A baby boy was born in the temporary but well-equipped Central Hospital at the Maha Kumbh Mela site on Sunday, marking an auspicious start to the event. Sonam, a 20-year-old labourer, gave birth to a healthy boy weighing 2.4 kg. Doctors suggested naming the baby Ved.
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Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has disclosed surviving multiple assassination attempts following her ousting amid a student-led revolution. She highlights divine intervention in her survival. Facing arrest warrants for alleged human rights violations, Bangladesh's government seeks her extradition from India, yet she remains defiant, attributing her survival to Allah.
In Parbhani district, Maharashtra, a man set his wife on fire following an argument about their third daughter's birth. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Gangakhed Naka. The accused, Kundlik Uttam Kale, was arrested after Maina, the victim, succumbed to severe burns on her way to the hospital. The police have charged Kale with murder.
The ICC is poised to approve a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with Pakistan hosting most matches but the final held in Dubai. This accommodates India's security concerns, precluding them from playing in Pakistan until 2027. Reciprocally, Pakistan's matches in India-hosted ICC events will be held at neutral venues.
Sunil Gavaskar questioned Ravichandran Ashwin's mid-series retirement announcement, stating it leaves India short-handed in the middle of an important series. Gavaskar compared it to Dhoni's 2014 retirement, emphasizing the disruption it causes. He pointed out the role Ashwin could have played in the remaining Tests, especially in Sydney, which offers spin-friendly conditions.
Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, has been named Europe's most powerful person by Politico. Her journey from ultranationalist to key EU player highlights a remarkable shift. Meloni's firm stance on migration and assertive leadership have solidified her position, despite concerns about democratic erosion.
Comedian Kunal Kamra criticizes T-Series for disabling his standup special 'Naya Bharat' over a parody song deemed a copyright violation. The controversy escalated with vandalism by Shiv Sena activists and political disputes, with Kamra vowing not to apologize or back down despite facing legal action.
A five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh is critically injured after allegedly being raped by a 17-year-old neighbor. Medical team stabilized her condition with emergency surgery. Severe bite marks and internal trauma required extensive medical intervention. The accused has been apprehended, and protests demand the death penalty.
Eight district central cooperative banks in Maharashtra are storing Rs 101.2 crore in demonetised currency, struggling with its safekeeping after the Reserve Bank of India refused to accept it due to late deposits. The Kolhapur DCC bank holds the highest amount, followed by the Pune DCC bank.
Ayodhya police registered a case against priest Ramakant Pathak for fraudulently selling Naya Anand Bhavan Temple's land to the Ram Mandir Trust. Complaints claim that the accused forged documents and altered records, despite a 2016 court order to vacate the temple premises.