A 15-year-old boy attacked Zonal DCP Niketan Kadam with an axe during riots at Hansapuri, aiming for his neck. Kadam blocked the blow with his hand, sustaining serious injuries. He underwent emergency surgery and is currently recovering. The officer and 11 other personnel were injured while trapped by a mob and subsequently rescued by reinforcements.
Related news
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for disrespecting the national anthem and questioned his health. A video showed Kumar talking during the anthem. Yadav demanded his resignation, citing instability.
Topps and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami have partnered on a special MLB Tokyo Series card set. This set features 25 cards showcasing Murakami's artwork and several star baseball players. It includes a valuable dual-autograph card by Shohei Ohtani and Murakami. Fans have mixed reactions, with some excited about the unique design and others preferring traditional card styles.
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan critically assessed Virat Kohli's ongoing struggles with shots outside the off-stump after India's heavy loss to Australia in the Boxing Day Test. Highlighting Kohli's scores of 36 and 5, Pathan emphasized the lack of technical correction and questioned the inconsistency between Kohli's off-field discipline and on-field performance.
Taylor Swift, godmother to Jaime King's son Leo Thames, remains supportive despite King's recent custody loss due to addiction struggles. Swift is committed to honoring her godmother role during King's recovery, highlighting her unwavering loyalty to personal relationships.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of Arvind Kejriwal, challenging him to drink Yamuna water to highlight unfulfilled promises around cleaning the river. He also accuses Kejriwal and PM Modi of deceptive campaign speeches and criticizes the luxury lifestyle of the AAP leader amid allegations of corruption.
Maharashtra's Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals a substantial decline in women welfare schemes, with a 57% drop in Shakti Sadan facilities' inmates and a 36% cut in women's hostels funding. Women's counseling centers experienced a 69% reduction in allocations, raising questions about the government's commitment amid increasing demand.
Sunil Gavaskar commented on Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out during the Boxing Day Test. He said it could have been avoided if Jaiswal had not looked at the fielder. Jaiswal was batting well and scored 82 runs. His run-out triggered a mini-collapse for India, which went from 153/2 to 164/5 by stumps.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji temple in Kharghar. The temple, costing Rs 170 crore, is part of ISKCON's Glory of Maharashtra initiative. The event was attended by distinguished guests and featured extensive security measures, highlighting ISKCON's role in promoting spirituality and Indian culture.
Gaurav Ahuja was arrested after being caught urinating in public and flashing morning walkers in Pune. Social activist Vijay Kumbhar shared the video, which led to public outrage. Ahuja later surrendered to the Karad city police. An FIR has been registered against him and his friend Bhagyash Prakash Oswal under various sections of the law.
Jammu and Kashmir government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the deaths of 15 people, including 12 children, in Rajouri's Badhaal village after neurotoxins were found in samples. The mysterious illness, which began on Dec 7, led to multiple deaths following community meals. Tests ruled out viral, bacterial, or microbial infections.