock, gas and ash filled rivers and destroyed buildings, killing over 2,000 people and displacing 20,000. It also triggered a major change in climate as the sulphur formed reflective particles in the upper atmosphere. The northern hemisphere cooled, and the African monsoon shifted southwards, causing extreme drought, Cassidy wrote.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/fire-fury-ethiopia-s-volcano-unveils-africa-s-slow-motion-break-1764177008641/embed<h2>Only a few popular volcanoes are monitored, leaving a major gap</h2>He claims that "fewer than half of active volcanoes are monitored, and scientific research still disproportionately focuses on the well-known few." He added, "There are more published studies on one volcano (Mount Etna) than on all the 160 volcanoes of Indonesia, Philippines and Vanuatu combined." Focusing attention on only a few known volcanic eruptions, such as the recent Iceland events, forms a "dangerous pattern," Cassidy warns. Sudden large volcanic eruptions can trigger famines, disease outbreaks and major social upheaval, but "scientists still lack a global system to anticipate or manage these future risks." He further warns that three-quarters of large eruptions come from volcanoes that have been quiet for at least 100 years. Cassidy pushed for proactive action and preparedness instead of reacting after an eruption.

The Ethiopian volcanic eruption is a warning that another similar event, or even a bigger one, is right around the corner. While experts watch only a few active volcanoes, a silent one that nobody is watching can trigger a global disaster.

The Ethiopian volcano that erupted after nearly 12,000 years is a warning sign that the world is not ready to handle such a sudden natural event. While authorities look at active volcanoes, such as Mount Etna in Sicily or Yellowstone in the US, one that has been silent for a long time will cause the next global volcanic disaster, Mike Cassidy wrote in a paper published by The Conversation. He wrote that these "hidden" volcanoes erupt more often than most people realise. The Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar region of northern Ethiopia is an example of such an event. It erupted on November 23 after 11,700 years, and for the first time in the Holocene epoch, that is, since the end of the last ice age. It sent an ash cloud measuring 45,000 feet high, which drifted northeastward into northern India. Also Read: PHOTO: Ethiopian volcano eruption for first time in 12,000 years captured from space Cassidy gives another example, that of the Mexican volcano El Chichón, which erupted in 1982 after being dormant for centuries. It wasn't a famous volcano, and so wasn't being monitored. Hot rock, gas and ash filled rivers and destroyed buildings, killing over 2,000 people and displacing 20,000. It also triggered a major change in climate as the sulphur formed reflective particles in the upper atmosphere. The northern hemisphere cooled, and the African monsoon shifted southwards, causing extreme drought, Cassidy wrote. https://www.wionews.com/videos/fire-fury-ethiopia-s-volcano-unveils-africa-s-slow-motion-break-1764177008641/embed Only a few popular volcanoes are monitored, leaving a major gap He claims that "fewer than half of active volcanoes are monitored, and scientific research still disproportionately focuses on the well-known few." He added, "There are more published studies on one volcano (Mount Etna) than on all the 160 volcanoes of Indonesia, Philippines and Vanuatu combined." Focusing attention on only a few known volcanic eruptions, such as the recent Iceland events, forms a "dangerous pattern," Cassidy warns. Sudden large volcanic eruptions can trigger famines, disease outbreaks and major social upheaval, but "scientists still lack a global system to anticipate or manage these future risks." He further warns that three-quarters of large eruptions come from volcanoes that have been quiet for at least 100 years. Cassidy pushed for proactive action and preparedness instead of reacting after an eruption.

The Ethiopian volcanic eruption is a warning that another similar event, or even a bigger one, is right around the corner. While experts watch only a few active volcanoes, a silent one that nobody is watching can trigger a global disaster.

World is not ready for its next big disaster, scientist warns - 'Nobody’s watching...'

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi at the inaugural session of the third edition of the Indian Army's Seminar, 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025', in New Delhi, warned that globally "long peace" was "declining" as the world enters what he referred to as an "uncertain &amp; fractured order". The event also featured the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who hailed the Indian Armed Forces for their exemplified professionalism and patriotism in guarding the sovereignty of India.Chief of Army Staff General Dwivedi while noting the “fractured” state of global order, echoed President Murmu's praise for the Indian armed forces and said that "years of reforms and readiness" during Operation Sindoor translated into “decisive outcomes”.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-national-guardsman-shot-by-rahmanullah-lakanwal-near-white-house-id-d-as-andrew-wolfe-1764222427397">US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe</a><h2>Operation Sindoor a 'defining moment'</h2>President Murmu, who presided over the opening session, praised the military’s response across conventional combat, counter-insurgency and humanitarian crises. She cited the recent success of Operation Sindoor as a defining moment that showcased India's ability to respond firmly, yet responsibly.The recent success of Operation Sindoor stands as a defining moment in our counter-terror and deterrence strategy. The world took note not only of India's military capability but of India's moral clarity to act firmly, yet responsibly, in the pursuit of peace," she said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/when-will-i-get-my-tax-refund-will-it-be-delayed-cbdt-says-it-will-be-given-on-1764144921904">When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will&nbsp;be&nbsp;given on...</a>The President added that global geopolitics was being reshaped by competing power centres, technology shifts and volatile alliances. "New domains of competition - cyber, space, information and cognitive warfare are blurring the lines between peace and conflict."She stated that "guided by our civilisational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we have shown that strategic autonomy can coexist with global responsibility. Our diplomacy, economy and armed forces together project an India that seeks peace, but is prepared to protect its borders and its citizens with strength and conviction."

Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, warning that long peace is fading and the world is entering an uncertain, fractured order. 

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi at the inaugural session of the third edition of the Indian Army's Seminar, 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025', in New Delhi, warned that globally "long peace" was "declining" as the world enters what he referred to as an "uncertain & fractured order". The event also featured the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who hailed the Indian Armed Forces for their exemplified professionalism and patriotism in guarding the sovereignty of India. Chief of Army Staff General Dwivedi while noting the “fractured” state of global order, echoed President Murmu's praise for the Indian armed forces and said that "years of reforms and readiness" during Operation Sindoor translated into “decisive outcomes”. Also read | US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe Operation Sindoor a 'defining moment' President Murmu, who presided over the opening session, praised the military’s response across conventional combat, counter-insurgency and humanitarian crises. She cited the recent success of Operation Sindoor as a defining moment that showcased India's ability to respond firmly, yet responsibly. The recent success of Operation Sindoor stands as a defining moment in our counter-terror and deterrence strategy. The world took note not only of India's military capability but of India's moral clarity to act firmly, yet responsibly, in the pursuit of peace," she said. Also read | When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will be given on... The President added that global geopolitics was being reshaped by competing power centres, technology shifts and volatile alliances. "New domains of competition - cyber, space, information and cognitive warfare are blurring the lines between peace and conflict." She stated that "guided by our civilisational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we have shown that strategic autonomy can coexist with global responsibility. Our diplomacy, economy and armed forces together project an India that seeks peace, but is prepared to protect its borders and its citizens with strength and conviction."

Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, warning that long peace is fading and the world is entering an uncertain, fractured order.&nbsp;

'Long peace is declining': Indian Army Chief warns of fractured world order

Firefighters in Hong Kong battled through the night into Thursday (Nov 27) as a massive blaze tore through a high-rise housing estate. The death toll has now risen to at least 55, with hundreds still missing. The fire is believed to be the city’s deadliest fire in decades. The inferno broke out Wednesday afternoon at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, an eight-block estate with nearly 2,000 units that was undergoing large-scale repair work. Flames engulfed bamboo scaffolding within minutes, racing up the facade and leaping between buildings in the dense complex.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-washington-national-guard-shooting-allegedly-an-afghan-migrant-suggest-us-media-reports-1764205229355">Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports</a><h2>Three arrested for igniting inferno</h2>Police said three men were arrested after flammable materials left during maintenance allowed the fire "to spread rapidly beyond control". By dawn, parts of the estate were still burning. AFP, citing its reporters, reports that cracking sounds from collapsing scaffolding can be heard as thick columns of smoke continue to rise into the sky. Whole sections of charred bamboo rained down from the upper floors as the blaze lit surrounding blocks with an orange glow.Many residents, especially elderly tenants living alone, struggled to escape. A 65-year-old man surnamed Yuen, who has lived there for more than 40 years, said several neighbours only realised there was a fire after receiving calls urging them to flee. "The windows were closed because of the maintenance, (some people) didn't know there was a fire and had to be told to evacuate via phone calls by neighbours," he told AFP. "I'm devastated."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-us-national-guard-shooting-near-white-house-act-of-terror-seeks-to-blame-biden-1764211895540">Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden</a><h2>Hundreds missing</h2>Early on Thursday, Hong Kong leader John Lee said 279 people remained unaccounted for, though firefighters later managed to make contact with a few of them. He also revealed that more than 900 people took shelter overnight.&nbsp;

At least 55 people have died in a massive Hong Kong high-rise fire, with hundreds still unaccounted for as crews battle the blaze into a second day. Details below.

