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The police paraded them through the very market where they fired gun shots, threw down bombs in a busy market to celebrate the birthday of their gang leader in Uttar Pradesh, showed a video. The incident, which was reported from the Lal Bangla area of Kanpur, took place on Wednesday. CCTV footage helped zero in on the suspects and the police arrested three people. The three arrested have been identified as Sahil (18), Debu Kumar Valmiki (27), and Razjulla (23). The video showed that the men, surrounded by cops, were taken around the same busy market to restore confidence among the people. A senior police officer assured that under no circumstances will the social peace be allowed to be disturbed. "The police is keeping an eye on some of the associates of the three accused who have been arrested now and appropriate action will be taken against them," said the senior police officer. (With inputs from Arun Agarwal)   from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/xu2wVTz via...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk told a delegation of leading Indian business figures at his SpaceX Starbase facility in Texas on Friday that he believes India-US ties are "trending positive" and that he favours an enhanced trade partnership between the two nations. The Indian entrepreneurs, led by India Global Forum (IGF) to mark the UK-headquartered policy and events platform's expansion into the US this week, toured the company's cutting-edge space exploration facilities and witnessed the successful launch of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7. During a moderated discussion, Musk emphasised the potential for deeper collaboration between the United States and India, particularly in the technology and space exploration sectors. "Things are trending positive. I'm certainly in favour of lowering trade barriers to increase commerce between the US and India," Musk was quoted as saying during the session. He went on to describe India as "one of the ancient ci...

Saif Ali Khan was attacked in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, when a home intruder broke into his Mumbai residence. The actor sustained six injuries after being stabbed by the assailant.   Khan was rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital at 3.30 AM and has since undergone surgery, and is in recovery. His team has confirmed that doctors are closely monitoring him .   The incident has sparked reactions from the film fraternity , including actress and neighbour Karishma Tanna.   Speaking to The Times of India , Karishma said, "It's a crazy scene outside right now... cops and media are everywhere. This incident is a wake-up call for many standalone buildings in Bandra."   Karishma emphasised the need for better security measures, adding, "I've been urging my housing society to increase security for over a year. Watchmen need proper training - they're not equipped to handle emergencies like this. If a burglar breaks in, how can a family defend themse...

After shooting the guard of an ATM cash vehicle in Karnataka's Bidar on Thursday afternoon and escaping with Rs 93 lakh in cash, two robbers opened fire at another person in Hyderabad hours later. The latest victim, who works as a manager at a private travel firm, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. An alert has been sounded in the entire city and efforts are underway to arrest the accused, the police added.  The incident took place at Afzal Gunj area when the robbers were preparing to board a bus to travel to Raipur.  Sources said the two men arrived in Hyderabad on a bike after committing the murder and robbery in Bidar and then visited a private travel agency's office to book tickets for a bus to Raipur. The agency's owner, Rais Ahmad, told reporters that the two men visited his office between 3pm and 4pm.  "One of them introduced himself as Amit Kumar. Their bus was scheduled to leave at around 7pm. We usually inspect luggage if we fi...

Cracking the whip on the Indian cricket team's "star culture", the BCCI on Thursday unveiled a 10-point policy to promote "discipline and unity", making domestic cricket mandatory, imposing restriction on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and banning individual commercial endorsements during ongoing series. It is learnt that the restrictions were sought by head coach Gautam Gambhir in a review meeting of the team's recent poor run. Non-compliance would invite sanctions, including cuts in the players' retainer fee from central contracts and a bar on participating in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. The measures have been announced in the wake of the team's disastrous tour of Australia during which it surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The debacle was preceded by a series whitewash against a relatively under-strength New Zealand at home. The 10 diktats make it mandatory for players to seek Ga...

Karun Nair is on a role in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.  In the second semi-final between Vidarbha and Ruturaj Gaikwad -led Maharashtra side at Baroda's newly built Kotambi Stadium, Karun Karun Nair made 88* in 44 balls as his team posted 380. Nair's scores in the tournament 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112, 122* and 88*. Thanks to seven unbeaten scores in eight innings, Nair's average has hit 752.  Nair, who is a Test triple centurion, has thus sent a strong signal ahead of the Champions Trophy.  Karun Nair is now the first captain in Vijay Hazare Trophy to cross 700-run mark. Before this Gaikwad, who scored 660 runs in five innings during the 2022-23 season, was the highest scorer as captain. Nair, now playing for Vidarbha since 2023, had a steep fall from being India's second triple centurion in Tests back in 2016 to not even being considered for selection by his state, Karnataka. However, a chat with former Indian cricketer Abey Kuruvilla during the DY Patil tournament i...

