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Forensic laboratories in Kalina have found that rat poison in the watermelon killed four members of the Dokadia family in Bhendi Bazaar’s Pydhonie area. MUMBAI: Eleven days and 54 tests later, forensic laboratories in Kalina have found that rat poison in the watermelon killed four members of the Dokadia family in Bhendi Bazaar’s Pydhonie area.Senior…
The deaths of four members of a family in south Mumbai last month were caused by zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used in rat poison, and not by consumption of watermelon as initially suspected, PTI reported on Thursday, citing officials. The chemical was reportedly detected in the viscera samples of all four.The case came to…
While other politicians were busy building a vote bank, Vijay ran his campaign almost like a film release, with trailers, guest appearances and marketing gimmicks, an approach digital marketing strategists say helped him win. CHENNAI: While other politicians were busy building a vote bank, Vijay ran his campaign almost like a film release, with trailers,…
MUMBAI: A small part of the puzzle on what went down in the Dokadia house on Sunday night has been solved. The initial suspicion of the investigative authorities focused on food adulteration; on Friday, FDA reports showed that none of the food samples collected from the house showed any signs of additives such as artificial…
Nature’s balance includes dangerous plants like the manchineel, the “Tree of Death.” Found in coastal regions, every part of this tree contains potent toxins, causing severe skin burns, blindness from smoke, and even death if the fruit is ingested. Despite its hazards, the manchineel plays a vital role in stabilizing beaches and providing habitat for…
KOLKATA: “Sheetal and I are friends off the field, but once we spot the target and take aim…”Three days after dominating the World Archery Para Series event and beating Sheetal Devi for the individual compound gold in Bangkok, Payal Nag trails off when describing the moment. “We have a fierce competitive mindset when playing against…
Snakes that borrow toxins from their meals sound unusual, yet nature often works in unexpected ways. The red-necked keelback is one such species that doesn’t produce its own venom but instead relies on chemicals gathered from what it eats. These snakes consume poisonous toads and store the toxins in specialised glands located in their necks….
CHANDRAPUR: Nearly three years after a head constable’s sudden death was treated as an accident, investigators in Chandrapur reopened the case and alleged it as a premeditated murder, leading to the arrest of his daughter — now a police trainee — and three others, including her estranged partner who turned whistleblower. The cop’s daughter had…
PRAYAGRAJ: Ghazipur police have arrested two persons, including a woman and her son, on charges of killing her 19-year-old daughter after allegedly being angered by her relationship with a Hindu youth. The accused, identified as Afsana (48) and her son Afsar (26), were arrested near Tikri turn village on Monday evening while allegedly planning to…
NEW DELHI: A second death was reported in connection with actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Salem on Saturday. A man allegedly died after consuming poison near the gathering venue. A 50-year-old man identified as Murugan died at Vijay’s rally. The deceased was a porter from Mettur whose body was discovered directly in…
