Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is now accepting unwanted small pets as donations to feed its predators. The zoo assures that donated animals like rabbits and guinea pigs will be humanely euthanized before being used as food. This initiative aims to mimic the natural food chain, promoting animal welfare and natural behaviour among captive carnivores.
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A Chennai hospital and gynaecologist have been held liable for negligence after a premature baby lost all five fingers on his right hand to gangrene. The district consumer disputes redressal commission found that a cervical pessary procedure, performed without informed consent or adequate justification, triggered a chain of events leading to the baby's premature birth and subsequent complications.
Despite a 39% rise in MBBS seats in India from 2020–21 to 2024–25, over 2,800 seats remain vacant. Data tabled in the Lok Sabha reveals gaps linked to high private fees, complex counselling, and low uptake in newer colleges. While infrastructure expands, persistent underutilisation raises concerns about accessibility, affordability, and systemic inefficiencies in medical admissions.
In Pune, a 23-year-old mechanical engineer died after jumping from his office building. The incident happened in Hinjewadi. The engineer worked for a technology company. Police recovered a note from the body. The note suggested personal struggles. He was from Nashik and had been working at the company for a year.
During a White House event, President Trump mispronounced Tua Tagovailoa's name while announcing the quarterback's appointment to the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Despite the verbal stumble, Trump praised Tagovailoa's resilience, highlighting his comeback from injury. Tagovailoa's connection to the Trump family, including his wife's support and interactions with Ivanka Trump, adds another layer to his prominent role.
Mohammed Siraj's relentless efforts at The Oval are proving fruitful, highlighted by the crucial dismissal of Ollie Pope with a sharp nip-backer. Siraj, now the leading wicket-taker in the series with 20 wickets, previously removed Zak Crawley with a searing yorker. England, chasing 260, are currently at 114 for 3, with India maintaining a strong position.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a medical negligence case petition, highlighting concerns about private hospitals exploiting patients for financial gain. The case involved a doctor accused of negligence leading to a foetal death and demanding extra money. The court emphasized that protection applies only to diligent medical professionals, not those running poorly equipped facilities solely for profit, stressing the importance of ordinary care in treatment.
Eknath Khadse's son-in-law, Pranjal Khewalkar, and six others were arrested in Pune during a raid on a Kharadi apartment. Police seized cocaine, marijuana, hookah pots, and liquor. Khewalkar, along with the others, faces charges under the NDPS Act and COTPA, with the court granting police custody until Tuesday as investigations continue into potential drug sources and networks.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has assured social security for migrant workers willing to return to the state, promising ration cards, health cards, and jobs. She directed officials to formulate a scheme for their return by train, emphasizing that Bengal will provide for its people. Banerjee also criticized the alleged persecution of Bengalis in other states and defended the skills of Bengali workers.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange and his supporters experienced a harrowing incident in Beed when an elevator they were in plummeted from the first floor of a private hospital. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as those inside the lift activated the emergency button and were successfully rescued.