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Dramatic Daylight Shooting: Gangster Ambushed En Route to Court A notorious gangster was attacked in broad daylight while being transported to court in the town of Laksar, Haridwar district. The gangster, identified as Vinay Tyagi, sustained serious injuries, while two police constables accompanying him also suffered wounds in the shocking incident.The attackers, riding a motorcycle, targeted the police vehicle as it was halted by a traffic jam caused by sugarcane trucks. The assailants opened fire, hitting Tyagi three times before fleeing the scene. Tyagi was immediately transported to a local hospital, later being referred to a higher medical facility due to the severity of his injuries.This brazen attack, suspected to be fueled by ongoing gang conflicts, has left the community in shock. Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Singh Dobhal confirmed Tyagi's criminal history and his pending court appearance for a Gangster Act case.

Stocks Soar to Record Highs as Gold Shines Bright In a surge of financial activity, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached record highs on Wednesday, accompanied by a notable performance from gold just below the $4,500 mark during a subdued Christmas Eve trading session.Despite a dip in jobless claims, revealing mixed signals about the labor market's health, experts forecast further interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, global markets ended the day on a high note, with European shares enjoying their strongest performance since 2021.Currency traders remain focused on the yen, whilst crude oil prices gave up earlier gains. As U.S. Treasury yields eased, the financial landscape suggests trends to watch in precious metals and possible rate cuts in the coming year.

The Uttarakhand government has established an inquiry committee following a Supreme Court order concerning the leasing of 2,866 acres of forest land in Rishikesh. The five-member committee, led by the Chief Conservator of Forests, must submit a report by January 5. Construction on the land is banned until further notice.

Chicago’s seventh-year guard, Coby White, has become one of the hottest names in the league on the trade market. His expiring contract, proven elite offensive skill set, and young age, at just 25 years old, make him a premium target for both the immediate and distant future. The Bulls have become increasingly willing to part […]