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World Idli Day is celebrated on March 30, and its story is as inspiring as the dish itself. M Eniyavan, a former auto driver and Class 8 dropout, turned his life around through his love for idlis. From a small home kitchen in Chennai to showcasing 1,000 idli varieties, his journey reflects hard work and creativity.

Children and two adults were trapped inside a faulty lift for nearly an hour at Himalaya Pride Society in Greater Noida. The lift stopped due to a technical issue and had no working fan. All were later rescued safely. A viral video showed the cramped conditions inside. The incident has raised fresh concerns over lift safety in high-rise societies.

The Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts worth Rs 858 crore to strengthen India’s defence capabilities. A Rs 445 crore deal with Russia will supply Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems to the Indian Army. Another Rs 413 crore contract with Boeing India will support maintenance of P8I maritime aircraft.

A speeding car went out of control and hit four pedestrians at Sajan Tiraha in Varanasi around 9:30 pm. CCTV footage shows the vehicle striking multiple people before crashing into a pickup van. The driver then reversed and fled the scene. Four injured persons were hospitalised and are now stable. Police have registered a case.

Five members of a family were killed and four others injured after a speeding Scorpio SUV hit an auto-rickshaw in Gwalior. The victims were returning from a temple visit after a birthday celebration. Police said the SUV was being chased after hitting an e-rickshaw earlier. The car driver has been detained. Auto driver remains in critical condition.

A 40-year-old woman, Savita Hongalamath, was found dead at her home in Dharwad’s Jayanagar Colony under suspicious circumstances. While it initially appeared to be suicide, her family has alleged murder and blamed her husband, claiming he had an extramarital affair and harassed her. Police have started investigation and sent body for post-mortem.

A 45-year-old woman from Ayanur in Shivamogga district is in a coma after undergoing hernia surgery at a private hospital. Her family alleges that an overdose of anaesthesia caused her condition. She has been unresponsive since March 13 and was shifted from Shivamogga to Bengaluru for treatment.

Vinay, an alleged Ayurvedic doctor in Mysuru, is accused of cheating multiple women. One doctor, Nagashree, died after 12 years in coma, while another young woman committed suicide. His wife has revealed shocking details of his bizarre sexual abuse.

Three doctors in Bengaluru were booked after a viral video showed them riding triple on a bike while celebrating their MS in orthopaedics. Two were without helmets, and one was seen drinking from beer bottle near BTM Layout on Sunday night. Police took suo motu action, traced vehicle, and filed a case for rash riding and public safety violations.

A man has been accused of assaulting his wife and elderly mother in Jodhpur. The incident was recorded by children and went viral, sparking outrage online. Complaints have been filed, and police have begun an investigation. While many demanded strict action, some called for a fair probe.