Heavy rains and landslides in China have claimed at least 20 lives and left 331 people injured within the last 24 hours. In Gansu province, a landslide buried 33 people, resulting in five confirmed deaths while 12 remain missing. Additionally, 11 deaths were reported in Hubei province due to severe storms. President Xi Jinping has ordered emergency rescue operations and disaster relief efforts, while over 400 residents have been evacuated to safer locations. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/20-dead-331-injured-in-landslides-in-china/

Two explosions rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to Syria. The blasts occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel where Macron was staying, just as he arrived at the Presidential Palace to meet Ahmad al-Sharaa. While 18 people including four police officers were injured, French officials confirmed that Macron is safe. The explosives were planted in a trash can and a parked car. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/explosions-in-damascus-during-macrons-visit/

Former Indian hockey captain Olympian Manpreet Singh, who has played a record 413 international matches, was honored by 'Hockey Punjab' at Mithapur. The ceremony took place at Shaheed Darshan Singh KP Hockey Stadium, where Manpreet was recognized along with his family for his contribution to the sport and for being an inspiration to young athletes. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/sports/special-honor-for-olympian-manpreet-singh/

At least three people died and five remain missing after a massive soil heap collapsed at a tunnel project site in Wayanad, Kerala. The incident occurred near Meenakshi bridge in Meppadi during heavy rains. While 10 people are being treated for injuries, state ministers have termed the incident as a result of human negligence. A search operation involving sniffer dogs is underway to locate those buried under the debris. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/wayanad-landslide-three-killed-due-to-landslide/

Police investigation into the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur, West Bengal, reveals that three accused were under the influence of drugs during the crime. The victim's body was dumped in a pond after a failed attempt to dispose of it in a plastic bag. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the family, promising the death penalty for the culprits. Post-mortem reports confirmed injuries on the victim's body. Forensic results are awaited, and police clarified that a man lynched by a mob following the incident was innocent. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/investigation-intensifies-in-baruipur-rape-murder-case/

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP, claiming its politics of religion and money has ended. He accused the central government of favoring private companies by not reducing fuel prices despite falling global crude oil rates. Yadav alleged that inflation is a result of a nexus between the ruling party and corporates. He also mentioned alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donations, suggesting that for BJP leaders, money holds more value than religion. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/bjps-politics-of-religion-and-money-is-over-akhilesh-yadav/

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari challenged critics to show a single car damaged by E-20 petrol, dismissing claims of reduced mileage as false propaganda. He highlighted that ethanol production has boosted farmers' income in UP and Bihar by ₹45,000 crore. Conversely, Arvind Kejriwal opposed the E-20 program, stating he would seek written guarantees from major auto manufacturers like Maruti and Toyota, claiming 30 crore vehicles are incompatible with the fuel. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/no-car-was-damaged-by-e-20-petrol-nitin-gadkar/

Hundreds of protesters in Imphal, Manipur, took to the streets demanding the restoration of peace and the cancellation of the 'Suspension of Operations' (SoO) agreement with Kuki militant groups. Led by organizations like Naga Peoples Union Imphal and Naga Business Association, the protesters called for a special assembly session to discuss the current crisis. Members from both Naga and Meitei communities participated, emphasizing that the struggle would continue until the SoO agreement is revoked. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/demonstration-for-restoration-of-peace-in-manipur/

A major accident was averted at Mumbai airport on Tuesday night when an Air India and an Air India Express aircraft came face-to-face on the same runway. The incident occurred around 10:15 PM when a flight departing for Delhi began its takeoff roll while another aircraft from Siliguri was still vacating the runway. Following an immediate warning from Air Traffic Control (ATC), the pilot applied emergency brakes to stop the aircraft. All passengers are safe, and the aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection. Authorities have launched an investigation into the safety lapse. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/delhi/mumbai-runway-incident-when-planes-collided-on-the-same-runway-at-mumbai-airport-and-hit-the-brakes/

A meeting between the MGNREGA Employee Union and Punjab's Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh ended without a resolution. The government rejected the demand to merge 2,100 employees into the Panchayat Department. In response, the union announced district-level protests on the 10th and a state-level rally in Khanna on the 15th. The workers are also demanding the release of pending salaries for the last 8 months. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/mgnrega-employees-meeting-with-government-inconclusive/