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A Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus caught fire in the Mori Gate area on Friday, narrowly escaping a major tragedy. The conductor noticed a technical snag and stopped the bus for a check, after which a passenger alerted him to the fire. All 10 passengers were safely evacuated before the bus was completely engulfed.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Roche's appeal, allowing Natco to launch a generic version of Risdiplam for spinal muscular atrophy. This decision prioritizes public health and patient access over monopolistic practices, potentially making the life-saving drug significantly more affordable for Indian patients. Roche is considering further appeals.
A massive power blackout on April 28 disrupted metro networks in Spain and Portugal, stranding hundreds of trains and lakhs of passengers. Metro de Madrid and Barcelona, along with Lisbon's metro, faced significant operational halts, with many trains stopped in tunnels. While a cyber attack was ruled out, the incident highlighted the growing cybersecurity risks in digitized metro systems.
Kaushambi police have arrested Balbeer Singh Patel for the murder of a woman in Sirathu, whose throat was slit. Singh, the victim's former lover, was apprehended after an encounter where he fired at police and was shot in the leg. The murder weapon, a motorcycle, and the victim's phone were recovered.
St. Stephen's College is facing scrutiny for allegedly overcharging first-year students on university fees and implementing a dual-payment system, violating Delhi University's single-portal rule. Students paid over three times DU's actual share, amounting to an estimated Rs 32 lakh extra. DU officials are investigating the matter, calling the overcharge the college's responsibility.
A woman from Meghalaya alleged she was subjected to racist slurs twice in one day in Delhi, sharing her ordeal in a video that sparked outrage. Union minister Kiren Rijiju urged her to report the incidents, highlighting the government's Special Police Unit for action against atrocities towards North East people.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to Big Boss fame Ajaz Khan. Delhi Police's Cyber Police Station have registered an FIR over objectionable post on social media against a YouTuber and his family. This case has been filed by a woman and his son, a YouTuber.
In a Delhi High Court inheritance battle, Sunjay Kapur's children from ex-wife Karisma Kapoor accused his current wife, Priya Kapur, of behaving like Cinderella's stepmother and usurping assets. They allege Priya presented a forged will to secure a larger share of the Rs 30,000 crore estate, putting the children in danger.