Firefighters in Hong Kong battled through the night into Thursday (Nov 27) as a massive blaze tore through a high-rise housing estate. The death toll has now risen to at least 55, with hundreds still missing. The fire is believed to be the city’s deadliest fire in decades. The inferno broke out Wednesday afternoon at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, an eight-block estate with nearly 2,000 units that was undergoing large-scale repair work. Flames engulfed bamboo scaffolding within minutes, racing up the facade and leaping between buildings in the dense complex. Also read | Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports Three arrested for igniting inferno Police said three men were arrested after flammable materials left during maintenance allowed the fire "to spread rapidly beyond control". By dawn, parts of the estate were still burning. AFP, citing its reporters, reports that cracking sounds from collapsing scaffolding can be heard as thick columns of smoke continue to rise into the sky. Whole sections of charred bamboo rained down from the upper floors as the blaze lit surrounding blocks with an orange glow. Many residents, especially elderly tenants living alone, struggled to escape. A 65-year-old man surnamed Yuen, who has lived there for more than 40 years, said several neighbours only realised there was a fire after receiving calls urging them to flee. "The windows were closed because of the maintenance, (some people) didn't know there was a fire and had to be told to evacuate via phone calls by neighbours," he told AFP. "I'm devastated." Also read | Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden Hundreds missing Early on Thursday, Hong Kong leader John Lee said 279 people remained unaccounted for, though firefighters later managed to make contact with a few of them. He also revealed that more than 900 people took shelter overnight.

At least 55 people have died in a massive Hong Kong high-rise fire, with hundreds still unaccounted for as crews battle the blaze into a second day. Details below.

Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for

Rumours are swirling, and being rejected, about the whereabouts of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, including some fake news that he is dead. In Pakistan's vengeance-filled politics, democratically elected prime ministers have often faced the revolving door of power, exit, arrest, conviction, prison, exile and even death by hanging.<h2>Riskiest job in the world? No Pak PM finished full five-year term</h2>Since 1947, Pakistan has had around 30 prime ministers if one counts multiple-term PMs separately. In its 75-year history, no Pakistani PM has completed a full five-year term in office. On at least 18 occasions, PMs ended terms or quit due to reasons including dismissals by court, votes of no-confidence or assassination. They were removed through coups, dismissals or judicial and constitutional manoeuvres. Many PMs were dismissed by presidents or governors or forced to resign, and some served only for months. Most PMs, particularly since the 1970s, faced post-tenure legal action: arrests, corruption cases, convictions and exile. As protests continue around Adiala jail, where Khan is lodged, and across Pakistan, here is a look at what happened to former PMs of Pakistan.<h2>What happened to Pakistani PMs till 1973?</h2>Liaquat Ali Khan (Aug 1947 – Oct 1951) was the first prime minister of independent Pakistan. His term ended with his assassination on October 16, 1951. Khwaja Nazimuddin (Oct 1951 – Apr 1953) was dismissed by the Governor-General in April 1953. Chaudhry Mohammad Ali (Aug 1955 – Sep 1956) resigned amid political rows and inner-party differences. &nbsp;Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (Sep 1956 – Oct 1957) &nbsp;was dismissed by the president, and was reportedly arrested on anti-state charges under the military regime. Feroz Khan Noon (Dec 1957 – Oct 1958) was dismissed just before martial law was imposed in the 1958 military coup.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-where-is-imran-khan-sisters-ask-to-meet-jailed-ex-pak-pm-amid-death-rumours-1764219313593/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-where-is-imran-khan-sisters-ask-to-meet-jailed-ex-pak-pm-amid-death-rumours-1764219313593/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Post-1973 PMs: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Aug 1973 – Jul 1977)</h2>Perhaps the most tragic fate was that of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He was removed from power in July 1977 through a military coup led by General Zia-ul-Haq. Bhutto was arrested in September 1977 on charges of conspiracy to murder a political opponent. Over that 1974 case, Bhutto was tried under martial law, convicted and hanged to death on 4 April 1979.<h2>Muhammad Khan Junejo (Mar 1985 – May 1988)</h2>Muhammad Khan Junejo became prime minister after martial law ended, but his government was dismissed by the president in May 1988. He was reportedly placed under house arrest after dismissal.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/where-is-imran-khan-sisters-dragged-by-hair-for-demanding-to-meet-former-pakistan-pm-fake-death-rumours-float-what-s-happening-1764141799691">Where is Imran Khan? Sisters 'dragged by hair' for demanding to meet ex-Pakistan PM, fake death rumours float - What's happening</a><h2>Benazir Bhutto (Dec 1988 – Aug 1990 and Oct 1993 – Nov 1996)</h2>The first term of Benazir Bhutto, the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, &nbsp;ended with dismissal by the president in August 1990 over alleged corruption and misgovernance. In her second term, Benazir was dismissed by the president in 1996. She faced multiple legal cases after leaving office, leading to convictions in absentia while she lived in exile. She was assassinated on 27 December 2007, while campaigning for the election.<h2>Nawaz Sharif (1990–1993; 1997–1999 and 2013–2017)</h2>One of the longest-serving prime ministers, Nawaz Sharif, could still not complete a full term. His first term ended in 1993 after being dismissed by the president, and second term was cut short by the military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf in October 1999. He went into exile, mostly in London, for several years. His third term ended with disqualification by the Supreme Court due to allegations related to the Panama Papers disclosures. Sharif was arrested and convicted in several corruption cases and served multiple prison terms.<h2>Yousaf Raza Gillani (Mar 2008 – 2012)</h2>Yousaf Raza Gillani was disqualified by the Supreme Court in April 2012 for contempt of court after refusing to reopen corruption cases against the then-president.<h2>Raja Pervez Ashraf (Jun 2012 – Mar 2013)</h2>Raja Pervez Ashraf, who completed the parliamentary term, faced corruption and accountability investigations after leaving office, including over the allocation of government funds.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-osama-bin-laden-dressed-as-woman-pakistan-can-t-win-war-with-india-imran-khan-s-party-demands-apology-from-ex-ex-cia-officer-for-his-statements-1763812519281">‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements</a><h2>Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Aug 2017 – May 2018)</h2>After his term ended, Abbasi was arrested in July 2019 in an accountability probe related to an LNG contract.<h2>Imran Khan (Aug 2018 – Apr 2022)</h2>Imran Khan was removed from office in April 2022 through a vote of no-confidence, in which practically all of the opposition parties joined hands. He faced multiple arrests and numerous cases over alleged corruption, graft and accountability. He was sentenced or convicted in several of these cases, and sent to jail. His supporters allege these cases are politically motivated.

Imran Khan is not the first former PM to face Pakistan's revenge politics. The South Asian nation’s PMs have faced coups, dismissals, arrests, convictions, exile and even assassination. None could complete a full five-year term. Here is a timeline


