MUMBAI: The Bombay high court summoned BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani and the state pollution control board (MPCB) member-secretary on Tuesday morning to “explain inaction on the part of officers concerned” after a survey of 36 sites by a court-appointed panel prima facie indicated implementation of civic guidelines to curb air pollution was lacking, and compliance, where seen, was “cosmetic”.“Nothing doing… Not even one day. We are summoning them [on Tuesday],” a bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said when senior counsel S U Kamdar, appearing for BMC, sought a few days to enable the civic chief to read the ground reality report by the four-member panel. The judges also orally said stopwork notices ought to be issued at non-compliant sites.The panel found a “recurring pattern of incomplete or inconsistent compliance” at the bullet train project site, a ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant and the Metro 2B site at BKC. “The RMC plant showed the most serious non-compliance,” it said.It said demolition activities in Bandra East at the govt colony where the new HC complex is planned were found to be “generating massive amounts of dust and debris, which were scattered openly across premises” with “no barricades, wet coverings or dust suppression mechanisms in place”.Senior counsel Darius Khambata, the amicus curiae (friend of the court to assist), who read findings from the report, said none of the sites was found compliant. In its order, HC said, “We have formed a prima facie opinion that the municipal commissioner and the member secretary of MPCB should personally explain the inaction” of officials.A Bombay HC bench led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, hearing a suo motu PIL to tackle rising air pollution in Mumbai and neighbouring areas, asked if the sites visited by a four-member panel—comprising advocates Karan Bhosale, Namrata Vinod and Anand Mallya, and forest conservator Anita Patil—were compliant. Senior counsel Darius Khambata, the amicus curiae (friend of the court to assist), said none were. Senior counsel Ashutosh Kumbhakoni for MPCB said action would be taken and was being contemplated. The CJ, dictating the order, said, “We have been taken through some parts of the report prepared by the court-appointed committee running into 74 pages.”Khambata said the report prepared by the committee and the observations and findings demonstrate a complete lack of monitoring of the polluting sites. “We have also taken note of the fact that steps were taken by the authorities after this court took suo motu cognisance of the poor air quality in Mumbai and the surrounding areas. The report dated Dec 15 was after the panel visited sites where AQI (air quality index) was poor,” said HC.The panel found the condition of MPCB’s air monitoring station in Mahape, Navi Mumbai, to be deeply alarming, reflecting systemic neglect and operational failure. “The outdoor air quality display was completely non-functional, down since at least Dec 11,” it said.At Fort, Cuffe Parade and Colaba in south Mumbai, it found poor adherence to BMC’s guidelines at four construction and redevelopment sites. The issues involved were not minor lapses but fundamental shortcomings in basic dust control and site management measures, although there was significant scope for corrective action, it said. The report said three of the four were “almost entirely noncompliant with the basic pollution control and safety measures” required under the BMC guidelines. At one site, an AQI monitor was installed, but its placement was on the ground floor of the 20-storey under-construction building. The remaining three sites showed widespread and repeated breaches of the required norms, the report said.Compliance across 17 under-construction sites, three RMC plants, seven road sites and five infrastructure sites was more “reactive, rather than proactive,” with compliance intensifying after HC’s suo motu PIL hearing following the recent spike in Mumbai’s AQI. “Water sprinklers, fogging and smog guns are deployed in a limited, ad hoc or cosmetic manner and appear largely confined to areas where authorities claim clear jurisdiction”, and vehicles carrying demolition waste had no tracking system, while road cleaning activities were “often spreading pollution”, not suppressing it, with no wetting measures, the panel said. It recommended “urgent action” to ensure complete implementation of existing guidelines, real-time monitoring, centralised data integration, differential standards by activity type and accountability at every site. Without these measures, it cautioned, the AQI will deteriorate further and “public health risk will persist unabated”.

NEW DELHI: Police on Sunday recovered a “Chinese-made” weapon-mountable telescope from the Sidhra area in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.“Jammu (Rural) Police today recovered a telescope (that can be mounted on a weapon) from the Sidhra area,” a police spokesperson said, while urging people “not to panic” .According to the police, the device was found in the possession of a six-year-old boy from the Asrarabad locality of Sidhra.

