<p>While driving in any Indian city, one might naturally be cautious about cattle or dogs making a sudden entry and crossing the path. What if a crocodile makes an entry? It did, not once, but twice in recent times. The first appearance was last week, as Chennai city and adjoining districts were being lashed by heavy rains brought in by the severe cyclone Michaung. Around that time, a video of a crocodile crossing a road, in the early hours went viral. On Wednesday, there's been a daytime sighting of a crocodile and it caused quite the buzz!&nbsp;</p>

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👇spotted in alapakkam..mapedu road..near air force compound...Public road...resident claims he 📸 it while returning to SSM Nagar via perasriyar road<br />
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Sharing as received &amp;verified by sender<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiFloods</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiRains</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crocodile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crocodile</a> <a href="https://t.co/p0sp024Kei">pic.twitter.com/p0sp024Kei</a></p>
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<p>As per local residents, a crocodile was sighted at Alapakkam, New Perungalathur, Chennai. Pictures doing the rounds indicate that the crocodile was lying by the road, in the vegetation adjoining a compound wall. Within a few hours, the police, local authorities and Forest Department personnel are said to have been alerted and they arrived at the spot. As word spread about the crocodile in the area, a crowd had gathered there. It was suspected that the crocodile belonged to one of the nearby water bodies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/believe-it-or-not-a-crocodile-made-herself-pregnant-a-rare-case-of-virgin-birth-601912">Also read |&nbsp;Believe it or not, a crocodile made herself pregnant. A rare case of ‘virgin birth’</a></p>

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Bystanders also safe! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wildlife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wildlife</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rescue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rescue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crocodile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crocodile</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennaimuggers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennaimuggers</a> <a href="https://t.co/BB6sShzfA6">pic.twitter.com/BB6sShzfA6</a></p>
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<p>Videos show that the forest department personnel managed to capture the crocodile in a net. Later, it was taken away and released at a designated shelter in the city. It is being pointed out that the one seen on Wednesday is also a mugger crocodile (similar to the one seen amid the floods), one that is medium-sized and endemic to region between southern Iran and the Indian subcontinent. It is said to inhabit lakes, marshes and rivers, specifically slow-moving and shallow water bodies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-kerala-temple-lake-welcomes-new-crocodile-a-year-after-demise-of-revered-babiya-658624">Also read |&nbsp;India: New crocodile appears in Kerala temple lake a year after demise of revered Babiya</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Video of the now famous <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crocodile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crocodile</a> (captured today from Alapakkam, New Perungalathur) being released into a shelter by forest dept personnel...<br />
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It probably lived in one of the lakes at New Perungalathur and stepped out after lake overflow during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiFloods2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiFloods2023</a> <a href="https://t.co/COcFRQhoQX">pic.twitter.com/COcFRQhoQX</a></p>
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<p>Commenting on the earlier video of the crocodile crossing a road in Chennai, Supriya Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Climate Change &amp; Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu, mentioned that there are few mugger crocodiles in several of the water bodies in Chennai. "These are shy and elusive animals and avoid human contact. This one has come out as the water has overflown due to massive rains under the impact of Cyclone Michaung. Please do not go close to water bodies. There is no possibility of harm to humans if these animals are left alone and unprovoked." she had said in an X post.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Serial killer severs a crocodile's head</strong></p>

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While driving in any Indian city, one might naturally be cautious about cattle or dogs making a sudden entry and crossing the path. What if a crocodile makes an entry?

