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IIT Bombay alumnus Parag Agrawal to become new CEO of Twitter
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has stepped down as CEO of the social media platform, the company announced on Monday. He was succeeded by Twitter’s current Chief Technology Officer and former IIT Bombay alumnus Parag Agrawal. Dorsey will remain on the board until his term expires in 2022.
Agrawal has been CTO since 2017 and at Twitter since 2011. In a letter posted on his Twitter account, Dorsey said he was “really sad…yet really happy” about leaving the company and that it was his decision.
Dorsey has faced several distractions as CEO, starting with the fact that he’s also founder and CEO of the payments company Square. Critics have long complained that the arrangement has divided his attention to Twitter’s detriment.
Twitter shares rose 5% to $49.47 in morning trading after the announcement. Dorsey became Twitter CEO in 2007 but was forced out the next year. He returned to the role in 2015.
While Twitter has high-profile users like politicians and celebrities and is a favourite of journalists, its user base lags far behind old rivals like Facebook and YouTube and newer ones like TikTok. It has just over 200 million daily active users, a common industry metric.
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In A Vashi Scooter-car Collision, Two Women Died; The Driver Escapes
Around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, two women were killed in a sad mishap in Vashi when their scooter collided with a car. The driver of the vehicle reportedly left the site of the collision right away, according to the police. When Sanskruti Khokale, 22, arrived to NMMC Hospital in Vashi, he was declared “brought dead.” The 22-year-old pillion rider, Anjali Pandey, passed away while receiving treatment for her terrible injuries.
After finishing a night shift at a BPO in Turbhe MIDC, the two women were headed home. The scooter apparently went into the wrong side of the road at Kopri Bridge, where the collision happened close to the traffic signal. There was a head-on accident between the automobile and the scooter. The automobile driver has been charged with a crime, according to APMC police station Senior Inspector Ajay Shinde. The car’s registration number was recorded by local CCTV, indicating that the owner lives in Dombivli. To find the driver, a police squad has been sent out.
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In Uran, A 28-year-old Jharkhand Laborer Dies After Being Struck By An Excavator
28-Year-Old Jharkhand Labourer Dies After Excavator Falls On Him In Uran.
The Incident
A 28-year-old Jharkhand laborer who was operating an excavator for a living passed tragically when the same machine crashed on top of him. When the tragedy occurred, the deceased, Ajaykumar Mangar Mahto, who is also charged in the case, was operating the excavator away from the trailer.
The excavator was transported to Karan Soneri Phata on Wednesday, which is next to the bridge that connects Uran and Jasai. A trailer was used to transport the excavator. Mahto and the trailer driver had lunch after arriving at the location where a private company for Railways was doing the job. Mahto later got on the excavator to remove it.
When he noticed he was losing the vehicle’s equilibrium while driving it down, he leaped out of the driver’s cabin in the hopes of saving himself. However, the excavator also swung and fell on him, instantly killing him, according to senior police inspector BT Ove of the Nhava Sheva police station.
The tragedy occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and when the police determined that the dead person had been negligent, a formal complaint was filed on Thursday.
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To Combat The Rising Number Of Cases Of Liver Disease, Apollo Hospitals Recently Inaugurated A State-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit
Apollo Hospitals Launches State-Of-The-Art Liver ICU To Combat Rising Liver Disease Cases.
The Launch
Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai (AHNM) has unveiled a 12-bedded Liver Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the first of its kind in the Navi Mumbai region, to address the rising cases of liver diseases. The facility offers specialized care for acute liver failure, chronic liver disease management, and post-transplant recovery.
Liver diseases are a significant health challenge in India, accounting for 18.3% of global liver disease-related deaths in 2015. Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a leading cause, driven by factors like alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Over 40 million Indians are infected with hepatitis B, leading to 600,000 deaths annually. Hepatitis C and E, along with NAFLD, further contribute to liver-related fatalities.
Dr. Amey Sonavane, Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, highlighted the growing demand for liver care, citing poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and genetic factors. “Liver disease affects 1 in 5 adults in India, and the need for specialized care will continue to rise,” he said.
Dr. Guruprasad Shetty, Lead of HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, noted the unique challenges of liver failure, as no machine can replicate liver function. “Our dedicated ICU meets this critical need. With over 215 liver transplants and a 90% success rate, we’re committed to improving outcomes,” he stated.
The Liver ICU features cutting-edge technology, including artificial liver assist devices, renal replacement therapies, and hemodynamic monitoring. Dr. Suvadeep Sen emphasized its strict infection control protocols and 24/7 support services, ensuring high-quality care.
Dr. Akshay Challani highlighted the multidisciplinary approach essential for managing advanced liver diseases, ensuring better survival rates and long-term outcomes. This initiative solidifies AHNM’s position as a leader in liver care.
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