Sun Jan 12 01:21:34 UTC 2025: **Raipur Construction Collapse Kills Two, Injures Six**
Raipur, India (January 12, 2025) – A construction site accident in Raipur claimed the lives of two workers and injured six others on Saturday. A centring frame collapsed at a three-tower residential building under construction on VIP Street. The building is being developed by a prominent state construction firm, though subcontractors are reportedly involved in the project. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.
**Kejriwal Claims Bidhuri is BJP’s Delhi CM Candidate**
New Delhi, India (January 12, 2025) – Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that BJP has secretly selected former South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed the claim as AAP tactics.
**Los Angeles Wildfires Claim 11 Lives, Curfew Imposed**
Los Angeles, CA (January 12, 2025) – At least 11 people perished in devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes. A curfew is in effect to prevent looting. Anger is mounting over the authorities’ response, including reports of false evacuation alarms and depleted hydrants.
**BCCI Holds Meeting After Disappointing Cricket Season**
Mumbai, India (January 12, 2025) – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) convened a meeting on Saturday with key members of the men’s cricket team’s management to discuss the team’s recent poor performance and strategize for the future. Attendees included captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
**BJP Releases Second Delhi Election Candidate List**
New Delhi, India (January 12, 2025) – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. Notable inclusions are Kapil Mishra, a former AAP MLA, and Harish Khurana, son of a former Delhi Chief Minister. The Congress also fielded Sandeep Dikshit, son of a former Chief Minister.
**Rahul Gandhi to Hold Delhi Election Rally**
New Delhi, India (January 12, 2025) – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address his first Delhi election rally on Monday in Seelampur, marking his return to the capital’s political scene since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
**MCOCA Charges Filed in Beed Murder Case, Controversy Over Exclusion**
Beed, India (January 12, 2025) – Eight accused have been charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in connection with the murder of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. However, the omission of Walmik Karad, a close aide to an NCP minister, from the MCOCA charges has sparked controversy.
**J&K CM Inspects Z-Morh Tunnel Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit**
Srinagar, India (January 12, 2025) – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inspected the Z-Morh tunnel on Saturday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to inaugurate the strategically important infrastructure project on January 13.
**Ukraine Claims Capture of North Korean Soldiers**
Kyiv, Ukraine (January 12, 2025) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first confirmed capture of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia’s side since their reported deployment last autumn.
**Shami Returns to India Cricket Squad**
Mumbai, India (January 12, 2025) – Mohammed Shami is back in the Indian cricket squad for the upcoming T20I series against England. Axar Patel has been named Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy.
**Jharkhand School Principal Accused of Forcing Girls to Remove Shirts**
Dhanbad, India (January 12, 2025) – The principal of a private school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is accused of ordering over 100 Class 10 girls to remove their shirts after they wrote messages on them.
**Shah Assures Delhi Welfare Schemes Will Continue Under BJP**
New Delhi, India (January 12, 2025) – Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed slum residents, assuring them that BJP will not discontinue existing welfare schemes if elected to power in Delhi; instead, promising to enhance them.
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