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30-year-old rescued from SATIS Bridge roof in Thane

A man found on the roof of Thane's SATIS Bridge was safely rescued on Wednesday and handed over to Thane Nagar Police. RDMC chief Yasin Tadvi said officials were alerted by residents around 9 am. The man was reportedly mentally distressed and unable to answer questions. Police are investigating how he reached the roof, which has no dedicated access route.



Woman dies after husband reverses car, hits her accidentally

A woman died after being run over by a car driven by her husband at their residence in Kottayam, Keralam. The accident occurred when Muraleedharan Pillai was reversing the vehicle into porch after the couple returned from an outing. The car hit a porch pillar and another parked vehicle before striking her. The horrific accident was caught on house CCTV.



Ex-MNS state general secretary Ranjit Shirole joins Congress

Former Maharashtra Navnirman Sena state general secretary Ranjit Shirole joined the Congress on Wednesday in the presence of Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal. Shirole had been associated with the MNS since its formation and was considered close to Raj Thackeray. He had contested the 2009 Lok Sabha elections on an MNS ticket. However, he quit the party in October 2024.



'Just call me Senator': Abdul El-Sayed takes swipe at Donald Trump

Abdul El-Sayed took a direct swipe at Donald Trump during his victory speech after winning Michigan's open Senate seat. "Donald, look, I know you struggle with my name, so after JD swears me in in January, you can just go on and call me Senator," he said. His remark followed months of campaign rhetoric targeting his Muslim identity and heritage.



Fireworks nearly hit US Army Black Hawk during Seahawks-Bears game

Fireworks exploded dangerously close to a US Army Black Hawk helicopter during the pregame flyover before the Seattle Seahawks faced the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field. Four UH-60M helicopters were flying over the stadium when fireworks appeared to erupt near the final aircraft. The Army later confirmed no helicopter was hit, damaged or involved in injuries.



Mumbai family crafts kandils for 50+ yrs, ships worldwide for Diwali

Girgaon's Khanolkar family — Dnyaneshwar, wife Smita, and daughter Mitali — has handcrafted traditional Diwali lanterns for over five decades. Mitali, an architect, expanded the family venture online under 'Aakash Kandil Suppliers'. The trio fulfils bulk and custom orders, shipping to Gujarat, Konkan, UAE, and Canada, keeping the endangered craft of handmade kandil-making alive.



Ironman Goa athlete hospitalised after jellyfish stings

An athlete was hospitalised after multiple jellyfish stings during Ironman 70.3 Goa 2026 swim. Satyam Shanker Sahai suffered severe pain, swelling palpitations before receiving treatment. He alleged that medical staff failed to check his blood pressure or follow an anaphylaxis protocol. His account has sparked concerns about emergency preparedness and athlete safety at open-water sporting events.



Bulandshahr school van video shows kids sitting on CNG cylinder

A viral video from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, shows schoolchildren travelling in an overcrowded van, with some reportedly sitting on a CNG cylinder. The footage has raised concerns about student safety and transport practices. The vehicle was reportedly carrying more children than its seating capacity. Authorities have been urged to examine the incident and take appropriate action.



6'8" man shows struggles in Air India washroom, faces backlash

A viral Instagram reel shows a 6-foot-8-inch man struggling to enter and stand inside an Air India aircraft washroom. The travel couple intended to highlight cramped lavatory space for tall passengers, but Indian netizens criticised them. Commenters pointed out that Air India does not manufacture aircraft, while the clip sparked discussion about washroom dimensions and passenger comfort.



UP woman gets husband killed by lover, flees to marry another man

Police have arrested Sain alias Saina, accused of helping her lover Sarim murder her husband Riyazat in Uttar Pradesh. Police allege that she held her husband's legs while Sarim stabbed him repeatedly. After the murder, Sain abandoned the lover and married another man in Muzaffarnagar and remained missing for 11 months. Carrying ₹25,000 reward, she was finally arrested near a hotel.