Kurnool bus fire (ANI Photo), Canadian flag (AP Photo)
The Kurnool bus fire, which killed at least 20 people, was intensified by exploding lithium-ion batteries from 400 smartphones being transported to Bengaluru, investigation revealed.Former men’s team coach Ravi Shastri praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying, “You two old dogs still have a sting in the tail” after they guided India to a nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at Sydney.In Indore, two Australian women cricketers were allegedly stalked and molested while returning to their hotel. The accused was arrested after a bystander noted his motorcycle number.
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Kurnool bus blaze: Forensic experts reveal 400 smartphones may have worsened fire
A new development has emerged in the Kurnool bus fire case, with forensic experts saying a consignment of 400 smartphones may have intensified the blaze that killed 20 passengers. Initial reports suggest the fire broke out after a bike’s fuel tank exploded, while the phones’ lithium-ion batteries worsened the flames. Read full story
Sharp surge in visa refusals drives judicial recourse in Canada
A sharp surge in visa and permit refusals is rattling Canada’s immigration system, with temporary resident refusal rates crossing 50%. Experts say automated tools and tighter policies are replacing case-by-case assessments, driving a wave of judicial reviews. International students are among the hardest hit, with new study permits falling nearly 60% in 2025. Read full story
Ravi Shastri praises Rohit, Virat after India’s nine-wicket Sydney win
Former coach Ravi Shastri praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying, “You two old dogs still have a sting in the tail” after the duo guided India to a nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at Sydney, despite losing the three-match series 1-2. Australia were restricted to 236, with Harshit Rana taking 4/39, while Rohit scored 121* and Kohli 74* in an unbroken 168-run stand. Read full story
Two Australian women cricketers stalked, molested in Indore
Two Australian women cricketers were allegedly stalked and molested by a man while returning to their hotel after visiting a café on Ring Road in Indore on Thursday morning around 11 am. The accused, identified as Akil Khan, was arrested after a bystander noted his motorcycle number. Read full story
Amit Shah takes a dig at Tejashwi, Rahul during Khagaria rally
Union home minister Amit Shah slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he “cannot protect infiltrators by taking out a ‘Ghuspetiya Bachao Yatra’” at an election rally in Khagaria, Bihar. Referring to Tejashwi Yadav’s remarks on crime in Bihar, Shah said, “Sau chuhe kha kar, billi haj ko chali,” while highlighting a 20% decline in murder cases during Nitish Kumar’s 20-year tenure. Read full story Go to Source