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A horrific incident unfolded in Jaipur’s congested Nahargarh area on Tuesday night when a speeding car, allegedly driven by a drunk man, ploughed through pedestrians and vehicles, killing two and injuring at least eight others. The driver, identified as Usman, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and driving at 70-80 kmph when the rampage occurred.

The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Mumbai Police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel in connection with a petition filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra seeking to quash an FIR registered against him over a satirical remark made during one of his shows. The FIR, filed last month, accuses Kamra of referring to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” — a remark the comedian maintains was made in the context of political satire.

By Dr. Venugopal Reddy.I, Medical Director and Pediatrician, Ovum Woman and Child Specialty Hospital, Bangalore. World Health Day 2025 presents a unique opportunity to reflect not only on patient health but also on the safety and well-being of the healthcare workforce. This year’s theme — “Impacts of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence on Workers’ Safety and Health” — brings into sharp focus the technological evolution reshaping modern healthcare.

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Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Monday announced a ₹50 hike in cooking gas prices across the board, affecting both general and Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries.

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Arvind Dham, former chairperson of the Amtek Group, to surrender by 10 am on April 8 in connection with a ₹2,700-crore bank fraud case. The directive comes amidst Dham’s repeated pleas seeking more time or interim bail on medical grounds, citing the need to undergo an angiography test.

Veteran farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal ended his 131-day-long hunger strike on Sunday, marking a significant moment in the ongoing farmers’ agitation for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP). The announcement came a day after Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu personally appealed to him to end his fast.

The Grand Queens Global Leadership Awards 2025 – Season 6 celebrated outstanding women for their resilience, leadership, and contributions to society at Bhubaneswar Golf Club. The prestigious event was graced by Chief Guest Shri Akash Das Nayak (Hon'ble MLA, Korei | Noted Ollywood Actor) & Guest of Honour Shri Dayal Gangwar, IPS (Addl DGP, Head Quarters, Odisha Police). Under the leadership of Founder Dr. Saurabh Sureka and Co-Founder Ms. Rupa Sureka, the GrandQueens Club welcomed 20 new awardees and introduced the GrandQueens Circle, a platform dedicated to fostering mentorship and collaboration. State President Ms. Munmun Singh played a pivotal role in orchestrating the event’s success.

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Over 250 passengers, mostly Indians, have been stranded at Turkey’s Diyarbakir Airport for more than 30 hours after their Mumbai-bound Virgin Atlantic flight made an emergency landing on Wednesday morning. The flight, which departed from London’s Heathrow Airport, was scheduled to land in Mumbai at 1:40 AM on Thursday but was diverted due to a medical emergency on board.

Delhi Police have arrested four armed shooters associated with the notorious Prince Teotia gang in South Delhi’s Madangir area, successfully preventing a potential gang war, officials said on Friday.

Bengaluru woke up to rain-soaked streets and overcast skies on Friday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued rainfall throughout the day. The showers, accompanied by gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, are expected to provide relief from the recent dry spell. However, authorities have urged residents to remain cautious due to potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

In a significant breach of the ceasefire agreement, the Pakistani Army opened unprovoked fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, prompting retaliation from Indian forces, sources in the Indian Army confirmed.

A 24-year-old US national, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, has been arrested by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands police for allegedly entering the restricted North Sentinel Island without authorization. He was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on March 31, officials said on Wednesday.