While driving in any Indian city, one might naturally be cautious about cattle or dogs making a sudden entry and crossing the path. What if a crocodile makes an entry? It did, not once, but twice in recent times. The first appearance was last week, as Chennai city and adjoining districts were being lashed by heavy rains brought in by the severe cyclone Michaung. Around that time, a video of a crocodile crossing a road, in the early hours went viral. On Wednesday, there's been a daytime sighting of a crocodile and it caused quite the buzz! Crocodile spotted in #chennai, yet again? 👇spotted in alapakkam..mapedu road..near air force compound...Public road...resident claims he 📸 it while returning to SSM Nagar via perasriyar road Sharing as received &verified by sender#ChennaiFloods #ChennaiRains #crocodile pic.twitter.com/p0sp024Kei — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 13, 2023 × As per local residents, a crocodile was sighted at Alapakkam, New Perungalathur, Chennai. Pictures doing the rounds indicate that the crocodile was lying by the road, in the vegetation adjoining a compound wall. Within a few hours, the police, local authorities and Forest Department personnel are said to have been alerted and they arrived at the spot. As word spread about the crocodile in the area, a crowd had gathered there. It was suspected that the crocodile belonged to one of the nearby water bodies. Also read | Believe it or not, a crocodile made herself pregnant. A rare case of ‘virgin birth’ Who let the crocs out? Who? Who?#TamilNadu forest Dept personnel having to almost wrestle and capture a crocodile spotted in #chennai Alapakkam, New Perungalathur Operation success, patient safe! Bystanders also safe! #wildlife #rescue #crocodile #chennaimuggers pic.twitter.com/BB6sShzfA6 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 13, 2023 × Videos show that the forest department personnel managed to capture the crocodile in a net. Later, it was taken away and released at a designated shelter in the city. It is being pointed out that the one seen on Wednesday is also a mugger crocodile (similar to the one seen amid the floods), one that is medium-sized and endemic to region between southern Iran and the Indian subcontinent. It is said to inhabit lakes, marshes and rivers, specifically slow-moving and shallow water bodies. Also read | India: New crocodile appears in Kerala temple lake a year after demise of revered Babiya Video of the now famous #chennai #crocodile (captured today from Alapakkam, New Perungalathur) being released into a shelter by forest dept personnel... It probably lived in one of the lakes at New Perungalathur and stepped out after lake overflow during #ChennaiFloods2023 pic.twitter.com/COcFRQhoQX — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 13, 2023 × Commenting on the earlier video of the crocodile crossing a road in Chennai, Supriya Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Climate Change & Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu, mentioned that there are few mugger crocodiles in several of the water bodies in Chennai. "These are shy and elusive animals and avoid human contact. This one has come out as the water has overflown due to massive rains under the impact of Cyclone Michaung. Please do not go close to water bodies. There is no possibility of harm to humans if these animals are left alone and unprovoked." she had said in an X post. Also watch | Gravitas: Serial killer severs a crocodile's head

India: Who let the crocs out? Crocodile captured from Chennai road

<p>The members of the Indian parliament who witnessed a massive security breach on Wednesday (Dec 13) recalled how the incident unfolded. The two men, who were sitting in the visitors' gallery, had jumped into the Lok Sabha which led to a massive security scare on the 2001 Parliament attack's anniversary. The two men were caught by the MPs and security personnel and detained by the Delhi Police, who are currently interrogating them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recalling the security scare, BSP MP Ram Shiromani Verma said an Aadhaar card with a Lucknow address, which belonged to one of the two intruders, was found by the security personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the incident, Verma said that the parliament was filled with smoke after one of the men opened a canister which emitted yellow smoke. "All MPs beat him up and caught him and handed him to the security," he added, as reported by Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the intruders were raising the “tanashahi nahi chalegi” (down with dictatorship) slogan. Verma stated that the canister was stuffed by the man in the shoes along with a paper.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-indian-parliament-security-breach-brave-mps-try-to-tackle-intruder-669288">Watch | Indian Parliament security breach: Brave MPs try to tackle intruder</a></p>

<p>MP Hanuman Beniwal said that he was among the first people who caught hold of them. "When we caught hold of one of them, he took out something from his shoe, emanating smoke. Later the second person was also caught," the MP said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Police seize&nbsp;some material from intruders</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that some material had been seized by the police from them.</p>

<p>"A thorough investigation of the incident that took place during zero hour, is being done. Essential instructions have also been given to the Delhi Police. In the primary investigation, it has been found that it was just smoke and there is no need to worry about it," he said.</p>

<p>Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, who had caught the two men when they jumped from the visitors' gallery into the House, narrating the incident, said, "He had something in his hand which was emitting yellow-coloured smoke. I snatched it away and threw it outside...This is a major security breach."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;2001 Indian Parliament Attack: PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to attack victims</strong></p>

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present in parliament when the attack took place.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Rajendra Agarwal, who was presiding over the speaker's chair, said, "We thought he might have fallen but when the second person started coming down, all of us became cautious. The person tried to open his shoes and took something out after which smoke came out."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that one of the intruders tried to run towards the chair of the speaker.</p>

<p>"Suddenly two young men around 20 years old jumped into the House from the visitor's gallery and had canisters in their hand. These canisters were emitting yellow smoke. One of them was attempting to run towards the Speaker's chair. They were shouting some slogans. The smoke could have been poisonous. This is a serious breach of security, especially, on 13th December, the day when Parliament was attacked in 2001," he narrated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


The members of the Indian parliament who witnessed a massive security breach on Wednesday (Dec 13) recalled how the incident unfolded. The two men, who were sitting in the visitors' gallery, had jumped into the Lok Sabha which led to a massive security scare on the 2001 Parliament attack's anniversary.

