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HealthA gas leak from a cylinder pipe caused a fire at Hostel No. 6 in IIT Bombay's Powai campus on Thursday night. Five people, including two children aged 12 and 9, were injured. They were admitted to Rajawadi and Kasturba hospitals. The incident was reported around 10:25 PM, and police and BMC teams responded promptly.
News18 Hindi··Mumbai
WorldNana Patekar, the veteran actor, was laid to rest with state honors near Pune at his farmhouse. His son Malhar bid a tearful farewell. Meanwhile, Goa Police have registered an unnatural death case related to Nana Patekar's passing, sparking legal discussions about the circumstances of his death.
News18Hi Entertainment··Pune
EntertainmentNana Patekar, the acclaimed actor, passed away at 75 due to cardiac arrest. His final farewell took place at his farmhouse in Donaje, Pune, attended by family and prominent film industry figures. Many mourned his loss and paid tribute to his impactful roles and numerous accolades throughout his career.
TOI Entertainment··Pune
BusinessMicrosoft defended its hiring practices amid increased scrutiny from the Trump administration on employment-based immigration. The company stated that most of its US employees are American citizens. This response came as President Donald Trump awarded Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella the National Medal of Technology and Innovation at a White House event.
Firstpost Tech·
WorldIndian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery during an alleged hijack attempt on Flydubai Flight FZ1073. Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised Machchhar’s courage and professionalism, which helped prevent a mid-air catastrophe. Machchhar remains hospitalized in Abu Dhabi, and Herzog expressed wishes for his speedy recovery before presenting the award.
News18··Abu Dhabi
HealthThe central government has capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at 30% of their maximum retail price, aiming to reduce prices by up to 70%. This move is expected to save cancer patients ₹2,500 crore annually. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority found some medicines had mark-ups as high as 700%. An expert committee will finalize the list of covered medicines.
Hindustan Times··New Delhi
News18 Hindi··Mumbai
A gas leak from a cylinder pipe caused a fire at Hostel No. 6 in IIT Bombay's Powai campus on Thursday night. Five people, including two children aged 12 and 9, were injured. They were admitted to Rajawadi and Kasturba hospitals. The incident was reported around 10:25 PM, and police and BMC teams responded promptly.
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