A man in his mid-20s, Shubham Harane, was brutally murdered in Kawrapeth on Sunday after a dispute over a T-shirt with Prayag and Akshay Asole. Prayag, the attacker, slit Harane's throat and fled the scene, causing widespread tension and concerns over rising lawlessness in the area.
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A BJP camp office in Varanasi's Indira Nagar market was demolished by authorities on December 17 as part of an anti-encroachment drive. BJP district vice-president Surendra Singh criticized the demolition, claiming it was done without notice, while officials stated the land was designated for a park.
Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" continues its box office reign, crossing ₹953.3 crore in just 13 days. The film's impressive opening day haul of ₹164.25 crore propelled it past ₹700 crore in its first week. Steady weekday earnings indicate a strong trajectory towards the ₹1000 crore club. OTT release on Netflix is anticipated in February 2025.
India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with the team's doctor during the second session of play against Australia on Saturday. Bumrah, who returned to the field after lunch, bowled just one over before walking off, leaving former captain Virat Kohli to take over the on-field responsibilities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress after Sonia Gandhi called President Murmu's Budget session speech 'boring' and described the President as 'tired'. Modi labeled this an insult to the tribal community and the poor. BJP leaders demanded an apology from Congress, while Rashtrapati Bhavan condemned the remarks for undermining the high office's dignity.
The FCC released the transcript of an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris from CBS's '60 Minutes'. The interview's editing has sparked controversy, particularly among Trump supporters, who claim CBS manipulated Harris's responses about the Israeli Prime Minister to favor her. CBS defends its editing practices, stating they are standard for concise news segments.
A Bengaluru resident's social media post about free bus rides for women in Karnataka has sparked debate. Observations raised concerns over fairness, pointing out male passengers pay fares while women travel free, and questioning financial sustainability. BJP criticized the scheme amid fare hikes. Supporters argue it empowers women, enhancing mobility and access to opportunities.
Indian and Australian cricketers attended a New Year's reception hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Kirribilli House on Wednesday. Albanese praised Jasprit Bumrah for his performance in the series. Australia's newest Test player Sam Konstas had a memorable moment with Virat Kohli. Coach Gautam Gambhir highlighted the challenging yet exciting Australian tour.
Ravi Shastri suggests Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to domestic cricket to hone their Test skills and mentor younger players. Following India's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Shastri believes domestic play can help them overcome technical issues and contribute to the team's transition. He emphasises the importance of hunger and desire in their careers.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that India's economic growth can be significantly boosted by a combination of consumption-led and investment-led growth. Highlighting efforts to enhance exports and manufacturing, Goyal also mentioned upcoming policies for the toy and footwear industries and emphasized India's demographic advantage over the next three decades.
Nine-year-old Sri Tej, injured in the Hyderabad stampede at a Pushpa 2 premiere, suffered severe brain damage. Police Commissioner CV Anand and health secretary Christina Z Chongthu visited Sri Tej, assuring government support for his medical care at KIMS Hospitals. His mother, Revathi, tragically died in the incident.