The members of the Indian parliament who witnessed a massive security breach on Wednesday (Dec 13) recalled how the incident unfolded. The two men, who were sitting in the visitors' gallery, had jumped into the Lok Sabha which led to a massive security scare on the 2001 Parliament attack's anniversary. The two men were caught by the MPs and security personnel and detained by the Delhi Police, who are currently interrogating them. Recalling the security scare, BSP MP Ram Shiromani Verma said an Aadhaar card with a Lucknow address, which belonged to one of the two intruders, was found by the security personnel. Speaking about the incident, Verma said that the parliament was filled with smoke after one of the men opened a canister which emitted yellow smoke. "All MPs beat him up and caught him and handed him to the security," he added, as reported by Hindustan Times. He added that the intruders were raising the “tanashahi nahi chalegi” (down with dictatorship) slogan. Verma stated that the canister was stuffed by the man in the shoes along with a paper. Also read: Watch | Indian Parliament security breach: Brave MPs try to tackle intruder MP Hanuman Beniwal said that he was among the first people who caught hold of them. "When we caught hold of one of them, he took out something from his shoe, emanating smoke. Later the second person was also caught," the MP said. Police seize some material from intruders Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that some material had been seized by the police from them. "A thorough investigation of the incident that took place during zero hour, is being done. Essential instructions have also been given to the Delhi Police. In the primary investigation, it has been found that it was just smoke and there is no need to worry about it," he said. Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, who had caught the two men when they jumped from the visitors' gallery into the House, narrating the incident, said, "He had something in his hand which was emitting yellow-coloured smoke. I snatched it away and threw it outside...This is a major security breach." Watch: 2001 Indian Parliament Attack: PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to attack victims Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present in parliament when the attack took place. Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Rajendra Agarwal, who was presiding over the speaker's chair, said, "We thought he might have fallen but when the second person started coming down, all of us became cautious. The person tried to open his shoes and took something out after which smoke came out." Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that one of the intruders tried to run towards the chair of the speaker. "Suddenly two young men around 20 years old jumped into the House from the visitor's gallery and had canisters in their hand. These canisters were emitting yellow smoke. One of them was attempting to run towards the Speaker's chair. They were shouting some slogans. The smoke could have been poisonous. This is a serious breach of security, especially, on 13th December, the day when Parliament was attacked in 2001," he narrated. (With inputs from agencies)

Canisters in shoes, raising of slogans: Eyewitnesses recall how intruders attacked Indian Parliament

Starting in 2022, the Naupang League is setting a benchmark for the academies in the country as India tries to achieve its football goals in the coming years. The eight-month-long football league aims at developing grassroots football in Mizoram state of India. The league‘s latest season started in September across four districts of Mizoram - Aizawl, Champhai, Kolasib and Lunglei, after a successful inaugural season. The competition aims at the sustainable development of players at a very young age in Mizoram. Here is WION’s Aditya Pimpale as he goes into detail and speaks to some of the prominent names associated with the Naupang League in an exclusive report from Mizoram’s Aizawl.

Decoding rise of Indian Football through Naupang League

United Nations' climate body on Monday (Dec 11) released draft text of the deal which would be put up for passage at the ongoing COP28 Summit in Dubai in United Arab Emirates. The text advocates for reducing production as use of fossil fuels but stops short of using the wording 'phase out'.

COP28 Summit extended beyond schedule

Ratings agency Fitch believes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his coalition will likely win the 2024 polls slated between April and May. The ratings agency said the likelihood of PM Modi returning to power will also help the country maintain policy continuity which could favour investors. Indian stocks rallied in the recent sessions following election results to key states in the country.

Fitch ratings agency predicts India's 2024 election outcome

Two new Indian Chief Ministers were sworn in today in different ceremonies. The Bharatiya Janata Party won state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The chief ministers of MP and Chhattisgarh were sworn in today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present in both ceremonies. Around the same time, two other individuals, a man and a woman, were detained outside parliament.

