A devastating fire at the six-story Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata's Burrabazar area resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people, including two children. The blaze, which began around 8:15 p.m. local time on the first floor near the kitchen, quickly spread throughout the building, complicating evacuation efforts for the approximately 50 occupants. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures in densely populated urban areas, prompting investigations into the fire's cause and the effectiveness of the emergency response.
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At least 280 people have been killed and 900 injured in one of India's deadliest rail crashes in decades in the eastern state of Odisha. Desperate rescuers used cutting torches to break open doors and windows of the overturned rail cars, while scenes of chaos ensued with scores of bodies covered by white sheets. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but officials have ruled out sabotage.