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Suspicious Package at Joint Base Andrews Causes Illness and Evacuation: Investigation Ongoing
Nov 07, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Multiple personnel fell ill after exposure to a suspicious package containing white powder at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, prompting building evacuations and medical response. While initial HAZMAT testing detected no immediate threat, investigations continue under the Office of Special Investigations.
India's Suicide Crisis: 1.7 Lakh Deaths in 2023 with Family Problems and Illness as Leading Causes
Sep 30, 2025 09:53 pm CST
According to the latest NCRB report, India recorded 171,418 suicides in 2023, a 0.3% increase from 2022. Family problems (31.9%) and illness (19%) were the major causes, with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest numbers. Young adults between 18-45 years were most vulnerable, while housewives constituted over half of female victims. The national suicide rate stands at 12.3 per lakh population, with Andaman & Nicobar Islands recording the highest regional rate.