A Newark police officer was killed and another injured in a shooting involving a 14-year-old suspect, who was also killed. The incident occurred near Broadway and Carteret Street. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin commented on the risks faced by law enforcement. Investigations are ongoing.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad during her trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, citing doubts about her return. The bench urged for trial completion within a year. Mukerjea, a British citizen, sought to activate her bank accounts and change her will in the UK and Spain.
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has dominated Australia's batting lineup in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, claiming an impressive 21 wickets at a remarkable average of 10.90. Only Travis Head has managed to counter Bumrah's skills, scoring 83 runs against him. Bumrah has repeatedly dismissed openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised allegations against captain Rohit Sharma for leaking dressing room information, defending him as an 'honest man'. A fan's accusation on social media led to the controversy. Rohit clarified his absence from the Sydney Test was due to poor form, emphasizing the team's resilience. Harbhajan demanded evidence and hinted at knowing the source.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized Congress's and AAP's refusal to form alliances in Delhi and Haryana, alleging this contributed to BJP victories in those states. She emphasized Trinamool Congress's independence for the next state elections and expressed concerns about opposition unity in the INDIA bloc.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh admitted on social media that slapping S Sreesanth during the 2008 IPL season was a mistake. The incident, which occurred after a match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians, led to Harbhajan's suspension and an 11-match ban.
The US DOJ released documents on Jeffrey Epstein, containing little new information and heavily redacted details. Some files were given to select conservative influencers, causing criticism for not making them publicly accessible. Critics and social media users demanded full disclosure instead of selective distribution, highlighting concerns over transparency and the nature of the document release.
Virat Kohli's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy fell short of his usual standards, struggling with the Australian bowlers' tactics. His average dipped to 32.29 over the last 40 tests. Although his on-field altercations added entertainment, experts Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist rated his overall impact at 7 and 7.5 out of 10 respectively.
A Bengaluru couple hired a live-in maid through Facebook, who fled with gold ornaments worth Rs 2.3 lakh after five days. The maid, Devonita Karmakaru, initially refused the position but later agreed. She provided a fake Aadhaar card, and stole the jewelry on December 16. The couple realized the need for employee verification after the theft.
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will debut a new jersey in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday. Featuring a tri-color gradient on the shoulder blades, the new design has been unveiled on BCCI's official social media. Varun Chakravarthy replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the otherwise unchanged squad.