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HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient

A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.

Carbide gun injuries surge during Diwali celebrations

As Diwali celebrations illuminate India, a dangerous new trend of homemade carbide guns is causing serious injuries and hospitalisations across multiple states, with doctors warning of severe burns and potential long-term damage.

Indian Village Where Women Marry Multiple Brothers

In a remote Himalayan village, an ancient tradition of polyandry sees women wed multiple brothers to preserve family land and wealth. Discover the unique social structure of the Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh.

26 dead in India tractor-trolley canal crash

A devastating road accident in northern India has resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people after a tractor-trolley overturned in a canal near Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Rescue operations are ongoing.

Man dies after drinking snake venom in ritual for 'powers'

A 35-year-old man in India has died after consuming snake venom as part of a ritualistic practice, believing it would grant him special powers. The incident has sparked warnings from authorities about dangerous superstitions.

India temple stampede kills 121 in Uttar Pradesh

A devastating stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India has resulted in more than 120 fatalities and numerous injuries, as authorities investigate the cause of the tragedy.

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