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Orthopaedic Surgeon Assaulted by Patient's Kin at Maharashtra Hospital, FIR Filed

An orthopaedic surgeon was physically attacked by a patient's son at a private hospital in Maharashtra late Saturday night. The assault occurred in the presence of other patients, causing alarm within the facility. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the incident. The attack follows a similar assault on medical staff by a local corporator just weeks earlier. The suspect from that prior incident is currently reported to be in Goa.

Edinburgh Zoo's Major General penguin Sir Nils Olav III set to become a father

Major General Sir Nils Olav III, the world's highest-ranking penguin, is expecting his first offspring after his partner Connie laid an egg at Edinburgh Zoo. The egg represents the zoo's first king penguin birth attempt in 17 years, making it a significant milestone for the institution. Zoo keepers are closely watching the pair, as both birds are first-time parents with no prior experience raising young. Staff are monitoring the couple as they alternate shifts keeping the egg warm and protected.

Alabama students use discarded Christmas trees to restore Gulf Coast sand dunes

Students and volunteers in Alabama are repurposing old Christmas trees to help restore fragile sand dunes along the Gulf Coast. The project combines sand-trapping techniques using the discarded trees with the planting of native vegetation to stabilize the dunes. The initiative aims to protect coastal infrastructure while also creating habitats for local wildlife. The effort highlights an eco-friendly approach to coastal restoration and habitat recovery.

‘Three claps for Gen Z faces’: CJP takes swipe at BJP’s youth outreach team

Vancouver turns sewage heat into renewable energy for buildings

BJP old timers & new entrants clash over Kolkata mutton feast, 4 injured

Pakistan Rebuilds Jaish-e-Mohammed Headquarters Damaged in Operation Sindoor

Pakistan has fully rebuilt the Markaz Subhanallah complex, the headquarters of militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed, which was heavily damaged during India's Operation Sindoor. The facility was struck by Indian precision strikes as part of the military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure. The extensive reconstruction signals a restoration of the compound to its pre-strike condition. The rebuilding of the site raises fresh concerns about Pakistan's commitment to dismantling terrorist infrastructure on its soil.

MAGA skids on maple syrup: US-Canada ties on a slippery slope

India Open 2028 Badminton Tournament to Be Held in Guwahati, Says BAI

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has confirmed that the India Open 2028 will be hosted in Guwahati. BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra made the announcement, citing scheduling conflicts in New Delhi as the reason for the venue change. The Super 750 tournament is scheduled for the last week of January 2028. The event would have coincided with heightened security measures in the national capital around Republic Day on January 26. Guwahati will thus serve as an alternative host city for the prestigious badminton event.

Haryana woman kills husband with knife, then jumps from rooftop in Kurukshetra

A woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death in Kurukshetra, Haryana, on Saturday. The victim, Rajesh, worked as a water supplier and sustained fatal abdominal wounds during the attack. Post-mortem findings revealed that portions of his liver and right kidney were missing. The couple had been living together in Kurukshetra for around a year. Following the killing, the woman reportedly jumped from a rooftop.

‘Attackers took bath, ate dates’: Chilling details in Bangladesh Hindu family case

Viral Video Sparks Gold Rush in Remote African Village After Farmer's Discovery

A 33-year-old farmer named Manasse Lomachar triggered a gold rush in a remote African village after his discovery went viral. Lomachar had originally set out to search for missing gold when he came across a group of women panning for gold near a riverbed. Joining them, he successfully found 3 grams of gold. The footage of his find spread rapidly online, drawing crowds to the area in search of their own fortune.

'You Ruined My Family': Teen's Mother's Old Video Surfaces After Hill Suicide

Sources said that Kunal had attempted suicide a year ago at the same spot in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

India batting coach says Jaiswal shouldn't have closed in during on-field clash

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was involved in an on-field altercation with Sri Lankan bowler Fernando during a recent match. Jaiswal charged toward Fernando, making visible physical contact with the bowler's head. Sri Lankan players intervened quickly to defuse the situation before it could escalate further. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged that Jaiswal should not have moved so close to the bowler. Kotak described the incident as something that occurred in the heat of the moment.

‘Normalcy returning’: BJP holds its first-ever organisational meet in Srinagar

Protesters Detained at Connaught Place Over Anti-Reservation Demonstration

Several individuals were detained by authorities at Connaught Place in New Delhi following an anti-reservation protest. The demonstrators gathered at the prominent central Delhi location, raising slogans and displaying placards to voice their opposition. The protesters argued that economic status, rather than caste or community, should be the primary basis for determining reservation eligibility and government benefits. Security forces intervened and took multiple participants into custody during the demonstration.

After Minister, Secretary’s family availed of agriculture scheme, new rules bar them

Panama-flagged ship sinks off Odisha, 2 rescued; search on for 22: Shipping minister

India Test-Fires Fully Homegrown AK-203 'Sher' Assault Rifle

India has successfully test-fired the AK-203 assault rifle named 'Sher', marking a significant step toward domestic weapons manufacturing. The rifle was produced at Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture established in India in 2019. IRRPL was set up specifically to manufacture AK-203 rifles on Indian soil, reducing dependence on foreign imports. The development signals India's growing push toward self-reliance in defence production under its broader indigenisation drive.

Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves amid war, energy crisis