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A Mumbai family's tragic demise after eating watermelon sparked fears of contaminated fruit. However, experts clarify that fizzing in watermelons is usually natural fermentation, exacerbated by heat and travel. While chemical contamination claims lack proof, overripeness is common. Consumers are advised to check for ripeness signs and trust their senses to avoid spoiled fruit.

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A Congress meeting aimed at bolstering grassroots efforts in Kalyan East erupted into chaos when a local corporator allegedly slapped the district president. Accusations of abusive language fueled the confrontation, exposing deep-seated internal divisions. Senior leaders stepped in to de-escalate the situation, which unfolded before party workers and underscored significant factionalism within the unit.

In a historic electoral upset, the BJP has secured its first-ever assembly election victory in West Bengal, unseating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 15 years. The results, reflecting a record 92.47% voter turnout, saw the BJP's "Bhoy out, Bharosa in" slogan resonate strongly, surpassing the TMC's "Maa maati manush" narrative.

In an inspiring twist, Gaya's own Shubham Kumar has once again topped the charts, securing a stellar 100 percentile in JEE Main Session-2, just as he did in Session-1. This incredible achievement positions him among India’s elite 26 students and fills his community with pride.

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Bhagalpur police have successfully dismantled a notorious cartel, confiscating over 7.5kg of brown sugar along with a stash of narcotic pills. The operation led to the arrest of nine suspects, including one woman, during well-planned raids at four different sites.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned Trinamool workers of impending detentions and arrests by the BJP, urging vigilance. She vowed to resist the BJP's alleged attempts to divide Bengal through delimitation and accused them of harassing voters out of fear of losing assembly elections. Banerjee also criticized the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as a scam.

Punjab Police have apprehended Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main accused in the 2025 murder of social media influencer Kamal Kaur, who was absconding in Dubai. Mehron was brought back from the Middle East after being declared a proclaimed offender and an Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued.

Three suspects were detained after a car breached Delhi Assembly security, placing a bouquet and garland in the Speaker's vehicle before fleeing. The SUV, with a UP registration, broke through Gate 2, triggering a high alert. Authorities conducted a thorough sweep, finding no explosives. The motive remains unclear amid recent bomb threats.

The selloff by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) has been particularly pronounced. Rupee has seen its worst financial year in over 14 years, breaching the 95 per dollar mark in trade on the last trading day (March 30) of the fiscal year.

Civic officials in Kalyan allegedly sealed a house from the outside for property tax recovery, trapping an ailing woman inside for nearly six hours. Despite residents' attempts to alert them, the recovery team proceeded, only unsealing the property after the owner intervened. A corporator criticized the action, highlighting alleged bias against poor residents in tax recovery.