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Twisha Sharma's Mother-in-Law Alleges Medical Termination, Estrangement
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Crime·5/19/2026AI summary

Twisha Sharma's Mother-in-Law Alleges Medical Termination, Estrangement

Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, alleges Twisha underwent a medical termination of pregnancy and had estrangement from her parents. Singh also claims Twisha was on psychiatric medication and experienced withdrawal symptoms before her death on May 12. Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, disputes these claims, suspecting murder and alleging his son-in-law is a drug addict.

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Times of India
Families Hire Bouncers to Guard Teenagers Addicted to Phones, Social Media and Gaming in Gujarat
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Health·5/2/2026AI summary

Families Hire Bouncers to Guard Teenagers Addicted to Phones, Social Media and Gaming in Gujarat

Parents in Gujarat, India are hiring bouncers to guard teenagers addicted to phones, social media, gaming, and drugs. In one case, a 16-year-old girl's family spends Rs 65,000 monthly on four bouncers after she became violent when her phone was confiscated. Mental health experts report a sharp rise in severe behavioral problems linked to screen addiction since the Covid-19 pandemic, with some teens requiring hospitalization for one to four months.

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Times of India