Kripal Singh Rajput saves 20 babies in Jhansi hospital fire
Jhansi: A devastating fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College on Friday night, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others. Kripal Singh Rajput is being hailed as a hero for saving at least 20 babies, including his own grandson, from the raging flames.
Singh recalled the horrifying moments when the fire erupted around 10 pm. He and others rushed towards the NICU after hearing cries for help. Upon reaching the ward, they saw a nurse running out with a burning chair and her clothes on fire. Without hesitation, Singh entered the ward and began evacuating the babies. He managed to safely evacuate 13 infants through the main gate. When the exit routes were blocked by flames, Singh and other rescuers broke the steel mesh of a window to evacuate seven more babies.
Singh criticised the hospital staff, claiming that they fled the scene instead of helping with the rescue efforts. The incident is believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible, and Chief Minister Adityanath ordered a report on the incident within 12 hours.
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Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig named 73rd Miss Universe
New Delhi: Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2024, marking her country's first win at the international beauty pageant.
The 73rd edition of the pageant, which saw participation by more than 120 contestants, was held on Saturday night at the Mexico City Arena.
Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina placed second, whereas Miss Mexico Maria Fernanda Beltran came in third.
"A new era begins! Congratulations to Denmark, our 73rd Miss Universe. May your reign inspire and empower women worldwide. #73MissUniverseCompetition," read a post on the official Instagram page of Miss Universe.
Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, was crowned by Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua.
Rhea Singha, who represented India at the 73rd edition of the competition, was called into the list of top 30 contestants.
The event kickstarted with a performance by mariachi musicians and singer Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas on "Mexicana", a song created by Emilio Estefan for the contest.
Miss Universe 2024 was hosted by Mario Lopez, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, presenter Zuri Hall, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
The gala, hosted for the third time in Mexico, also had first-time representatives in countries such as Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Macau, Maldives, Moldova and Uzbekistan.
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