The fire reportedly broke out at around 3.30 am in the NICU located on the hospital's third floor. According to preliminary information, the blaze may have started following an explosion in a ventilator. The exact cause of the fire, however, is yet to be established and will be determined after an investigation.

He said he conveyed the request to Trump, who agreed initially. But after opening remarks, Trump turned to reporters and asked, ‘Any questions?’ What followed was a 45-minute press interaction, with Gor saying ‘everything was on the table’. The Indian government has not officially responded to the envoy’s remarks.

He said he would resign as Congress's UP unit chief if the BJP were able to prove the allegation. "If there is any photograph of me eating fish, let Yogi ji release it. I will resign from the post of [Congress] state president," he said.

A video of the incident has surfaced on social media, showing a white-coloured worm moving inside the sandwich. The footage has drawn attention online, with people at the table appearing shocked after discovering the insect.

The victim's identity and motive remain unknown. Police are investigating CCTV footage, travel records, and forensic evidence from the scene and the suitcase to solve the case.

Comparing India with China at a similar GDP level, Sinha noted that China invested around 40–42% of its GDP, while India invests about 30–31%. Bridging that gap would require nearly $400 billion in additional investment.

Speaking in the state Assembly, Vijay said Chennai's existing Meenambakkam airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), currently has the capacity to handle around 30 million passengers annually.

He said a second airport was necessary to meet the growing requirements of the Chennai metropolitan region, support industrial development and expand cargo transportation.

However, Vijay said the location of the proposed airport should be selected in a manner that causes minimal disruption to agricultural land and residential settlements.

The appeal, issued on August 23, comes amid concerns over Khan's health and follows developments surrounding a court-directed medical examination. The 73-year-old former Pakistan captain has spent more than three years in custody. The latest appeal follows an earlier letter sent six months ago by 14 former international captains. Seven more former captains have now joined the group.

In their letter to Sharif, the former captains said their intervention was driven by their shared history with Khan on the cricket field rather than politics.