In Andhra Pradesh, a woman in her 60s tragically died during an MRI scan, with her family alleging negligence by hospital staff. The woman, undergoing dialysis treatment with a pacemaker, showed signs of distress during the scan but received no immediate help. The incident highlights the need for strict adherence to safety protocols for patients with implants and medical conditions.
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A woman in Greater Noida died from rabies after drinking unboiled milk from an infected cow. The cow had rabies from a stray dog bite. The woman experienced symptoms days after consuming the milk and was turned away by several hospitals. Immediate vaccination after any potential exposure to rabies is crucial as the infection is fatal once symptoms appear.
Durban's Super Giants clinched a thrilling last-ball victory against Pretoria Capitals by two runs. The match highlighted a remarkable one-handed catch by a fan, netting him 2 million South African Rand (INR 90 lakh approximately). Despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's explosive 89 and a strong start, Pretoria Capitals fell short by just two runs, while chasing Durban's 209.
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A joint operation by Gujarat ATS and the Indian Coast Guard led to the seizure of over 300kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs 1,800 crore, from the Arabian Sea. Smugglers, attempting to deliver the drugs to Tamil Nadu from Pakistan, dumped contraband into the sea when approached by the Coast Guard.
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Accenture CEO Julie Sweet announced that tightened US federal spending under the Trump administration has impacted the company's revenue, with a significant loss in government contracts. Federal Services business now faces ongoing uncertainty due to changes in government priorities and procurement actions.