apex gaming88 Dec 29 News Wrap: South Korea Plane Crash Leaves 176 Dead, Trump In Favour Of H-1B Visa, World Champion Boxer Paul Bamba Dies And More

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

Here is a quick rundown: A plane crashed in South Korea killing 176 after it skid off the runway at Muan International Airport, Delhi is expected to see intense cold waves with temperatures dropping to 5°C on December 31, USA president-elect Donald Trump In favour of H-1B visa, and more.

Here are the top stories of the day:

South Korea Plane Crash: 176 Dead After Plane Skids Off Runway At Muan International Airport; 2 Rescued

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A deadly plane crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning has left 176 dead, news agency AP said, after a Jeju Air passenger plane caught fire following a runway skid, South-Korean news portal Yonhap reported quoting firefighters. The crash, one of South Korea's deadliest aviation disasters, occurred when the aircraft’s front landing gear failed to deploy, causing it to slam into a concrete barrier.

The accident took place at approximately 9:03 am local time, with the plane carrying 181 passengers and crew members on board. The flight, originating from Bangkok, Thailand, had been returning to South Korea when the disaster struck. READ FULL STORY.

PR Sreejesh also said that he will continue to contribute to the sport and strive to help the country become a hockey superpower. 

Delhi To See Intense Cold Wave, New Year’s Eve To See Temperature Drop To 5°C

On Sunday, the national capital woke up to another foggy morning as temperatures continued to fall after the record-breaking rainfall on Friday. The Safdarjung Observatory reported a minimum temperature of 13°C, which is more than 6°C above the normal temperature for this time of year.

With no more rainfall expected for the rest of the year, the IMD has predicted that the minimum temperature in Delhi to drop to 6°C on December 30 and 5°C on December 31. READ FULL STORY.

Trump In Favour Of H-1B Visa, Supports Musk, Ramaswamy

Contrary to his earlier stand on H-1B visa, United States of America’s president-elect Donald Trump recently took his side on the H-1B visa debate saying that he supports immigration visas for highly skilled workers. H-1B visa allows the entry of skilled workers from around the world to the US.

In an interview with the New York Post on Saturday, Trump said he has always liked the H-1B visa and hired workers through this program. “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them. “I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program,” Trump said to the Post. In his first administration, Trump had restricted access to foreign worker visas and was critical of the program. READ FULL STORY.

Manmohan Singh Funeral: BJP Hits Back At Cong With 'Dirty Politics' Claim, Refutes Charge Of 'Insulting' Ex-PM

A day after Congress levelled an allegation of 'insulting' the country's first Sikh prime minister Manmohan Singh by performing his last rites at Nigam Bodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could be turned into his memorial, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday accused the Congress of engaging in “dirty politics” .

"The present government has insulted the great son of Mother India and the first prime minister of the Sikh community, Dr Manmohan Singh ji, by performing his last rites at the Nigam Bodh Ghat today," Rahul Gandhi posted on X. READ FULL STORY.

Just Crowned World Champion Boxer Paul Bamba Dies Days After Breaking Mike Tyson's Record

Paul Bamba who just days ago broke Mike Tyson's record and became the WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion died, the manager and family of the professional boxer announced on Friday. (More Sports News)

Bamba was 35 years old. The reason of the death was not yet revealed even as the news of his death was confirmed by the family on social media. READ FULL STORY.apex gaming88