Truck Plows Into Devotees Near Madhya Pradesh Temple, 12 Dead

Activist Bittu Tabahi's Eight-Month Ajnar River Cleanup Undone by Renewed Pollution

Environmental activist Bittu Tabahi spent eight months restoring the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. The river showed notable recovery during that period. However, it soon became polluted again. Tabahi has urged the public to take part in waste management, and his work drew international attention, including a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup. His story underlines the value of both individual action and collective effort in addressing environmental problems.

Major fire hits Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta; Carney calls it serious

A significant fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, drawing concern from officials. Prime Minister Mark Carney described the situation as serious, pointing to the safety of personnel affected by the blaze. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith also called the fire significant, stressing its consequences for military staff. The cause of the fire and the extent of any damage have not been disclosed. Federal authorities are working alongside local agencies to respond to the emergency.

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats; Netanyahu says no ‘compelling evidence'

19 Killed, Including 13 Women and a Child, in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede

A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has left 19 people dead, among them 13 women and one child. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as extremely distressing. He has announced interim compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died. The source report does not detail the exact sequence of events leading to the crowd crush. Further details on the cause and any official investigation were not included in the available text.