What made Delhi hotel, where massive fire killed 21, a death trap?
Delhi's Flourish Stay B&B, where a massive fire killed 21 people, had no fire safety certificate, no windows, and only one functional gate. The illegal building had no fire-fighting equipment. "The hotel's front part had blocked glass walls from where we could see guests crying for help, but they couldn't open the windows and even jump," a witness said.
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05:06 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Delhi's Flourish Stay B&B, where a massive fire killed 21 people, had no fire safety certificate, no windows, and only one functional gate. The illegal building had no fire-fighting equipment. "The hotel's front part had blocked glass walls from where we could see guests crying for help, but they couldn't open the windows and even jump," a witness said.
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05:06 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Signed Sivakarthikeyan to recover ₹90-cr debt, ended with ₹120-cr loss: KJ Rajesh
Producer KJ Rajesh revealed that he's currently facing ₹120-crore losses, explaining that he took on several high-profile films with Sivakarthikeyan to recover his ₹90-crore debt in 2020. However, he added that films such as 'Hero', 'Doctor', and 'Ayalaan', "did not go as planned" after delays due to Covid-19. "By the time work resumed, the interest had increased substantially," he said.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
05:01 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Producer KJ Rajesh revealed that he's currently facing ₹120-crore losses, explaining that he took on several high-profile films with Sivakarthikeyan to recover his ₹90-crore debt in 2020. However, he added that films such as 'Hero', 'Doctor', and 'Ayalaan', "did not go as planned" after delays due to Covid-19. "By the time work resumed, the interest had increased substantially," he said.
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05:01 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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AI also makes you dumber faster: Vembu on AI use in classrooms
Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu warned against using AI in classrooms, saying, "AI can make you smarter faster, but AI can also make you dumber faster." Reacting to news report highlighting rising failing grades due to AI use in UC Berkeley, he added, "I wouldn't encourage AI adoption too early by school or college students, until they learn the fundamentals right."
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News By: Neeraja Nath
05:26 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu warned against using AI in classrooms, saying, "AI can make you smarter faster, but AI can also make you dumber faster." Reacting to news report highlighting rising failing grades due to AI use in UC Berkeley, he added, "I wouldn't encourage AI adoption too early by school or college students, until they learn the fundamentals right."
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Nushrratt Bharuccha clarifies after controversy over her Instagram Story for RCB
Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha reacted to the controversy after her Instagram Story celebrating RCB's win in IPL 2026 went viral. Nushrratt said the noise heard in the background, which was deemed inappropriate by people, was of a puppy crying at her friend's house. "Fearing exactly what has happened, I was advised to delete that...People, calm your wild thoughts down," she wrote.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
05:15 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha reacted to the controversy after her Instagram Story celebrating RCB's win in IPL 2026 went viral. Nushrratt said the noise heard in the background, which was deemed inappropriate by people, was of a puppy crying at her friend's house. "Fearing exactly what has happened, I was advised to delete that...People, calm your wild thoughts down," she wrote.
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Who are the top 5 richest Chief Ministers in India?
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar is the richest Chief Minister in India, with declared assets worth ₹1,413 crore. He is followed by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu (₹931 crore) and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay (₹648 crore). Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio rank fourth and fifth, with assets of ₹332 crore and ₹46 crore, respectively.
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05:38 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar is the richest Chief Minister in India, with declared assets worth ₹1,413 crore. He is followed by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu (₹931 crore) and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay (₹648 crore). Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio rank fourth and fifth, with assets of ₹332 crore and ₹46 crore, respectively.
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Kim Jong-un unveils North Korea's new nuclear facility
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unveiled the country's new uranium enrichment facility capable of producing fuel for nuclear bombs, with state-media releasing pictures. Kim declared that the country would expand its nuclear arsenal at an "exponential rate". State-media said that the facility used "more sophisticated technology" but did not disclose its location.
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05:55 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unveiled the country's new uranium enrichment facility capable of producing fuel for nuclear bombs, with state-media releasing pictures. Kim declared that the country would expand its nuclear arsenal at an "exponential rate". State-media said that the facility used "more sophisticated technology" but did not disclose its location.
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Nepali guide believed dead on Mt Everest, found alive 6 days later
A Nepali guide who was believed dead after he went missing on Mount Everest and survived without food, water, or supplemental oxygen has been found alive six days later. The Sherpa was found crawling down to Everest Base Camp by a cleaning crew and had frostbite on his hands. His family had reportedly started preparing for his final rites.
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06:13 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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A Nepali guide who was believed dead after he went missing on Mount Everest and survived without food, water, or supplemental oxygen has been found alive six days later. The Sherpa was found crawling down to Everest Base Camp by a cleaning crew and had frostbite on his hands. His family had reportedly started preparing for his final rites.
