Shocking data reveals air pollution claimed one in seven lives in Delhi during 2023. Ambient particulate matter was the primary culprit, responsible for approximately 15% of all fatalities, totaling around 17,200 deaths. This pollution also led to a staggering loss of nearly 4.9 lakh years of healthy life for the city's residents.
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Three 22-year-old friends, including Indian-Americans Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha, have become the world's youngest self-made billionaires. Their AI recruiting platform, Mercor, secured $350 million in funding, valuing the company at $10 billion. This Silicon Valley startup, born from high school debate skills, now serves major AI labs and tech giants.
A forensic science student's plan to murder her live-in partner and stage it as an accidental fire was foiled by CCTV footage and expert analysis. Amrita Chauhan, with her ex-boyfriend and a friend, strangled Ramkesh Meena after a dispute over private videos, then attempted to destroy the body and evidence.
A Lucknow court convicted a woman for a false SC/ST Act complaint, sentencing her to 3.5 years in jail. The ruling stated compensation under the Act will only be considered after a chargesheet and prima facie case, not just FIR registration. This aims to curb misuse of the law for financial gain.
Inspired by a Bollywood film, Pakistan's Usman Tariq left a stable job in Dubai to chase his cricket dreams. The 27-year-old mystery spinner, now in Pakistan's T20I squad, impressed with 20 wickets in the CPL. His unique, side-arm action, stemming from a physical peculiarity, was cleared after testing, marking a remarkable comeback.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a conviction under the Juvenile Justice Act does not disqualify individuals from service appointments. This decision came after a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya teacher was dismissed for concealing a childhood offense. The court reinstated the teacher, emphasizing that juvenile convictions should not lead to disqualification.
A 24-year-old man arrested in an arms smuggling case caused chaos at a south Kolkata police station by stripping and engaging in obscene singing and dancing. Mohammad Shahbaz, known locally as 'Pagla Shahbaz', also allegedly threatened officers when they attempted to restrain him. Police have filed a complaint and launched an internal inquiry into the unprecedented behavior.
Mayor Bruce Harrell urged Seattle's tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon to reinvest in the community, citing their substantial profits and a "moral obligation." This call highlights the city's challenge of balancing tech's economic benefits with its impacts on housing and transportation, as Harrell seeks re-election against a progressive challenger.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's stellar partnership prevented a series whitewash in Australia, with Rohit scoring an unbeaten 121 and Kohli 74 not out. Their unbroken 168-run stand guided India to a nine-wicket victory. The duo expressed gratitude for their experiences playing in Australia, highlighting their enduring chemistry and the lessons learned throughout their careers.