Woman who survived Nipah infection dies due to cardiac arrest

A Nipah virus survivor in West Bengal has tragically passed away from cardiac arrest after a prolonged coma and lung infection. This incident follows a recent outbreak in the state, though authorities maintain the situation is under control. Nipah, a virus with a high fatality rate, requires supportive treatment and prevention focuses on avoiding bat-contaminated fruits and animal contact.

Explained: What is Bangladesh’s ‘July Charter’ referendum and what it proposes

Threat from father after marriage: Right to marry by choice part of personal liberty, says HC

The Court placed the dispute squarely within the framework of personal liberty under Article 21. It noted that marriage is a right which flows from human liberty and individual discretion.

Why is stock market down today? Nifty50 goes below 25,600; BSE Sensex down 700 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the equity benchmarks, crashed in trade on Friday amid weak global cues and the continued IT stocks selloff. While Nifty50 went below 25,600, BSE Sensex was down over 700 points.

Watch: Elderly woman blocks scooter on footpath, internet can’t stop cheering

An elderly woman in Kozhikode bravely confronted a scooter rider attempting to use the footpath to bypass traffic. Standing firm, she asserted the pavement is for pedestrians, not vehicles. Her courageous stand, captured on video, has garnered widespread admiration online, highlighting the importance of respecting public spaces and pedestrian safety.

Several schools in Delhi get bomb threat emails; security upped

Multiple Delhi schools received bomb threats on Friday, triggering immediate security responses from the Delhi Police. Teams were deployed to investigate the calls, with the first received at BD Tamil Education School. Authorities are urging calm as security checks are conducted.

IT stocks selloff continues! Infosys, TCS crash up to 6% - what’s driving the massive rout

Technology stocks continued their decline on Friday, impacted by AI disruption fears and delayed interest rate cut expectations. The Nifty IT index plunged significantly, with major players like Infosys and TCS experiencing substantial drops.

Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin’s major poll outreach for women; Rs 5,000 credited to 1.3 crore accounts

How US-returned Bengaluru techie butchered parents in upscale villa

A 33-year-old software engineer has been sent for psychiatric evaluation after allegedly stabbing his parents to death in their Bengaluru villa. The accused, Rohan Bhat, appeared mentally unstable and made contradictory statements, leading to his referral to NIMHANS for assessment. The victims, former merchant navy captain Naveen Chandra and dentist Shyamala, were found with multiple stab wounds.

Nurse who contracted Nipah virus dies of secondary infections; 200 contacts test negative

A 25-year-old female nurse, infected with the Nipah virus, has died from secondary infections after a 37-day battle. She succumbed to sepsis and other complications at Barasat Hospital. The male nurse, also infected, has recovered and is doing well at home. No close contacts tested positive.

Stock market today: Nifty50 goes below 25,600; BSE Sensex down over 700 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the equity benchmarks, crashed in opening trade on Friday amid weak global cues and the continued IT stocks selloff. While Nifty50 went below 25,600, BSE Sensex was down over 700 points.

Trump to visit China in April; signals ‘very good’ equation with Xi Jinping

India to get Bangladesh-like textile tariff cut: Piyush Goyal

Mavericks vs Lakers injury report: Who’s playing, out and questionable

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers face off with significant injury concerns impacting both teams. Key players like Cooper Flagg for Dallas and Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton for the Lakers are sidelined. Despite absences, the Lakers, led by LeBron James, are favored at home, while Dallas aims to stay in the playoff hunt.

Aditya Pancholi moves Bombay HC to quash rape FIR filed by actress

The Bombay High Court on Thursday heard a petition filed by Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi seeking quashing of a rape FIR registered against him in 2019 at Mumbai’s Versova police station.