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At first, Kash Raju dismissed his worsening health as the result of stress and a busy family routine. However, persistent headaches and dizziness led him to seek medical assistance, where a CT scan disclosed a diagnosis of grade 4 astrocytoma, an aggressive brain cancer. He promptly had emergency surgery and began NHS treatment, with a prognosis suggesting he may have only 12 to 18 months left.

Justice Joymalya Bagchi questions religious basis for bursting firecrackers; CJI cautions against restrictions which cannot be enforced on the ground, says people should be educated to reject harmful cracker varieties

Detainees report being transported in ‘prison vans’, verbally and physically abused, denied water; one group taken to isolated police camp, seated in rows, and systematically beaten by police after their phones were confiscated

On October 11, houses of about 12 tribal families in Kosmi village were demolished by the Forest Department over alleged encroachment

Tech giants and startups face an unprecedented shortage of computing power, causing internal strife over resources, particularly within Google and its competitors. Collaborative efforts have sprung up, such as the partnership between Anthropic and Elon Musk's xAI, aiming to enhance computing capabilities. As the quest for computational resources intensifies, the rental costs of advanced technology, like the Nvidia H100 chips, have soared, prompting firms to explore alternative global suppliers.

The police threatened journalists covering the protest and ordered them to leave the spot, while three photographers were manhandled, despite repeatedly identifying themselves as members of the Press. 

The Congress party had no differences of opinion regarding the impartiality of the courts, Mr. Joseph said

The Cockroach Janta Party recently approached the Delhi Police to organize a protest addressing issues with the electoral roll. In a surprising move, the police removed Jantar Mantar from the list of protest sites, leading to frustration within the party. This resulted in heightened security measures and barricades throughout Delhi, significantly impacting daily activities.

On Monday evening, Panama was shaken by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, closely following a more powerful 7.7 quake that had already wreaked havoc. Homes, roads, and public infrastructure suffered severe damage, especially in Coclé province and Panama City. In response, the government declared a state of emergency to manage relief efforts, while the US Embassy alerted nations across Central and South America about possible aftershocks and tsunami risks.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had earlier said that 80% of the Muslims in Nandigram and 60% of the minority population in Rejinagar had voted for the BJP in the bypolls held on October 6