Rumours are swirling, and being rejected, about the whereabouts of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, including some fake news that he is dead. In Pakistan's vengeance-filled politics, democratically elected prime ministers have often faced the revolving door of power, exit, arrest, conviction, prison, exile and even death by hanging. Riskiest job in the world? No Pak PM finished full five-year term Since 1947, Pakistan has had around 30 prime ministers if one counts multiple-term PMs separately. In its 75-year history, no Pakistani PM has completed a full five-year term in office. On at least 18 occasions, PMs ended terms or quit due to reasons including dismissals by court, votes of no-confidence or assassination. They were removed through coups, dismissals or judicial and constitutional manoeuvres. Many PMs were dismissed by presidents or governors or forced to resign, and some served only for months. Most PMs, particularly since the 1970s, faced post-tenure legal action: arrests, corruption cases, convictions and exile. As protests continue around Adiala jail, where Khan is lodged, and across Pakistan, here is a look at what happened to former PMs of Pakistan. What happened to Pakistani PMs till 1973? Liaquat Ali Khan (Aug 1947 – Oct 1951) was the first prime minister of independent Pakistan. His term ended with his assassination on October 16, 1951. Khwaja Nazimuddin (Oct 1951 – Apr 1953) was dismissed by the Governor-General in April 1953. Chaudhry Mohammad Ali (Aug 1955 – Sep 1956) resigned amid political rows and inner-party differences. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (Sep 1956 – Oct 1957) was dismissed by the president, and was reportedly arrested on anti-state charges under the military regime. Feroz Khan Noon (Dec 1957 – Oct 1958) was dismissed just before martial law was imposed in the 1958 military coup. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-where-is-imran-khan-sisters-ask-to-meet-jailed-ex-pak-pm-amid-death-rumours-1764219313593/embed Post-1973 PMs: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Aug 1973 – Jul 1977) Perhaps the most tragic fate was that of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He was removed from power in July 1977 through a military coup led by General Zia-ul-Haq. Bhutto was arrested in September 1977 on charges of conspiracy to murder a political opponent. Over that 1974 case, Bhutto was tried under martial law, convicted and hanged to death on 4 April 1979. Muhammad Khan Junejo (Mar 1985 – May 1988) Muhammad Khan Junejo became prime minister after martial law ended, but his government was dismissed by the president in May 1988. He was reportedly placed under house arrest after dismissal. Also read: Where is Imran Khan? Sisters 'dragged by hair' for demanding to meet ex-Pakistan PM, fake death rumours float - What's happening Benazir Bhutto (Dec 1988 – Aug 1990 and Oct 1993 – Nov 1996) The first term of Benazir Bhutto, the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, ended with dismissal by the president in August 1990 over alleged corruption and misgovernance. In her second term, Benazir was dismissed by the president in 1996. She faced multiple legal cases after leaving office, leading to convictions in absentia while she lived in exile. She was assassinated on 27 December 2007, while campaigning for the election. Nawaz Sharif (1990–1993; 1997–1999 and 2013–2017) One of the longest-serving prime ministers, Nawaz Sharif, could still not complete a full term. His first term ended in 1993 after being dismissed by the president, and second term was cut short by the military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf in October 1999. He went into exile, mostly in London, for several years. His third term ended with disqualification by the Supreme Court due to allegations related to the Panama Papers disclosures. Sharif was arrested and convicted in several corruption cases and served multiple prison terms. Yousaf Raza Gillani (Mar 2008 – 2012) Yousaf Raza Gillani was disqualified by the Supreme Court in April 2012 for contempt of court after refusing to reopen corruption cases against the then-president. Raja Pervez Ashraf (Jun 2012 – Mar 2013) Raja Pervez Ashraf, who completed the parliamentary term, faced corruption and accountability investigations after leaving office, including over the allocation of government funds. Also read: ‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Aug 2017 – May 2018) After his term ended, Abbasi was arrested in July 2019 in an accountability probe related to an LNG contract. Imran Khan (Aug 2018 – Apr 2022) Imran Khan was removed from office in April 2022 through a vote of no-confidence, in which practically all of the opposition parties joined hands. He faced multiple arrests and numerous cases over alleged corruption, graft and accountability. He was sentenced or convicted in several of these cases, and sent to jail. His supporters allege these cases are politically motivated.

Imran Khan is not the first former PM to face Pakistan's revenge politics. The South Asian nation’s PMs have faced coups, dismissals, arrests, convictions, exile and even assassination. None could complete a full five-year term. Here is a timeline

World's riskiest job? Amid rumours on Imran Khan 'missing', a timeline of all Pakistani PMs who were ousted, convicted, jailed, killed

An astronomer has discovered an asteroid that can cause a catastrophic impact on a continental scale in the near future. This space rock is only the 39th in a group of near-Earth asteroids, known as Atiras, that orbit entirely within Earth's orbit. The problem with them is that they hide in the Sun's glare, which makes them hard to detect. 2025 SC79 was discovered by a scientist at the Carnegie Institute for Science in September. It has an extremely short orbital period as it completes a trip around the Sun in only 128 days. 2025 SC79 has the third-shortest orbital period of any asteroid and is also the second known object with an orbit entirely within Venus' orbit. It also crosses Mercury's orbit, the closest planet to the Sun, which completes an orbit in 88 days.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/another-study-claims-signals-at-heart-of-milky-way-triggered-by-dark-matter-1764154545112">Another study claims signals at heart of Milky Way triggered by dark matter</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-will-be-thrown-off-course-by-jupiter-as-it-exits-the-solar-system-1764147641279">3I/ATLAS will be thrown off-course by Jupiter as it exits the solar system</a>&nbsp;<h2>Most killer asteroids are invisible</h2>The close distance to Earth is what makes such asteroids harder to discover. This also means that the Sun's glare drowns them out, making detection even harder. The failure to find these asteroids could one day lead to a catastrophic event on Earth. 2025 SC79 was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard using the Dark Energy Camera on the National Science Foundation’s Blanco 4-meter telescope, which is tasked with searching for killer asteroids. The newly discovered space rock is 2,300 ft in diameter, and if it ever crosses paths with Earth, mass destruction is inevitable, as it could kill billions of humans and animals. The NSF’s Gemini telescope and Carnegie Science’s Magellan telescopes confirmed the finding.&nbsp;“The most dangerous asteroids are the most difficult to detect,” Sheppard explained in a press release. He says most asteroids are discovered during nighttime, but not Atiras or other asteroids that lurk near the Sun. They can only be observed during twilight. "If these ‘twilight’ asteroids approach Earth, they could pose serious impact hazards," Sheppard said. Further analysis of the killer rock will have to wait as it is due to disappear behind the Sun soon. Scientists are waiting to probe its composition and origin, as it is possible it was kicked out of the asteroid belt. &nbsp;

Earth could be staring at a catastrophe waiting to happen because 39 asteroids roaming near us can possibly hit us at any time. There could be more of these invisible marauders in the vicinity, but the Sun makes detection harder. 

An astronomer has discovered an asteroid that can cause a catastrophic impact on a continental scale in the near future. This space rock is only the 39th in a group of near-Earth asteroids, known as Atiras, that orbit entirely within Earth's orbit. The problem with them is that they hide in the Sun's glare, which makes them hard to detect. 2025 SC79 was discovered by a scientist at the Carnegie Institute for Science in September. It has an extremely short orbital period as it completes a trip around the Sun in only 128 days. 2025 SC79 has the third-shortest orbital period of any asteroid and is also the second known object with an orbit entirely within Venus' orbit. It also crosses Mercury's orbit, the closest planet to the Sun, which completes an orbit in 88 days. Also Read: Another study claims signals at heart of Milky Way triggered by dark matter Also Read: 3I/ATLAS will be thrown off-course by Jupiter as it exits the solar system Most killer asteroids are invisible The close distance to Earth is what makes such asteroids harder to discover. This also means that the Sun's glare drowns them out, making detection even harder. The failure to find these asteroids could one day lead to a catastrophic event on Earth. 2025 SC79 was discovered by Scott S. Sheppard using the Dark Energy Camera on the National Science Foundation’s Blanco 4-meter telescope, which is tasked with searching for killer asteroids. The newly discovered space rock is 2,300 ft in diameter, and if it ever crosses paths with Earth, mass destruction is inevitable, as it could kill billions of humans and animals. The NSF’s Gemini telescope and Carnegie Science’s Magellan telescopes confirmed the finding. “The most dangerous asteroids are the most difficult to detect,” Sheppard explained in a press release. He says most asteroids are discovered during nighttime, but not Atiras or other asteroids that lurk near the Sun. They can only be observed during twilight. "If these ‘twilight’ asteroids approach Earth, they could pose serious impact hazards," Sheppard said. Further analysis of the killer rock will have to wait as it is due to disappear behind the Sun soon. Scientists are waiting to probe its composition and origin, as it is possible it was kicked out of the asteroid belt.

