Bengaluru horror: Kolkata nurse attacked with acid, machete by estranged husband in full public view; critical

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:06 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old nurse was allegedly attacked with acid and subsequently assaulted with a machete by her husband in full public view near Narayana Clinic in J.P. Nagar Third Phase on Thursday morning. The victim, identified as Madhumita, is currently undergoing treatment at an ICU facility in a private hospital and her condition is reported to be critical.

​Trump ties $5,000 payout to Republican victory

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:02 PM

Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every adult in America if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November, linking his proposed “Trump dividend” to tariff revenue as he campaigned in North Carolina.