A six-year-old boy named Krishna died after being kicked by a horse during a wedding procession in Kanpur. The incident was captured on CCTV. Despite being rushed to multiple hospitals, he succumbed to his injuries. The police reviewed the footage, but the family has not filed any complaints nor requested legal proceedings.
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Bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra partially resumed on Wednesday morning after being suspended due to a linguistic dispute incident. Authorities held a meeting to ensure additional security for buses. While some routes have reopened, complete normalization of bus services is expected by Thursday.
Delhi CM Atishi raised concerns over alleged voter list irregularities in New Delhi constituency, seeking an urgent meeting with the chief election commissioner. She highlighted the issue's critical impact on upcoming assembly polls, stressing the need for transparency and fair election processes.
A dense fog blankets Delhi and North India, causing disruptions in flight and train operations. Delhi's air quality improves, leading the CAQM to lift Stage-III GRAP restrictions. Night shelters assist the homeless in Delhi. In Uttar Pradesh, a thick fog covers Prayagraj amidst the Maha Kumbh, with residents in Ayodhya keeping warm around bonfires.
Sam Konstas is set to become the 468th Australian men's Test player during the Boxing Day match against India, making his debut at 19 years old. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed his selection but also mentioned a fitness concern for star batter Travis Head, who has a quad strain. Scott Boland is expected to replace Josh Hazlewood.
India's strong start in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG crumbled within 30 minutes, slipping from 153/2 to 159/5 due to a mix-up between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli and poor decisions on Day 2. Australia now holds a 310-run lead. Despite Jaiswal and Kohli's earlier efforts, India's concentration lapses have put them in a difficult position.
The Congress has filed a plea in the Supreme Court in favor of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, emphasizing its importance for maintaining secularism and communal harmony. They argue that any challenges to the Act could threaten India's secular fabric and fundamental constitutional principles.
In Kanpur, a man returning home early from work discovered his wife in bed with a neighbor. Enraged, he attacked the neighbor, biting his genitals during the struggle, causing severe injury. The injured man sought help from the police and was hospitalized, but authorities await a formal complaint from either party before initiating further action.
Gorakhpur govt railway police dismantled a gang of mobile phone thieves led by Manoj Mandal from Jharkhand. The gang, which included Manoj, his partner Karan Kumar, and Karan's 15-year-old brother, received fixed salaries, free food, and travel allowances. Police recovered 44 mobile phones worth Rs 10 lakh from them.
After 22 years of hardship, 75-year-old Hamida Banu, trafficked to Karachi, returned to India through the Wagah border. Reunited with her family, Hamida expressed joy at returning home. YouTuber Walliullah Maroof facilitated her repatriation after her story went viral. The Indian High Commission verified her identity and arranged travel documents.