Earth could be staring at a catastrophe waiting to happen because 39 asteroids roaming near us can possibly hit us at any time. There could be more of these invisible marauders in the vicinity, but the Sun makes detection harder.&nbsp;

2,300ft newly discovered killer 'twilight' asteroid near the Sun could kill billions

Music composer Palaash Muchhal was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of difficulty in breathing and chest pain. Palaash is Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé. The pair were scheduled to marry on Sunday; however, the wedding was postponed indefinitely due to a medical emergency after Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital due to heart-related issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Palaash was initially rushed to a hospital in Sangli, where he was set to marry Smriti on Sunday. He was later shifted to a facility in Mumbai.&nbsp;&nbsp;A report on NDTV stated that the hospital management confirmed news of Palaash’s discharge.&nbsp;&nbsp;A day earlier, Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was also discharged from the hospital. There has been no word on Smriti and Palaash’s wedding which remains on hold even as rumours of Palaash cheating swirl on the internet.&nbsp;<h2>Palaash cheated on Smriti Mandhana?</h2>Even as both families dealt with a sudden health crisis, rumours on social media indicated that the wedding was put on hold after Smriti found Palaash cheating on her with a choreographer, the night before their wedding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Screenshots of old flirty messages sent by Palaash to a girl while he was in a relationship with Smriti also surfaced online, fuelling the theories of cheating.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Speculations Around Palash Muchhal's Family&nbsp;</h2>Soon after the postponement was announced, reports surfaced claiming that Palash Muchhal's family had flown back to Mumbai from Sangli, where the wedding was to take place. This fuelled growing speculation about the true reason behind the sudden change of plans.&nbsp;His family has so far dismissed speculations and rumours and stated that the composer himself had fallen ill shortly after Smriti's father was hospitalised, prompting the family to take him back to Mumbai for medical attention.&nbsp;She told Hindustan Times that Palash shares an extremely close bond with Shrinivas Mandhana and that the stress of the situation overwhelmed him. She said, "He cried so much that his health suddenly deteriorated. They kept him in the hospital for four hours. He was given an IV drip, an ECG was done, and other tests were carried out. Everything came back normal, but he is under a lot of stress."<h2>Smriti Mandhana- Palaash Muchhal wedding postponed indefinitely</h2>The wedding was being seen as one of the biggest events in sports, especially after Smriti’s World Cup win along with the Indian women’s cricket team. The couple had a gala Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony and were scheduled to get married on November 23.&nbsp;However, the wedding was put on hold as hours before the ceremony, Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital after he complained of chest pain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her manager, Tuhin Mishra, addressed the media and explained that Shrinivas began feeling uneasy earlier in the day, and his condition rapidly worsened. To ensure his safety, the family decided to admit him to the hospital.&nbsp;Tuhin said, "Then we decided not to take any risks. So, we called an ambulance and shifted him to the hospital. He is currently under observation. As Smriti is extremely close to her father, she has decided to indefinitely postpone her wedding until her father's health returns to normal."

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana's fiance, Palaash Muchhal, was discharged from a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of chest pain. His wedding to Smriti on Sunday was cancelled at the last moment after Smriti's dad fell ill. 

Music composer Palaash Muchhal was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of difficulty in breathing and chest pain. Palaash is Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé. The pair were scheduled to marry on Sunday; however, the wedding was postponed indefinitely due to a medical emergency after Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital due to heart-related issues. Palaash was initially rushed to a hospital in Sangli, where he was set to marry Smriti on Sunday. He was later shifted to a facility in Mumbai. A report on NDTV stated that the hospital management confirmed news of Palaash’s discharge. A day earlier, Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was also discharged from the hospital. There has been no word on Smriti and Palaash’s wedding which remains on hold even as rumours of Palaash cheating swirl on the internet. Palaash cheated on Smriti Mandhana? Even as both families dealt with a sudden health crisis, rumours on social media indicated that the wedding was put on hold after Smriti found Palaash cheating on her with a choreographer, the night before their wedding. Screenshots of old flirty messages sent by Palaash to a girl while he was in a relationship with Smriti also surfaced online, fuelling the theories of cheating. Speculations Around Palash Muchhal's Family Soon after the postponement was announced, reports surfaced claiming that Palash Muchhal's family had flown back to Mumbai from Sangli, where the wedding was to take place. This fuelled growing speculation about the true reason behind the sudden change of plans. His family has so far dismissed speculations and rumours and stated that the composer himself had fallen ill shortly after Smriti's father was hospitalised, prompting the family to take him back to Mumbai for medical attention. She told Hindustan Times that Palash shares an extremely close bond with Shrinivas Mandhana and that the stress of the situation overwhelmed him. She said, "He cried so much that his health suddenly deteriorated. They kept him in the hospital for four hours. He was given an IV drip, an ECG was done, and other tests were carried out. Everything came back normal, but he is under a lot of stress." Smriti Mandhana- Palaash Muchhal wedding postponed indefinitely The wedding was being seen as one of the biggest events in sports, especially after Smriti’s World Cup win along with the Indian women’s cricket team. The couple had a gala Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony and were scheduled to get married on November 23. However, the wedding was put on hold as hours before the ceremony, Smriti’s father had to be rushed to the hospital after he complained of chest pain. Her manager, Tuhin Mishra, addressed the media and explained that Shrinivas began feeling uneasy earlier in the day, and his condition rapidly worsened. To ensure his safety, the family decided to admit him to the hospital. Tuhin said, "Then we decided not to take any risks. So, we called an ambulance and shifted him to the hospital. He is currently under observation. As Smriti is extremely close to her father, she has decided to indefinitely postpone her wedding until her father's health returns to normal."

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana's fiance, Palaash Muchhal, was discharged from a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, three days after he was admitted, after he complained of chest pain. His wedding to Smriti on Sunday was cancelled at the last moment after Smriti's dad fell ill.&nbsp;

Palaash Muchhal discharged from hospital, wedding with Smriti Mandhana still on hold

One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in a brazen attack near the White House on Wednesday (Nov 26) has been identified as Andrew Wolfe. His former high school, Musselman High School, in a since-deleted post on Facebook, confirmed the injured National Guard's identity, while asking people to pray for him.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-washington-national-guard-shooting-allegedly-an-afghan-migrant-suggest-us-media-reports-1764205229355">Afghan migrant Rahmanullah Lakanwal identified as perp behind horrific Washington National Guard shooting</a><h2>Who is Andrew Wolfe?</h2>As per a Facebook post by West Virginia-based Musselman High School, its alumnus, Andrew Wolfe, is one of the two US National Guards "critically" injured in the brazen shooting attack by an Afghan national. 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly opened fire near the Farragut West Metro Station in downtown Washington, injuring Wolfe and another soldier whose identity is yet to be released."Our Applemen community is deeply saddened," the school wrote, adding that "Andrew is currently in critical condition and undergoing surgery". The statement urged the public to keep Wolfe, his family, and all those affected in their thoughts, noting that updates would be shared when available.

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The second victim, a female National Guard member reportedly shot in the chest and head, has not yet been publicly identified.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-us-national-guard-shooting-near-white-house-act-of-terror-seeks-to-blame-biden-1764211895540">Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden</a><h2>Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? All we know about the US National Guard shooter</h2>Lakanwal, as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous Justice Department official, has been staying in Washington since immigrating to the US on a special visa programme. The special visa programme was for Afghans who assisted the US during the Afghanistan war and were vulnerable to reprisals from the ruling Taliban after the US withdrawal, the official said. However, Federal agencies have not yet publicly identified the alleged shooter.FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called the attack a "targeted shooting".

One of the two soldiers shot near the White House has been identified as West Virginia resident Andrew Wolfe, now in critical condition and undergoing surgery. His old school confirmed his name in a post that was deleted later. Scroll for what happened and what we know so far.

One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in a brazen attack near the White House on Wednesday (Nov 26) has been identified as Andrew Wolfe. His former high school, Musselman High School, in a since-deleted post on Facebook, confirmed the injured National Guard's identity, while asking people to pray for him. Also read | Afghan migrant Rahmanullah Lakanwal identified as perp behind horrific Washington National Guard shooting Who is Andrew Wolfe? As per a Facebook post by West Virginia-based Musselman High School, its alumnus, Andrew Wolfe, is one of the two US National Guards "critically" injured in the brazen shooting attack by an Afghan national. 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly opened fire near the Farragut West Metro Station in downtown Washington, injuring Wolfe and another soldier whose identity is yet to be released. "Our Applemen community is deeply saddened," the school wrote, adding that "Andrew is currently in critical condition and undergoing surgery". The statement urged the public to keep Wolfe, his family, and all those affected in their thoughts, noting that updates would be shared when available.

One of the two soldiers shot near the White House has been identified as West Virginia resident Andrew Wolfe, now in critical condition and undergoing surgery. His old school confirmed his name in a post that was deleted later. Scroll for what happened and what we know so far.

