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Panic briefly gripped Victoria College in Palakkad on Thursday when students discovered a four-foot cobra coiled among books in the library. Authorities were alerted, and a snake rescuer swiftly arrived to safely capture and relocate the reptile. A video of the dramatic rescue went viral, turning a quiet study session into an unforgettable event for students.

A doctor at a Uttar Pradesh community health centre was allegedly assaulted by a man who demanded he join the 'Cockroach Janta Party'. When the doctor refused, citing rules against political involvement for government employees, an argument ensued. The accused reportedly vandalized property and threatened the doctor before fleeing.

A viral video from Mussoorie shows a man calmly addressing tourists who were littering from a moving taxi. Instead of shaming them, he educated them on responsible travel, emphasizing that littering is wrong everywhere. This respectful approach to raising awareness has garnered widespread appreciation online, sparking conversations about civic sense during journeys.

Poor signage, weak enforcement and pricing concerns blamed

India is launching a revolutionary climate observatory network that spans from the majestic Himalayas to the pristine Andaman Islands. This ambitious project, led by IITM Pune in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aims to create weather models specifically attuned to Indian environmental conditions.

A 36-year-old man died tragically in Lucknow. A sack of construction debris fell from a hotel building, striking him on the head. The incident occurred while he was on his way to work. Police have detained the hotel owner for questioning. The victim's family is seeking justice and compensation.

Hansi police have registered an FIR against 31 farmer leaders and unidentified protesters for allegedly attempting to damage a drinking water pipeline and blocking a key road. Villagers are demanding a connection from the pipeline passing through their area, which authorities state is solely for urban supply.

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Criminal Investigations Cannot Become Tool To Humiliate Women

Assam's Rupamoni Gorh has achieved a historic feat, becoming the first woman from the state to conquer Mount Everest as part of the ITBP's all-women expedition. This triumph, celebrating "Nari Shakti," saw Gorh reach the summit on May 21st.

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A 25-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after an argument with her husband over a video call. Her family claims she was harassed by her husband and in-laws, leading to her returning to her parental home. Police are investigating the allegations of harassment and abetment to suicide.

India faces a silent health crisis where invisible abdominal fat, not visible weight, poses significant risks. This 'high body fat, low muscle mass' phenotype leads to early onset of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver, even in those appearing thin. Traditional BMI is insufficient; waist circumference is a crucial, low-cost indicator of this growing national health problem.

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