Two women from Gorakhpur, Kavita and Gunja, escaped abusive marriages and tied the knot at a temple in Deoria. Both victims of their husbands' alcoholism, they connected on Instagram, bonded over shared struggles, and decided to start a new life together. The couple plans to live and work in Gorakhpur.
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A 24-year-old kayaker in southern Chile was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale but emerged unhurt. A video capturing the event near the San Isidro Lighthouse shows the whale lunge-feeding and accidentally engulfing the kayaker. Experts explain that such behaviors are unintentional and whales cannot swallow humans due to their narrow throats.
During a two-day session in Ahmedabad, Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, intensified their criticism of the BJP and RSS, particularly regarding religious freedom and alleged divisive ideologies. The party accused BJP of being on a "Machiavellian quest for exploitative power". Shashi Tharoor proposed an alternative approach, advocating for a message of hope and inclusivity rather than constant confrontation.
In September, Australian athlete Lily Winward, 19, was forced to travel with a toddler on her lap due to an Etihad Airways overbooking issue during a layover in the UAE. Despite paying $3,000 for her flights, Winward's attempts to address the situation have so far been ignored by the airline.
Meghan Markle is dumbfounded overall at the repeated backlash she's facing and that a Hollywood personality is not coming out to defend her. While Justine Bateman slammed Meghan, no prominent voices from Hollywood supported Meghan in what can be seen as a signal of how Hollywood has turned its back on Meghan.
Pakistan will face India in a crucial Champions Trophy match in Dubai, following their significant loss to New Zealand. Needing a win to keep semi-final hopes alive, Pakistan has recently been struck by injuries. India, meanwhile, remains confident after a decisive victory over Bangladesh.
The Supreme Court has warned the Punjab government of constitutional consequences after it expressed helplessness in hospitalizing farmer representative Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike at Shambhu border. The protestors have created a fortress with tractors, preventing authorities from intervening, fearing collateral damage. The apex court insisted on immediate compliance with its orders.
The investigation into the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad has not linked Campylobacter jejuni in water samples to the cases. With the caseload rising to 130 and 20 patients on ventilators, NIV will now genetically analyze the bacterial genome to understand if a high-risk strain caused the surge in GBS cases.
The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate is a government savings program for women and girls, available until March 31, 2025. It requires a minimum deposit of Rs 1,000 and offers a 7.5% annual interest rate.
A fortune teller, BM Venkataramanappa, was arrested for robbing gold from women in Bengaluru. He convinced them that their families were under the threat of death and performed fake rituals to steal their jewellery. The police arrested him with the help of CCTV footage and informants. They recovered 115g of gold and will return it to the victims.
A draft referendum ballot has been proposed by the Kuki-Zo tribe in Manipur to decide on creating a Union Territory from Manipur’s hill districts, directly governed by the Centre. The Kuki-Zo Council has withdrawn an indefinite shutdown following a youth's death in a clash with security forces.