GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports 12 deaths; no new cases today

IANS | March 8, 2025 9:35 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Maharashtra Public Health Department on Saturday said that a total of 12 deaths have occurred so far due to GBS in Maharashtra of which six were confirmed as GBS and six were reported suspected GBS deaths. No new suspected GBS case was reported on Saturday.

Bereaved grandfather leaps into grandson’s pyre, ends life

IANS | March 8, 2025 8:26 PM

Bhopal, March 8 (IANS) In a tragic but shocking incident, an elderly man ended his life by leaping into the burning pyres of his grandson and granddaughter-in-law. This tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in Siholia village, Sidhi district, under the jurisdiction of Bahri police station.