Mohan Yadav takes oath as MP CM, Vishnu Deo Sai sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ongoing global partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit being held in New Delhi.

India PM Modi at GPAI Summit 2023: India to launch AI mission to boost startups | World DNA | WION

Unprecedented intrusion in Lok Sabha. Two intruders opened gas canisters, causing panic in Lok Sabha. Men jumped in Lok Sabha from visitor's gallery.

Parliament Security Breach: Four held in two separate incidents

<p>After a brief respite, Covid cases in the Indian state of Kerala are witnessing a concerning surge, with active cases rising sharply from 33 to 768 within a month.</p>

<p>Kerala holds the highest burden of infections in the country, a phenomenon attributed to the state's robust testing and reporting practices, as per health experts.</p>

<p>Doctors, as reported by the New Indian Express, note a rise in individuals seeking medical attention at outpatient clinics, presenting symptoms such as high fever, cough, wheezing, and chest congestion.</p>

<p>Despite the surge, doctors emphasise there's no cause for panic. Kerala reports the highest daily and active cases in the nation, with a peak of 157 cases on December 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State health department data reveals over 11,700 people sought hospital care for fever on a single day, resulting in more than 170 admissions. Concerns arise post-fever symptoms, including prolonged coughing, sputum expectoration, and wheezing.</p>

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<h2><strong>Multiple viral infections</strong></h2>

<p>Dr&nbsp;P S Shajahan, a Pulmonary Medicine professor, told the New Indian Express that while a percentage of individuals reporting fever may have Covid-19, testing remains low, and multiple virus infections in a patient are possible.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UK: Rishi Sunak to be questioned at Covid inquiry, was Finance Minister at the time</strong></p>

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<p>Reassuring the public, Dr Shajahan suggests no need for panic but advises the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions to wear masks in public, reducing the risk of contracting various viral infections amidst the withdrawal of Covid restrictions and the onset of winter.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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After a brief respite, Covid cases in the Indian state of Kerala are witnessing a concerning surge, with active cases rising sharply from 33 to 768 within a month.

After a brief respite, Covid cases in the Indian state of Kerala are witnessing a concerning surge, with active cases rising sharply from 33 to 768 within a month. Kerala holds the highest burden of infections in the country, a phenomenon attributed to the state's robust testing and reporting practices, as per health experts. Doctors, as reported by the New Indian Express, note a rise in individuals seeking medical attention at outpatient clinics, presenting symptoms such as high fever, cough, wheezing, and chest congestion. Despite the surge, doctors emphasise there's no cause for panic. Kerala reports the highest daily and active cases in the nation, with a peak of 157 cases on December 7. State health department data reveals over 11,700 people sought hospital care for fever on a single day, resulting in more than 170 admissions. Concerns arise post-fever symptoms, including prolonged coughing, sputum expectoration, and wheezing. Also read | World Universal Health Coverage Day 2023: Theme, date, history and significance Multiple viral infections Dr P S Shajahan, a Pulmonary Medicine professor, told the New Indian Express that while a percentage of individuals reporting fever may have Covid-19, testing remains low, and multiple virus infections in a patient are possible. Also watch | UK: Rishi Sunak to be questioned at Covid inquiry, was Finance Minister at the time Reassuring the public, Dr Shajahan suggests no need for panic but advises the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions to wear masks in public, reducing the risk of contracting various viral infections amidst the withdrawal of Covid restrictions and the onset of winter. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Kerala sees uptick in COVID-19 spread with over 750 active cases in state

A major security breach in India's parliament house... Identities of the 2 intruders and 2 accomplices outside are being verified, and detailed questioning is on. Visitor passes for parliament suspended.

Parliament Security Breach: Massive security breach inside India's parliament

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Unprecedented intrusion in Lok Sabha. Two intruders opened gas canisters, causing panic in Lok Sabha. Men jumped in Lok Sabha from visitor's gallery.

Lok Sabha Security Breach: Major Security breach in Indian Parliament

Massive fire broke out near the waiting passage area and canteen of Mumbai's Lokmaniya Tilak Terminus. No casualties have been reported yet. Plumes of smoke witnessed at terminus.

