8-year-old killed as portion of house collapses in Delhi’s Nangloi
An eight-year-old boy was killed while a 45-year-old man sustained injuries after a portion of a house collapsed in outer Delhi’s Nangloi on Monday morning, police said.
The incident occurred when a toilet constructed on the terrace of the one-storeyed house collapsed onto the verandah below, causing the ceiling to cave in, they said.
The deceased, Vansh, was the son of a daily wager from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh, who lived in the house as a tenant. The other occupants of the house were safe, police said.
Donald Trump’s travel ban takes effect
US President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.
The new proclamation, which Trump signed last week, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and don’t hold a valid visa.
Raj Thackeray blames migrants for Mumbai train accident
On a day four commuters died and nine were injured after they fell off two overcrowded local trains, MNS president Raj Thackeray blamed the influx of migrants from other states to Mumbai for the “collapse” of the railway system.
“A flood of people coming to (Mumbai) from outside led to the collapse of the railway system. But everyone is busy campaigning for elections,” he told reporters in Pune.
“Accidents involving local trains happen every day. It’s not only about the railway system. All our cities are in a mess. There are no proper roads, and traffic snarls are a regular feature in several cities including Mumbai and Pune. A fire engine can’t reach in time if a blaze breaks out,” Thackeray said.
A cargo ship catches fire off the coast of Beypore in Kozhikode
Explosion reported on Singapore-flagged ship off Kerala coast, say Defence sources (PTI)
Fire broke out in the signalling room of Trilokpuri metro station
Fire broke out in the signalling room of Trilokpuri metro station, four fire tenders reached the spot, dousing operations are under way: Delhi Fire Services. Delay in services between Majlis Park and Shiv Vihar. Normal service on all other lines, posted DMRC on X. (ANI)
China exports up 4.8% in May, below forecast: Report
China’s exports slowed in May, official data showed Monday, as global trade was battered by US President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz.
Data from Beijing’s General Administration of Customs said that exports rose just 4.8 per cent last month year-on-year, lower than a Bloomberg forecast of 6.0 per cent. (AFP)
At least 15 dead in Malaysia bus accident
Man dies in Kenya cell after arrest over online posts
Albert Ojwang, a Kenyan man arrested over a social media post, died in police custody after allegedly hitting his head in a cell, police said. His death sparked outrage and condemnation from rights groups including Amnesty International, which called for an urgent investigation amid growing concerns over police abuses and government crackdowns.
Tropical Storm Barbara strengthens off Mexico, expected to become a hurricane overnight
Tropical Storm Barbara strengthened off Mexico’s southwest coast Sunday and is expected to become a hurricane overnight, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Located 325 km from Zihuatanejo, it’s moving west-northwest with 95 kph winds. While no land threat is forecast, heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous surf are expected in Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through Monday. Coastal warnings remain unissued.
US Democratic governors decry troop deployment to LA as ‘alarming abuse of power’
Democratic governors criticized President Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles, calling it an abuse of power. In a joint statement, they emphasized that control over the National Guard should remain with state leaders, not the federal government.
Indian-Americans win key city council seats in Texas; Sugar Land gets new mayor
In a major political gain for the Indian-American community, Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur won city council runoff elections in Texas. Carol McCutcheon was elected Mayor of Sugar Land, a Houston suburb with a large Indian-origin population. These victories underscore the growing influence and civic participation of Indian-Americans in Texas’s local governance and urban leadership.
Ukraine doing everything to ensure June summits are not hollow: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the “language of force” to guide international dealings with Russia ahead of the G7 and NATO summits this June. He stressed that Russia only responds to strength and urged global unity in pressuring Moscow.
Two died after fire breaks out at Delhi’s Dilshad Garden
Two people, aged 24 and 60, died after a fire broke out Sunday night in Delhi’s Dilshad Garden, likely caused by e-rickshaw charging. Two e-rickshaws and motorcycles were gutted. Firefighters responded at 11:32 pm. A similar blaze occurred Friday at another charging station in northeast Delhi. Investigations continue.
