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An apparent terror attack at the headquarters of a defense and aerospace company in Ankara, Turkey has left five people dead. Among the victims is mechanical engineer Zahide Guclu, who was collecting flowers sent by her husband. The taxi driver killed in the attack was found in the trunk of the vehicle. Of the 22 people injured, only one remains in critical condition and the rest are doing fine, including seven members of the Turkish special operations squad. The situation is still developing and authorities are providing updates on the victims and their conditions.
The much-awaited flyover at level crossing no. 32 near the Vandalur railway station has finally been inaugurated by Sriperumbudur MP T.R. Baalu, providing a major relief for daily commuters between Vandalur and Tambaram railway stations. The flyover, built at a cost of ₹60.13 crore, includes lanes for traffic headed in different directions, and is expected to ease congestion on Grand Southern Trunk Road. The remaining section of the project, linking Tambaram East Bypass Road, is expected to be completed within six months.
In a rare reunion, tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal joined forces for an iconic photoshoot on top of the snowy Dolomites mountains in Italy. The two spoke about their friendship and on-court rivalry as they posed on a Louis Vuitton trunk for the brand's long-running Core Values campaign. The heartwarming conversation, where Federer's warmth for the special moment is juxtaposed with Nadal's playful banter, has gone viral.
This article delves into the historical importance of roads in empowering empires, starting with the Roman Empire and its expansive communication network. It also examines how the Mughal Empire in India continued this tradition of connecting their lands through the construction of the Grand Trunk Road and the use of extravagant means of transportation, such as elephants. The writer explores how the Mughals used roads as a symbol of power and conquest, emphasizing the significance of this mode of transport in shaping empires.
Popularly known as Delhi's 'Vada Pav Girl', Chandrika Gera Dixit has caught the attention of social media once more after she was seen stepping out of a luxurious Ford Mustang, worth over Rs 70 lakh. In a now-viral video, Dixit can be seen emerging from the trunk of the car with a plate of her signature vada pav, leaving her fans stunned. Despite receiving praise for her success, she also faced criticism for using cheap tactics to gain fame. This comes after a previous video of Dixit getting into a fight with Delhi police went viral on social media.