germany car attack german police nabs the saudi doctor whose reckless driving killed 2
In a tragic turn of events, a Saudi driver killed at least two people and injured 60 others after ramming into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Dec 20. One of the victims was a young child, according to Saxony-Anhalt premier Reiner Haseloff. The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor with a permanent residence, was arrested by German Police. Police have not disclosed casualty details but confirmed a large-scale operation at the market.
21 December,2024 09:25 PM IST
On the evening of Dec 21, a driver rammed a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The deadly accident killed at least two people, including a child, and injuring more than 60 others. The suspect, a 50-year-old male, Saudi Arabian doctor with permanent residency in Germany, was arrested at the scene. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with Germany and condolences to the victims’ families. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz who sent his thoughts to the affected expected to visit the site along with Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.
21 December,2024 12:05 PM IST
Taimur Ali Khan, the adorable son of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, celebrated his 8th birthday today. To mark this special occasion, his parents threw a fun-filled football-themed birthday party, complete with exciting games and activities. The birthday boy was joined by his little brother Jeh, Karan Johar's son Yash, and other close friends and family members.
20 December,2024 10:40 PM IST
A massive scuffle took place between NDA members and INDIA bloc MPs on December 19th. Today, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla restricted protests at Parliament gates by the MPs. Two BJP MPs were injured in the scuffle yesterday. According to sources, "Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no political party, Member of Parliament or groups of members will hold any dharna and demonstration at building gates of Parliament House,".
20 December,2024 06:22 PM IST
Bandish Bandits season 2 released on Amazon Prime Video after a 4-year gap. A lot has changed in the life of lead star Ritwik Bhowmik in the meantime. Joining him in this conversation are his co-stars Atul Kulkarni, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang and Kunaal Roy Kapur, elaborating on the arcs of their characters in season 2. We also found out it was Kunaal's wedding anniversary on that day, and he has completed 19 years of marriage!
19 December,2024 07:48 PM IST
In a major anti-terror operation, Indian soldiers killed five terrorists in Kader, Kulgam, in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation led to a fierce gun battle, in which two Indian soldiers were injured. They have been evacuated for medical treatment. The area has been sealed off, and security forces have launched a large-scale search operation to catch any remaining militants hiding in the area. The situation is ongoing, and more details will be provided as they become available. This action is part of ongoing efforts by Indian forces to combat terrorism in the region. Watch video for more.
19 December,2024 02:47 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin received a warm welcome at his home in Chennai after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin shared that he would continue playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and might play for as long as possible. He emphasized that while his time as an Indian cricketer had come to an end, he was not done as a player. When asked if retirement was a tough decision, Ashwin said it wasn’t difficult for him. Although it might be emotional for others, he felt relieved and satisfied. The decision had been on his mind for some time, but it was an instinctive choice, and he decided to retire after the 4th day of a match.
19 December,2024 12:09 PM IST
Actor Mukesh Khanna, better known as ‘Shaktimaan’ frequently keeps in the news due to his candid statements. But certainly this is not the only reason why he was trending this month. The comeback of Shaktimaan was announced recently, and since then there has been an intense discussion on who will play Shaktimaan. In 1997, when Mukesh Khanna appeared as Shaktimaan, he took the nation by storm. While this role made him even more popular than the role of ‘Bhishmapitmah’ did in Mahabharat, he credits his spiritual making to Mahabharat’s role that he ‘got by luck’ as he says. In this episode of Mid-day’s Straight Talk, in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor, Mukesh Khanna opens up on the concept of Marriage, Spirituality, Religion, Cinema and Controversies.
18 December,2024 06:00 PM IST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav raised concerns about the absence of PM Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha debate on the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) Bill. He pointed out that in 2017, both the Election Commission and the Law Commission had rejected the idea, citing it would harm diversity, free expression, and the federal system. Yadav criticized the BJP for claiming to save money while spending large sums on advertisements for the PM and Chief Ministers. He also questioned why the BJP didn't support ONOE when they won three elections and needed 300 seats, but now, with 362 seats, they are pushing for it. He emphasized the need for reforms in education, health, justice, and the economy instead of ONOE.
18 December,2024 02:51 PM IST
On December 17, Russia suffered a major blow when Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed in a bomb blast. The explosion, hidden inside an electric scooter, occurred outside his apartment in Moscow. His assistant also died in the blast. Ukraine’s intelligence agency, SBU, claimed responsibility for the attack. Kirillov was charged by Ukraine for allegedly using banned chemical weapons and had been sanctioned by several countries, including the U.K. and Canada, due to his role in the war. The blast caused shattered windows and damaged the building’s entrance. The bodies of the victims were found nearby. This killing of a high-ranking Russian officer is expected to lead to retaliation from Russia. Kirillov led the RKhBZ, special forces tasked with protecting Russian troops in extreme conditions involving chemical, biological, or radioactive threats.
18 December,2024 10:25 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
