A newborn, Pihu, was found with her throat slit and abandoned in a bin in Madhya Pradesh. Despite the severe injuries, she survived after extensive treatment at Kamla Nehru Hospital. Her mother and grandmother have been arrested. The incident highlights the alarming rate of infant abandonments in the state.
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Deputy superintendent of police B Ramachandrappa was suspended after a video showed him behaving inappropriately with a woman in his office bathroom. Investigations revealed he befriended her while she was filing a complaint. In another incident, V K Venkatesh from Ballari Institute of Medical Sciences faces sexual misconduct allegations after threatening and assaulting a female employee.
Punjab officials allegedly created a fictitious village named New Gatti Rajo Ki and spent Rs 43 lakh on its development. RTI activist Gurdev Singh uncovered that grants and projects were fraudulently sanctioned for the non-existent village, while real grants and jobs were fewer. Investigations are underway, with officials promising strict action against those involved in the scam.
Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill, have arrived in Nagpur ahead of the ODI series against England starting February 6. The series features three matches, with games also scheduled for Cuttack and Ahmedabad. Harshit Rana replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the squad, which remains otherwise unchanged from the ICC Champions Trophy team.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde highlighted his journey from a rickshaw driver to a political leader in an indirect jibe at Uddhav Thackeray. At a rally in Pune, Shinde responded to accusations about Thackeray receiving gifts for appointments and defended his actions, emphasizing his dedication to Hindutva and Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology.
Former cricketer Atul Wassan expressed a desire for Pakistan to beat India in the upcoming Champions Trophy match, emphasizing the potential excitement it would bring to the tournament. He also criticized India's decision to exclude Rishabh Pant in favor of KL Rahul, suggesting it undermines Pant's impact on the opposition.
The RSS has distanced itself from the controversy over demands to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. Recent violent clashes between groups resulted in curfews being imposed. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warned against glorifying Aurangzeb, citing the unrest and the impact of a related film.
Indore district administration plans to criminalize giving alms to elders starting January 1, 2025, following a similar ban on giving to children. This initiative aims to eradicate begging, with an awareness campaign planned and rehabilitation services already in place. Officials were surprised by the substantial income generated by some beggars, prompting stricter measures.
Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule soared to space. It carried an all-women crew, including Katy Perry and others. The sub-orbital flight reached over 100 kilometers. The crew experienced weightlessness before a smooth landing in West Texas. This mission marks a milestone for women in space exploration. The capsule soared at three times the speed of sound.
Vikrant's post, which in turn turned out to be simply a break, opened the door to a bigger conversation on over exhaustion, stress and burnout in the industry, which despite the fun and frolic (read money and fame), also brings in acute stress, poor time management, and lack of personal time