Security forces eliminated a Lashkar-e-Taliba associate, Altaf Lalli, during an operation in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the exchange of fire and were hospitalized. The operation was initiated following intelligence about terrorist presence in the Kolnar Ajas area. This action follows a recent attack in Pahalgam where 26 people were killed.
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Veteran Bollywood actor Aruna Irani suffered a serious injury from a fall in Bangkok and was seen arriving at Mumbai airport in a wheelchair. She was on a shopping trip with friends and tripped while walking in the city. After treatment in Bangkok and further recovery in Mumbai, she is gradually improving.
A 55-year-old shopkeeper in Bodhan, Nizamabad district, died after being assaulted by a minor girl's family. The girl alleged he harassed her when she visited his shop. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Police registered a POCSO case against the shopkeeper and a murder case against the family, deploying a police picket to maintain peace.
The murder of former minister Baba Siddiqui was orchestrated by an international crime syndicate, involving migrant youths lured by Lawrence Bishnoi's influence and financial promises. Six accused confessed to the plot, highlighting their financial struggles and subsequent regrets. The meticulous planning included recruitment of shooters and misinformation about the targets' affiliations.
Nate Anderson's research firm Hindenburg faces allegations of securities fraud through connections with Anson hedge fund, revealed by court documents. Anderson's collaboration with Anson in report preparation potentially violates SEC regulations. Hindenburg's critical reports on various companies have led to significant financial implications.
A Navy speedboat collision with a ferry near Mumbai's Gateway of India tragically claimed 14 lives, with one person still missing. The overloaded ferry was en route to Elephanta Island. The speedboat, recently undergoing engine replacement, was being tested. Investigations are underway, focusing on the cause of the crash and the speedboat's operator.
In September, Australian athlete Lily Winward, 19, was forced to travel with a toddler on her lap due to an Etihad Airways overbooking issue during a layover in the UAE. Despite paying $3,000 for her flights, Winward's attempts to address the situation have so far been ignored by the airline.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is celebrating Christmas on the ISS with her crew, enjoying holiday traditions, special meals from fresh ingredients, and video calls to loved ones. Despite concerns over her appearing thinner, NASA assures her health is closely monitored. Williams continues her mission, focusing on scientific research and inspiring future space explorers through educational outreach.
Ashatai, mother of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar, expresses her wish for the reunion of Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar. This comes amid speculation of their reconciliation following Ajit’s visit to Sharad on his birthday. Influential figures support the reunion, emphasizing its significance in shaping Maharashtra politics.