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A devastating fire broke out at the ICU of the State-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha, India, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 patients and injuring over 11 medical staff members. According to Indian media reports, the blaze occurred between 2:30 am and 3:00 am yesterday when patients were in an extremely critical condition. Upon receiving the information, multiple fire brigade vehicles rushed to the scene, and a rescue operation was initiated. Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, said during a press conference that the medical staff got injured while transferring patients to safe locations, with a total of 23 patients being shifted to other departments of the hospital. The Chief Minister added that 7 patients died during the transfer process, while another 3 patients succumbed to their injuries after being shifted to wards.
In a separate development, an Iranian official was executed by hanging for allegedly spying for Israel. According to the state-run news agency, a large number of government officials, military leaders, and people from various social classes attended the funeral procession. Russia has extended its condolences to the family of the deceased Iranian official, Ali Larijani. Max Duplex, a member of the UN’s Fact-Finding Mission, said in a press conference in Geneva that the investigation is still in its initial stages.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has announced that the country will provide humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has announced that Chief of Staff Susan Rice has been diagnosed with breast cancer in the early stages. Iranian officials have expressed their concerns about the US and Israel sharing satellite images and advanced drone technology with Iran.
A former US official has revealed that Russia is sharing satellite images and advanced drone technology with Iran, according to a US report. Arab media outlets have reported that the Israeli government is assessing the results of the operation. A provincial deputy governor in Iran has stated that the attacks were carried out in the city of Dorud in the province of Lorestan.
In another development, US officials have stated that the removal of Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel is a fundamental condition for the termination of energy sanctions. Hamas has expressed its condolences to the Iranian people over the death of Ali Larijani. China has announced that it will provide emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In a related development, Afghan women have announced that they are ready to fight against the extremist regime of the Taliban, with a new Supreme Leader expected to take a stance on the matter. Abbas Iraqchi has stated that the death of Ali Larijani has shifted the balance of power in Iran towards hardline factions, making it less likely for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, a DG ISPR spokesperson has stated that the Taliban has used drones provided by India in their recent attacks on Pakistan. A new restriction has been imposed on Indian airlines operating in Pakistan, with a ban on Indian flights in Pakistani airspace until April 24. A video message on Instagram has announced the birth of a new baby girl, Amira Maya, born to a Pakistani couple on March 13.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has stated that the country will not back down in the face of US and Israeli aggression. A video has emerged showing Ali Abdulahi meeting with US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, in Israel.
