A doctor in Mangaluru allegedly left a surgical mop inside a woman’s stomach during a C-section, which led to severe complications and a life-threatening infection. An emergency surgery at another hospital was performed two months later to remove the mop, and the woman is still recovering.
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Police arrested a gangster in a Nagpur cinema. Vishal Meshram was watching 'Pushpa 2'. He was wanted for murder and drug peddling. Police tracked him for 10 months. They caught him during the movie's climax. Meshram is now in jail.
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US President Trump made several inaccurate and misleading statements during his recent appearances. He exaggerated his election victory margin, falsely claimed a significant youth vote win, misrepresented California's water policies and wildfire management, downplayed the January 6th Capitol riot violence, and overstated immigration numbers. He also incorrectly stated that FEMA ended housing assistance for hurricane survivors.
SA20, now in its third season, has achieved sustainability for South African cricket, successfully bringing in top players and enthusiastic fans. The league, supported by IPL team owners, has overcome challenges with packed calendars and local broadcasting. Future aspirations include improving pitches and maintaining global appeal. TimesofIndia.com spoke to SA20 league commissioner and former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith on what he described as an "emotional time."
The ICC announced its Test Team of the Year 2024, featuring three Indian players - Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The team also includes players from England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, with Australia's Test skipper and fast bowler Pat Cummins named as the captain of the side.
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