Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee involved in Quran-burning protests in Sweden, was shot dead on Wednesday night. Momika faced hate crime charges and had his Swedish residency permit revoked after controversial demonstrations. Five individuals have been detained by the police. The court postponed its ruling due to the defendant’s death. The incident is under investigation by Swedish authorities.
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India's rollercoaster Test season ends with a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, marking the end of their decade-long dominance as Australia reclaims the trophy. India faced significant setbacks against New Zealand, including a 3-0 whitewash at home and their lowest-ever home Test total.
A Kerala teen died after following a 'water diet'. This highlights the need for scientific diets and expert advice. Many people follow dangerous, unverified diets to lose weight quickly. Improper diets can cause severe health issues like fatigue, dehydration, and anorexia nervosa. Consulting experts and balancing diet with exercise is crucial for maintaining health.
India has seen a significant decline in high malaria-burden states/UTs, dropping from 10 in 2015 to only two in 2023 according to the health ministry data. Mizoram and Tripura remain in the high-burden category, while others like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand have shifted to lower burden categories.
A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station resulted in 18 fatalities and multiple injuries. Five victims died of traumatic asphyxia, confirmed RML Hospital. The incident happened Saturday night when passengers fell from a footbridge. Key leaders, including President Murmu and PM Modi, have expressed their condolences. Traumatic asphyxia symptoms and immediate response measures were highlighted.
A Class X student in Gujarat, who was raped by her teacher following her Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao speech, is displaying remarkable resilience by focusing on her upcoming board exams and her dream of becoming a police officer. With strong family support, she continues her studies despite the trauma.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday. While BSE Sensex was down over 100 points, Nifty50 was near 23,150.
Stargazers can witness a rare planetary parade on January 21 and 25, with Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye after sunset. Uranus and Neptune need a telescope for clear viewing. Mercury will join this alignment by the end of February.
Puneet Khurana, a businessman from Model Town, allegedly took his own life after claiming in a video that his wife and in-laws demanded an additional Rs 10 lakh, which he couldn't afford. He detailed being tortured by them despite filing for mutual divorce. Police are investigating all evidence, including counter-allegations from his wife's family.
Maharashtra has decided to remove eggs and sugar from the midday meal menu for classes 1 to 8, following the pattern of other BJP-governed states. This move has been criticized by opposition members, who believe that the government's revised menu, which includes 'egg pulao' and nachni sattu, is not in the best interest of schoolchildren.