Fire broke out inside canteen of Mumbai's Lokmaniya Tilak Terminus

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Parliament Security Breach: Questions over how two intruders entered House

Parliament Security Breach: Intruders open gas canisters causing panic in Lok Sabha

There was a major security breach during Zero Hour in Parliament at 1.02 pm on Wednesday after two men, both carrying smoke canisters emitting an as yet unidentified yellow smoke, jumped from the visitors' gallery and ran into the Lok Sabha chamber.

Parliament Security Breach: Men storm into the lower house of parliament, open gas canisters

Two intruders jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitors' gallery in a significant security breach in Parliament. The incident happened on the 22nd anniversary of the infamous Parliament attack. Wearing a blue jacket, one intruder roamed inside which led to a commotion MPs and security apprehended the man revealing claims of gas spraying.

Major Lok Sabha security breach on Parliament attack's 22nd anniversary

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<p>Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh hit rapid half-centuries for India but South Africa chased down an adjusted target to win the second Twenty20 international by five wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday.</p>

<p>India, sent in to bat, were 180 for seven when rain ended the innings with three balls remaining in their 20 overs.</p>

<p>After a delay of almost an hour, South Africa were set to make 152 off 15 overs.</p>

<p>Led by a hard-hit 49 off 27 balls by opening batsman Reeza Hendricks, South Africa won with seven balls to spare. They took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first match in Durban was rained off.</p>

<p>South African captain Aiden Markram admitted that the conditions favoured his team. Rain fell in the lead-up to the match before returning at the end of the Indian innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The second bit of rain helped us. The ball skidded on a bit and also affected the outfield," said Markram.</p>

<p>Indian captain Suryakumar hit 56 off 36 balls and Singh was unbeaten with a career-best 68 off 39 deliveries.</p>

<p>Suryakumar went out to bat with the total on six for two after two overs. Both openers, Yashavi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, were dismissed without scoring.</p>

<p>The precarious situation did not deter the captain and Tilak Varma (29) from going on the attack against some erratic bowling. They added 49 off 25 balls.</p>

<p>Suryakumar and Singh then put on 70 off 49 balls.</p>

<p>"That's the brand of cricket we want to play, whatever the situation," said Suryakumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Markram said the Indian assault meant he had to be strategic with the way he handled the bowlers, with player of the match Tabraiz Shamsi bowling his left-arm wrist spin in three spells to take one for 18, easily the most economical figures of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Shammy bowled incredibly well," said Markham.</p>

<p>Gerald Coetzee took three for 32, taking wickets with what proved to be the last two balls of the Indian innings.</p>

<p>Mohammed Siraj was walking out to face the hat-trick delivery when the umpires took the players off the field.</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores:</strong></p>

<p>India 180-7 in 19.3 overs (S. Yadav 56, R. Singh 68 not out; G. Coetzee 3-32).</p>

<p>South Africa 154-5 in 13.5 overs (R. Hendricks 49, A. Markram 30; M. Kumar 2-34).</p>

<p>Result: South Africa won by five wickets (DLS Method).</p>

<p>Series: South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0.</p>

<p>Toss: South Africa.</p>

<p>Remaining match:</p>

<p>December 17, Johannesburg</p>


Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh hit rapid half-centuries for India but South Africa chased down an adjusted target to win the second Twenty20 international by five wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh hit rapid half-centuries for India but South Africa chased down an adjusted target to win the second Twenty20 international by five wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday. India, sent in to bat, were 180 for seven when rain ended the innings with three balls remaining in their 20 overs. After a delay of almost an hour, South Africa were set to make 152 off 15 overs. Led by a hard-hit 49 off 27 balls by opening batsman Reeza Hendricks, South Africa won with seven balls to spare. They took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first match in Durban was rained off. South African captain Aiden Markram admitted that the conditions favoured his team. Rain fell in the lead-up to the match before returning at the end of the Indian innings. "The second bit of rain helped us. The ball skidded on a bit and also affected the outfield," said Markram. Indian captain Suryakumar hit 56 off 36 balls and Singh was unbeaten with a career-best 68 off 39 deliveries. Suryakumar went out to bat with the total on six for two after two overs. Both openers, Yashavi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, were dismissed without scoring. The precarious situation did not deter the captain and Tilak Varma (29) from going on the attack against some erratic bowling. They added 49 off 25 balls. Suryakumar and Singh then put on 70 off 49 balls. "That's the brand of cricket we want to play, whatever the situation," said Suryakumar. Markram said the Indian assault meant he had to be strategic with the way he handled the bowlers, with player of the match Tabraiz Shamsi bowling his left-arm wrist spin in three spells to take one for 18, easily the most economical figures of the match. "Shammy bowled incredibly well," said Markham. Gerald Coetzee took three for 32, taking wickets with what proved to be the last two balls of the Indian innings. Mohammed Siraj was walking out to face the hat-trick delivery when the umpires took the players off the field. Brief scores: India 180-7 in 19.3 overs (S. Yadav 56, R. Singh 68 not out; G. Coetzee 3-32). South Africa 154-5 in 13.5 overs (R. Hendricks 49, A. Markram 30; M. Kumar 2-34). Result: South Africa won by five wickets (DLS Method). Series: South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0. Toss: South Africa. Remaining match: December 17, Johannesburg

