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Extreme Heat at Hajj Results in 645 Fatalities, Including 68 Indians Amidst Soaring Temperatures in Mecca

New Delhi, India – A tragedy during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, has resulted in the deaths of at least 645 people due to extreme heat, with Indian nationals accounting for 68 of those fatalities. The death toll has seen a sharp increase from an initial count of 550 just a day prior. Diplomatic sources confirm that the figure may rise as communication with various countries’ embassies continues. The pilgrimage, which drew over …

Tragedy Strikes as 40 Indians Lose Their Lives in Kuwait Building Fire

Kuwait City, Kuwait – A tragic incident unfolded in Kuwait’s Mangaf, where a building housing migrant workers became the site of a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 41 individuals. The apartment in question was found to have exceeded its capacity, leading to crowded living conditions that proved fatal during the emergency. Reports indicate that the exits in the building were inadequate for all the workers to evacuate safely when the fire broke out, …

Finance Minister Sitharaman Urges Caution as More Indians Invest in Stock Markets

Mumbai, India – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed concern over the increasing number of Indians investing in the stock market and emphasized the importance of protecting their household savings. Speaking at an event hosted by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sitharaman highlighted the potential risks associated with the growing retail participation in the derivatives market. Sitharaman cautioned against the unchecked expansion of retail trading in futures and options, warning that it could pose challenges …