US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe

An Italian eatery owner is facing backlash for hurling abuse at a group of 16 Taiwanese tourists for ordering five pizzas and three beers. He filmed them eating while pretending to be friendly, but verbally abused them in Italian on camera for ordering less food when they were a big group. He shared the video but was forced to apologise after Chinese and Taiwanese individuals living in Italy slammed him, but not before using profane language towards them in his earlier post, Taiwan EBC News reported. The incident happened in early November at the Pizza dal Pazzo located in Montecatini Terme, a town in Tuscany. At 8 pm, a group of 16 Taiwanese tourists reached the restaurant and ordered five thin-crust pizzas and three glasses of beer. The owner of the pizza place was frustrated with their order and started live-streaming the group and later posted the video online. He asks them where they were from, to which they reply, "Taiwan." The tourists, unaware of his intentions, smiled at the camera and flashed victory signs.&nbsp;<h2>Five pizzas and three beers for 16 people? ‘Ridiculous’</h2>However, they were unaware that the owner was abusing them in Italian. “Get out of here. I don’t care about you,” he can be heard saying in Italian. "I am angry with these tourists. There are 16 people, but they only ordered five pizzas and three beers. They are ridiculous! This is too much," he says. Netizens weren't happy with his post, especially the Chinese and Taiwanese in Italy. But the owner used profanities to respond to criticism.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/murderer-sues-for-right-to-enjoy-vegemite-at-maximum-security-australian-prison-1763457462818">Murderer demands Vegemite at maximum security prison calling denial human rights violation</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-jealous-5-year-old-throws-newborn-out-of-the-window-of-fourth-floor-apartment-in-russia-1761533666082">'Jealous' 5-year-old throws newborn out of the window of fourth floor apartment in Russia</a>&nbsp;A blogger who was with the group told Taiwan EBC News that their tour guide had checked with the owner about the requirement for limited food since the elderly weren't interested in eating due to jet lag. He says the owner had agreed to it, and only then was the dinner arranged. According to Jimu News, a Chinese resident living in Italy told them that the pizza place had suspended its operations on November 16.&nbsp;

An Italian pizza restaurant owner tried to shame 16 Taiwanese tourists for ordering five pizzas. He shared a video of them while abusing them in Italian. Netizens slammed him for doing so, after which he apologised in another video.

An Italian eatery owner is facing backlash for hurling abuse at a group of 16 Taiwanese tourists for ordering five pizzas and three beers. He filmed them eating while pretending to be friendly, but verbally abused them in Italian on camera for ordering less food when they were a big group. He shared the video but was forced to apologise after Chinese and Taiwanese individuals living in Italy slammed him, but not before using profane language towards them in his earlier post, Taiwan EBC News reported. The incident happened in early November at the Pizza dal Pazzo located in Montecatini Terme, a town in Tuscany. At 8 pm, a group of 16 Taiwanese tourists reached the restaurant and ordered five thin-crust pizzas and three glasses of beer. The owner of the pizza place was frustrated with their order and started live-streaming the group and later posted the video online. He asks them where they were from, to which they reply, "Taiwan." The tourists, unaware of his intentions, smiled at the camera and flashed victory signs. Five pizzas and three beers for 16 people? ‘Ridiculous’ However, they were unaware that the owner was abusing them in Italian. “Get out of here. I don’t care about you,” he can be heard saying in Italian. "I am angry with these tourists. There are 16 people, but they only ordered five pizzas and three beers. They are ridiculous! This is too much," he says. Netizens weren't happy with his post, especially the Chinese and Taiwanese in Italy. But the owner used profanities to respond to criticism. Also Read: Murderer demands Vegemite at maximum security prison calling denial human rights violation Also Read: 'Jealous' 5-year-old throws newborn out of the window of fourth floor apartment in Russia A blogger who was with the group told Taiwan EBC News that their tour guide had checked with the owner about the requirement for limited food since the elderly weren't interested in eating due to jet lag. He says the owner had agreed to it, and only then was the dinner arranged. According to Jimu News, a Chinese resident living in Italy told them that the pizza place had suspended its operations on November 16.

An Italian pizza restaurant owner tried to shame 16 Taiwanese tourists for ordering five pizzas. He shared a video of them while abusing them in Italian. Netizens slammed him for doing so, after which he apologised in another video.

16 Taiwanese tourists shamed for ordering 5 pizzas in Italy. Here's what happened

Thanksgiving is a festival of gratitude for everything an individual achieves in their life. People celebrate the occasion with immense love and cherish every moment with kindness. The day is filled with heartfelt thanks, traditional food, and togetherness among family and friends as they appreciate life’s joys with each other. The celebration of Thanksgiving teaches every individual to respect and be grateful toward their loved ones by saying thank you, whether they are young or an elder. Take a look at the compilation of 50+ wishes, quotes, messages, images, and WhatsApp status to celebrate with your loved ones.<h2>Top 50+ Thanksgiving Day wishes, quotes &amp; messages</h2>Check the list of 50+ useful wishes, quotes, knowledgeable and heartfelt for Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the festivity with family, friends and loved ones.&nbsp;<h3>Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Wishes</h3>1. Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving Day filled with love, warmth, and endless blessings. 2. May the day bring a bag full of laughter and blessings. 3. Sending you joy, peace, and a table full of delicious memories. 4. May this Thanksgiving bring happiness that lasts all year long. 5. Grateful for you today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving. 6. Wishing you a cosy and blessed Thanksgiving celebration. 7. Hope your day is as wonderful as the people you share it with. 8. May your heart be full and your plate even fuller. 9. Warmest wishes for a beautiful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. 10. May gratitude fill your heart and joy fill your home.<h3>Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Quotes</h3>11. Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse- Henry Van Dyke12. Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot- Hansa Proverb13. If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get- Frank A. Clark14. Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths- P. J. O’Rourke15. The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us- James E. Faust16. Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul- Saint Ambrose&nbsp;17. Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom- Marcel Proust18. Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living- Amanda Bradley19. On Thanksgiving Day, we acknowledge our dependence- William Jennings Bryan20. We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving- Charlie Brown&nbsp;<h3>Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Messages</h3>21. On this Thanksgiving, I want to express my sincere gratitude for having you in my life. You mean so much to me.22. Thinking of you and sending warm wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving.23. Happy Thanksgiving! So grateful for all the memories we've shared and look forward to making more.24. Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of laughter, love, and good food. Cheers to you.25. May your holiday be filled with the warmth of family and the joy of good friends. Happy Thanksgiving.26. Sending you big hugs and happy Thanksgiving wishes from afar. Missing you today.27. So much to be thankful for this year, and you are definitely at the top of my list. Happy Thanksgiving.28. May your Thanksgiving table be surrounded by lots of turkey, smiles and love.29. Happy Turkey Day. Hope you enjoy every delicious bite and every happy moment.30. Just wanted to send a little note to say Happy Thanksgiving. Hope it's a truly blessed day.<h3>Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- WhatsApp status</h3>31. Happy Thanksgiving! Feeling grateful for everything.32. Turkey, family, and good times. Happy Thanksgiving. 33. Counting my blessings this Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for!34. Stuffed with food and gratitude! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.35. Wishing you all a day filled with joy, laughter, and deliciousness. Happy Thanksgiving.36. Grateful for this beautiful life and all the wonderful people in it. Happy Thanksgiving.37. Thanksgiving vibes are officially on. Let the feasting begin.38. May your plate be full and your heart be happy. Happy Thanksgiving.39. Sending out warm Thanksgiving wishes to all my loved ones. You're the best.40. It's not just about the food, it's about the gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving.41. Thankful • Grateful • Blessed42. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving!43. Eat, laugh, repeat. Happy Thanksgiving 2025.44. Feast mode: ON. Happy Thanksgiving!45. Pumpkin spice &amp; grateful hearts.<h3>Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Images</h3>

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27th November 2025 is Thanksgiving Day. On this day, people get together with their loved ones to celebrate love and familial bonds. It is a day to express gratitude for good things in life, such as family, health, wealth and friends. 

