The state health department in Pune has added nine suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, bringing the total to 73 since January 9. Officials identify bacterial contamination in an area's well water as investigations continue into the GBS cluster, with Campylobacter jejuni identified as a potential cause.
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Fresh protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad district turned violent, with demonstrators torching vehicles in Jangipur. Security forces have been deployed to restore order, and the situation is reportedly under control. Prohibitory orders and internet suspensions are in place to curb further unrest, while the state government faces criticism over its handling of the situation.
The Labour and Employment Ministry has established a five-person committee to expedite auto claim settlements at EPFO, impacting over 75 million members. The initiative aims to reduce manual processing and rejections.
Two 11-year-old boys in Abbbinahole village, Chitradurga, fabricated a kidnapping story to avoid punishment for incomplete homework. They claimed abduction by masked men in a white Maruti Omni, prompting police to investigate. Upon further questioning, the boys confessed the hoax, influenced by social media crime stories.
Delhi LG V K Saxena grants educational waivers and age limit extensions for 88 anti-Sikh riot victims to apply for government jobs as MTS. This decision is part of a rehabilitation package aimed at assisting families affected by the 1984 riots.
Apple has begun hiring for four new retail stores in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune as part of its physical expansion in India. The success of Apple's first two Indian stores and the record iPhone sales underscore the growing importance of the Indian market for the company.
Manipur Police have arrested six individuals in connection with the abduction and death of a man named Md. Nawash. The suspects reportedly belonged to Arambai Tenggol (AT), though the group denied involvement and claimed the misuse of their name. Authorities are investigating whether the crime was independently executed or directed by the group's leadership, raising concerns about internal controls.
A US district judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship. The order aimed to deny citizenship to children born in the US to non-citizen parents. The ruling cited conflict with the Fourteenth Amendment and potential irreparable harm to families. The lawsuit is likely to reach the US Supreme Court.
India and England cricket teams wore green armbands in the third and final ODI to support BCCI's 'Donate Organs, Save Lives' initiative, led by ICC Chairman Jay Shah. Prominent players like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill urged the public to become organ donors, emphasising the life-saving potential of such a pledge.
A video circulating online shows an individual, believed to be a student, casually drinking coffee while walking past a bloodied shooting victim at Florida State University. The person filmed the scene instead of offering assistance. The shooting, which resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, involved a suspect identified as Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student.