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At the heart of the recent controversy over the management of the Institute of Mental Health in Chennai rests a deep desire to improve the services for those in need of mental healthcare and support. Setting this situation in context, Serena Josephine M. traces the progress of the mental health movement in Tamil Nadu, looking at state and non-state actors, and examines the crucial question of what more needs to be done

Police said the body of the girl bore burn and strangulation marks. They said that on Deepavali day, she was tortured and beaten up by one of the suspects

Delhi Police crime branch arrested Vishnuswaroop Shahi, the mastermind behind the May murder of Dr Yogesh Chander Paul, near the Indo-Nepal border. Shahi, who evaded capture by changing identities and locations, was implicated through mobile records and his accomplices' confessions. The crime was planned with inside information from the doctor's domestic helper and involved robbery.

New Delhi experienced a brief improvement in air quality on Saturday morning due to consistent winds, but pollution worsened later in the day as winds calmed and stubble burning from other states increased. The AQI reached 'very poor' levels, and further deterioration is expected due to unfavorable meteorological conditions.

Kemi Badenoch becomes the first black leader of the Conservative Party in the UK. Elected with 53,806 votes, she vows to renew the party. Born to Nigerian parents and known for her candid views, Badenoch replaces Rishi Sunak. She emphasizes unity and collaboration with India, and negotiations for the UK-India free trade agreement.

Two individuals, Anuj Kumar, 20, and Ranjeet Kumar, 16, were fatally struck by the Humsafar Express train while creating social media reels on a railway track in Etawah district. Residents notified police who identified the victims via their footwear. The duo, painters in Ahmedabad, had returned home for Diwali. Legal procedures are underway.

NHAI is involving a bank for toll collection on the Dwarka Expressway using a multi-lane free flow system with no physical plazas. Sensors will capture vehicle data for electronic toll deductions. The bank can sub-contract MLFF-experienced firms, aiming to enhance transparency and reduce congestion.

The former Minister appeals to all graduates of erstwhile Krishna and Guntur districts to as voters in the ensuing MLC elections and vote him to power

Aspirants stage a protest seek more preparation time, they highlight that the State government had not yet released budget and survey, which is essential for preparation

Members from the Yadav community parade their prize buffalo bulls during the Sadar festival in the city

Multi-stakeholder consultation programme held as part of Amaravati capital city development program