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6 ministers in new Shivakumar-led K'taka Cabinet close to ex-CM Siddaramaiah
Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah secured over half a dozen cabinet berths for his loyalists in the DK Shivakumar-led government, including MB Patil, KJ George, Byrathi Suresh and KH Muniyappa, reports said. His son Yathindra was inducted into the Cabinet, while close ally G Parameshwara became Deputy CM. Siddaramaiah was elevated to the Congress Working Committee and will retain the CM bungalow.
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News By: Garima Garg
06:13 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah secured over half a dozen cabinet berths for his loyalists in the DK Shivakumar-led government, including MB Patil, KJ George, Byrathi Suresh and KH Muniyappa, reports said. His son Yathindra was inducted into the Cabinet, while close ally G Parameshwara became Deputy CM. Siddaramaiah was elevated to the Congress Working Committee and will retain the CM bungalow.
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Student who exposed CBSE OSM flaws gives 2 suggestions to Cockroach Janta Party
CBSE student Sarthak Sidhant, who exposed flaws in tenders for the OSM portal, suggested that Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke should ensure the movement remains driven by a genuine cause and not "internet attention". He added that student-led campaigns should ensure outrage is translated into meaningful action. This comes as Dipke is scheduled to protest in Delhi on Saturday.
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06:15 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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CBSE student Sarthak Sidhant, who exposed flaws in tenders for the OSM portal, suggested that Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke should ensure the movement remains driven by a genuine cause and not "internet attention". He added that student-led campaigns should ensure outrage is translated into meaningful action. This comes as Dipke is scheduled to protest in Delhi on Saturday.
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Iran's Supreme Leader declares victory over US and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared victory over US and Israel in the war that started on February 28 this year. "The malicious enemy has been defeated in its confrontation with Armed Forces. Since it received a decisive blow both in military combat and in [Iran's] public squares and streets, it's experiencing a profound, significant humiliation," Khamenei wrote.
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06:42 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared victory over US and Israel in the war that started on February 28 this year. "The malicious enemy has been defeated in its confrontation with Armed Forces. Since it received a decisive blow both in military combat and in [Iran's] public squares and streets, it's experiencing a profound, significant humiliation," Khamenei wrote.
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Fans banned from taking water bottles into FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums
FIFA has banned fans from carrying reusable water bottles into 2026 World Cup stadiums, citing safety concerns. The move comes after a change to its Stadium Code of Conduct, which earlier allowed empty, transparent bottles under one litre. FIFA said it will provide hydration stations, misting areas, cooling tents during matches amid concerns over heat at venues across North America.
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06:41 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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FIFA has banned fans from carrying reusable water bottles into 2026 World Cup stadiums, citing safety concerns. The move comes after a change to its Stadium Code of Conduct, which earlier allowed empty, transparent bottles under one litre. FIFA said it will provide hydration stations, misting areas, cooling tents during matches amid concerns over heat at venues across North America.
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06:41 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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PhysicsWallah drops plans to lend money to students directly ahead of IPO
IPO-bound PhysicsWallah said that it has rolled back its plans to lend to students directly and will instead partner with regulated non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to offer education loans, as per an exchange filing. The revised approach aims to reduce balance sheet and credit-related risks. This comes weeks after it announced a ₹120-crore investment in FinZ Finance Private Limited.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
06:57 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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IPO-bound PhysicsWallah said that it has rolled back its plans to lend to students directly and will instead partner with regulated non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to offer education loans, as per an exchange filing. The revised approach aims to reduce balance sheet and credit-related risks. This comes weeks after it announced a ₹120-crore investment in FinZ Finance Private Limited.
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06:57 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Who are the 3 spokespersons of Cockroach Janta Party?
Cockroach Janta Party has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka as three spokespersons. Saurav is an investigative journalist and a vocal critic of activist Umar Khalid's incarceration. Vijeta is a content creator and filmmaker, who has previously worked as scriptwriter and researcher for YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Ashutosh, an IIT Kanpur alumnus, was previously associated with AAP.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
06:56 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka as three spokespersons. Saurav is an investigative journalist and a vocal critic of activist Umar Khalid's incarceration. Vijeta is a content creator and filmmaker, who has previously worked as scriptwriter and researcher for YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Ashutosh, an IIT Kanpur alumnus, was previously associated with AAP.
