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The world’s heaviest cat, known as Crumbs, tragically passed away just weeks after entering a specialized weight-loss program at a veterinary center in Perm, Russia. Rescued from a basement of a hospital, Crumbs had gained viral fame due to his staggering weight of 38 pounds (approximately 17 kg), a result of a diet consisting of scraps, biscuits, and soup.

In a recent escalation of maritime tensions, Yemen's Houthi rebels announced on Monday that they conducted three operations targeting vessels in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. The group's military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, detailed the attacks in a televised address, asserting that the Houthis used ballistic missiles and drones in these operations.

A woman has sparked renewed interest in the internet's most famous optical illusion dress after discovering it at a yard sale, nearly nine years after it became a viral sensation. In 2015, a simple photograph of the dress triggered an online debate about its color, with people divided into two camps: those who perceived it as black and blue and others who insisted it was gold and white.

An IndiGo flight, designated as 6E 7308, was diverted to Nagpur on Sunday due to a bomb threat while en route from Jabalpur to Hyderabad. Upon landing, all passengers were promptly disembarked, and mandatory security checks were initiated to ensure their safety, according to an official statement from IndiGo.

At least 16 individuals sustained injuries following a significant explosion at the Central Security Institute Ordnance Factory in Khamaria, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning during the bomb-filling process in building 200 of the factory's F-6 section.

Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 182 people and injuries to over 700, marking the deadliest cross-border escalation since the outbreak of conflict in Gaza on October 7, according to the Lebanese health ministry.