Top 10 world news: Bomb scare at Delhi airport, Russian military plane crash, and more

In the latest,Russia announced that a military transport plane, IL-76, crashed in the western Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 peopleaboard.In other news, Delhi airport is on high alert following a bomb threat call, which turned out to be a hoax. Additionally, a whopping fine of ₹1.10 croreapproximately (USD 132,000) has been imposed on Air India for safety violations amid a series of incidents of flight irregularities.

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Russia blames Ukraine after military plane carrying POW crashes, killing all 74 on board - Video

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Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members andthree guards.

Delhi airport on high alert following bomb threat call for Darbhanga to Delhi flight

Delhi airport is on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm.

Fire in China’s Jiangxi province kills at least 39, rescue operation underway

As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government.The fire broke out in thebasement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of theYushui district of Jiangxi province.

Assam CM Himanta Sarma warns he will arrest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (Jan 24) declared that he would ensure that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets arrested after the Lok Sabha election, scheduled this year.

'Hazard remains high': NASA captures images of new lava-emitting fissures in Iceland

NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place.

The most recent eruption on January 14 intensified fears as it engulfed homes shortly after villagers had been safely relocated.

LA Times lays off 115 journalists over Zoom call amid financial turmoil

The Los Angeles Times laid off nearly 115 journalists in one go over a Zoom callamid the company's financial turbulence.

With the layoffs, the newspaper cut down 20 per cent of its newsroom staff. Its owner and billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong said that the layoffs were important to make the newspaper sustainable and refused to accept that the company was in any kind of turmoil.

Another Boeing emergency: Nose wheel of plane detaches minutes before takeoff

Boeing, currently under intense scrutiny after the mid-air fuselage panel blowout incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet flown by Alaska Airlines, encountered further trouble as the nose wheel of a Boeing 757 passenger jet, operated by Delta Air Lines, dislodged and rolled away during the aircraft's lineup for takeoff at Atlanta's international airport on Saturday (Jan 20).

Gyanvapi Mosque Case: Archaeological Survey of India's survey report made available to both sides

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi Mosque complex will be made available to both the Hindu and the Muslim sides, a district court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi said on Wednesday (Jan 24) in a significant development in the ongoing case.

Indian aviation regulator imposes hefty fine on Air India over safety violation

Air India, the country's former national carrier now owned by the Tata Group, will have to shell out Rs 1.1 crore (about USD 132,000) in fines after Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) spotted a safety violation. DGCA, India's civil aviation regulator wasinvestigating Air India following a safety report filed by an airline employee. The report alleges safety violations on certain "long-range terrain critical routes".

South African man confesses to starting fire that killed 76 while trying to hide murder

A man was arrested by the police on Tuesday (Jan 23) hours after he confessed to starting a fire in a building in South Africa last year while trying to hide a murder committed by him.

The arson was started by the man while he was trying the get rid of the dead body of someone whom he had strangled in the rundown apartment complex's basement after receiving orders from a drug dealer. The fire in the building had killed more than 76 people.