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  • Student trapped overnight in school with head stuck in window railing

    Student trapped overnight in school with head stuck in window railing

    KEONJHAR (Odisha): In a shocking incident, a Class 2 student in India’s Keonjhar district spent an entire night locked inside her classroom with her head trapped between iron window railings after the school was closed while she was still inside.

    The incident occurred at Anjar Government Upper Primary School in Banspal block. The seven-year-old girl, Jochna Dehuri, was locked inside her classroom on Thursday evening when school staff locked the classroom and building around 4:00 PM, unaware that she had fallen asleep under the last bench.

    When Jochna did not return home, her worried family members searched for her frantically across the village but were unable to find her.

    After waking up, Jochna had attempted to escape through a window, managing to push her body through the iron bars, but her head became trapped, leaving her stuck and struggling overnight.

    When Jochna did not return home, her family searched frantically across the village but could not locate her. The following morning, at approximately 9:00 AM, the school cook unlocked the premises and discovered the child in distress.

    Villagers and family members rushed to the school, pried open the window bars, and freed her. She was immediately taken to the district headquarters hospital, where doctors confirmed she was out of danger. The School and Mass Education Department stated that Jochna is now safe and recovering at home.

    Following public outrage, the department suspended the in-charge Headmaster, Gourahari Mahamanat, for negligence.

    Teacher Sanjita Dash explained that the school was locked at 4:10 PM during heavy rain, and Jochna, who was asleep, was overlooked. “She likely woke up at night or in the morning and tried to escape through the window but got stuck,” Dash said.

  • Pakistan Railways suspends Quetta-Peshawar train services

    Pakistan Railways suspends Quetta-Peshawar train services

    QUETTA: The Pakistan Railways has suspended train operations between Quetta and Peshawar for two days due to prevailing flood conditions, ARY News reported on Monday.

    According to Pakistan Railway authorities the Jaffar Express will not depart from Quetta to Peshawar on August 25 and 26 as a precautionary measure.

    However, officials added that the Chaman Passenger Train departed from Quetta as per its scheduled time.

    The Pakistan Railways has embarked on a large-scale programme to digitize and automate its network in a bid to enhance safety, cut down delays and bring efficiency to passenger and freight movement across the country.

    According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, advanced communication and signalling systems are being deployed across key sections of the national railway network.

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    The upgradation includes installation of a computerized interlocking system at Landhi, Jummagoth, Badal Nala and Sarhad stations to replace manual controls, significantly improving train routing and accident-prevention capability.

    In parallel, the Karachi–Lahore section telecom system is being overhauled with a digital microwave radio communication system, ensuring uninterrupted and secure data transmission for train operations.

    A Push-to-Talk digital communication network is also being gradually rolled out in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sukkur and Karachi divisions to strengthen real-time coordination between field staff and control rooms.

  • NDMA says Tarbela Dam’s spillways opened

    NDMA says Tarbela Dam’s spillways opened

    ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has said that Tarbela Dam’s spillways have been opened at 8:00am on Monday.

    NDMA has warned in a statement of up to 2,50,000 cusecs waterflow owing to opening of the spillways and cautioned against flooding in Indus River and adjoining rivers and drains.

    The disaster management authority has advised residents of nearby areas to keep alert about increase in waterflow.

    The NDMA has also advised residents of low lying areas to stay away from the water bodies, cooperate with local administration and follow safety measures.

    The authorities have been directed to keep the local population aware about the situation.

    It is to be mentioned here that the Flood Forecasting Division in its report on live storage in Tarbela earlier shared that the reservoir has been filled to the maximum conservation capacity of the dam that is 1550 feet.

