Devendra Barlewar, a scientist from the Union Ministry of Defence, successfully underwent his third kidney transplant. Struggling with chronic kidney disease and previous failed transplants, his latest kidney came from a deceased donor, marking a rare medical occurrence of housing five kidneys with one functioning.
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Bengaluru police are searching for the Singhania family in Jaunpur, UP, in connection with the suicide of AI executive Subhash Atul. Atul accused his estranged wife and her family of harassment and extortion amidst an ongoing divorce and child custody battle. The family is currently absconding, leaving their house locked.
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