fb777 Kannauj Building Collapse Leaves 28 Trapped, Anand Mahindra Comments On 90-Hour Work Week And More| January 13 News Wrap

Kannauj Building Collapse Leaves 28 Trapped, Anand Mahindra Comments On 90-Hour Work Week And More| January 13 News WrapPhoto: PTI Kannauj Building Collapse Leaves 28 Trapped, Anand Mahindra Comments On 90-Hour Work Week And More| January 13 News WrapPhoto: PTI

Hello readers! In today’s news wrap, we bring you the key developments of the day.

Here is a quick rundown of the events that includes the Kannauj building collapse that left 28 trapped, industrialist Anand Mahindra commented on the 90-hour work week debate, BCCI gets new secretary and more.

News Wrap January 13

Kannauj Building Collapse: 28 Trapped Workers Pulled Out Safely After 16-Hour Long Rescue Operation

A 16-hour-long rescue operation at the Kannauj Railway Station, following a building collapse on Saturday afternoon, concluded successfully on Sunday morning with all 28 trapped workers being safely pulled out from the debris, officials reported.

The operation was carried out through the night in extremely cold conditions by rescue teams comprising personnel from the National and State Disaster Response Forces, as well as railway officials. READ FULL STORY.

South Korea, meanwhile, are placed fourth in the standings with 6 points, with one win, three draws, and one loss. They were surpassed by China, who secured 2 wins and as many points. Korea’s season began with a 5-5 draw against Japan, followed by a 2-2 draw with Pakistan, their first victory with a 3-2 win over China, 3-1 loss at the hands of India and a 3-3 draw against Malaysia in their final pool match.

Anand Mahindra And Adar Poonawalla Say Quality Over Quantity On 90-Hour Work Week

Industrialists Anand Mahindra and Adar Poonawalla have weighed in on the ongoing debate about the 90-hour work week, emphasizing the importance of work quality over quantity. This debate was sparked by remarks from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who recently advocated for a 90-hour work week, even suggesting employees should work on Sundays. His comment, "How long can you stare at your wife?" went viral, drawing attention to similar past comments from Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, who had supported a 70-hour work week. READ FULL STORY.

BCCI Special General Meeting: Devajit Saikia Elected As Secretary, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia Becomes New Treasurer

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were on Sunday elected secretary and treasurer, respectively, unopposed at the BCCI Special General Meeting in Mumbai.

They both were elected unopposed after being the only ones to file nominations for the posts vacated by Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar. READ FULL STORY.

With Unprecedented Devastation, LA Wildfires Among Costliest Natural Disasters In US History

The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County have become one of the deadliest and most expensive natural disasters in the United States.

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Since the fires ignited earlier this week, they have claimed at least 16 lives, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. As the fires continue to burn, their economic toll is projected to be one of the highest in US history, with losses reaching an estimated $135 billion to $150 billion. READ FULL STORY.

IMD Forecast: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Delhi And Tamil Nadu, Kerala To See Rise In Mercury

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi NCR, predicting rainfall and thunderstorms on January 11. According to Google updates, light rain is expected around 5 PM. The IMD predicted heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukottai districts, and Karaikal on Sunday.

In additionfb777, IMD issued a warning on January 11 that temperatures in Kerala may rise by two to three degrees Celsius above normal in isolated areas over the next two day. READ FULL STORY.