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OIC Condemns Deadly Pakistan Train Attack as Death Toll Rises
The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the deadly attack on a train in Pakistan, reiterating the body's firm position rejecting terrorism and extremism in all their forms. In a statement, the OIC expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Pakistan and to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. The General Secretariat affirmed its full solidarity with Pakistan in confronting terrorism and extremism and in maintaining its security and stability. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that 82 Pakistani military personnel were killed and over 121 others injured, according to a report by The Balochistan Post. Pakistan has reported over 20 deaths. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch described the assault as a highly complex, organised, and joint operation carried out by the group's Majeed Brigade, its fidayee unit, and intelligence wing ZIRAB. The group claimed the targeted train was a special military shuttle transporting Pakistani Army personnel from Quetta Cantonment to be attached to the Jaffar Express.
Officials Lift Evacuation Orders for Some California Residents Near Damaged Chemical Tank as Explosion Risk Drops
Emergency officials lifted evacuation orders for some residents living near a damaged tank containing hazardous chemicals in Southern California after temperatures inside the tank fell enough to eliminate the risk of a catastrophic explosion. There is no longer a risk of catastrophic explosion of the tank containing methyl methacrylate at the GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems plant in Garden Grove, near Los Angeles, Orange County Fire Authority division chief Craig Covey said. Officials ordered about 50,000 Garden Grove residents to evacuate their homes on Thursday after the tank overheated and pressure built up inside. A crack discovered Sunday relieved some pressure and the temperature of the highly flammable gas inside continues to fall. The tank's interior had cooled to 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.9 degrees Celsius), Covey said Monday, down from 100 degrees a day earlier. Authorities have detected no hazardous chemical levels.
Kerala CM VD Satheesan Arrives at Kerala House
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan arrived at Kerala House in New Delhi. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in his first official meetings with the two leaders after taking office.
J&K LG Says Nation Stands United in Applauding Bravery of Disaster Response Teams
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor stated that the nation stands united in applauding the extraordinary bravery of disaster response teams, who safely rescued 300 tourists stranded mid-air in Gulmarg's cable cars. Army, JKP, SDRF, NDRF, DC, and SSPs moved promptly, and after a six-hour operation, rescued all passengers from 65 cable cars.
Cylinder Explosion in Subhash Nagar Injures One
A cylinder explosion in Subhash Nagar injured one person. Rescue operations are underway, according to PTI news.
