Times of India

A 20-year-old MBBS student, Ivy Prasad, was found hanging in her room at Kamarhati ESI Hospital quarters. Her mother, a doctor, discovered her after multiple unanswered calls. No suicide note was found, and police have registered a case of unnatural death. Authorities suspect depression; an investigation is underway, and a post-mortem is being conducted.

A 21-year-old woman from Memnagar has accused her husband of blackmail and online harassment, alleging he leaked her private photos and videos on social media after she sought a divorce. Distressed by the threats and social media humiliation, she approached Ghatlodia police, leading to a case of defamation and criminal intimidation against him.

An engineer from Hingoli, Maharashtra, who had been missing in Iran for almost two months, is currently in a Tehran jail for taking photographs. He informed his wife via WhatsApp that he is expected to be released next Tuesday with the help of the Indian embassy.

Seven students from a government school in Harur, Dharmapuri fell ill after eating lunch that contained a dead lizard. The incident led to the suspension of three cooks involved in the noon-meal scheme. The students' condition is stabilizing, while an inquiry was conducted by education officials. Prompt action by teachers prevented further consumption of the contaminated food.

A 21-year-old software engineer, Aiyaz Shemale, died after his motorcycle hit a pothole and he was run over by a truck in Bhiwandi. The accident, which initially prompted an 'accidental death' report, led to charges of negligence against the truck driver. The mishap occurred as Shemale and his friends were returning from a birthday party.

Maharashtra reported its fifth death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), with Assam confirming its first fatality. The outbreak has caused an increase in critical cases in Pune, leading to a rise in ICU admissions and ventilator support. Water contamination has been identified as a potential cause.

A 25-year-old man, Nikesh Shinde, allegedly murdered his former girlfriend, Jagruti Satve, by slashing her throat at her home in New Panvel. After the attack, he attempted suicide but survived and is now recuperating in the hospital. The police reported that the man was upset over their breakup and suspected her of seeing another man.

At least 18 soldiers were killed and five others injured in attacks by separatist militants in Balochistan’s Kalat district. Security forces managed to repel the terrorists. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, stating they captured a security forces camp in Mangochar.

Nvidia experienced a significant drop in its stock, erasing $595 billion in value, following competition from Chinese firm DeepSeek. DeepSeek's new AI model raised concerns about the future demand for Nvidia's high-cost chips, impacting the broader AI industry.

Delhi will receive Rs 1,348 crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26. This includes Rs 968 crore as grant-in-aid and Rs 380 crore as loans. AAP has expressed disappointment with the budget. AAP leader Kejriwal demanded no waiving of billionaire loans while BJP president Sachdeva highlighted new opportunities for growth and employment.

A casual post-dinner chat among neighbors in Kolar turned into a fitness challenge, resulting in a middle-aged man losing Rs 4 lakh. Four women walked 15km to a nearby town, defying his claim that they couldn't handle the trek, winning Rs 1 lakh each in the process.

A 42-year-old man in Bengaluru lost Rs 70,000 to a 'fake traffic challan' scam after downloading a risky APK file. The victim clicked on a link in a WhatsApp message about a traffic violation and his phone was compromised. Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act, warning against downloading files from untrusted sources.

The United States carried out precision air strikes against ISIS positions in Somalia, targeting senior terrorists, including the ISIS Attack Planner. President Trump, announcing the strikes, emphasized that no civilians were harmed and criticized the Biden administration for not acting quickly enough previously.

Education authorities have held a government school in Bareilly accountable for denying a sanitary pad to a Class 11 student during her examination. Despite waiting for over an hour, the student was sent home bleeding through her clothes when the principal didn't provide the necessary menstrual hygiene support. An inquiry confirmed the school's negligence.

Hamas released three more hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Scheduled talks aim to secure the freedom of remaining captives and potentially extend the truce. The Rafah crossing with Egypt reopened, allowing crucial medical aid. This marks the fourth prisoner exchange since the truce began on January 19.

The Mahalunge MIDC police cracked a jewellery burglary case using CCTV footage that highlighted a suspect's distinctive walking style. Tullu Kumar Raut was arrested, and 260g of stolen gold ornaments was recovered from a jeweller in Bihar. Raut admitted to the crime, attributing it to financial needs for his wife's treatment.

Greg Olsen has been sidelined from his top analyst role at FOX Sports in favor of Tom Brady, who was offered a $375 million contract. Though Brady's debut received criticism for his commentary, Olsen remains optimistic about his future. Despite the shakeup, Olsen harbors no grudge against Brady but aims to reclaim his place.

Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana received top accolades at the BCCI awards for their outstanding 2024 performances. Bumrah's exceptional contributions, especially in the T20 World Cup and Tests, earned him Best International Men’s Cricketer. Mandhana was hailed the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for her record-breaking runs and dominating presence in women’s cricket.

Budget 2025 income tax slab changes 2025-2026 explained: All income tax slabs and rate changes have been announced under the new income tax regime - and the biggest takeaway is that an individual earning Rs 12 lakh will have to now pay NIL or ZERO tax under the new regime. So, if you are a salaried taxpayer with income up to Rs 12.75 lakh, then including the Rs 75,000 standard deduction, your income tax outgo will be 0!