In a viral video, India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted in Vrindavan to seek blessings from Radhavallaj Lal Ji. The couple seems to be on a spiritual journey as the latest video comes days after Kohli and Anushka visited Premanandji Maharaj in Vrindavan. Kohli returned home last week after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored just 190 runs across six innings. Kohli and Anushka often visit spiritual leaders to seek blessings, whether it is India or the UK. Virat Kohli & @AnushkaSharma Seeks Blessings Of Gurudev & Radhavallabh Lal Ji In Vrindavan. #Virushka #Vrindavan @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/FtOT5QlTjn — virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) January 15, 2025 Meanwhile, the BCCI is set to implement stricter protocols during Team India's tours, according to a report in ESPNcricinfo. The report added that BCCI will limit the players spending time with their families on tours. The players will also be barred from ...

Three men spot a bleeding man in the dead of night in Delhi. Rather than helping him, they see an opportunity in his suffering and steal his motorbike, leaving him alone on the road, to die. But then Karma boomerangs on them. On January 11, Vikas was riding his motorbike on the Mehrauli-Gurugram road when it skidded and dragged for a few metres near Ghitorni in southwest Delhi around 3 am. Thereafter, Uday Kumar, Tinku and Parambir - residents of Fatehpur Beri - crossed the area. They saw the injured man lying on the road but instead of helping, they stole his bike and fled. Vikas bled to death. In a turn of fate, however, the three men also met with an accident shortly after. Uday Kumar is currently in a coma while Tinku and Parambir are injured but stable. The men are drug addicts, said police. The CCTV cameras installed near the accident site have been seized by the police and a probe is underway. The case brings back memories of a similar incident in 2023 when a 30-year-old doc...

Do you usually wait for appraisal season to request a pay raise? It might be time to reconsider that strategy. According to career coach Melody Wilding, who has worked with professionals at Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, the performance review isn't when decisions about promotions or raises are made-it's when they're announced.   In an interview with CNBC Make It , Wilding estimated that by the time review discussions take place, about 85% of promotion decisions have already been finalised.  "I call this the 'performance review paradox'," she said. "While you're focused on nailing that one big conversation, the real groundwork for your advancement is being laid in hundreds of small moments throughout the year." To help professionals secure the raises and promotions they deserve, Wilding shared three actionable tips based on her extensive experience coaching high-achieving clients. Practice Pre-Suasion : Subtly shape the perceptions and at...

The election officer of the New Delhi district has responded to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's allegations of manipulation of voter lists by the BJP. "Submission of applications for addition and deletion of electors in the electoral roll does not automatically result in the addition or deletion of names," the district election officer said. The AAP has been accusing the BJP of transferring votes from across the country to the New Delhi assembly constituency using the addresses of MPs and ministers who live in the New Delhi constituency. The BJP has rejected all the allegations. Earlier in the day, a delegation of AAP leaders led by national convener Arvind Kejriwal met the Election Commission officials. "We told the Election Commission how in the New Delhi assembly constituency, each BJP MP has given applications for 30 to 40 names to be included in the voter roll," Mr Kejriwal told media after meeting the poll panel officials. The election officer, in a post ...

Disney has been sued by animator Buck Woodall for allegedly copying the idea for the animated movie  Moana and its sequel, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporte r. As per the lawsuit filed in the California federal court last week, Disney copied elements of a screenplay Mr Woodall wrote for an animated film called Bucky which has similar themes of teenagers from an ancient Polynesian village embarking on adventures to save their homes. Mr Woodall is suing Disney for $10 billion, or 2.5 per cent of Moana's gross revenue. He claims he provided the screenplay and trailer of his movie to former Mandeville Films director of development Jenny Marchick who is now DreamWorks Animation's head of development for features. "Disney's Moana was produced in the wake of Woodall's delivery to the Defendants of virtually all constituent parts necessary for its development and production after more than 17 years of inspiration and work on his animated film project,...

A 45-year-old psychologist was arrested in Nagpur for allegedly blackmailing and sexually exploiting at least 50 of his students over the past 15 years, a police official said on Monday. The accused, who operated a clinic and residential program in east Nagpur, faces charges under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Hudkeshwar police station official said. "The psychologist allegedly lured students, particularly girls, with promises of personal and professional development. He organized trips and camps where he would sexually abuse them, take explicit photos, and later use these to blackmail them. The incident came to light after a former student, who was being blackmailed by the accused, approached the police," he said. Several victims are married and may be hesitant to approach police to file complaints, the official added. Police have formed a special committee to assi...