Thanksgiving is a festival of gratitude for everything an individual achieves in their life. People celebrate the occasion with immense love and cherish every moment with kindness. The day is filled with heartfelt thanks, traditional food, and togetherness among family and friends as they appreciate life’s joys with each other. The celebration of Thanksgiving teaches every individual to respect and be grateful toward their loved ones by saying thank you, whether they are young or an elder. Take a look at the compilation of 50+ wishes, quotes, messages, images, and WhatsApp status to celebrate with your loved ones. Top 50+ Thanksgiving Day wishes, quotes & messages Check the list of 50+ useful wishes, quotes, knowledgeable and heartfelt for Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the festivity with family, friends and loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Wishes 1. Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving Day filled with love, warmth, and endless blessings. 2. May the day bring a bag full of laughter and blessings. 3. Sending you joy, peace, and a table full of delicious memories. 4. May this Thanksgiving bring happiness that lasts all year long. 5. Grateful for you today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving. 6. Wishing you a cosy and blessed Thanksgiving celebration. 7. Hope your day is as wonderful as the people you share it with. 8. May your heart be full and your plate even fuller. 9. Warmest wishes for a beautiful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. 10. May gratitude fill your heart and joy fill your home. Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Quotes 11. Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse- Henry Van Dyke 12. Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot- Hansa Proverb 13. If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get- Frank A. Clark 14. Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths- P. J. O’Rourke 15. The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us- James E. Faust 16. Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul- Saint Ambrose 17. Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom- Marcel Proust 18. Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living- Amanda Bradley 19. On Thanksgiving Day, we acknowledge our dependence- William Jennings Bryan 20. We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving- Charlie Brown Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Messages 21. On this Thanksgiving, I want to express my sincere gratitude for having you in my life. You mean so much to me. 22. Thinking of you and sending warm wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving. 23. Happy Thanksgiving! So grateful for all the memories we've shared and look forward to making more. 24. Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of laughter, love, and good food. Cheers to you. 25. May your holiday be filled with the warmth of family and the joy of good friends. Happy Thanksgiving. 26. Sending you big hugs and happy Thanksgiving wishes from afar. Missing you today. 27. So much to be thankful for this year, and you are definitely at the top of my list. Happy Thanksgiving. 28. May your Thanksgiving table be surrounded by lots of turkey, smiles and love. 29. Happy Turkey Day. Hope you enjoy every delicious bite and every happy moment. 30. Just wanted to send a little note to say Happy Thanksgiving. Hope it's a truly blessed day. Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- WhatsApp status 31. Happy Thanksgiving! Feeling grateful for everything. 32. Turkey, family, and good times. Happy Thanksgiving. 33. Counting my blessings this Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for! 34. Stuffed with food and gratitude! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. 35. Wishing you all a day filled with joy, laughter, and deliciousness. Happy Thanksgiving. 36. Grateful for this beautiful life and all the wonderful people in it. Happy Thanksgiving. 37. Thanksgiving vibes are officially on. Let the feasting begin. 38. May your plate be full and your heart be happy. Happy Thanksgiving. 39. Sending out warm Thanksgiving wishes to all my loved ones. You're the best. 40. It's not just about the food, it's about the gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving. 41. Thankful • Grateful • Blessed 42. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 43. Eat, laugh, repeat. Happy Thanksgiving 2025. 44. Feast mode: ON. Happy Thanksgiving! 45. Pumpkin spice & grateful hearts. Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025- Images

27th November 2025 is Thanksgiving Day. On this day, people get together with their loved ones to celebrate love and familial bonds. It is a day to express gratitude for good things in life, such as family, health, wealth and friends.&nbsp;

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025: 50+ Wishes, quotes, messages, images and WhatsApp status to celebrate with loved ones

A French official has been accused of drug-facilitated abuse of over 200 women by spiking their drinks before taking them on walking job interviews. The powerful diuretic would make them lose bladder control, forcing some of them to pee in the open while others wet themselves. Christian Nègre didn't allow them to use the toilet, making their situation worse. He has held senior positions at France's culture ministry and would interview women for ministry roles. The man reportedly kept a spreadsheet labelled "Experiments", with the dates, doses and the reactions of these women, Daily Mail reported. Allegations against Nègre first came to light in 2018 after a colleague accused him of trying to photograph a senior official's legs. Later, the police found that he had been carrying out a form of abuse called "chemical submission". While he was removed from the government position in 2019, he continues to work in the private sector as the case drags on.&nbsp;The lawyers representing the women are angry at the six-year-long delay in getting them justice. Many victims say the long wait has left them angry and exhausted. Another said she was diagnosed with PTSD and stopped applying for jobs. Louise Beriot, a lawyer for several of the women, said, Nègre did all this under the pretext of a "sexual fantasy”. "This is about power and domination over women’s bodies … through humiliation and control." Unions say it reeks of a "systemic problem" as no action was taken against him following complaints that he took pictures of women's legs during meetings.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/bizarre-male-rant-flood-woman-phd-post-on-x-men-are-not-impressed-1764065391169">'Degree on That Chick’ trend goes viral after bizarre male rant on woman's PhD post: 'Men aren't impressed...'</a><h2>Women recount horrifying and humiliating ordeal</h2> Some of the victims have detailed their ordeal at the hands of Negre, who sought to abuse and control them by drugging them and then not forcing them to continue with the walking interviews. The women said they experienced dizziness and trembled, and were left feeling humiliated. Marketing expert Sylvie Delezenne recalled that she travelled to Paris in 2015, where Nègre took her around the Tuileries gardens for the interview. She was forced to continue to walk as she started feeling ill and was denied a toilet break. She was forced to relieve herself beside a tunnel while Nègre covered her with his jacket. The episode left her devastated, she said.Anaïs de Vos, another candidate Nègre interviewed, wet herself while struggling to reach the toilet of a cafe. She alleged that he locked gaze with her and asked whether she "needed a wee". However, he refused to let her go, leading to the humiliating consequence.&nbsp;

A former French civil servant abused women by drugging them with an object that made them lose control of their bladders. He didn't allow them to use the toilet, leading them to either peeing in the open or wetting themselves. Lawyers say he did this as a "sexual fantasy”. 

A French official has been accused of drug-facilitated abuse of over 200 women by spiking their drinks before taking them on walking job interviews. The powerful diuretic would make them lose bladder control, forcing some of them to pee in the open while others wet themselves. Christian Nègre didn't allow them to use the toilet, making their situation worse. He has held senior positions at France's culture ministry and would interview women for ministry roles. The man reportedly kept a spreadsheet labelled "Experiments", with the dates, doses and the reactions of these women, Daily Mail reported. Allegations against Nègre first came to light in 2018 after a colleague accused him of trying to photograph a senior official's legs. Later, the police found that he had been carrying out a form of abuse called "chemical submission". While he was removed from the government position in 2019, he continues to work in the private sector as the case drags on. The lawyers representing the women are angry at the six-year-long delay in getting them justice. Many victims say the long wait has left them angry and exhausted. Another said she was diagnosed with PTSD and stopped applying for jobs. Louise Beriot, a lawyer for several of the women, said, Nègre did all this under the pretext of a "sexual fantasy”. "This is about power and domination over women’s bodies … through humiliation and control." Unions say it reeks of a "systemic problem" as no action was taken against him following complaints that he took pictures of women's legs during meetings. Also Read: 'Degree on That Chick’ trend goes viral after bizarre male rant on woman's PhD post: 'Men aren't impressed...' Women recount horrifying and humiliating ordeal Some of the victims have detailed their ordeal at the hands of Negre, who sought to abuse and control them by drugging them and then not forcing them to continue with the walking interviews. The women said they experienced dizziness and trembled, and were left feeling humiliated. Marketing expert Sylvie Delezenne recalled that she travelled to Paris in 2015, where Nègre took her around the Tuileries gardens for the interview. She was forced to continue to walk as she started feeling ill and was denied a toilet break. She was forced to relieve herself beside a tunnel while Nègre covered her with his jacket. The episode left her devastated, she said. Anaïs de Vos, another candidate Nègre interviewed, wet herself while struggling to reach the toilet of a cafe. She alleged that he locked gaze with her and asked whether she "needed a wee". However, he refused to let her go, leading to the humiliating consequence.

A former French civil servant abused women by drugging them with an object that made them lose control of their bladders. He didn't allow them to use the toilet, leading them to either peeing in the open or wetting themselves. Lawyers say he did this as a "sexual fantasy”.&nbsp;

French official allegedly drugged 200-plus women to force them to pee — ‘sexual fantasy’ scheme exposed

In China's southern province of Yunan, 11 people died on Thursday (Nov 27) after a train crashed into a group of railway workers. Two people were injured in the tragic accident. Kunming Railway Station said that the incident occurred when the train, which was testing seismic equipment, struck the workers, who had entered the track at a curved section inside the Luoyang Town Railway Station in the city of Kunming.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-continues-to-burn-at-least-44-killed-hundreds-still-unaccounted-for-1764211027685">Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for</a><h2>What happened?</h2>In a statement, the Kunming Railway Station said that the train was "passing normally through a curve inside Kunming Luoyang Town Station when a collision happened with construction workers who had entered the track area".<h2>Train services resumed</h2>According to a Reuters report, the station in Yunnan province has resumed normal services. The Kunming Railway Station, in its statement, added that the cause of the accident was being investigated.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-national-guardsman-shot-by-rahmanullah-lakanwal-near-white-house-id-d-as-andrew-wolfe-1764222427397">US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe</a> China's rail network is the largest in the world, stretching over 160,000 km (100,000 miles) and racking up billions of journeys each year. Although it receives praise for its effectiveness, it has also come under fire following a number of high-profile incidents, including a 2011 crash in the eastern province of Zhejiang that left 200 people injured and 40 dead. In 2021, nine people were killed when a train in the northwestern province of Gansu ran into workers on a section of the Lanzhou-Xinjiang railway.

A test train in Yunnan struck railway workers on a curved track, killing 11 and injuring 2. The crash happened inside Luoyang Town station in Kunming. All details here.

