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Major Fire Destroys Historic Koder House in Fort Kochi

A major fire broke out on September 29, 2026, at Koder House, a historic Indo-Portuguese mansion in Fort Kochi, originally built in 1808. The fire started on a top floor around 7 p.m. and spread quickly, prompting evacuation of guests, staff, and nearby residents. Firefighters from 15 Ernakulam stations and the Navy controlled the blaze. The building, a luxury boutique hotel and heritage landmark, suffered extensive damage.

The Hindu·4h ago·Kochi

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University of Georgia Student Survives Eight-Storey Fall

Kristin Sargent, a University of Georgia student, survived an eight-storey fall from her apartment in Athens after reportedly falling through an open window while dancing on a couch. She remains seriously injured but is expected to recover, according to police.

Mint·39m ago·Athens

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IIM Bangalore Alumni Raise Over Rs 20 Lakh for Injured Student

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Alumni Association (IIMBAA) raised over Rs 20 lakh to support a first-year female student seriously injured in a road accident. She is in a coma and receiving treatment at Fortis Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road. Hospital expenses exceeded Rs 16 lakh, and 267 alumni contributed Rs 20.11 lakh after an appeal on September 25.

Deccan Herald·45m ago·Bengaluru

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Politics

Karnataka Forms Expert Committees for Police Modernisation Roadmap

Karnataka's Home Department has formed three expert committees led by retired senior IPS officers R K Dutta, M N Reddi, and Kamal Pant to recommend police reforms over the next two months. The committees will focus on citizen services, modernisation, and restructuring the police force. Home Minister Priyank Kharge announced this initiative following extensive consultations and a departmental review.

Deccan Herald·39m ago·Bengaluru

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Sports

Nike Releases Caitlin Clark's Signature Shoes on October 1

Nike will launch the Caitlin 1 basketball shoes on October 1 at 10 am ET, featuring two colorways: Caitlin Blue and Warning Code. Caitlin Blue comes in adult, big kids, and little kids sizes priced between $105 and $140. Warning Code is available only in adult sizes for $140. Shoes can be purchased via Nike SNKRS app, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Hibbett, and Dick's Sporting Goods, with resale options on StockX and GOAT.

HT Sports·54m ago

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Flash Flood Emergency in Dona Ana County as McLeod Dam Faces Imminent Failure

Officials in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, have ordered evacuations between Salem and Garfield due to the imminent risk of McLeod Dam failure amid rapidly rising water pressure. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency affecting rural areas including parts of Highways 187 and 390. Water levels surged over 20 feet in 30 minutes, with flow rates reaching 56,100 cubic feet per second. An evacuation center is open at Radium Springs Community Center in Las Cruces.

HT World·1h ago·Las Cruces

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