A seemingly routine 999 call, masked as a pizza order, turned out to be a harrowing plea for help. A sharp-witted Metropolitan Police call handler immediately recognised the hidden distress and promptly dispatched emergency services to aid the woman in need. The police force shared audio of the call on its X account and commended the call handler for her quick thinking. The handler quickly realised the woman was in danger and instructed her to respond with single words, enabling officers to be dispatched to assist. "Pizza Delivery," the 999 caller said. "Pizza Delivery? Ok, do you require pizza delivery or do you require the police? If it's the police, say yes," the dispatcher questioned. "Yes," the woman responded. "Ok is the person that's scaring you at the property now," the dispatcher questioned. "Yes," the caller said. "No problem, police are coming ok? Have they got any weapons, answer yes or no?" the disp...

BJP rushed to placate the outgoing MLA from Karawal Nagar after the ticket from his current seat was given to Kapil Mishra. Mohan Singh Bisht was then given a ticket from Mustafabad in the third list of candidates released on Sunday, ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly election. Mr Bisht, who has won all except one assembly election from Karawal Nagar since 1998, had earlier said, "The BJP thinks they will field anyone and he will win. This is a big mistake. You have challenged the 'samaj' (his Uttarakhandi community), not Mohan Singh Bisht. The BJP will lose at least 8-10 seats because of this decision, including Karawal Nagar, Burari, Mustafabad and Gokalpuri." Later, Mr Bisht expressed confidence that he would win the Mustafabad seat for the BJP. "I met the national president and things were ironed out. I have assured that I will contest from Mustafabad and win the seat for the party," Bisht told PTI. The MLA said he and the BJP had considerable supp...

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik married in 2011. However, after eight years of marriage, they decided to part ways in 2019. Recently, Avantika opened up about the emotional turmoil she experienced during their divorce. In a cryptic post, she shared how the year 2019 was a pivotal and painful moment in her life, adding that it "broke" her. In her post, Avantika wrote, "The truth is, the number of days we have here is actually not so large. So if you have the opportunity to wake up tomorrow, to let this world age you, weather you, and meet you where you are for even just one more golden minute, I hope you show up for it. Do as much as you possibly can with your time here. Risk your heart. Express." She continued, "Take care of others, leaving them better than you found them. Give yourself permission to take up space. Be all that you are. Love the way you hope to love and love people on purpose, with depth and intention. Keep rescuing those younger parts of your...

Neuralink Corp.'s brain-computer device has been implanted in a third patient and the company has plans for about 20 to 30 more implants in 2025, founder Elon Musk said. "We've got now three humans with Neuralinks implanted and they're all working well," Musk said during an event in Las Vegas this week that was streamed on X, his social media service. Neuralink is one of a growing group of startups developing brain implants that can help treat conditions such as paralysis and ALS. They are experimental procedures that usually require opening up the skull to place electrodes in the brain tissue. A year ago, Neuralink said it had implanted its device in its initial patient, Noland Arbaugh. The company currently has two US studies for its devices registered with the Food and Drug Administration. The Prime Study, designed for an estimated five patients, allows paralyzed patients to control external devices such as computers or smartphones with their minds. A second...

Former First Lady Michelle Obama was noticeably absent from former President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. A person familiar with her schedule told Politico that Michelle Obama had a scheduling conflict and is currently in Hawaii, per Politico. Her office confirmed her absence, with spokesperson Crystal Carson stating, "Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter's National Funeral Service. Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former President", according to Associated Press. Notably, Michelle Obama would have been seated next to former President Donald Trump, who instead sat next to her husband, former President Barack Obama. The two chatted for several minutes before the funeral began. Barack Obama, a Democrat, appeared to speak cordially to his Republican successor, as did former Democratic President Bill Clint...

Kate Winslet has an exceptional body of work to her credit, and it would be obvious to term her as a legend in her profession. However, it seems that the actress thinks otherwise. She was addressed as a "legend", by the host, Nikki Glaser, at the Golden Globes Awards recently, and the cameras captured her instant reaction of discomfort to it.  Her name was taken alongside Cate Blanchett and Collin Farrell. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CBS (@cbstv) Her cringed expression went viral on social media, and netizens started reacting to it. As the cameras zoomed in further, she was seen mouthing, "Why me?" With several highlights from the ceremony this year , from Timothee-Kylie's PDA to Zendaya sparking engagement rumours, Winslet's unfiltered reaction was definitely hailed as unmissable. Social Media had a flurry of comments, discussing what had unfolded. One user commented, "Kate Winslet hi...

