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Kannur's 'two-rupee doctor' passes away at 80; leaves behind legacy of compassion and service

For over 50 years, Dr Ryru Gopal served patients by charging only a nominal fee. It was for years, he charged Rs 2, which earned him the enduring nickname. Later, he charged between Rs 40 to Rs 50, whereas for a single consultation, other doctors would charge several hundred rupees.

Aug 3, 2025

PM Modi Kickstarts ₹2,200 Cr Worth of Projects in Varanasi

Starting his address with 'Om Namah Parvati Pataye Har Har Mahadev', PM Modi said, "Today, I have come to Kashi for the first time since 'Operation Sindoor'. On April 22, when the Pahalgam terror attack happened, 26 innocent people were killed brutally. The grief of those children and women deeply pained me."

Aug 2, 2025

Tesla Penalised $240 Million in Landmark Autopilot Crash Verdict

As alleged by the victims, the jury found Tesla's system partially responsible for the crash. Naibel Benavides Leon, 22, was killed and her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, was seriously injured when a Tesla Model 3 crashed into them while they were stargazing on the roadside late at night.

Aug 2, 2025

Prajwal Revanna Gets Life Sentence, ₹10 Lakh Fine in Offence, Obscene Video Case

Revanna reportedly broke down before the court as he alleged that the women who complained against him were "purposefully" brought forward by the prosecution, and did not volunteer to do so.

Aug 2, 2025

Darshan fans booked over vulgar posts, One Taken into custody for targeting Ramya

Ramya further highlighted the need for celebrities and public figures to set an example by adhering to the law. She pointed out that other superstars, such as Yash and Kichcha Sudeep, have also been targeted online in the past. "Had action been taken earlier, things might not have escalated to this level," she remarked.

Aug 2, 2025

IIT-Bombay Student Dies by Suicide After Jumping from Hostel Building

A Mumbai Police official reported that the incident took place while Sinha's hostel mate was on the terrace, engaged in a phone conversation.

Aug 2, 2025

Montana Bar Shooting: 4 Killed in US Gun Violence Incident

The shooting occurred on Friday at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, a city located in southwestern Montana, Xinhua news agency reported quoting NBC Montana.

Aug 2, 2025

India, UN Lead Global Effort to Boost South-South Capacity Building Initiative

"Fostering South-South cooperation to achieve SDG goals. The first phase of four projects in nine partner countries, under the aegis of 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative' was launched today by Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal.

Aug 2, 2025

Indian Army Acquires Next-Gen Tank Transporters in ₹223 Crore Deal

The contract has been inked under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, aligned with the 'Aatmnirbhar Bharat' initiative to boost indigenisation in defence manufacturing. The procurement will significantly improve logistical and operational efficiency for the field units of the army.

Aug 2, 2025

Ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna to Be Sentenced in Obscene Video Recording Case Today

Prajwal Revanna was produced before the court, and as soon as the verdict was pronounced, he was seen with tears in his eyes, wiping them while seated inside the courtroom. After stepping out of the court hall, he sat down in a chair in visible despair and broke down, unable to process the shock.

Aug 2, 2025

Leopard Lunges, Father Fights: Kerala Dad Saves Son in Daring Act

Rahul was initially rushed to a hospital in Malakkappara, and after first aid, was taken to Chalakkudy Taluk Hospital. Since the injury was serious, he was taken to the Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur, for surgery.

Aug 2, 2025

ED Case: Court to Hear on Aug 28, Notice Sent to Vadra

The ED has filed a charge sheet against Vadra and ten others in a case involving the alleged purchase of 3.53 acres of land in Shikohpur village, Gurugram, through alleged fraudulent means. The investigating agency claims that the proceeds of crime were routed through multiple companies controlled by Vadra.

Aug 2, 2025

Trump Hardens Stance, Deploys Nuclear Submarines After Medvedev's Remarks

Reacting to Mededev's post on Telegram, Trump said on Truth Social, "Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that."

Aug 2, 2025

Young JKAS Officer, Son Killed in J&K's Reasi; Family Battles for Life

In a tragic incident, JKAS officer Rajinder Singh Rana, serving as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ramnagar, and his 10-year-old son were killed when a landslide struck their SUV in the Dharmari area of Reasi district.

Aug 2, 2025

Massive Crackdown on Adulterated Food in J&K: Rotten Meat, Fake Cheese, Counterfeit Rasgullas Seized

In one of the biggest crackdowns on adulterated and unsafe food in recent times, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have seized over 51,000 kilograms of contaminated food items, including 1,200 kg of decomposed meat in Srinagar and nearly 50,000 kg of counterfeit Rasgullas and duplicate cheese in Jammu.

Aug 2, 2025