Safety

The unfolding Prajwal Revanna sex scandal reveals exclusive details, indicating his scheduled return to Bengaluru on May 3 amid accusations of sexual impropriety. Reports suggest he's arranging to nullify the case and has been in contact with legal counsel. The scandal deepens with the seizure of pornographic material allegedly involving Revanna, prompting concerns for victim safety.

Hundreds of police officers in riot gear marched onto Columbia University's campus in the heart of New York City late Tuesday and arrested dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators.

Entering Hamilton Hall, a historic site for student protests since the 1960s, protesters unfurled a banner reading "Hind's Hall" from an upper floor. Outside, others used outdoor tables to block the doors and linked arms to form a barricade.

Mitra Leela Hospital in Maruti Nagar, Hosur, owned by Naveen Kumar of the DMK party, received a bomb threat via email prompting swift action from local authorities. Law enforcement conducted a thorough search with no explosives found. One child was relocated for safety, and three others were transferred to alternative hospitals.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 17 districts in northern Karnataka due to an intense heatwave, with temperatures forecasted to rise up to 45 degrees Celsius. Residents, especially vulnerable groups, are advised to stay indoors and hydrate. The heatwave, part of a broader rise in global temperatures, has affected several Asian countries.

In Bengaluru, a man was arrested for placing QR codes in metro station men’s toilets, which when scanned, led to Instagram pages and ads, including for a chocolate brand. Though the content was harmless, the method sparked security concerns. The incident, occurring across multiple stations, highlighted the need for stricter security to prevent misuse of digital tools like QR codes.

AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its Covishield vaccine can cause thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), a rare but serious condition. This admission came during a class-action lawsuit initiated after a recipient suffered permanent brain damage from TTS. Although AstraZeneca insists the vaccine's benefits outweigh the risks, it faces potential liability and significant compensation claims.

Of the 527 Indian-origin products marked, 332 had India as their sole nation of origin, with the remainder labeled with other countries.

The CFS issued a warning against the sale and purchase of MDH's Madras Curry Powder and Sambhar Masala, along with Everest's Fish Curry Masala. In response, MDH swiftly responded and said, "We have not been approached by food safety authorities in either Hong Kong or Singapore regarding these findings."

In a statement, MDH said it has not received any communications from Hong Kong and Singapore food safety regulators. In reference to the alleged presence of ETO (ethylene oxide) in some of its products, MDH said that “these claims are untrue and lack any substantiating evidence”.
 

According to a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three women in New Mexico were likely infected with HIV while receiving vampire facials at a spa in Albuquerque.

A mysterious airborne object spotted over New York City has recently ignited a storm on social media, with many speculating whether it could be yet another encounter with an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO).

Amid intensifying pro-Palestine protests by students across universities in United States, a video has gained traction on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, featuring two anti-Israel demonstrators in New York University struggling to explain the purpose behind the outpour.

An Indian-origin woman enrolled at the esteemed Princeton University is one of two students arrested amid pro-Palestine protests on campus, as reported by student and alumni publications. 

Troubled aviation giant Boeing announced a first-quarter loss of $343 million on Wednesday, reflecting recent safety challenges that have resulted in decreased production and deliveries.