suicide prevention

Jharkhand saw nearly three times more male suicide deaths than female in 2024, with 1,412 men and 579 women dying by suicide. Experts cite differences in methods, social conditioning, and help-seeking behavior, with men often using more lethal means and facing stigma. Family and marital issues were leading causes.

In a tragic event, Kunal Kumar, a 22-year-old student studying Dietetics in Sheikhpura, Bihar, was found deceased in an apparent suicide at his home. His family discovered him hanging, and he was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A 33-year-old Public Works Department engineer ended his life by jumping from Devarayanadurga hilltop in Tumakuru district. The engineer, Manju Prasad, was reportedly upset after his mother's passing last year. He left home on Monday, telling his wife he was going to his office. He visited a relative before proceeding to the hilltop.

A 30-year-old man, Rajaram Ramdularam Bharti, allegedly died by suicide in Dombivli after a family dispute. He reportedly locked his wife and children in a room before hanging himself in the kitchen. Neighbours intervened, rescuing the family and discovering the man. He was declared dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

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A domestic dispute in Adambakkam tragically ended with a husband allegedly killing his wife, a social media influencer, before taking his own life. The unemployed husband, reportedly facing financial strain, attacked his wife, who was the family's sole earner. Their younger son discovered the grim scene upon returning home. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A woman's despairing WhatsApp status led to her rescue. After an argument, she posted a farewell message. Her son saw the status and alerted his father and the police. Authorities traced her mobile signal and found her alive at a temple. She was taken to the hospital and reunited with her family.

Despite warnings of box office failure and calls to change its unconventional ending, Mahesh Bhatt's 1982 film "Arth" defied expectations. Inspired by UG Krishnamurti's radical ideas, Bhatt refused to alter the climax where the protagonist leaves her husband, proving the film's critical and commercial success.

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The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three founders of the online gaming platform Gameskraft. The arrests are linked to an alleged fraud and money laundering case. Officials took Deepak Singh, Prithvi Raj Singh, and Vikas Taneja into custody. This action follows raids and the filing of a money laundering case. The agency had previously frozen bank accounts related to the probe.

A viral video from Kota shows ceiling fans in student hostels encased in heavy iron grills, a measure reportedly aimed at preventing self-harm. While some view this as a necessary safety step, many question if physical fixes address the intense academic pressure and mental health struggles faced by students in India's coaching hub.

OpenAI has rolled out a new safety feature called 'Trusted Contact' for adult users of ChatGPT. This opt-in tool is designed to protect those who may be sharing distressing thoughts. When the AI identifies conversations indicating serious self-harm, it will notify a pre-selected contact after a careful human assessment.

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The crime was committed in a very brutal manner, wherein the victim was tortured before death.

A trans man was rescued near railway tracks in Bhubaneswar after a four-hour search by the LGBTQIA+ community and railway police. The community mobilized after seeing SOS videos, leading to his safe recovery and subsequent counselling. He was reportedly distressed over family opposition to his relationship.

A new analysis reveals a 25% rise in suicides linked to domestic abuse, with police identifying more victims who died by suicide after experiencing abuse. Experts highlight coercive control and isolation as key factors, stressing the need for better identification and protection of vulnerable victims. Authorities are calling for stronger coordination between agencies to prevent future tragedies.