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A 30-year-old man from Agra took his own life on February 24, and before he died, he blamed his wife in a video. His sister told India Today that he was scared of facing legal problems while trying to get a divorce. The man worked in tech and got married on January 30, 2022.

In his last video, he said, “Please think about men,” and asked that his parents not be hurt after his death. His wife later claimed that he was sometimes abusive, especially when drinking, and that he had tried to end his life before.

The man’s sister explained that he found out his wife was having affairs and they were planning to file for a divorce together in January 2025. However, he believed the process would be difficult and that laws favored women.

She also mentioned that another woman had told her brother that his wife and her sisters were known for hurting married men. This made him anxious about getting a divorce. After looking through his phone, she became convinced that he was pushed to the brink when he thought his wife wouldn’t agree to a divorce easily.

Now, they’ve filed a complaint with the police to prevent this from happening to someone else.

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A terrible avalanche occurred in the small village of Mana, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. At least four workers lost their lives after being trapped under the snow. On Friday morning, 55 workers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were caught in the avalanche. Thankfully, 50 of them were rescued, but search efforts are ongoing for the remaining five workers.

The avalanche struck the BRO camp between 5:30 AM and 6 AM, burying the workers under eight containers and a shed. Rescue teams have faced tough conditions, battling heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures while trying to reach the trapped workers.

Sandeep Tiwari, the district magistrate of Chamoli, reported that two of the workers were on leave when the avalanche hit. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Indian Army started rescue operations quickly, despite the bad weather. Rain and snow made it hard to work, so the efforts were paused as night fell.

On Saturday, the weather got a little better, and helicopters were sent in to help the rescue efforts. Six helicopters, including three from the Indian Army and two from the Indian Air Force, were used since the roads were blocked.

Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, visited the area by helicopter to see the damage. He spoke with one injured worker who was being airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Dhami reassured everyone that the government is doing everything possible to help the affected workers and ensure their safety.

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently met with experts from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and leaders from different social media companies. They came together to fight against false information, such as rumors about exam paper leaks, that has been spreading online.

This meeting happened after some videos went viral. In these videos, teachers from coaching centers claimed they knew the board exam questions in advance. Some even said that exams had been leaked, which worried many about the trustworthiness of the exam process.

A CBSE official, who wanted to remain unnamed, shared, “We are working together with CERT-In and social media companies to stop false claims about CBSE exams from spreading.”

In 2019, CBSE created a plan to deal with wrong claims regarding paper leaks. The official said, “When we find misleading content about exams, we contact the social media platforms, giving them the links to the wrong posts. We ask them to take action according to the law, and we also report it to the authorities

Heavy rain and falling rocks have closed the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway near Karnaprayag in Uttarakhand, according to news agency ANI. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns that light to moderate rainfall and snowfall will continue on March 3 and 4 because of a new weather system affecting North India.

Officials say that rocks are falling at several places, including Animath and Pagal Nala in the Jyotirmath Kotwali area, which is why the highway remains closed. The road was first shut down on Friday morning due to a big avalanche in the Chamoli district.

In Himachal Pradesh, rain and snow have blocked 583 roads, including five National Highways, as reported by ANI, citing the State Disaster Management Authority. Additionally, 2,263 power transformers are not working, causing power outages in many areas. As of Friday, 279 water supply systems are also affected, leaving many people without water.

The weather department predicts that rain and snow in Himachal Pradesh will continue until March 4. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu asked people to avoid rivers and streams due to the heavy rain and snow, especially in the Kullu district. He has been monitoring the situation closely and urged everyone to follow safety guidelines.

Authorities have been told to open the gates of a power project dam because heavy rain has caused floods and landslides in the Kullu Valley.

IMD’s Weather Forecast
The IMD’s latest update shows that light to moderate rain and storms are expected over Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan on March 1. Strong winds (30-40 km/h) may occur in Haryana and Chandigarh on the same day.

A new weather system will bring rain and snow to Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from March 2-4. Additionally, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh could see light to moderate rainfall on March 3.

In Northeast India, areas like Arunachal Pradesh and Assam may also see rain and thunderstorms on March 1, with strong winds (40-50 km/h). Hailstorms could also occur in some places.

Meanwhile, Kerala and surrounding areas are expecting rain and storms on March 1 and 2, with heavy rainfall possible in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Mahe on the same dates.

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Sufi tradition, calling it an important part of India’s culture. He spoke at the 25th Jahan-e-Khusrau event, which honors the famous Sufi poet Amir Khusrau. Modi highlighted that Sufi saints share a message of love and harmony. He noted that they appreciated both the Quran and the Vedas, showing their belief in unity among different religions.

Modi named several well-known Sufi saints and poets like Nizamuddin Auliya, Rumi, and Raskhan, who wrote beautiful poems about God and Krishna, to emphasize their teachings on kindness and understanding. He explained how Khusrau, who lived in the 13th century, believed India was greater than any other country and valued its rich traditions and knowledge.

The Prime Minister remembered his visit to Afghanistan, where he shared Rumi’s thoughts, emphasizing that Rumi felt he belonged to everywhere, not just one place. This idea ties closely to the saying “the world is a family.” Modi said such thoughts inspire him when he represents India around the globe.

He also spoke about how art and music reflect a country’s culture. He enjoyed the performance at Jahan-e-Khusrau, which showcased their shared heritage. He expressed hope that Sufi traditions can help bring people together during difficult times.

Modi ended by wishing everyone a blessed Ramzan, stating that Sufi teachings can fill both spiritual and worldly gaps among people.