A school peon in Pune was arrested after being caught filming girl students in a changing room. The suspect's cellphone, used for recording, was confiscated. The school's authorities, who promptly informed police and parents, have since fired the peon. The investigation is ongoing to determine if similar incidents occurred before.
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Congressman Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on internal party criticism about his praise for Kerala's LDF government and PM Modi. He diverted attention to the India-Pakistan cricket match. Tharoor shared concerns about Congress's electoral prospects in Kerala, suggesting a leadership vacuum and hinting at alternative career options if not required by the party.
Starlink faces regulatory trouble in India as its satellite communication devices have been found with insurgents and drug smugglers. The company has declined to provide ownership details of the devices, citing data privacy laws. Authorities are taking steps to address security concerns and have sought more information from Starlink before granting license approval.
Jordyn Woods attended the New York Knicks' annual pajama party following her boyfriend Karl Anthony-Towns' trade to the team. Met by excitement, she shared the event's highlights on Instagram. Woods, who moved from Los Angeles, is adapting well to New York and actively supports Towns, reflecting his stellar performance this season.
On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, participated in a lion safari, and chaired the National Board for Wildlife meeting. The visit highlights the government's Project Lion, which aims to conserve and expand the population of Asiatic lions through various strategic efforts and community involvement.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) filed a case against former minister KT Rama Rao, ex-principal secretary Aravind Kumar, and HMDA chief engineer BLN Reddy for alleged financial irregularities. They are accused of diverting Rs. 55 crores to a London-based company during the Formula E racing event in Hyderabad.
Government hospitals in Pune are struggling to manage the surge of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) patients needing intensive care. With over 50 patients in ICU and 20 on ventilators, the healthcare system is under strain. Many families are turning to government hospitals due to high costs in private facilities.
The ICC is contemplating significant alterations to ODI cricket, potentially eliminating the two new-ball rule to restore equilibrium between batting and bowling. This proposal, spearheaded by Sourav Ganguly, suggests reverting to a single ball, addressing concerns about the decline of reverse swing and challenges faced by spinners.
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A 21-year-old software engineer, Aiyaz Shemale, was crushed to death by a truck after his motorcycle hit a pothole in Bhiwandi, resulting in him losing balance. The police have booked the truck driver for negligence following their investigation, although the truck driver fled the scene.