How diamonds made Kolmanskop rich before turning it into a ghost town
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Hurried cremation? Ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested in RG Kar rape-murder case
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested for his alleged role in a hurried cremation. This incident involved the body of a doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. Ghosh and two others face charges for allegedly preventing evidence collection through hasty cremation. The new case is separate from the ongoing CBI
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MDR on UPI soon? Parliamentary Panel recommends expeditious introduction on high-value transactions
Commenting on the incentive programme for promoting RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions, the Committee noted that the budgetary allocation of Rs 2,000 crore to compensate for losses arising from the zero-MDR regime unnecessarily increases the Department’s Demand for Grants
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Kolkata nurse found dead in hospital washroom during night shift
A 30-year-old nurse was discovered deceased at NRS Medical College and Hospital. She was on night duty when she went to the staff washroom. Colleagues found her unconscious after she did not return for some time. Preliminary investigation found no visible injury marks and no suicide note. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
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‘Respect decision’: Tata Trusts reacts to N Chandrasekaran’s exit move; panel to select successor
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) has begun the process of appointing a successor to N Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons, a day after he announced that he would not seek another term when his current tenure concludes on February 20, 2027.
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Mitchell Starc scripts history, breaks all-time left-arm Test record
In a remarkable achievement, Mitchell Starc has etched his name in cricket history as the most successful left-arm bowler. He claimed his 434th Test wicket, overtaking Rangana Herath, while equaling Kapil Dev’s tally in fewer matches. Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud proved a formidable challenge, snatching an impressive six wickets and leading his team to bowl Australia
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Why vivid dreams may not be the real reason you’re waking up exhausted
Feeling fatigued after dreaming is often linked to disrupted sleep patterns, especially during REM phases. During REM, the brain remains highly engaged, which prevents achieving deeper rest. If dreams are recalled, it signals that you woke while dreaming, interrupting the crucial restorative stages of sleep. This interference obstructs clearing adenosine, a natural sleep-inducing byproduct, making