Times of India

Pune civic health authorities are investigating if lapses in water chlorination contributed to the surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, linked to diarrhoea preceding GBS symptoms. They are testing water and meat samples for bacterial contamination, including Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus, to identify the source of the outbreak.

Budget 2025 clarifies that the tax rebate will no longer apply to income from capital gains or other sources taxed at special rates. Taxpayers under the new regime can claim a maximum rebate of Rs 60,000 for an income of up to Rs 12 lakh, effective from FY26.

Prime Minister Modi invoked Goddess Lakshmi on Budget-eve, later Indian taxpayers received significant tax relief. Finance Minister announced revised tax slabs where the biggest benefit is for those earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh, making their tax liability nil. Changes include rebates up to Rs 60,000 and altered tax rates for various income brackets.

Zakia Jafri, widow of ex-Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, passed away at 86 in Ahmedabad. She was known for her prolonged legal battle against Narendra Modi and others, which lasted 16 years. Social activist Teesta Setalvad expressed condolences on social media, recognizing Zakia's efforts for justice.

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.