In China's southern province of Yunan, 11 people died on Thursday (Nov 27) after a train crashed into a group of railway workers. Two people were injured in the tragic accident. Kunming Railway Station said that the incident occurred when the train, which was testing seismic equipment, struck the workers, who had entered the track at a curved section inside the Luoyang Town Railway Station in the city of Kunming. Also read | Hong Kong high-rise fire continues to burn; death toll rises to 55, hundreds still unaccounted for What happened? In a statement, the Kunming Railway Station said that the train was "passing normally through a curve inside Kunming Luoyang Town Station when a collision happened with construction workers who had entered the track area". Train services resumed According to a Reuters report, the station in Yunnan province has resumed normal services. The Kunming Railway Station, in its statement, added that the cause of the accident was being investigated. Also read | US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe China's rail network is the largest in the world, stretching over 160,000 km (100,000 miles) and racking up billions of journeys each year. Although it receives praise for its effectiveness, it has also come under fire following a number of high-profile incidents, including a 2011 crash in the eastern province of Zhejiang that left 200 people injured and 40 dead. In 2021, nine people were killed when a train in the northwestern province of Gansu ran into workers on a section of the Lanzhou-Xinjiang railway.

A train in Yunnan struck railway workers on a curved track, killing 11 and injuring 2. The crash happened inside Luoyang Town station in Kunming. All details here.

Eleven killed after train ploughs into railway workers in China’s Yunnan

The contestant named World's Strongest Woman was stripped of the title after the competition officials found out that the winner was born male. The competition rules clearly stipulate that one can only participate in the category aligned with their biological sex. Jammie Booker was disqualified on Tuesday after organisers learned that she was a “biological male.” How they learnt about it was not revealed at the time. Later, pornographic images and videos emerged online showing her performing sex acts, the Daily Mail reported. The hardcore porn videos are described as “being performed by a trans woman.” It is not clear when Booker transitioned. The title has now been awarded to Andrea Thompson, who was named the first runner-up. After Booker won, internet sleuths dug up videos that showed she was once a hardcore porn star. This included John Dorsey, the New York influencer who goes by the name Good.&nbsp;The videos linked her to an adult film star who goes by “Jammie Jay.” A profile on IAFD — the internet adult film database – lists Booker's gender as a "trans woman." Her porn profile lists explicit full-sex movies and mentions that she was nominated for the Trans Erotica Awards Show in 2020 and 2022. One of the images shared showed the performer holding her chest and sticking out her tongue while wearing bright red lipstick.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/porn-fetish-market-thrives-on-hacked-cctv-footage-from-gujarat-hospital-india-s-privacy-nightmare-exposed-1762241445749">Porn fetish market thrives on hacked CCTV footage from Gujarat hospital — India's privacy nightmare EXPOSED</a>&nbsp;Thompson told Daily Mail that the pictures and videos were "very explicit" and "obviously put her gender into question." The organisers were horrified to learn of Booker's past and reportedly gave her 24 hours to get back to them, "just to say, yes, no, whatever, just to confirm or deny, and she didn’t get back to them,” Thompson said. She added that no one suspected a thing since the competition attracts "women of all shapes and sizes," and many of them look "masculine." Thompson is happy to become the rightful winner of the title, but is annoyed that she didn't get to really bask in the win at the time. Booker is yet to publicly comment on the matter.<h2> YouTube video of Booker calling herself "trans woman"</h2> Earlier, a YouTube video uploaded from supposedly Booker's channel in September 2017 showed her saying, "Everyone is dying to tell their own story, and I am obviously no exception to that. I'm a 21-year-old trans woman with a history of abuse, struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of her religious parents," Daily Mail reported. Rebecca Roberts, a three-time winner of World's Strongest Woman, also claimed that no one knew about Booker's background. On Monday night, Roberts posted a picture on Instagram which read "protect women's sports." She added, "This isn't about identity. It isn't about politics. It's about the undeniable physical differences that exist in strength-based sports."&nbsp;

The contestant named World's Strongest Woman is actually a trans woman who was once a hardcore porn star. After Jammie Booker won the title, people started sharing images and videos of her performing sex acts in porn videos. She has been stripped of the title.

The contestant named World's Strongest Woman was stripped of the title after the competition officials found out that the winner was born male. The competition rules clearly stipulate that one can only participate in the category aligned with their biological sex. Jammie Booker was disqualified on Tuesday after organisers learned that she was a “biological male.” How they learnt about it was not revealed at the time. Later, pornographic images and videos emerged online showing her performing sex acts, the Daily Mail reported. The hardcore porn videos are described as “being performed by a trans woman.” It is not clear when Booker transitioned. The title has now been awarded to Andrea Thompson, who was named the first runner-up. After Booker won, internet sleuths dug up videos that showed she was once a hardcore porn star. This included John Dorsey, the New York influencer who goes by the name Good. The videos linked her to an adult film star who goes by “Jammie Jay.” A profile on IAFD — the internet adult film database – lists Booker's gender as a "trans woman." Her porn profile lists explicit full-sex movies and mentions that she was nominated for the Trans Erotica Awards Show in 2020 and 2022. One of the images shared showed the performer holding her chest and sticking out her tongue while wearing bright red lipstick. Also Read: Porn fetish market thrives on hacked CCTV footage from Gujarat hospital — India's privacy nightmare EXPOSED Thompson told Daily Mail that the pictures and videos were "very explicit" and "obviously put her gender into question." The organisers were horrified to learn of Booker's past and reportedly gave her 24 hours to get back to them, "just to say, yes, no, whatever, just to confirm or deny, and she didn’t get back to them,” Thompson said. She added that no one suspected a thing since the competition attracts "women of all shapes and sizes," and many of them look "masculine." Thompson is happy to become the rightful winner of the title, but is annoyed that she didn't get to really bask in the win at the time. Booker is yet to publicly comment on the matter. YouTube video of Booker calling herself "trans woman" Earlier, a YouTube video uploaded from supposedly Booker's channel in September 2017 showed her saying, "Everyone is dying to tell their own story, and I am obviously no exception to that. I'm a 21-year-old trans woman with a history of abuse, struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of her religious parents," Daily Mail reported. Rebecca Roberts, a three-time winner of World's Strongest Woman, also claimed that no one knew about Booker's background. On Monday night, Roberts posted a picture on Instagram which read "protect women's sports." She added, "This isn't about identity. It isn't about politics. It's about the undeniable physical differences that exist in strength-based sports."

The contestant named World's Strongest Woman is actually a trans woman who was once a hardcore porn star. After Jammie Booker won the title, people started sharing images and videos of her performing sex acts in porn videos. She has been stripped of the title.

Graphic porn videos of 'World's Strongest Woman' revealed she was born a man, leading to disqualification

US President Donald Trump decried Wednesday's (Nov 26) shooting of two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House as an "act of terror" and confirmed the perpetrator was a migrant from Afghanistan. "This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror," Trump said, as he vowed to have his administration "reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" during his predecessor Joe Biden's presidency.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-washington-national-guard-shooting-allegedly-an-afghan-migrant-suggest-us-media-reports-1764205229355">Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports</a><h2>Trump blames Biden for the shooting</h2>In a brief video message, Trump sought to blame his predecessor, Biden's administration, for the horrific shooting, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights".Pushing his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump said, "We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" under Biden. "We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country if they can't love our country, we don't want them," he insisted.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-security-breach-near-white-house-two-us-national-guard-soldiers-shot-in-washington-gunman-in-custody-1764203970731">Gunman responsible for shooting two US National Guard soldiers near White House arrested</a><h2>Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? All we know about the US National Guard shooter</h2>Lakanwal, as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous Justice Department official, has been staying in Washington since immigrating to the US on a special visa programme. The special visa programme was for Afghans who assisted the US during the Afghanistan war and were vulnerable to reprisals from the ruling Taliban after the US withdrawal, the official said. However, Federal agencies have not yet publicly identified the alleged shooter.FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called the attack a "targeted shooting".&nbsp;

Trump called the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House an act of terror, saying the gunman was an Afghan migrant. He vowed to review all Afghans who entered the US under Biden.

US President Donald Trump decried Wednesday's (Nov 26) shooting of two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House as an "act of terror" and confirmed the perpetrator was a migrant from Afghanistan. "This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror," Trump said, as he vowed to have his administration "reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" during his predecessor Joe Biden's presidency. Also read | Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports Trump blames Biden for the shooting In a brief video message, Trump sought to blame his predecessor, Biden's administration, for the horrific shooting, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights". Pushing his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump said, "We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" under Biden. "We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country if they can't love our country, we don't want them," he insisted. Also read | Gunman responsible for shooting two US National Guard soldiers near White House arrested Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? All we know about the US National Guard shooter Lakanwal, as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous Justice Department official, has been staying in Washington since immigrating to the US on a special visa programme. The special visa programme was for Afghans who assisted the US during the Afghanistan war and were vulnerable to reprisals from the ruling Taliban after the US withdrawal, the official said. However, Federal agencies have not yet publicly identified the alleged shooter. FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called the attack a "targeted shooting".

