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GBS outbreak toll rises to four with one more death in Pune, two in Kolkata: Know symptoms, line of treatment

INDIA

GBS outbreak toll rises to four with one more death in Pune, two in Kolkata: Know symptoms, line of treatment

Maharashtra’s health minister, Prakash Abitkar, during a visit to Pune a few days ago, says that the recent GBS outbreak in the city was most likely due to contaminated water sources.

Bengaluru fraud: Woman duped in first-of-its-kind fake IVR call from 'nationalised bank'

INDIA

Bengaluru fraud: Woman duped in first-of-its-kind fake IVR call from 'nationalised bank'

A senior police official said that, commonly, fraudsters using IVR calls aim to collect sensitive information like debit card details, bank account numbers, or other personal credentials from victims.

Maharashtra records second suspected GBS death as cases rise to 127

INDIA

Maharashtra records second suspected GBS death as cases rise to 127

This comes after Maharashtra reported its first GBS-related death on January 25, when a 40-year-old man from Solapur, residing in Pune’s Dhayari area, succumbed to the illness.

Kerala double murder: 6 years after murdering woman, killer returns to hack her husband, mother-in-law to death

INDIA

Kerala double murder: 6 years after murdering woman, killer returns to hack her husband, mother-in-law to death

In 2019, Chenthamara allegedly murdered Sajitha, Sudhakaran's first wife. According to cops, the accused suspected that his wife had left him due to witchcraft allegedly performed by Sudhakaran's family.

MHADA Pune Lottery 2024: Lucky draw results to be announced today

INDIA

MHADA Pune Lottery 2024: Lucky draw results to be announced today

The official winners' list will be published on the website at 6 PM today. The selected applicants will also receive an SMS notification on their registered mobile numbers.

Burari building collapse: Even death couldn’t separate sisters Sadhna and Radhika

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Burari building collapse: Even death couldn’t separate sisters Sadhna and Radhika

The family had been living in the building for the past six months, where the parents of the deceased worked as labourers and survived on a meagre monthly income of Rs 10,000.

UP hospital death: Woman dies of heart attack as doctor allegedly watches reels

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UP hospital death: Woman dies of heart attack as doctor allegedly watches reels

The CCTV footage purportedly shows the doctor sitting at his desk and looking at his phone while nurses attended to the patient.

Hyderabad horror: Ex-army man arrested after killing wife, boiling body parts in pressure cooker

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Hyderabad horror: Ex-army man arrested after killing wife, boiling body parts in pressure cooker

The accused had been at odds with his in-laws for the past five years. His wife, Madhavi, wanted to visit them for the Sankranthi festival, but he opposed her decision. This disagreement allegedly led to the murder.

Enraged over mother’s affair, sons brutally kill her partner in Gujarat

INDIA

Enraged over mother’s affair, sons brutally kill her partner in Gujarat

Police tracked the accused using their mobile phone locations and arrested them later that day. Both the brothers have been charged with murder and abetment.

Hussain Sagar fire accident: 22-year-old succumbs to burn injuries

INDIA

Hussain Sagar fire accident: 22-year-old succumbs to burn injuries

Ganapathi, who suffered 100% superficial burns in the incident on Sunday, January 26, 2025, was receiving treatment at Yashoda Hospital in Secunderabad.

Maha Kumbh: No call drops, seamless internet at mega festival with record teledensity

INDIA

Maha Kumbh: No call drops, seamless internet at mega festival with record teledensity

‘Poison in Yamuna’: BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal’s remark; Haryana warns of legal action

INDIA

‘Poison in Yamuna’: BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal’s remark; Haryana warns of legal action

Kejriwal said that the engineers of the Delhi Jal Board stopped the water from coming to Delhi because they found out that it was poisoned. I want to ask Arvind Kejriwal on which day this happened, says CM Saini.

Delhi family of four returning from Kumbh killed in car crash on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

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Delhi family of four returning from Kumbh killed in car crash on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

The car was severely damaged, and all four died from fatal injuries. Police pulled the bodies from inside the vehicle, and later cranes were used to remove the mangled remains from the e-way.

Baba Siddiqui murder: Police chargesheet reveals big money, plot orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi

INDIA

Baba Siddiqui murder: Police chargesheet reveals big money, plot orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi

The chargesheet states that the murder was orchestrated by an international crime syndicate and executed by new recruits trapped in a web of greed and manipulation.

Maha Kumbh 2025: NASA astronaut shares images of Prayagraj from space station

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Maha Kumbh 2025: NASA astronaut shares images of Prayagraj from space station

The images shared by Pettit showcase a well-lit, expansive Mela area, with the Sangam Nose standing out as the most illuminated spot.

Woman's half-burnt body found in suitcase; cousin held for murder in Delhi's Ghazipur

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Woman's half-burnt body found in suitcase; cousin held for murder in Delhi's Ghazipur

The body was burnt beyond recognition, the police could only identify its gender because of the long hair that was still intact.

Karnataka beer price hike: Why pub owners are in low spirits and sales may drop

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Karnataka beer price hike: Why pub owners are in low spirits and sales may drop

The pub industry is currently going through a tough phase due to intense competition and financial constraints.

Yogi's 'pet project' awaits major tweak; UP ready to revise kanwar corridor plan to save trees

INDIA

Yogi's 'pet project' awaits major tweak; UP ready to revise kanwar corridor plan to save trees

A survey revealed that the earlier alignment required clearing 1.1 lakh trees, including 4,197 in Ghaziabad, 66,685 in Meerut, and 16,873 in Muzaffarnagar, with the rest being shrubs.

Uttarakhand: MLA Umesh Kumar, predecessor Pranav Champion in armed clash; shots fired

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Uttarakhand: MLA Umesh Kumar, predecessor Pranav Champion in armed clash; shots fired

In the video that has evoked widespread condemnation, Champion, along with more than two dozen supporters, is seen storming the camp office-cum-residence of Kumar.

ED issues notice to Siddaramaiah's wife, Minister Byrathi Suresh in MUDA land scam case: Report

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ED issues notice to Siddaramaiah's wife, Minister Byrathi Suresh in MUDA land scam case: Report

CM Siddaramaiah's family has been accused of illegally obtaining 14 sites at a prime locality in Mysuru as compensation from the Muda over the alleged illegal encroachment of 3.16 acres of land by the local development authority.

Uttarakhand rolls out Uniform Civil Code: What it means for marriage, divorce and succession?

INDIA

Uttarakhand rolls out Uniform Civil Code: What it means for marriage, divorce and succession?

Despite opposition from various political parties and religious groups, the state government has gone out ahead with the implementation, making the hill state the first in the country to have a Uniform Civil Code

J&K govt starts digital Aadhar and geo-tagging for iconic Chinar trees to preserve heritage

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J&K govt starts digital Aadhar and geo-tagging for iconic Chinar trees to preserve heritage

The J&K Forest Research Institute’s (JKFRI) ‘Digital Tree Aadhar’ initiative provides a unique number for each tree.

Maha Kumbh: Air tickets to Prayagraj on key snan dates rocket to Rs 50k

INDIA

Maha Kumbh: Air tickets to Prayagraj on key snan dates rocket to Rs 50k

The tickets from Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi cost over Rs 47,500, and from Bengaluru, it's over Rs 51,000.

GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports first suspected death, cases in Pune rise to 101

INDIA

GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports first suspected death, cases in Pune rise to 101

A patient hospitalised on January 9 is suspected to be the first GBS case within the Pune cluster. Sixteen patients diagnosed with GBS are on ventilator support, according to a report.

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