Sat Sep 28 20:58:44 UTC 2024: ## Punjab CM Diagnosed with Leptospirosis, Karnataka Lokayukta Refutes Accusations, Gujarat Bus Accident Kills 7

**Chandigarh:** Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, and is currently receiving treatment at Fortis Hospital Mohali. The 50-year-old AAP leader was admitted on Wednesday for a routine check-up, but tests confirmed the infection. He is reportedly stable and responding well to antibiotics.

**Bengaluru:** Meanwhile, Lokayukta ADGP and Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief M. Chandrasekhar has strongly refuted accusations made by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Kumaraswamy, who is an accused in the SIT’s case no. 16/14, had made allegations and threats against Chandrasekhar in a press conference. Chandrasekhar dismissed these as “false and malicious” and stated they were intended to intimidate SIT officers and prevent them from fulfilling their duty. He emphasized that all accused, regardless of their status, would be treated fairly and according to the law.

**Gujarat:** In tragic news, a bus accident near Dwarka in Gujarat claimed the lives of seven people, including four children. The bus jumped the road divider and collided with three other vehicles on Saturday evening. 14 people were injured in the accident.

**International:** External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the issue of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan at the United Nations, stating that such actions will never succeed and will have consequences. He highlighted that Pakistan’s own society is now suffering from the ills it has inflicted on others, implying that the country is experiencing the repercussions of its actions.

**Health News:** Studies conducted in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR revealed that one in four diabetic patients face a serious risk of developing heart failure. This alarming finding underscores the importance of managing diabetes effectively to prevent further complications.

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