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<p>In Delhi, Diwali celebrations were marred by a shocking incident of gun violence, where, alongside the festive fireworks, gunshots rang out in the Shahdara area. Two people were killed, and one was critically injured in a shooting that took place inside a residential home. The injured individual has been admitted to the hospital for urgent care. According to the family members and eyewitnesses, two assailants arrived on a scooter. They reportedly entered the house, initially showing respect by touching the feet of those present, but soon after, they began firing indiscriminately at the family members. The relentless assault led to the deaths of an uncle and his nephew, while another family member suffered severe injuries.… Read More »Double Murder Shocks Delhi on Diwali Night, Gunmen Storm Home in Brutal Firing | ABP News

<p>Several fire incidents occurred in Ghaziabad near Delhi during Diwali celebrations. In Indirapuram&rsquo;s Gyan Khand area, a fierce fire broke out in a building due to a diya (oil lamp), while in Vasundhara Sector 03, a flat in the Gardenia Glamour Society caught fire, creating panic among residents. Another fire incident was reported at a jewelry shop near the Chaupala Temple, and in the Crossings Republic area, a blaze broke out in a residential society. Greater Noida&rsquo;s Supertech Ecovillage One society also witnessed a severe fire on the 17th floor, which spread to the balconies of the 18th and 19th floors, causing alarm. This fire was also reportedly due to a diya, though no casualties… Read More »Diwali 2024: Celebrations Turn Tragic as Fires Erupt Nationwide, Million Of Goods Reduced to Ashes

<p>On Diwali, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Van Tangiya village in Tikonia Number Three, where he inaugurated 74 development projects worth ₹185 crore for various gram panchayats. However, his brief speech sparked a political uproar, with opposition parties in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar registering their protests. During his address on Thursday, CM Yogi stated that everyone must remain vigilant against forces that seek to divide society and maintain unity. He warned that if such forces were given an opportunity due to complacency, they would revert to their old ways of engaging in goondaism, creating chaos, and instigating riots. He claimed that these elements would send instigators like Tadka and Khar Dushan… Read More »UP News: CM Yogi’s Statement Sparks Political Storm from UP to Delhi | ABP News

<p>In Spain, flash floods have killed at least 158 people this week after torrential rain turned towns and villages in the eastern and southern parts of the country into rivers. Many areas across the country received several months&rsquo; worth of rain fell in a single day. Valencia, one of the worst affected regions, witnessed a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours on Tuesday.</p> <p>Rescue teams are still searching for those missing in what could become Europe’s worst storm-related disaster in over five decades. “There’s a total of 158 people to which must be added dozens and dozens of missing,” news agency Reuters reported quoting Angel Victor Torres, minister in charge of cooperation with… Read More »Spain Flash Floods: Death Toll At 158 As Catastrophic Deluge Leaves Cities In Ruins — Visuals

<p>On the occasion of Diwali, Delhi witnessed an intense display of fireworks on Thursday night, leading to a hazardous spike in air pollution levels across the city. By Friday morning, the air had become toxic, making it difficult for residents to breathe, with many experiencing eye irritation and sore throats. The Air Quality Index (AQI) ranged from “very poor” to “severe,” with specific areas like Jahangirpuri registering an AQI of 417, Loni at 377, Pooth Khurd at 370, and several others such as Alipur, Dwarka, and Rohini showing readings well above 300, reflecting serious air quality deterioration. This year&rsquo;s Diwali AQI was one of the worst in the past three years, as residents flouted the… Read More »Diwali 2024: Fireworks Light Up the Night as AQI Soars Past 350 in Multiple Areas