Passengers escaped a bus fire near Hiriyur after a collision, facing a long, cold wait for medical aid. Despite quick firefighter response, ambulances were delayed by heavy traffic, leaving injured survivors to rely on locals for initial help and transport to hospitals.

The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.

Four persons associated with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal were arrested on Thursday for vandalising decorative items used for Christmas celebrations at a school and damaging festive articles in shops in Assam’s Nalbari district.