Explosion at UP Firecracker Factory Leaves 24 Hurt, 15 Possibly Trapped

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Punjab BJP Removes AI-Generated Video Showing CM Bhagwant Mann Being Slapped

The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party deleted an AI-generated video it had posted on its official social media handle. The clip depicted a fabricated scenario in which Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was shown being slapped. The video had been shared through the party's official Punjab social media account before being taken down. The removal came amid likely backlash over the use of artificial intelligence to create politically provocative content targeting a sitting chief minister.

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad After Bomb Threat Found in Lavatory

An IndiGo flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after a threatening note mentioning a bomb was discovered on a napkin inside the aircraft's lavatory. The cabin crew acted promptly upon finding the note and alerted the pilot without delay. The pilot immediately contacted Air Traffic Control to request emergency clearance for diversion and landing. Security agencies were put on alert and the aircraft was thoroughly inspected upon landing. No explosive device was found, and authorities have launched an investigation into the threat.

Loyal dog guards flood-destroyed home in Nepal's Trishuli as owners stay missing

A black-and-white dog has refused to leave the muddy site where his home once stood after floods destroyed four houses in Trishuli, Nepal. Rescue workers and heavy machinery have been clearing debris around the animal as it remains steadfast at the location. Volunteers have been providing food and water, which the dog accepts only when left alone. The owners of the dog are currently missing following the flood disaster. Displaced local residents have expressed understanding of the dog's loyalty to its former territory.