Trump called the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House an act of terror, saying the gunman was an Afghan migrant. He vowed to review all Afghans who entered the US under Biden.

Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden

Two US National Guard soldiers were critically injured on Wednesday (Nov 26) in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. This rare security breach has intensified debate over President Donald Trump's ongoing national crime crackdown. Authorities said a lone gunman carried out the attack at the Farragut West metro station, a crowded hub located two blocks from the presidential complex. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called it a "targeted shooting". The suspect was captured at the scene, she said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-the-animal-will-pay-a-very-steep-price-trump-reacts-after-two-national-guards-shot-near-white-house-1764191703990">'The animal...will pay a very steep price': Trump reacts after two National Guards shot near White House</a><h2>Injured soldiers are in 'critical condition'</h2>FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition,". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim.The attack is the most serious involving National Guard troops since Trump began placing soldiers on patrol in Democratic-run cities earlier this year. The president, who was at his Florida golf course at the time, described the shooter as an animal and said that the gunman, who is "also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-sends-top-aide-to-moscow-for-peace-talks-with-putin-zelensky-says-ready-to-meet-potus-to-address-sensitive-points-1764124226998">Trump sends top aide to Moscow for peace talks with Putin; Zelensky says 'ready to meet' POTUS to address 'sensitive points'</a><h2>'Ambushed' in broad daylight</h2>Assistant Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said the gunman appeared to ambush the two soldiers. He "came around the corner, raised his arm with a firearm and discharged at the National Guard members," Carroll said. On-site troops and police tackled and arrested him quickly.<h2>More troops to be deployed after shooting</h2>Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that an additional 500 soldiers will now deploy to Washington, raising the total to 2,500. "This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington, DC, safe and beautiful," Hegseth said.The deployment of troops in civilian areas has been deeply divisive. Local authorities say the presence of armed National Guard personnel has increased tensions, and multiple legal challenges are ongoing. Just last week, a federal judge ruled the Washington deployment unlawful.

Two US National Guard soldiers were shot and left critically injured near the White House. A lone gunman was arrested on-site, sparking fresh concern over Trump’s city troop deployments. Scroll for full details.

Two US National Guard soldiers were critically injured on Wednesday (Nov 26) in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. This rare security breach has intensified debate over President Donald Trump's ongoing national crime crackdown. Authorities said a lone gunman carried out the attack at the Farragut West metro station, a crowded hub located two blocks from the presidential complex. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called it a "targeted shooting". The suspect was captured at the scene, she said. Also read | 'The animal...will pay a very steep price': Trump reacts after two National Guards shot near White House Injured soldiers are in 'critical condition' FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition,". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. The attack is the most serious involving National Guard troops since Trump began placing soldiers on patrol in Democratic-run cities earlier this year. The president, who was at his Florida golf course at the time, described the shooter as an animal and said that the gunman, who is "also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price". Also read | Trump sends top aide to Moscow for peace talks with Putin; Zelensky says 'ready to meet' POTUS to address 'sensitive points' 'Ambushed' in broad daylight Assistant Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said the gunman appeared to ambush the two soldiers. He "came around the corner, raised his arm with a firearm and discharged at the National Guard members," Carroll said. On-site troops and police tackled and arrested him quickly. More troops to be deployed after shooting Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that an additional 500 soldiers will now deploy to Washington, raising the total to 2,500. "This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington, DC, safe and beautiful," Hegseth said. The deployment of troops in civilian areas has been deeply divisive. Local authorities say the presence of armed National Guard personnel has increased tensions, and multiple legal challenges are ongoing. Just last week, a federal judge ruled the Washington deployment unlawful.

Two US National Guard soldiers were shot and left critically injured near the White House. A lone gunman was arrested on-site, sparking fresh concern over Trump’s city troop deployments. Scroll for full details.

Gunman responsible for shooting two US National Guard soldiers near White House arrested

The wedding of India cricketer Smriti Mandhana and composer Palash Muchhal has been surrounded by rumours ever since the event was unexpectedly postponed. The most talked-about speculation involves Mary D'Costa, with claims that her involvement led to the cancellation of the couple's wedding plans. The speculation escalated when screenshots of flirty conversations between Palash Muchhal and Mary D'Costa surfaced online. These images, which were allegedly shared by D'Costa on Reddit, quickly spread across various social media platforms.&nbsp;In response to these circulating rumours, D'Costa took to Instagram to set the record straight. She clarified that the contact between her and Palash had been brief, lasting just a month from April 29 to May 30, 2025. She also emphasised that she never met Palash in person, nor did she have any kind of romantic involvement with him. D'Costa further explained that she had initially exposed the situation back in July, but the matter didn’t gain attention at the time. Additionally, she addressed confusion surrounding her identity, insisting that she was not a choreographer, nor was she the person Palash allegedly cheated with. D'Costa clarified that false assumptions were being made, which she wanted to correct.&nbsp;"First, the exchange of chats happened between April 29th and May 30th 2025, so the contact lasted for only one month. I want to make it absolutely clear that I never met him and I never got involved with him in any way. People have been asking, "Why speak about this now?" The truth is, I actually exposed him back in July, but no one really knew who he was at that time, so it went unnoticed," she wrote in a note shared on Instagram. "There's also been a lot of confusion about who I am. I want to clarify, I am not the choreographer, and I am not the person he cheated with. I'm saying this because things are getting mixed up, and I don't want people assuming the wrong things," D’Costa's post added. “I want to clarify, I am not the choreographer, and I am not the person he cheated with,” her post read.<h2>See the post below</h2>

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<h2>What has happened so far?</h2>The wedding, originally set for November 23 in Sangli, Maharashtra, had been put on hold after Smriti’s father fell seriously ill and was hospitalised. However, things took a dramatic turn when Smriti deleted all the wedding-related posts from her Instagram account. This led to even more speculation, as her friends, including teammate Jemimah Rodrigues, also removed posts from the pre-wedding events.&nbsp;Palash Muchhal, too, faced his own health scare and was hospitalised due to stress and exhaustion. Amidst all this drama, Smriti’s decision to erase traces of the wedding raised many questions about the couple’s future together.&nbsp;Palash’s cousin, Neeti Tak, also took to Instagram to defend him. She urged followers to avoid passing judgment without knowing the full story. In her post, she emphasised that Palash was currently in a critical condition and asked for prayers instead of judgment. While the rumours continue to swirl, both parties are making efforts to clear the air.

'I'm not the choreographer': Mary D'Costa issues statement amid Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal wedding row

The wedding of India cricketer Smriti Mandhana and composer Palash Muchhal has been surrounded by rumours ever since the event was unexpectedly postponed. The most talked-about speculation involves Mary D'Costa, with claims that her involvement led to the cancellation of the couple's wedding plans. The speculation escalated when screenshots of flirty conversations between Palash Muchhal and Mary D'Costa surfaced online. These images, which were allegedly shared by D'Costa on Reddit, quickly spread across various social media platforms. In response to these circulating rumours, D'Costa took to Instagram to set the record straight. She clarified that the contact between her and Palash had been brief, lasting just a month from April 29 to May 30, 2025. She also emphasised that she never met Palash in person, nor did she have any kind of romantic involvement with him. D'Costa further explained that she had initially exposed the situation back in July, but the matter didn’t gain attention at the time. Additionally, she addressed confusion surrounding her identity, insisting that she was not a choreographer, nor was she the person Palash allegedly cheated with. D'Costa clarified that false assumptions were being made, which she wanted to correct. "First, the exchange of chats happened between April 29th and May 30th 2025, so the contact lasted for only one month. I want to make it absolutely clear that I never met him and I never got involved with him in any way. People have been asking, "Why speak about this now?" The truth is, I actually exposed him back in July, but no one really knew who he was at that time, so it went unnoticed," she wrote in a note shared on Instagram. "There's also been a lot of confusion about who I am. I want to clarify, I am not the choreographer, and I am not the person he cheated with. I'm saying this because things are getting mixed up, and I don't want people assuming the wrong things," D’Costa's post added. “I want to clarify, I am not the choreographer, and I am not the person he cheated with,” her post read. See the post below

Mary D’Costa denies involvement in the Smriti Mandhana–Palash Muchhal wedding row, clarifying she isn’t the choreographer and had no relationship with Palash

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'I'm not the...': Mary D'Costa issues statement amid Smriti-Palash wedding row