An eighteen-year-old NEET aspirant from Odisha was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his hostel room in Kota. No suicide note was discovered. The police are conducting further investigations. The ceiling fan was not equipped with an anti-suicide device, a measure mandated by district administration guidelines.
Related news
The BJP announced the construction of a Ram Temple in West Bengal to mark the Ayodhya Ram Temple's one-year anniversary. This follows a TMC MLA's remark about the Babri Masjid's reconstruction.
DOGE announced the termination of 20 consulting contracts, leading to a $26 million savings for taxpayers. Musk, leading the task force described such payments as 'money laundering.' Concerns have been raised about DOGE's access to sensitive data and its potential overreach, with notable backlash from Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer.
Delhi Police have detained nine Bangladeshi nationals in a crackdown on illegal immigration. They were arrested from locations in Central and South West Delhi, including a hotel in Nabi Karim. Efforts include verification drives following directives from the lieutenant governor to address and take action against illegal immigrants.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlighted the transformative potential of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro, which help in losing 15-20% body weight and provide other health benefits. He also noted that these drugs could reduce addictive behaviors and impact various industries. Despite their high cost and need for more research, Kamath called them a potential 'miracle drug.'
A passenger train in Balochistan, Pakistan, was attacked by separatist militants, injuring the driver and resulting in a hostage situation involving over 100 passengers. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, demanding the withdrawal of security forces to release the hostages. The train was derailed after the militants blew up the railway track.
India and Australia face selection dilemmas for the fourth Test, grappling with underperforming batting lineups. Australia's top order woes contrast with India's middle-order struggles. Both captains emphasize team attitude amidst calls for change, with younger players likely to get more opportunities while veterans face pressure to perform.
Yala glacier in Nepal is predicted to vanish by the 2040s, due to significant reductions in area and volume. Monitoring since 1974 shows a retreat of 680m and a 36% area reduction. This glacier is critically endangered, with the Hindu Kush Himalaya region warming twice as fast as the global average.
Following the Brisbane Test, Indian captain Rohit Sharma humorously addressed media inquiries about veteran players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. He clarified that only Ravichandran Ashwin had retired, while Rahane and Pujara could still return to the team. Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, emotionally announced his retirement after the drawn match.
Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants kick off their IPL campaign on Monday with new captaincy changes. Rishabh Pant's move to LSG and KL Rahul's shift to Delhi Capitals are key highlights. Axar Patel will lead Delhi, while squad changes heighten anticipation for a thrilling match at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium.
Coast Guard members near Barnegat Light, New Jersey, report being shadowed by a fleet of unidentified drones, contradicting federal officials who dismissed the incident as a misidentification of commercial or hobbyist drones. The Coast Guard personnel described sophisticated, large drones with flashing lights performing coordinated maneuvers, unlike any commercially available drone.