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18:38 (IST) May 26
Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s most sacred day amid extreme heat
Muslim pilgrims from around the world gathered on Mount Arafat on Tuesday for the second official day of Hajj, widely regarded as its most significant moment.
Despite intense heat, worshippers assembled on the rocky hill and surrounding plains to engage in long periods of prayer and reflection. The day is known for deeply emotional supplications, with many pilgrims praying for forgiveness, mercy, blessings, and good health, often in visible states of devotion.
Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are financially and physically able to undertake the journey. Over several days, it is considered a profoundly spiritual experience, with the Day of Arafat often described as its emotional and religious peak.
Despite intense heat, worshippers assembled on the rocky hill and surrounding plains to engage in long periods of prayer and reflection. The day is known for deeply emotional supplications, with many pilgrims praying for forgiveness, mercy, blessings, and good health, often in visible states of devotion.
Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are financially and physically able to undertake the journey. Over several days, it is considered a profoundly spiritual experience, with the Day of Arafat often described as its emotional and religious peak.
18:36 (IST) May 26
Oil giants BP removes chairman over 'governance standards, conduct'
BP has removed its chairman following what it described as serious concerns tied to governance standards, oversight, and conduct. The decision was unexpected and came just a year after Albert Manifold was appointed to the role.
According to the board, the action was taken after issues emerged that were considered unacceptable, prompting immediate leadership changes. Senior independent director Amanda Blanc said Manifold had contributed positively to BP’s transformation but that the board acted decisively once the concerns were identified.
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as interim chair with immediate effect and has begun the search for a permanent replacement.
Manifold had taken over the chairmanship in October, succeeding Helge Lund, and previously served as CEO of CRH plc from 2014 to 2024.
15:15 (IST) May 26
Delhi Police arrest Surat man wanted in Rs 98 lakh Pharma scam
The Delhi Police have solved a fraud case pending for over a decade by arresting an elderly man from Surat, Gujarat, who was allegedly involved in cheating pharmaceutical companies of nearly Rs 98 lakh, officials said.
The accused, identified as Himmat Singh Lodha, was arrested from a township area in Surat on May 24. Police said he had been declared a proclaimed offender and was wanted in connection with a 2013 cheating case registered at Punjabi Bagh police station. A reward of Rs 50,000 had also been announced for information leading to his arrest.
According to investigators, Lodha allegedly posed as the proprietor of a corporation and convinced a pharmaceutical company to supply 550 kg of Gliclazide — a raw material used in medicines — valued at more than Rs 26 lakh.
Police said he issued post-dated cheques for the payment, but the cheques later bounced with the remark “account closed”. Soon after receiving the consignment, he allegedly vacated both his office and residence and went into hiding.
Officials added that a Delhi court declared him a proclaimed offender in July 2016 after he repeatedly evaded arrest.
The accused, identified as Himmat Singh Lodha, was arrested from a township area in Surat on May 24. Police said he had been declared a proclaimed offender and was wanted in connection with a 2013 cheating case registered at Punjabi Bagh police station. A reward of Rs 50,000 had also been announced for information leading to his arrest.
According to investigators, Lodha allegedly posed as the proprietor of a corporation and convinced a pharmaceutical company to supply 550 kg of Gliclazide — a raw material used in medicines — valued at more than Rs 26 lakh.
Police said he issued post-dated cheques for the payment, but the cheques later bounced with the remark “account closed”. Soon after receiving the consignment, he allegedly vacated both his office and residence and went into hiding.
Officials added that a Delhi court declared him a proclaimed offender in July 2016 after he repeatedly evaded arrest.
14:47 (IST) May 26
Train hits school bus in Belgium, several victims
A train crashed into a school bus in Belgium, leaving several "victims," the country's interior minister said.
"With great dismay, I learnt of the tragic accident in Buggenhout, where a school bus was struck by a train. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones. I wish the injured much strength," minister Bernard Quintin wrote on X.
Details on the number of casualties or injuries were not immediately available.
"With great dismay, I learnt of the tragic accident in Buggenhout, where a school bus was struck by a train. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones. I wish the injured much strength," minister Bernard Quintin wrote on X.
Details on the number of casualties or injuries were not immediately available.
14:32 (IST) May 26
Fire in Rohini residential building; 23 people rescued safely, no injuries reported
Twenty-three people were rescued after a fire broke out in a residential building in Delhi's Rohini area on Tuesday morning, officials said.
The Delhi Fire Services received a call about the blaze at 7:06 am, following which three fire tenders were rushed to the spot in Vijay Vihar.
