India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbreak data in India shows no substantial increase. Public urged to follow precautions, while China downplays flu outbreak severity, asserting it's safe for travel.
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Bastar police arrested three suspects, including a distant relative, for the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. The incident, provoked by a corruption dispute, occurred on January 1st. They killed Mukesh, disposed of the body in a septic tank, and fled. The discovery of Mukesh's body sparked city-wide protests and demands for justice in Bijapur.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, saw a choppy start to trade on Tuesday morning. Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments says that this period of uncertainty is likely to witness EMs like India decoupling from the US market.
A Tollywood cameraman, Mohammed Nawaz, ended his life at his home in Hyderabad, allegedly due to torture by his wife, Swetha Reddy Thada. Nawaz's mother, Sabera Begum, claimed Swetha physically and mentally abused him, hired men to beat him, starved him, and demanded property and money. This incident follows other recent suicides involving tech professionals.
Six people, including two children, were killed when a container truck toppled onto their SUV near Nelamangala, Bengaluru, on Saturday morning. The accident occurred on National Highway 4, causing a 3-km traffic jam. The family was traveling in a Volvo XC90 when the truck collided with another truck and fell on their vehicle.
Top brands, including Google, Xiaomi, Zomato, and Flipkart, ushered in the New Year with creative and engaging social media posts. These greetings blended humour, emotion, and product highlights, reinforcing their connection with customers.
The conviction of former Kolkata Police volunteer Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a resident doctor has sparked differences among political parties. TMC supports the initial investigation while demanding the death penalty. BJP suspects possible tampering and calls for further investigation. SUCI plans a rally demanding proper justice, while CPM expresses doubts about the swift verdict.
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma has urged the government to make domestic violence and harassment laws gender-neutral, citing NCRB data showing 72% of suicide victims in 2022 were men, many due to domestic reasons. He highlights the need for legal and emotional support for men facing false allegations.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. The return, initially planned for June 2024, was delayed due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner. The Dragon capsule will splash down off Florida's coast, safely bringing the astronauts back.
The Supreme Court ruled that police must issue pre-arrest notices through the prescribed mode under CrPC and BNSS, not via WhatsApp or electronic means. The court also discussed releasing undertrial prisoners who can't furnish bail bonds on personal bonds with verified Aadhaar cards. Further procedures will be worked out with NALSA for implementation.