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HealthIn Palshi village, Latur district, Maharashtra, 60-year-old farmer Jeevan Gavhane committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in his field. His family claims he was burdened by about ₹1.90 lakh debt due to crop failure, including ₹90,000 from a private bank and ₹1 lakh from a moneylender. Police are investigating the exact cause amid severe drought affecting 80% of western Maharashtra's tehsils.
Amar Ujala··Latur
SportsFollowing a successful 2026 Asian Games where India won nine archery medals including five golds, the Archery Premier League (APL) has returned for its second season in Hyderabad. Indian archers like Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav, who secured Olympic quotas for 2028, are competing alongside international rivals. Chikitha credits the APL for improving her skills and pressure management under a faster shot clock.
Hindu Sport··Hyderabad
PoliticsOpposition members from the INDIA bloc attempted to protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, Delhi. They were detained by Delhi Police less than a kilometer from the protest site. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge organized a lunch meeting to plan the protest. Police and protesters clashed further due to difficulties in moving buses.
Times of India··Delhi
WorldDuring Mysuru Dasara 2024, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) plans to fly over 3,500 LED-fitted drones in a 15-minute show aiming for a Guinness World Record. The show will depict a giant peacock in the sky, following last year's record of 2,983 drones forming a tiger. The event lights up 146 km of roads and circles, attracting tourists with creative illumination.
Deccan Herald··Mysuru
SportsStephen A. Smith faced backlash for comments about Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson's retirement, citing mental health reasons after 16 NFL seasons. Smith appeared to mock Johnson's decision on ESPN's First Take but later apologized, clarifying he criticized the Eagles organization, not Johnson. Johnson retired at 36, having joined the Eagles in 2013.
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PoliticsJD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that no political party can do politics in Bihar without involving JD(U). Speaking at the 'Nitish Dialogue on Farakka Water Treaty' in Hajipur, Vaishali, Jha emphasized JD(U)'s key role in Bihar politics and highlighted its strong performance in recent Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Leaders including Nishant Kumar and Umesh Singh Kushwaha attended the event.
The Hindu··Hajipur
Amar Ujala··Latur
In Palshi village, Latur district, Maharashtra, 60-year-old farmer Jeevan Gavhane committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in his field. His family claims he was burdened by about ₹1.90 lakh debt due to crop failure, including ₹90,000 from a private bank and ₹1 lakh from a moneylender. Police are investigating the exact cause amid severe drought affecting 80% of western Maharashtra's tehsils.
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