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NEET aspirant dies by suicide, writes 'don't have courage to take exam again' in note
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from MP, Akansha Chaturvedi, died by suicide in Nagpur on May 20. In a handwritten note found days after her demise, Akansha purportedly wrote that she "doesn't have courage to take NEET exam again". The exam, which was held on May 3, was cancelled as question paper got leaked. The re-exam is scheduled for June 21.
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06:46 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from MP, Akansha Chaturvedi, died by suicide in Nagpur on May 20. In a handwritten note found days after her demise, Akansha purportedly wrote that she "doesn't have courage to take NEET exam again". The exam, which was held on May 3, was cancelled as question paper got leaked. The re-exam is scheduled for June 21.
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Trump says 4 members of his party who voted to end Iran war should be ashamed
US President Donald Trump reacted after the House of Representatives passed a resolution to stop him from taking further action on Iran and said, "Who would do such an unpatriotic thing?" Slamming four members of his own party who voted against him, he said, "Four bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats...fueled by Trump Derangement Syndrome...should be ashamed of themselves."
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07:14 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump reacted after the House of Representatives passed a resolution to stop him from taking further action on Iran and said, "Who would do such an unpatriotic thing?" Slamming four members of his own party who voted against him, he said, "Four bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats...fueled by Trump Derangement Syndrome...should be ashamed of themselves."
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IIT-Roorkee refuses to relax eligibility criterion for admissions amid CBSE marks row
Amid controversy over the marking system for Class 12 CBSE exams and the subsequent re-evaluation lags, IIT-Roorkee, which conducted JEE exam this year, has refused to relax the eligibility criterion for admissions. General category students need to score 75% aggregate in CBSE to secure a seat. IIT-Roorkee said students from 36 boards are participating; hence, lowering marks isn't possible.
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07:11 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Amid controversy over the marking system for Class 12 CBSE exams and the subsequent re-evaluation lags, IIT-Roorkee, which conducted JEE exam this year, has refused to relax the eligibility criterion for admissions. General category students need to score 75% aggregate in CBSE to secure a seat. IIT-Roorkee said students from 36 boards are participating; hence, lowering marks isn't possible.
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DMK to skip INDIA bloc meeting over rift with Congress
DMK has announced that it will not attend the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on June 8 over the party's rift with Congress. DMK said that the sentiments of DMK cadres were "deeply hurt" by the "betrayal" committed by the Congress. Notably, Congress had left its alliance with DMK to support Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's TVK after elections.
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07:11 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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DMK has announced that it will not attend the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on June 8 over the party's rift with Congress. DMK said that the sentiments of DMK cadres were "deeply hurt" by the "betrayal" committed by the Congress. Notably, Congress had left its alliance with DMK to support Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's TVK after elections.
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Man sacrifices ₹2 lakh of mattresses to save 8 people in Delhi hotel fire
A man named Riyazuddin Mansuri sacrificed ₹2 lakh of mattresses from his shop to save at least eight people in a hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. Mansuri spread dozens of quilts and mattresses on the ground outside the burning building to create a cushion for trapped residents jumping out. At least 21 people were killed in the fire.
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07:08 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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A man named Riyazuddin Mansuri sacrificed ₹2 lakh of mattresses from his shop to save at least eight people in a hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. Mansuri spread dozens of quilts and mattresses on the ground outside the burning building to create a cushion for trapped residents jumping out. At least 21 people were killed in the fire.
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Robot kicks child in stomach during event in China, video surfaces
A video circulating online reportedly shows a clown robot kicking a child in the stomach during an event in China. In the video, the robot appears to be performing martial arts moves before accidentally striking the child during a kicking sequence. The child then falls to the ground in pain. According to reports, the child didn't suffer any serious injuries.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
07:26 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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A video circulating online reportedly shows a clown robot kicking a child in the stomach during an event in China. In the video, the robot appears to be performing martial arts moves before accidentally striking the child during a kicking sequence. The child then falls to the ground in pain. According to reports, the child didn't suffer any serious injuries.
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07:26 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Bangladesh claims it 'foiled multiple attempts by India to force people into the country'
Bangladesh, which shares an over 4,000-km long border with India, has claimed that it "foiled several attempts by India to force people into the country". Border Guard Bangladesh claimed it had "detected 10 attempted infringements by Indian authorities" along several sections of the border. "No individual or group will be allowed to enter Bangladesh illegally through the border," Bangladesh said.
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News By: Ankush Verma
07:25 pm Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Bangladesh, which shares an over 4,000-km long border with India, has claimed that it "foiled several attempts by India to force people into the country". Border Guard Bangladesh claimed it had "detected 10 attempted infringements by Indian authorities" along several sections of the border. "No individual or group will be allowed to enter Bangladesh illegally through the border," Bangladesh said.
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