The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns commenced their 2025 preseason with numerous key players absent, transforming the opener into a depth evaluation. LeBron James, 40, sat out for the Lakers due to a glute issue, joined by Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber, and rookie Adou Thiero. The Suns also missed Jalen Green and Mark Williams.
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in Muzaffarpur after getting separated from her mother at a fair. Her family lodged an FIR against five individuals, leading to the arrest of two suspects, while three remain at large. Police are actively investigating the incident, with a medical examination conducted and an FSL team collecting samples.
Simdega police are intensifying raids to find culprits who looted the Tumdegi church and thrashed two priests, Fr Thomas Soreng and Fr Amanuel Baghwar, early Wednesday. Around a dozen masked criminals decamped with Rs 3.5 lakh, with police stating their motive was solely to steal cash. The injured priests are currently receiving treatment.
Bokaro police busted a sex racket operating from a rented house in Cooperative Colony on Friday, arresting Shani Kumar (26) and Praveen (26) from Kolkata. Shani confessed to bringing women from Kolkata for the flesh trade and running the business from his residence. A case has been registered.
Koderma district reported three deaths over the past 72 hours. An 18-year-old died in a motorcycle accident. A 45-year-old man was found dead on a road. A police officer died by suicide, accusing two colleagues of mental harassment. An investigation into the officer’s death is currently underway.
Heavy rainfall caused a bridge collapse in Dhanbad’s Bhelatand area, cutting off ten villages and impacting thousands. Residents face severe difficulties accessing work, schools, and medical care. Villagers allege no official visit, while authorities cite Durga Puja duties but promise swift repairs to restore connectivity.
Heavy rains in Hazaribag damaged a sluice gate at Charwa Dam, causing leakage and prompting officials to warn locals against entering submergence areas. The dam is flowing above its 31-foot capacity for the first time since 1954, with authorities claiming the situation is under control while repairs are prioritized.
Bokaro celebrated Vijaya Dashami with grandeur on Thursday, featuring Ravan Dahan at Railway Ground and vibrant idol immersion rituals. Despite rainfall, devotees rejoiced, with DC Ajay Nath Jha and SP Harvinder Singh attending the ceremonies. Police maintained strict vigilance at Surya Sarovar, ensuring peaceful proceedings and smooth crowd and traffic management during the immersion.
In Dumka, incessant rain tragically claimed the life of 55-year-old Savita Sharma, who fell into a swollen drain and was swept away. Her body was later recovered after a search operation. Family and locals accuse the civic body of negligence regarding drain maintenance and delayed response, while municipal officials deny fault, attributing the incident to…
