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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha JMM has formed a high-level delegation on the instructions of Chief Minister Hemant Soren to study the cultural, social and economic condition of tribals in Assam. General Secretary Vinod Pandey said that a four-member team including MP Vijay Hansda will visit Assam within 10 days and submit its report to Speaker Hemant Soren.
Yashaswini, a dentistry student, committed suicide in Chandapur, Bengaluru. Police investigation revealed that she was insulted by lecturers in college because of her skin color and dress. Family members alleged that she was asked 'How can a dark-skinned girl become a doctor?' Like taunts were given. After this incident, the college management has dismissed six lecturers.
In a two-day conference organized in Lucknow, experts said that AI based system can provide quality medical care to villages. This technology can save the lives of mother and child by identifying dangers in pregnant women. Medical Secretary Dr. Pinky Joval stressed on empowering frontline health workers, so that telemedicine and remote care can provide better health services in remote areas. AI will help in reducing maternal mortality rate.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with the children at the World Book Fair. He shared his exciting and challenging journey to the International Space Station, which involved five years of training and mental struggle. Shubhanshu advised the students to work hard, dedicate and enjoy every moment of life. He also narrated many memorable stories of his space travel.
Police have arrested two more accused, bank managers Sanjeev Gupta and Varun Sharma, in the GST bogus firm scam in Shahjahanpur. These accused used to buy fake registrations for Rs 23 thousand and sell them for Rs 65 thousand. The gang used to create fake firms using students' documents by pretending to give loans on Instagram, due to which input tax credit worth Rs 10.78 lakh was stolen. Three arrests have already been made in this case.
A massive fire broke out in a cardboard warehouse in Pitampura village of Delhi late on Monday night, in which two people including the warehouse owner were burnt to death. Three others sustained burn injuries. The fire spread so fast that it engulfed another nearby warehouse and dairy, due to which a calf also died. Nine fire tenders brought the fire under control in seven hours. Police investigation is ongoing.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has strongly rejected China's claim on Shaksgam Valley, insisting that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. He criticized China's expansionist policies and Pakistan's failures. Gupta said that India is now the India of 2026, any attempt will be foiled. He also highlighted the development and increased budget of Ladakh.
Rakesh Sharma is India's first astronaut. He conducted many scientific experiments in space within seven days, 21 hours and a total of 40 minutes. After this, he displayed his skills in ISRO also. He also carried out several missions by flying MiG-21 in the 1971 war.
In Purnia, MP Pappu Yadav organized Chura-Dahi Mahabhoj and a grand cultural program on Makar Sankranti. Hundreds of people, public representatives and distinguished guests participated in it. Pappu Yadav gave the message of social unity and brotherhood. Anupama Yadav and other artists performed. This event promoted harmony and social harmony in Seemanchal, due to which people showed great enthusiasm.
Contaminated water has turned out to be the reason for the deteriorating health of 14 girl students in Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls School, Reusa, Sitapur. Testing found dangerous levels of E-coli bacteria and chemical impurities in the water, which had caused the deaths in Indore. E-coli was found in both tank and RO water. The administration is now working on solving the problem and a new tube well is being built.