Displaced by the cheetah reintroduction project, leopards in the Kuno National Park area are increasingly venturing into human settlements, leading to a surge in attacks. Recent incidents include a fatal attack on a 12-year-old boy and critical injuries to a woman, creating widespread fear among villagers.
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The Congress criticized the timing of Manipur CM N Biren Singh’s resignation, arguing it should have happened earlier to prevent the state's crisis. Singh resigned after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing gratitude for central government support while Congress leaders blame him for deepening community divides.
Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex was around 80,100, Nifty50 was near 24,200.
A 21-year-old IIT Kharagpur student, Shaon Malik, described as 'academically gifted,' died of suspected suicide in his hostel room. Malik, a third-year electrical engineering student, was discovered by his parents, who regularly visited him. The police are investigating the case and probing all angles.
Dr. Deep Dutta, an endocrinologist, countered the myth that eggs raise cholesterol, stating his own experience eating 28 eggs a week without adverse effects. Eggs help boost 'good' cholesterol and are the best protein source. Cholesterol increase is more attributed to processed foods, trans fats, and sugar. Experts suggest eggs are safe when paired with a balanced diet.
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Despite strained trade relations with Bangladesh, India asserts its commitment to regional trade, clarifying that the trans-shipment facility withdrawal aimed to ease port congestion without impacting Bangladesh's exports to Nepal and Bhutan. India has expressed concerns over Bangladesh's restrictive trade measures, including port closures and yarn import blocks, alongside its renewed ties with Pakistan, raising security concerns for India.
A newborn, Pihu, was found with her throat slit and abandoned in a bin in Madhya Pradesh. Despite the severe injuries, she survived after extensive treatment at Kamla Nehru Hospital. Her mother and grandmother have been arrested. The incident highlights the alarming rate of infant abandonments in the state.