  • Chisholm Jr. hits 100th career HR, as Yankees sink Red Sox

    Chisholm Jr. hits 100th career HR, as Yankees sink Red Sox

    Jazz Chisholm Jr starred with his 100th home run in the second inning as helped the New York Yankees gain their first lead against the Boston Red Sox since Thursday’s series opener. (more…)

  • Watch: Medvedev loses cool in crunch US Open tie against Bonzi

    Watch: Medvedev loses cool in crunch US Open tie against Bonzi

    The US Open first-round tie between former World number one Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi became highlight of today’s (Monday) show, when the Russian lost his cool during the game. (more…)

  • Ur Airlines emergency landing in Baghdad: VIDEO

    Ur Airlines emergency landing in Baghdad: VIDEO

    BAGHDAD:  In recent airline emergency landing incidents, a flight operated by Ur Airlines, which was en route from Najaf to Beirut, had to make an emergency landing at Baghdad International Airport due to a technical fault in its pressurisation system, ARY News reported.

    Before the emergency landing in Baghdad took place, passengers onboard the Iraqi aircraft had experienced great panic as cabin pressure issues prompted the crew to initiate precautionary landing procedures.

    In a video circulating on social media, the tense situation inside the cabin can be seen, showing upset passengers reacting to the evolving scenario.

    According to the reports, the aircraft made a safe landing in Baghdad with no injuries reported. Later on, Ur Airlines confirmed the incident, describing the cause as a “technical issue” that required an emergency landing.

    The airline ensured that all passengers who were onboard and the crew members were unharmed, and that the airline was arranging alternatives to transport travellers to Beirut.


    Iraqi Airways, in response to the people’s gossip, released a statement to clarify some rumours. They said the fleet that made an emergency landing at Baghdad International Airport does belong to them. They said, “The stories saying one of our planes landed in an emergency are false. That aircraft belongs to another airline and has nothing to do with Iraqi Airways,”.

    The national carrier reaffirmed its pledge to international aviation safety standards and regular fleet inspections.

    The incident has sparked new discussions about how to keep flights safe and why it’s essential for airlines to share information during emergencies clearly.

    Read More: Islamabad flight aborts Karachi landing amid intense rain

    Earlier, following heavy rainfall and stormy weather in Karachi last week, a private flight from Islamabad to Karachi was diverted amid stormy weather, due to a disruption in PIA operations.

    On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, a private airline flight from Islamabad to Karachi faced severe stormy weather, causing the pilot to abort landing in Karachi and return safely to Islamabad.

  • Oman to launch golden visa program with digital trade reforms

    Oman to launch golden visa program with digital trade reforms

    SALALAH: The Sultanate of Oman is scheduled to announce its highly anticipated Golden Visa program on August 31, 2025, offering permanent residence to global investors.

    The initiative has been announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP), and it aims to generate foreign funds and boost economic growth through regulatory modernisation and digital transformation.

    The Oman Golden Visa will provide renewable 5 or 10-year residency permits to qualified investors and their families, including spouses, children under 25, and dependent parents, without the need for local sponsorship.

    Applicants may apply and qualify in different domains, including real estate purchases, business ownership, or capital spending in priority sectors such as renewable energy, IT, tourism, and construction.

    According to the visa launch, Oman will present a set of digital trade improvements, including a new electronic commercial registration transfer service via the “Oman Business” platform.

    These reforms are helpful to update business processes, minimise operational costs, and improve transparency across the investment ecosystem.

    Under the support of Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, the official announcement will be made in due course.

    The Oman Golden Visa initiative will be launched in collaboration with the “Al Majida Companies” program, which supports high-performing Omani firms in expanding their regional and global footprint.

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    Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Douhani, Director-General of Planning at MOCIIP, highlighted that the program presents Oman’s commitment to creating a stable, investor-friendly environment that is aligned with Vision 2040 goals.

    The program will not only support cultural exchange, but also enhance tourism and educational aspects.

    This initiative comes after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates introduced similar long-term residency programs, to enhance economic stability, and boost tourism.

  • Complainant arrested in Dharmasthala mass burial case

    Complainant arrested in Dharmasthala mass burial case

    DHARMASTHALA: Karnataka’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested a former cleaning worker at the Manjunatha Swamy Temple in India’s Dharmasthala on charges of perjury.

    The former worker was arrested for the claims he had made about mass rapes, murders, and secret mass burials at the temple for more than two decades.

    The accused in the Dharmasthala temple case said that he had worked between 1995 and 2014 at the temple and alleged that he was forced to perform mass burials of hundreds of women and minors.