Twenty-two people were rescued by fire personnel while one person was rescued by locals before the arrival of fire department teams. The fire broke out on the ground floor in an electricity box, causing panic as smoke spread through parts of the building.
Six two-wheelers parked on the ground floor — one bicycle, two motorcycles, and three scooters — were gutted in the blaze.
"No injuries were reported. All residents were evacuated safely," a DFS official said. The fire was doused by around 8 am.
The Delhi Fire Services received a call about the blaze at 7:06 am, following which three fire tenders were rushed to the spot in Vijay Vihar.
Twenty-two people were rescued by fire personnel while one person was rescued by locals before the arrival of fire department teams. The fire broke out on the ground floor in an electricity box, causing panic as smoke spread through parts of the building.
Six two-wheelers parked on the ground floor — one bicycle, two motorcycles, and three scooters — were gutted in the blaze.
"No injuries were reported. All residents were evacuated safely," a DFS official said. The fire was doused by around 8 am.
12:58 (IST) May 26
NIA arrests 14 more in Mothabari judicial officers gherao case, total arrests rise to 68
The National Investigation Agency has arrested 14 more people in connection with the gherao of judicial officers ahead of the assembly elections in West Bengal's Malda district, officials said on Tuesday.
With these arrests, the total number of people held in the case has risen to 68.
With these arrests, the total number of people held in the case has risen to 68.
11:08 (IST) May 26
CJI refuses urgent hearing on anti-cow slaughter plea ahead of Bakrid
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refused to urgently list a plea seeking enforcement of anti-cow slaughter laws ahead of Bakrid, observing that the petitioner had approached the court only a day before the festival.
"Only one day before you remember? No urgency," the CJI said when counsel mentioned the matter seeking an urgent hearing.
The counsel had submitted that an interim order could be passed if the court was persuaded, as Bakrid falls on Wednesday.
"Only one day before you remember? No urgency," the CJI said when counsel mentioned the matter seeking an urgent hearing.
The counsel had submitted that an interim order could be passed if the court was persuaded, as Bakrid falls on Wednesday.
10:06 (IST) May 26
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile' into Yellow Sea: Seoul military
North Korea launched an "unidentified projectile" into the Yellow Sea off its west coast on Tuesday, South Korea's military said.
"The North has fired an unidentified projectile into the West Sea," the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, referring to the body of water between the Korean peninsula and China.
"The North has fired an unidentified projectile into the West Sea," the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, referring to the body of water between the Korean peninsula and China.
09:42 (IST) May 26
LPG cylinders explode in Chandigarh residence, one dead, six injured
LPG cylinders exploded one after another inside a residence in Chandigarh's Burail area on Monday evening, killing one person and injuring six others, police said.
An FIR has been lodged. Several residents have alleged illegal refilling of cylinders in the area, said DSP Gurjeet Kaur.
An FIR has been lodged. Several residents have alleged illegal refilling of cylinders in the area, said DSP Gurjeet Kaur.
08:21 (IST) May 26
6 killed, over 10 injured as Delhi-Bihar bus overturns on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
Six people were killed and more than 10 injured when a bus travelling from Delhi to Bihar lost control and overturned on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, police said.
The accident occurred at kilometre number 262 in the Auras police station area, said Auras Station Officer Sanjeev Kushwaha.
A sub-inspector and a prisoner were among those killed. The deceased sub-inspector, Ramchandra, had travelled from Siwan, Bihar, to Delhi with prisoner Chhatrapal and was returning from there.
The seriously injured have been referred to the Lucknow Trauma Centre.
08:19 (IST) May 26
Delhi Police head constable arrested for accepting Rs 50,000 bribe
The Delhi Police Vigilance Branch has arrested a head constable from the Kamla Market police station for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000, officials said.
The Vigilance Branch is investigating the matter, Delhi Police said.
The Vigilance Branch is investigating the matter, Delhi Police said.
07:04 (IST) May 26
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 statement read.
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.
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 statement read.
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.
06:59 (IST) May 26
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.
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.
05:54 (IST) May 26
Kerala CM VD Satheesan arrives at Kerala House
He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, in his first official meetings with the two leaders after taking office.
03:13 (IST) May 26
J&K LG says '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'
"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, SSPs moved promptly & after a 6-hour operation, rescued all passengers from 65 cable cars," J&K LG said.
01:49 (IST) May 26
A 'cylinder explosion' in Subhash Nagar injures one. Rescue operations are underway
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