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A driver and a cleaner trapped inside one of the trucks were burnt alive as the flames spread rapidly. Locals tried to help but could not approach due to the intensity of the fire. Firefighters later brought the blaze under control and recovered the charred bodies from the wreckage.
TIME magazine has included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna in its list of the '100 Most Influential People of 2026'. The list highlights global figures from politics, technology, entertainment, and culture who are shaping global narratives.
The Infosys issue began after posts on X accused the company of inappropriate behaviour toward female employees, though those posts were later deleted. The Maharashtra government has acknowledged the matter, while Infosys said it has activated internal processes and its independent committee to review any concerns.
Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, green technology, and emerging sectors. Stocker, on his first official visit to India, also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

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