Thiruvananthapuram:In a strongly worded order highlighting grave administrative failure and systemic negligence, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has directed the state government to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to a patient who was trapped inside a malfunctioning lift for nearly 42 hours at a government medical college hospital. The commission described the incident

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After more than a year-long wait, the mortal remains of 28-year-old Mandeep Kumar, a Punjab native who lost his life in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, have finally reached his hometown of Goraya in Jalandhar. According to his elder brother, Jagdeep Kumar, Mandeep had been deceived by unscrupulous travel agents and forcibly recruited into the Russian

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Kidney stones are a common yet painful condition that can affect people of all ages. These hard, pebble-like deposits form in one or both kidneys when certain minerals, most commonly calcium and oxalate, accumulate in the urine. Depending on their size, stones can cause excruciating pain, urinary blockages, and may even require surgical intervention for

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In a move that underscores both urgency and concern, Durga Prasad Subedi, the 74-year-old husband of Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, is set to be flown to New Delhi for further medical care after his condition showed no significant improvement at a major Nepali hospital. Subedi, a former youth leader of the Nepali Congress

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As Assam gears up for its next assembly elections, scheduled just three months from now, the Congress has placed a high-stakes bet on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appointing her as chairperson of the party’s screening committee for candidate selection. The move marks a significant moment for the party, which has struggled to regain its footing in

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand – Haridwar police have launched a full-scale investigation following allegations by a Delhi woman that she was lured to Uttarakhand under the pretext of spiritual healing and sexually assaulted. The disturbing incident, which reportedly took place in late November, highlights the dangers faced by individuals when exploited through superstition and false promises of

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Garhwa, Jharkhand – In a chilling incident underscoring the persistence of superstition in parts of rural India, police in Jharkhand’s Garhwa district have arrested three individuals, including a woman, for the murder of a man suspected of practicing witchcraft. The incident, which took place on Friday night, has shocked local residents and reignited debates about

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Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh – In a rare instance of community-led action against illegal encroachment, a mosque and a madrassa in Sambhal district were dismantled by members of the Muslim community and the mosque committee themselves, just before the deadline of a government notice for their removal expired. The land, previously occupied illegally, has now been

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Silchar, Assam – Six people, including four police personnel, sustained injuries on Sunday when escort vehicles in Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s convoy collided with a civilian car on the Hatiali Bypass in Dibrugarh district, Assam. The accident, which occurred in the afternoon, has prompted an official inquiry and raised concerns about road safety during VIP

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Mumbai – In the lead-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled for January 15, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance unveiled its joint manifesto on Sunday, promising a range of welfare and civic initiatives aimed at Mumbai voters. The document, titled “Vachan Nama, Shabd Thackerencha,” emphasizes social welfare, affordable housing, women-centric

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