At Least 5 Killed, 1 Injured After Explosion At Chemical Plant In China

 At least five people were killed, one was missing and another one was injured after an explosion took place in China's chemical factory on Monday morning, The Global Times reported.

The incident took place at the chemical hydrogen peroxide production area in China's Liaocheng, Shandong province.

According to the Global Times, the cause of the incident is still unknown and the investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, China Daily reported that the fire had been extinguished as of Monday afternoon.

The injured person is being treated at a local hospital while rescue work is still underway.

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Telugu Choreographer Chaitanya Dies By Suicide, Leaves Video Message

Telugu choreographer Chaitanya died by suicide on Sunday, reportedly because he was in massive debt. He was 37.

A video of the choreographer is circulating on social media in which he says he was unable to repay his loans and felt burdened by financial commitments.

Chaitanya's fans took to social media to express their shock and pay their tribute to the choreographer.

"This is unexpected #Chaitanya master, Suicide isn't a solution,u are such a talented soul yet couldn't understand how u could do this. It needs lot of guts to commit suicide,u could've used that courage to solve your problems,Super angry&sad on ur death," a fan wrote.

"Dhee show Chaitanya master suicide, This news is shocking to us all. I'm watching Dhee show every week from years and you became our family member," wrote another user.

A third tweet said, "Rest In Peace #Chaitanya Master an unexpected one."

The choreographer rose to fame after his association with a Telugu dance show, Dhee.

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Man Assaults Doctor, Abuses Female Attendant At Mumbai Hospital, Arrested

A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a male doctor and abusing a female attendant in the radiology department of the civic-run Bhabha Hospital in Mumbai, police said on Sunday.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when Shahid Rashid Sheikh had come to the hospital along with his wife for sonography. The on-duty attendant warned him against jumping the queue and asked him to wait for his turn. However, Sheikh became aggressive and threatened the attendant with dire consequences, an official said.

When the doctor tried to intervene, Sheikh slapped him and also hit him on his hands. As he tried to flee, security guards overpowered him.

He is arrested under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including 332 (causing hurt to an on-duty public servant), and 353 (assault on public servant), the official added. 

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Wrestlers Who Filed Complaint Against Wrestling Body Chief Get Police Security

The Delhi Police on Sunday provided security to the female wrestlers including a minor who levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, officials said.

The complainants have also been asked to record their statements soon so that further investigation in the case can be carried out, they said.

The Supreme Court had directed the Delhi Police to provide security to the grapplers following their complaints against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been booked under sections of outraging the modesty of a woman, stalking, and Section 10 of the POCSO Act in two FIRs.

The BJP MP, who has been accused of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers and a minor girl, has denied the charges against him.

"On the direction of the Supreme Court, we have provided security to all the female wrestlers including the minor who filed complaints of sexual harassment against the WFI chief. We have also asked the complainants in the case to get their statements recorded," a senior police officer said.

A group of top wrestlers, who first levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in January, had resumed their sit-in last Sunday at the Jantar Mantar here to demand that the findings of the Centre-appointed panel that probed the charges be made public.

The Delhi Police had on Fridays filed the two FIRs at the Connaught Place police station against the BJP MP, who has completed 12 years as WFI President and is ineligible to become an office bearer.

The first FIR pertains to allegations levelled by a minor that has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code concerning outraging modesty, a senior police officer said.

The second FIR has been registered for carrying out comprehensive investigations into the complaints by adult complainants under relevant IPC sections on outraging of modesty, the officer said, adding that investigation into both the FIRs was being taken up in right earnest.

The award-winning wrestlers have also been demanding that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh be arrested and removed from his post pending investigation.

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Delhi Records 3 Deaths, 405 New Covid Cases In Last 24 Hours

Delhi reported 405 fresh coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 11.2 per cent, and three Covid-related deaths on Sunday, according to data shared by the city government's health department.

With the fresh cases and fatalities, the national capital's caseload climbed to 20,38,722 and the death count rose to 26,630, the health department bulletin said.

The fresh cases emerged from 3,617 tests conducted the previous day, it said.

Delhi on Saturday recorded 564 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 14.93 per cent and one Covid-related fatality.

The health department did not issue a bulletin on Friday.

On Thursday, the city logged 865 cases with a positivity rate of 16.90 per cent and seven deaths.

The number of active cases in Delhi stands at 3,031. Of these, 2,385 patients are in home isolation, Sunday's bulletin stated.

Only 246 of the 7,970 COVID-19 beds in the national capital are occupied at present, the data showed.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi had dropped to zero on January 16 for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the city has witnessed a spurt in fresh cases over the past month.

On April 11, mock drills were conducted in Delhi hospitals to ascertain their preparedness to deal with any eventuality.

Medical experts have said Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16 could be driving the surge in cases in the city. However, they have maintained that there is no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get their booster shots.

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Police Constable, 46, Found Dead In Bihar, Investigation On: Cops

A 49-year-old police constable was found dead with a bullet wound on his head in Bihar's East Champaran district, officials said on Sunday.

Shambhu Kumar, a resident of Nalanda district, was found dead in his barrack at the district police lines in Motihari on Saturday night, they said.

"Police recovered his service revolver from the spot but no suicide note was found," said Vishwamohan Choudhary, the sub-inspector of the City police station.

"Police are investigating if it is a murder or suicide. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination," he said.

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Heroin Worth Rs 1.54 Crore Seized In Mizoram, Two Arrested: Cops

Assam Rifles recovered heroin worth Rs 1.54 crore in Mizoram's Serchhip district, an official statement said. The Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) made a recovery on April 30.

The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles, Excise and Narcotics Department and other sister agencies based on specific information.

"Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered illegal Heroin No. 4 worth Rs. 1.5405 Crore in the general area East Lungdar, (East Lungdar - Mualcheng Rd), Serchhip in a joint MVCP carried out on specific information with utmost diligence and tactical planning and apprehended two individuals on 30 April 2023," the press release said.

Assam Rifles further mentioned that in this operation two individuals have been arrested and handed over to Excise and Narcotics Department, Serchhip for further legal proceedings.

"Approximate cost of the recovered Heroin No. 4 Rs 1.5405 (One Crore Fifty-Four Lakh Five Thousand Six Hundred Rupees only). The seized consignment, vehicle and two apprehended individuals were handed over to Excise and Narcotics Department, Serchhip on 30 April 2023 for further legal proceedings," it mentioned.

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