A policewoman in Bhopal accuses a man of 13 years of sexual exploitation under false promises of marriage, leading to legal action. Separately, in Sarojininagar, a man posing as an Army officer on Instagram is arrested for deceiving multiple women out of money and valuables, including a widow.
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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.
Super Bowl LIX will take place on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, featuring a much-anticipated rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Fans worldwide can tune in through various TV channels and streaming platforms to catch the action live.
In less than two months, the snow line around Mt Everest has risen by 490 feet, primarily due to sublimation influenced by strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures. Scientists warn that this elevation in the winter snow line could threaten water security and increase wildfire risks in the region.
Matt Prior criticizes England’s lackluster performance in their defeat against India, especially highlighting their ineffective bowling against Rohit Sharma’s impressive knock. He acknowledges some positives but insists the team appears disjointed and failed to put significant pressure on the Indian side.
Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student at Mohawk College, tragically died after being struck by a stray bullet at a Hamilton bus stop. She was an innocent bystander caught in a shootout between two vehicles. Police are investigating the homicide and appealing for public assistance with dashcam or security footage from the area.
CPM’s state conference unanimously re-elects M V Govindan as Kerala unit secretary, with no factional dissent. CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends proposals for accepting private capital for Kerala's development, adopted in the conference, emphasizing continuous LDF governance has improved conditions significantly.
The number of Indian nationals awarded a death sentence in the UAE stands at 25. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, confirmed this in Parliament. The Indian government prioritizes the safety of its nationals abroad and provides assistance to those sentenced. There are 10,152 Indian prisoners in foreign jails including those awaiting capital punishment.
Hopes for rescuing the two engineers and six labourers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel are fading due to rising water levels and shifting silt after over 48 hours of rescue efforts. Authorities are reassessing their strategy to avoid risking additional lives amid concerns about the tunnel's structural integrity.
RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's Holi celebration with party workers sparked controversy after a video showed him ordering a policeman to dance, threatening suspension. Political opponents criticized the act, calling it a display of power abuse and reminiscent of past 'jungle raj' in Bihar.