India Emerges as Major Global Swing Supplier of Refined Oil Products

Labourer killed, three hurt as building collapses during demolition in Karol Bagh

A labourer was killed and three others sustained injuries when a building came down during demolition work on Pyare Lal Road in Delhi's Karol Bagh area. Initial investigations indicate that the building owners had not obtained the required demolition permits from the relevant authorities. Local residents raised the alarm, prompting police and fire services to launch rescue operations at the site. The building owners and the contractor involved have since been detained for questioning in connection with the incident.

Chicago Mayor Secretly Destroyed Meigs Field Runway in 2003; Site Now a Nature Park

In a controversial overnight operation in 2003, Chicago's Meigs Field airport was forcibly shut down when six X-shaped gouges were cut into its runway, rendering it unusable. The sudden closure left sixteen aircraft stranded on the tarmac. City officials justified the action by citing security vulnerabilities exposed by the September 11 attacks. Twelve years after the closure, the former airfield was transformed into a natural landscape. The site today hosts prairie, wetlands, and wildlife habitats that support migratory birds.

Sugar price rise not related to diversion for ethanol: Centre issues clarification

English town unveils swing bridge built with recycled plastic bottles

A six-meter swing bridge made partly from recycled plastic bottles has been unveiled in an English town. The bridge opens manually to allow river traffic to pass through. It forms a key part of a multi-million-pound initiative to restore the Wilts and Berks Canal. The project also aims to create a publicly accessible 600-meter stretch of waterway. Authorities view the bridge's completion as a significant step in preserving and enhancing local heritage.