Major Explosion at Jammu & Kashmir Police Station Claims Multiple Lives
A devastating explosion rocked the Nowgam police station in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday, resulting in nine confirmed fatalities and 29 injuries. The death toll is expected to rise as six of the injured remain in critical condition according to medical authorities.
The blast occurred during forensic examination of explosives connected to the Red Fort blast-linked terror module. The Centre confirmed on Saturday that the explosion was triggered during standard forensic sampling procedures. Security forces have cordoned off the area as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
International Developments: From Starbucks Boycott to Healthcare Robotics
In New York, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has publicly called for a boycott of Starbucks in solidarity with striking union workers. His appeal coincided with the "Red Cup Rebellion" strike organized by Starbucks Workers United across 25 cities, targeting the company's busiest annual event, Red Cup Day.
Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made bold predictions about the future of healthcare, stating that his humanoid robot Optimus could revolutionize medical treatment worldwide. Musk envisions millions of identical high-precision medical robots being deployed globally to address the shortage of skilled surgeons and provide "superhuman precision" in medical procedures.
Domestic Incidents: Tragedy in Gujarat and Major Fire in Kolkata
In a heartbreaking incident in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, bride-to-be Soni Himmat Rathod, 22, was murdered just hours before her wedding ceremony. The alleged perpetrator, her fiancé Sajan Khagna Baraiya, 26, reportedly entered her home early morning and the confrontation escalated from an argument about bridal attire and money to fatal violence.
Kolkata witnessed a massive fire disaster as approximately 300 shops were completely gutted in the congested Ezra Street area. Fire officials reported no casualties as all residents from adjacent buildings were successfully evacuated. Twenty-five fire engines battled the blaze, which spread rapidly due to combustible materials stored in shops and warehouses containing electrical goods and plywood.
These developments come alongside significant political news, including the NDA's clean sweep in Bihar polls and internal conflicts within the RJD following their electoral defeat, with Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya announcing her resignation from politics.