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<p>In 2022, Bengaluru took an alarming lead in acid attacks against women, recording the highest number of cases in the country, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.</p>

<p>The city's police documented six acid attack cases, positioning Bengaluru at the forefront among the 19 metropolitan cities listed.</p>

<h2><strong>Acid attacks across metropolitan cities</strong></h2>

<p>Delhi secured the second position with seven reported acid attack incidents in 2022, while Ahmedabad followed closely at the third spot with five cases, according to the NCRB data.</p>

<p>Analysing the national scenario, Delhi reported seven attempted acid attacks, with Bengaluru registering three such cases last year. Hyderabad and Ahmedabad each reported two attempted acid attacks in 2022.</p>

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<h2><strong>Acid attacks in Bengaluru</strong></h2>

<p>One of the prominent acid attack cases in Bengaluru involved a 24-year-old M.Com who fell victim to an attack on April 28.</p>

<p>The assailant, who had been stalking the victim for years, approached her with a marriage proposal. When she declined, he resorted to the horrific act of splashing acid on her.</p>

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<p>The perpetrator was arrested&nbsp;in May, hiding in a Tiruvannamalai Ashram disguised as a 'swami'.&nbsp;In a positive turn of events, the victim was offered a job on a contract basis by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office in June 2023.</p>

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<p>On June 10, 2022, another distressing acid attack case unfolded in Bengaluru. In this instance, a man allegedly threw acid on the face of his female friend after she rejected his marriage proposal.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In 2022, Bengaluru took an alarming lead in acid attacks against women, recording the highest number of cases in the country, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.

In 2022, Bengaluru took an alarming lead in acid attacks against women, recording the highest number of cases in the country, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. The city's police documented six acid attack cases, positioning Bengaluru at the forefront among the 19 metropolitan cities listed. Acid attacks across metropolitan cities Delhi secured the second position with seven reported acid attack incidents in 2022, while Ahmedabad followed closely at the third spot with five cases, according to the NCRB data. Analysing the national scenario, Delhi reported seven attempted acid attacks, with Bengaluru registering three such cases last year. Hyderabad and Ahmedabad each reported two attempted acid attacks in 2022. Also read | Who is Mohan Yadav? Here's all you need to know about Madhya Pradesh's new chief minister Acid attacks in Bengaluru One of the prominent acid attack cases in Bengaluru involved a 24-year-old M.Com who fell victim to an attack on April 28. The assailant, who had been stalking the victim for years, approached her with a marriage proposal. When she declined, he resorted to the horrific act of splashing acid on her. Also read | What does Justice SK Kaul's separate 'sentimental' ruling on Article 370 intend to achieve? The perpetrator was arrested in May, hiding in a Tiruvannamalai Ashram disguised as a 'swami'. In a positive turn of events, the victim was offered a job on a contract basis by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office in June 2023. Also watch | BJP reworks social equations in choice of Chief Ministers before 2024 elections On June 10, 2022, another distressing acid attack case unfolded in Bengaluru. In this instance, a man allegedly threw acid on the face of his female friend after she rejected his marriage proposal. (With inputs from agencies)

This Indian city reported the highest number of acid attacks against women in 2022

With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Indian government on 5 August 2019 abrogated Article 370 of the Consitution and completed the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

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India's supreme court has upheld the revocation of the special status of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The top court also upheld the reorganization of the state into two Union Territories. Both of these changes were made by the Indian Parliament back in 2019. However, the assembly elections in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, could not be conducted even after more than four years. So the supreme court of India has now directed the election commission to hold elections in the union territory by September next year.

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