Historically, Greenland has been a part of several countries. Though early settlers reached the island many centuries ago, it was only in the last few centuries that claims were made over the territory.  When Denmark and Norway were one country known as the Dano-Norwegian Realm (Det dansk-norske rige), explorers and settlers from the country sailed to Greenland, then known as Kalaallit Nunaat, and claimed sovereignty over the territory. When Denmark and Norway separated in 1814, it was agreed between them that the colony of Greenland would henceforth be transferred to the Danish crown. Greenland remained a territory of the Danish crown for nearly 140 years till Denmark was taken over by Nazi Gernamy. Under the code name 'Operation Weserubung', Nazi Germany attacked Denmark and Norway on April 9, 1940. Within a day Denmark surrendered and was occupied. At this time Greenland briefly became part of Hitler's territory. But knowing Greenland's strategic location, the Uni...

The Special Investigation Team investigating the murder of Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found in a septic tank last week, has said the journalist was killed by his cousins who were enraged by his reportage on corruption in road construction contracts, some of which involved them. Mukesh, an independent journalist who also contributed to NDTV, practised his craft in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division, an area which is notoriously difficult for reporters. The 32-year-old journalist was last seen leaving his home in Bijapur's Pujari Para on New Year's Day. His brother, Yukesh, filed a missing complaint the next day and informed the police about the last location updated on the journalist's phone: a shed owned by his cousin and contractor Suresh Chandrakar in Chhatan Para Basti, not very far from their home. A note by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) said police found 17 rooms for workers, which were locked, and a newly cemented septic tank. Suresh claimed the tank ...

Prominent film producer Pritish Nandy died on Wednesday after a cardiac arrest at his South Mumbai residence, at the age of 73.  Pritish Nandy was the producer of several successful movies like J hankaar Beats, Chameli, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Ankahee, Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Bow Barracks Forever , among many others.  On Wednesday, his friend, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared this devastating news on his Instagram along with a long heartfelt post.  The actor wrote, "Deeply deeply saddened and shocked to know about the demise of one of my dearest and closest friends #PritishNandy!" Calling him "brave", the Uunchai actor also recalled how Mr. Nandy had been there for him in his earliest days in the city.  "Amazing poet, writer, filmmaker and a brave and unique editor/journalist! He was my support system and a great source of strength in my initial days in Mumbai. We shared lots of things in common. He was also one of the most fearles...

Tesla CEO and close aide to US President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, has once again targeted billionaire George Soros, saying the latter's alleged "hatred of humanity includes Israel".  Mr Musk, who is the owner of X, made the remarks as he shared a news report on Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan hitting out at Mr Soros for pumping $15 million into non-governmental organisations supporting the Hamas militant group. "George Soros's hatred of humanity includes Israel btw," Mr Musk wrote on the micro-blogging platform. George Soros's hatred of humanity includes Israel btw pic.twitter.com/LY6UPblsh9 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2025 Mr Musk's comments are just the latest in a series of attacks on Mr Soros, who was honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the US, by President Joe Biden recently.  Mr Musk had slammed the decision and called it a "travesty".  Earlier, the...

Barcelona vs Athletic Club LIVE Streaming, Spanish Super Cup:  FC Barcelona will be hoping to put aside their patchy La Liga form as they take on Athletic Club de Bilbao in the first semi-final of the Supercopa de Espana. While Barcelona have qualified for the Supercopa after finishing second in last season's La Liga, Athletic qualified as a result of winning the Copa del Rey 2023/24. Barcelona will also hope to put off-field problems behind them, having been in the news for not being able to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor with their first team squad. Barcelona narrowly won 2-1 when the two sides met in La Liga this season, but they will be without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for the contest. Here are the LIVE Streaming details for Barcelona vs Athletic Club de Bilbao, Supercopa de Espana 2024/25 LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How To Watch: When will the Barcelona vs Athletic Club, Supercopa de Espana match take place? The Barcelona vs Athletic Club, Supercopa de Es...

Having started practising law nearly 30 years ago and then retiring as the longest-serving Chief Justice of India in over a decade, Justice DY Chandrachud did not only get a ringside view of how courts function but also helped shape jurisprudence in the country with a string of important judgments, including on electoral bonds, the validity of Article 370 and same-sex marriage.  On Wednesday, the former Chief Justice sat down for a wide-ranging interview with NDTV in which he spoke about everything from how he almost became an economist and the paltry fees he got for his first case to the criticisms levelled against judges and the Supreme Court. Justice Chandrachud also addressed a colleague's remarks of him being harsh on a former judge of the Supreme Court and spoke about the need for revisiting and overturning earlier judgments - even those by his father and former Supreme Court Chief Justice YV Chandrachud. Early Days On a question about his experiences and what he learnt f...