News Update : 'Bloodthirsty mob': Kin of Hindu man set on fire in B'desh in shock; seeks justice - TOI WORLD DESK

A Bangladeshi businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob. He sustained severe burn injuries and is undergoing treatment. His family expressed shock and confusion over the senseless attack. The incident occurred near Keurbhanga Bazar. Police are investigating the matter. This assault follows other violent incidents targeting the Hindu community in Bangladesh. A Bangladeshi businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob. He sustained severe burn injuries and is undergoing treatment. His family expressed shock and confusion over the senseless attack. The incident occurred near Keurbhanga Bazar. Police are investigating the matter. This assault follows other violent incidents targeting the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bloodthirsty-mob-family-recounts-horror-after-3rd-hindu-man-set-on-fire-in-bangladesh-seeks-justice/articleshow/126304162.cms Date: 2026-01-02T11:10:58.000Z

News Update : 'Ceiling on fire': Panicked partygoers smashed windows; witnesses recount Swiss bar horror - TOI WORLD DESK

A devastating fire ripped through a packed New Year's Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar, causing panic and a desperate escape. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as revellers smashed windows to flee flames and smoke. Dozens are feared dead and over 100 injured, with many young people believed to be among the victims. A devastating fire ripped through a packed New Year's Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar, causing panic and a desperate escape. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as revellers smashed windows to flee flames and smoke. Dozens are feared dead and over 100 injured, with many young people believed to be among the victims. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/swiss-ski-resort-fire-ceiling-on-fire-panicked-partygoers-smashed-windows-witnesses-recount-swiss-bar-horror/articleshow/126287192.cms Date: 2026-01-01T11:50:35.000Z