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Customs official allegedly jumps to death in pond near Taloja Jail; blames 3 colleagues, says Navi Mumbai police

Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) A 38-year-old Customs official allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a pond near Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai, police said on Saturday. His body was found floating in the water on Friday. A senior Navi Mumbai Police officer said the deceased Indian Revenue Service (IRS) official, identified as Mayank Singh, left behind a one-page suicide note in which he blamed six persons, including three Customs officials, for harassing him. He said police have registered a case of accidental death and investigating the case from different angles. Nobody is booked for abetment to suicide yet. The police

Weight-loss drug can reverse heart failure symptoms: Study

26 Aug 2023, (Mirror): Weight loss jabs are the first treatment shown to reverse heart failure. Research suggests that the appetite suppressing drug semaglutide could transform treatment for many with the cardiac condition, which affects a million people in Britain. Tests showed it is three times better than any other treatment at imp­­roving symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue. The results are the first to show that heart failure symptoms can be reversed. Sold under brand names inc­­luding Wegovy, the findings suggest it could dramatically improve quality of life for patients with a form of heart failure called

Diabetics can enjoy bananas without raising blood sugar

New Delhi, August 26: Bananas, a widely recognised and versatile fruit, are celebrated for their nutritional value and health benefits. They are available all year and can be consumed in any form. You can have it as fruit when ripe or as a vegetable in raw form. Moreover, you can also consume its flowers, leaves, and stems in various ways. However, what makes it the most useful item on the platter is its nutritional benefits. Packed with essential vitamins like vitamin C and B6, as well as minerals like potassium and manganese, bananas contribute to overall well-being. Their high potassium

Teacher booked for asking students to slap Muslim classmate

Noida, August 26: A teacher in a private school in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh was booked who instructed students in a class to slap their Muslim classmate. The development comes after a widely shared video, which has sparked much outrage, showed children taking turns striking a crying Muslim student with the teacher looking on. The video was reported to be from Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar. According to the police, the FIR was registered under Sections 323 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Speaking to news agency ANI over the video, Superintendent of Police Satyanarayan Prajapat said, “A video was received

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