A 17-year-old girl was rescued after an eight-month ordeal of abduction, rape, and trafficking, thanks to a wedding photo posted on social media. Police nabbed the main culprit, Vishnu Mali, in Ajmer. Several individuals involved in her trafficking and abuse have been arrested.
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President Trump expressed a desire for Russia's return to the G7, calling its exclusion a 'mistake.' He indicated that Russian President Putin might be open to peace talks concerning Ukraine. Trump and Putin agreed to negotiate ending the Ukraine conflict, with further discussions involving Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
President Trump underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed, confidently stating he aced the cognitive test. While specifics remain private, a report promising transparency is expected soon. The 2018 evaluation revealed excellent cardiovascular health despite being overweight, with managed cholesterol. A past COVID-19 hospitalization adds context as the nation awaits the latest health update.
Investors suffered a significant loss of Rs 7.68 lakh crore after a four-day market decline caused by foreign fund withdrawals and tariff war concerns. The Sensex dropped 1.61%, with various sectors, including metal and realty, witnessing substantial losses.
A groom in Jammu and Kashmir, Mashkoor, had to walk to his wedding venue after landslides blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rainfall. Starting at 6 am, he and his procession trekked, leaving their vehicles behind. He appealed to the government to clear the highway (NH 44) promptly.
The J&K and Ladakh high court has ruled that NHAI or its concessionaire cannot collect toll tax from commuters if a highway is in bad shape due to construction activities. The court ordered NHAI to collect only 20% toll at Lakhanpur and Bann toll plazas and directed the removal of any toll plazas within 60 km of NH-44 within two months.
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The high-flying Milwaukee Bucks, fresh off their Emirates NBA Cup victory, face a tough test against the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. With Damian Lillard out, the Bucks face an uphill battle against a Cavs team that has dominated recent matchups. The game tips off Friday, December 20th at 7:30 PM ET.
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