At least 51 people were killed and 20 injured after a methane leak triggered an explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran. The blast occurred late on Saturday with 69 miners working underground. Rescue operations are underway, as 24 miners are still believed to be trapped inside. The mine is located around 335 miles southeast of Tehran. Iranian state media reported the explosion's devastating impact, but it remains unclear if all trapped miners have been accounted for. The rescue teams are working to free any remaining survivors from the wreckage as investigations into the cause of the blast continue.

Heavy rainfall in Agra has caused significant damage to the Taj Mahal, India's iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cracks have appeared on walls and floors, while semi-precious stones inlaid using pietra dura technique have been dislodged. Arabic inscriptions on doors surrounding the main dome have worn away. Stones from the floor in front of the royal mosque have chipped off. Water seepage from the main dome and garden inundation have also been reported. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated an investigation. The damage highlights concerns over the monument's conservation.

A goods train traveling from Kanpur to Prayagraj was halted near Prempur station in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday morning after the loco-pilot spotted a gas cylinder on the railway tracks. The emergency brakes were applied at 5:50 am to prevent an accident. Railway police and security teams inspected the scene and found the cylinder to be empty. The cylinder was removed from the tracks, and authorities have initiated an investigation into how it ended up there. The incident, confirmed by the North Central Railway’s CPRO, is under probe to determine any potential foul play or safety concerns.

BookMyShow's website and mobile app experienced technical difficulties, preventing the scheduled sale of Coldplay concert tickets in India. The ticket sale was slated to begin at 12 pm IST, but users encountered error messages instead. The platform's crash has indefinitely delayed ticket purchases. BookMyShow has yet to provide a resolution or alternative sale plans. The concert, part of Coldplay's ongoing world tour, has generated significant interest among Indian fans. Authorities have not announced a revised ticket sale timeline. The technical issue has left numerous fans disappointed, awaiting updates on when ticket sales will resume.

A 38-year-old software engineer, Karthikeyan, died by suicide in Chennai due to alleged work pressure and depression. Police reported that Karthikeyan electrocuted himself at his home on Thursday. His wife, Jayarani, discovered his body upon returning from a temple visit. Karthikeyan, originally from Theni district, had been working in Chennai for 15 years and was undergoing treatment for depression for two months. He had complained of work-related stress. The incident occurred while Karthikeyan was alone at home, with his wife and children away. Police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating.

India secured a convincing 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Bangladesh, set a target of 515, was bowled out for 234 in their second innings. Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 6/88, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/58. Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored for Bangladesh with 82. Earlier, India declared their second innings at 287/4, driven by centuries from Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119). The match concluded on the fourth day at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a three-day visit to the US, has presented President Joe Biden with a stunning antique silver hand-engraved train model, crafted by artisans from Maharashtra, renowned for their exceptional silver craftsmanship ¹. The model, made from 92.5% silver, showcases India's finest metalworking techniques and pays homage to the steam locomotive era. To symbolize India-US ties, it features "DELHI - DELAWARE" and "INDIAN RAILWAYS" in English and Hindi. Additionally, Modi gifted a Pashmina shawl in a papier-mâché box to First Lady Jill Biden, highlighting the rich craftsmanship of Ladakh's Changthangi goat fiber.

Hezbollah launched 115 rockets at northern Israel, with some landing near Haifa, as reported by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). This barrage occurred early in the morning and resulted in injuries to at least three individuals, along with damage to buildings and vehicles. Hezbollah stated that their targets included a military base. The attacks followed an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed 37 people, including key commanders of Hezbollah, Ibrahim Akil and Ahmed Wahbi. In response to these developments, the IDF has deployed its defensive systems and increased preparedness to address any further threats to the region.

Atishi, 42, became Delhi's youngest Chief Minister on Saturday, marking the fourth consecutive Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. She is the third woman to hold the position, after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. Five cabinet ministers - Saurabh Bhardwaj, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Mukesh Ahlawat - also took oath. Atishi's parents, Tripta Wahi and Vijay Singh, attended the ceremony at Raj Niwas. With this, Atishi becomes India's 17th female Chief Minister. Her tenure will be brief, as Delhi's assembly elections are scheduled for February 2025.

Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera's office in the West Bank on Sunday, ordering its closure for 45 days. During a live broadcast, armed and masked soldiers entered the building and instructed the staff to leave immediately. They handed a closure order to Walid al-Omari, the network's West Bank bureau chief, who read the order on air. The Israeli military cited a court ruling justifying the action. The raid has raised concerns about press freedom in the region, as Al Jazeera has been critical of Israeli policies and actions. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and restrictions faced by media outlets in conflict zones.