    In his testimony before a magistrate in July ealier this year, he presented a human skull, which he claimed was recovered from one of the burial sites.

    However, later forensic analysis unovered discrepancies, with investigators confirming that the recovered skull and bone fragments from two sites were not linked to the claims he had made.

    According to the investigations, it was found that the remains were of a male individual who had probably committed suicide.

    The Indian authorities conducted searches at 17 locations, many of them in remote areas, following the Dharmasthala temple case. Out of the 17, only two sites had skeletal remains, which have been sent for forensic testing.

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    The administrator of the temple and a member of India’s Rajya Sabha, Veerendra Heggade, greeted the investigation team and assured the temple’s complete cooperation in the Dharmasthala temple case.

    He termed the allegations baseless, and expressed trust in the judicial system and investigation teams.

    The case has caused tensions in Karnataka, with Opposition leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slamming the investigation for what they call was an injustice to the majority Hindu community.

    The BJP laders have been demanding the case be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

    State Home Minister G. Parameshwara mentioned that the government was concentrating to uncover the truth. He said, “If we find nothing, Dharmasthala will only become stronger. If we find something, we will ensure justice is done.”

    Legal experts believe that more arrests could happen if investigators find evidence of a planned conspiracy.

  • Shakib joins elite list of bowlers as he dismisses Rizwan in CPL

    Shakib joins elite list of bowlers as he dismisses Rizwan in CPL

    Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan joined an elusive list of bowlers in T20 cricket by dismissing Mohammad Rizwan in their CPL 2025 game.

    The former Bangladesh captain became just the fifth bowler to have taken 500 or more wickets in T20 cricket.

    Shakib achieved the milestone during his Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ game against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in CPL 2025 on Sunday.

    Coming into the attack in the 15th over of the innings, the left-arm spinner almost hit the 500-wicket mark on the third delivery.

    Jayden Seales got hold on to a catch on the boundary, however, replays showed that he had stepped on the boundary cushion.

    However, Shakib Al Hasan took just three more deliveries to complete his 500 wickets in T20 cricket.

    Read more: Bangladesh ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan announces retirement

    The former Bangladesh captain completed a return catch to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan on the last delivery of the same over.

    With the wicket in the CPL 2025 game, he became just the fifth bowler in the history of the shorter format to take 500 or more wickets.

    Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan tops the list with 660 wickets, followed by West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo with 631 scalps.

    West Indies’ Sunil Narine is the third, having 590 wickets, while South Africa’s Imran Tahir has 554 wickets.

    Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan took two more wickets in Sunday’s CPL 2025 game after dismissing Rizwan to take his tally to 502 wickets in T20 cricket.

    It is worth noting here that he former Bangladesh captain is the only player to have 7,000 runs to his name and 500 wickets in the shorter format.

  • Austin Butler opens up on prospects of playing James Bond

    Austin Butler opens up on prospects of playing James Bond

    Hollywood actor Austin Butler has shared his true feelings about playing James Bond in the upcoming entry by director Denis Villeneuve.

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    While Butler has starred in Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ in 2024, he ruled himself out of the race to become the new 007.

    Speculation about the casting for the lead role intensified after Amazon MGM Studios roped in the notable filmmaker in June to direct the next entry in the iconic spy franchise.

    Several names have been mentioned, including US, British and Australian actors to play the titular role in the upcoming entry.

    However, the makers have been largely silent on the plans about the casting for the next James Bond film.

    During a recent interview with a US media outlet, Austin Butler was quizzed if he would be open to reunite with Denis Villeneuve for the upcoming film, having worked with him on ‘Dune: Part Two.’

    “No calls as far as that goes, but I love that man,” he said. “Would I play James Bond? I don’t think that would be a good idea. Because I’m an American. I can do an accent but that would be kind of sacrilegious.”

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    The Hollywood actor was of the view that an actor from the UK should take up the job to best portray the character, which is a British MI6 agent.

    “Those movies meant so much to me, but I think that it’s gotta be somebody who is from [England],” the ‘Dune’ actor said.

    Austin Butler was, however, open to play the role of villain in the next James Bond film.

    “That would be alright. I’d do that,” he said.