In Deoband, a 17-year-old girl and her younger sister were harassed by a group of men who accused them of interacting with a Hindu man. The mob assaulted the girl, forced her to remove her hijab for a video, and snatched her phone. Police arrested one man, Mohd Mehtab, and are searching for others involved in the December 11 incident.
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Controversy surrounds pacer Harshit Rana's concussion substitution for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England, with former players questioning the decision's fairness. Notably, Ravichandran Ashwin and Zaheer Khan argue that Ramandeep Singh would have been a more appropriate replacement, urging review of concussion rules by cricket authorities.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized Pakistan's current cricket performance, saying even India's B team could defeat them. Pakistan's inability to develop strong players despite their PSL and domestic competitions was pointed out by Gavaskar, who attributed India's success to IPL's contribution to talent development.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a six-game winning streak, with strong defensive performances. Rumors indicate they are considering trading for Marcus Smart, a premier defensive guard currently with the Washington Wizards. This move aims to boost their defensive unit and solidify their championship hopes, complementing their offensive stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
A fiery truck collision involving a chemical-laden truck disrupted the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning. Several trucks caught fire near a petrol pump, causing burn injuries to an unspecified number of people. Ambulances transported the injured to hospitals while firefighters battled the blaze. Traffic on the highway came to a standstill as authorities worked to control the situation.
A 16-year-old schoolgirl in Bareilly was denied a sanitary pad by her principal during an exam. Despite waiting over an hour, she was sent home bleeding. Her family has filed complaints demanding action. The DIOS is investigating the matter and ensuring availability of sanitary pads in schools. Awareness campaigns run by social organizations emphasize the need for menstrual hygiene.
A 50-year-old school teacher from Alibaug committed suicide by jumping off Atal Setu near Ulwe after facing harassment from recovery agents of an instant loan app. The agents allegedly circulated morphed nude images to his contacts due to his inability to repay an outstanding loan of Rs 12,000.
Manu Bhaker's name went missing from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award recommendation list, despite her historic achievements in the 2024 Olympics. The Sports Ministry is considering using executive powers to nominate her, a rare move previously applied to cricketer Mohammed Shami for the Arjuna Award, highlighting extraordinary performance deviations.
The Supreme Court criticized the inability of local authorities to resolve a burial issue involving a Christian Scheduled Tribe man in Chhattisgarh. The deceased’s son sought permission to bury his father in their native village, which was opposed due to potential unrest between tribal Hindus and Christians. The court expressed disappointment and postponed the hearing to January 22.