Morning news wrap: 17 of family dead in Hyderabad blaze; Ashoka University professor arrested over Op Sindoor post

A tragic fire in a 100-year-old building near Hyderabad’s Charminar killed 17 members of a jeweller’s family, including the family head and eight children, during a weekend gathering. In another development, two suspects were arrested in a joint Telangana-Andhra Pradesh operation for allegedly plotting bomb blasts and testing explosives. Former US President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. India’s decision to restrict imports of ready-made garments from Bangladesh via land routes is set to increase logistics costs and delays. Meanwhile, Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested over his comments on Operation Sindoor , facing charges related to endangering India’s sovereignty.

17 of jeweller’s family killed in Charminar blaze during weekend gathering

A fire broke out early Sunday in a 100-year-old three-storey building near Hyderabad’s Charminar, killing 17 members of a jeweller’s family. They had gathered at their ancestral home in Gulzar Houz for a weekend get-together. The victims, aged between 2 and 73, included family head Prahlad Modi and eight children. Officials said they died from burns or suffocation. Read full story

Ashoka University professor arrested over Operation Sindoor remarks

Days after he claimed his remarks were misunderstood, Ashoka University associate professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested on Sunday over his comments on Operation Sindoor. He faces charges including endangering India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity. The FIR was registered at Rai police station in Sonipat following a complaint by Haryana State Women’s Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia. Read full story

Two held in Telangana-Andhra Pradesh joint operation for plotting blasts, testing explosives

Two suspects, one from Hyderabad, have been arrested in a joint operation by the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh police for allegedly planning bomb blasts. Authorities said the duo was in the process of testing explosives before selecting a final target. The accused have been identified as Sameer, 27, a lift technician from Bhoiguda in Hyderabad, and Siraj Ur Rehman, an unemployed graduate from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Read full story

Former US President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office announced on Sunday. The diagnosis came after recent medical tests raised concerns. Biden visited doctors earlier this week due to urinary symptoms, and a routine checkup revealed a small nodule in his prostate. Further testing confirmed on Friday that he has prostate cancer, which has already spread to his bones. Read full story

India restricts land route RMG imports from Bangladesh, raising costs

India’s decision to restrict imports of ready-made garments (RMG) from Bangladesh via land routes is likely to push up logistics costs and delay deliveries. Apparel accounts for about a third of Bangladesh’s exports to India. Previously, it took just 2–3 days for garments to cross land borders, but now shipments must go by sea to designated ports in Kolkata or Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), undergo customs clearance, and then be transported by land to Indian warehouses — significantly increasing transit time. Read full story