West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the CBI for removing the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor from Kolkata Police. A Kolkata court sentenced the convict, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, causing dissatisfaction among Banerjee and others who demanded capital punishment.
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A nurse in Karnataka has been suspended for using Fevikwik instead of stitches on a child's wound, citing it would prevent scars. The incident, recorded by the parents, led to public outrage when the nurse was transferred rather than suspended. A preliminary report prompted the suspension pending further investigation.
A new attendance record for a Test match in Australia has been set at the MCG with over 350,700 attendees across five days of the fourth Test between Australia and India, surpassing the previous record from 1937. The crowds were extraordinary, with daily tallies exceeding expectations. Parking issues on the fifth day caused delays for some fans.
Shikhar Dhawan commends Rohit Sharma's growth as a leader, noting his experience and strong rapport with teammates. The partnership began under Dhoni's guidance in 2013 and has flourished, with both sharing a deep bond. India's Champions Trophy semifinal placement is confirmed.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla dismissed reports of internal rifts among chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Rohit Sharma after India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss. He attributed poor player form to natural phases in sports. The team for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19, will be decided by January 18 or 19.
Following the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, the US government, including President Trump, strongly condemned the violence and expressed condolences to PM Modi. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee corrected the New York Times' use of 'militants,' emphasizing it was a 'terrorist attack.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended 'Jai Sri Ram' chants, asserting they represent faith, not communalism. He questioned the opposition's criticism of Hindu processions in Muslim areas, citing similar practices by Muslim processions. Adityanath emphasized India's governance by traditions of Ram, Krishna, and Buddha, not Babur or Aurangzeb.
Lauren Sánchez is leading an all-female crew on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, marking the program's 11th human flight. Alongside Katy Perry, Gayle King, and others, Sánchez will journey beyond the Kármán line.
The chargesheet in Saif Ali Khan's attack case reveals Shariful Fakir, an illegal Bangladeshi national, was dropped near Khan's residence hours before the incident. CCTV footage captured Fakir surveying the area and entering the building.
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