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Farmer Sells Kidney to Repay Rs 74 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra

A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.

2,809 Farmer Suicides in Karnataka Since 2023-24

HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.

Leopard Returns to Pune Airport, Capture Chances High

A leopard has been sighted again at Pune airport. Forest officials say reduced flight noise due to the IndiGo crisis has made the big cat more relaxed, increasing capture chances. Read the full story.

Bengal Tiger Found at 3,010m in Uttarakhand Glacier Valley

A camera trap in Uttarakhand's Sunderdhunga valley captured a Bengal tiger at 3,010m, a record high-altitude sighting. The find, part of a snow leopard study, highlights a healthy prey base and crucial ecological corridors. Read more.

Bengal Tiger Sighted at 9,875 ft in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

A Bengal tiger was captured on camera at over 9,875 ft in Sunderdhunga Glacier Valley, marking the highest sighting in Bageshwar. This discovery raises key questions about wildlife movement and habitat shifts in the Himalayas. Read more about this signifi

MP Declares 2026 as 'Agriculture Year'

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with the theme 'Prosperous Farmer: Prosperous State'. Focus on tech-driven farming and job creation. Read more.

Man Uses ChatGPT to Expose Scammer, Makes Him Beg

A Delhi man cleverly used ChatGPT to create a trap for a scammer impersonating his senior. He captured the fraudster's photo, GPS location, and IP address. Read how he turned the tables.

Delhi man uses ChatGPT to trap scammer, gets location

A Delhi resident turned the tables on a Facebook scammer by using ChatGPT to create a fake payment page that captured the fraudster's GPS, IP, and photo. Read how AI is empowering users against cybercrime.

IIVR & ABM Partner on AI Spore Trap for Farmers

IIVR Varanasi and ABM Knowledgeware join forces to test an AI-enabled spore trap device for early detection of fungal diseases in vegetables, aiming to cut crop losses and reduce pesticide use.

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh overshoot RBI borrowing limits

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have become India's most aggressive borrowers in 2025, overshooting RBI limits by 190% and 122% respectively. Economists warn of severe long-term fiscal stress. Read the full analysis.

UP Anti-Corruption Body Nabs 3 in Bribery Traps

Uttar Pradesh Anti-Corruption Organisation arrested three officials in separate bribery traps in Bareilly and Mirzapur. One officer demanded Rs 5,000 for bail, while two power corp staff took Rs 30,000 to alter a bill. Read the full details.

Russian Railways Debt Restructuring Talks: VTB's Key Role

VTB, the largest creditor of Russian Railways, reveals banks are ready to restructure its 4 trillion rouble debt, but only if the central bank does not hike reserve requirements. Debt-to-equity conversion is off the table. Explore the financial challenges

Man trapped in leopard cage in Bahraich rescued

A 28-year-old man was rescued after getting trapped in a Forest Department leopard cage in Bahraich's Kaiserganj area. He was let off with a warning for endangering himself.

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