During the inquiry, the child’s family told police that he had picked up the object from a nearby garbage dump earlier on Sunday.Teams from the police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) are conducting a detailed investigation to determine how the device reached the area, the spokesperson said. Police apprehended a 24-year-old man in J&K’s Samba district for questioning, news agency PTI reported.

Separate incidents in J&K

In a another development, a man named Tanvir Ahmad was taken into custody from village Diani in Samba district after a “Pakistani” phone number was reportedly found on his mobile phone, officials said. Ahmad is a resident of Anantnag in south Kashmir and is currently living in Samba, according to officials.In another separate incident on Sunday, security forces launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after terrorists allegedly took food from a house in a village before fleeing into a nearby forest.Police and paramilitary personnel rushed to the area soon after, but the terrorists had already escaped by the time the forces arrived. Following the incident, the forest belt surrounding the village was cordoned off and search operations intensified.The operation comes days after a deadly encounter in the same region on December 15, where a policeman was killed in a gunfight with terrorists at Soan village in the Majalta area after security forces received information about the movement of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists. The terrorists managed to escape, taking advantage of thick foliage and darkness, PTI reported.

India and Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Monday (December 22). Krishnappa Gowtham was one of the domestic cricket giants with a 14-year journey in professional cricket.

The 37-year-old has represented India only in one ODI, but he has enjoyed great success with Karnataka across the formats in domestic cricket. Additionally, the bowling all-rounder also represented iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Krishnappa Gowtham announces retirement from the game

Gowtham has not played any competitive cricket since September 2024, but he was involved in the game as a cricket pundit with Star Sports. Now, he has officially called time on his playing career.

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The 37-year-old announced his retirement at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) office in Bengaluru on Monday. On the emotional occasion, Gowtham was accompanied by his parents, wife, and daughter at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) office.

The former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who is currently serving as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president, was also present on the occasion and hailed Gowtham’s journey. However, neither the KSCA nor Gowtham has made an official announcement yet.

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Krishnappa Gowtham’s journey as Karnataka’s all-rounder

Meanwhile, Krishnappa Gowtham was known for his powerful hitting and smart off-spin bowling. The bowling all-rounder built a strong reputation in domestic cricket and later made his mark in the IPL as well.

He made his Ranji Trophy debut on November 17, 2012, playing for Karnataka against Uttar Pradesh. The Karnataka star made an instant impact in his very first match by dismissing big names like Suresh Raina as he announced his arrival in domestic cricket.

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The 2016–17 Ranji Trophy season turned out to be a major breakthrough in his career. Gowtham was outstanding with the ball, picking up 27 wickets in just eight matches. The off-spinner became a key part of Karnataka’s bowling attack in the red-ball cricket.

In the next season, the right-handed batter smashed his maiden first-class century against Assam in Mysuru during the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy. That inning highlighted his value as a true all-rounder who could contribute with both bat and ball.

Krishnappa Gowtham’s IPL impact

Krishnappa Gowtham continued to perform consistently for Karnataka until 2023. In his career, he played 59 first-class matches and 68 List A games, taking more than 320 wickets in these formats. He also chipped in with important runs lower down the order.

In T20 cricket, Gowtham featured in 92 matches and picked up 74 wickets at a respectable economy rate of 7.18. Apart from domestic cricket, Gowtham enjoyed a solid IPL career. He represented top franchises like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants. In 36 IPL matches, the all-rounder scored 247 runs and claimed 21 wickets.

‘Dhurandhar’, the Aditya Dhar directorial starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, witnessed its first major drop at the box office on its third Monday. The film’s collections fell below the Rs 20 crore mark for the first time since its release.Dhurandhar Movie Review

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 18

After an impressive third weekend that fetched an estimated Rs 95.25 crore net, the film saw a sharp drop on Monday, earning approximately Rs 16.5 crore, according to early box office data from sacnilk. This marks a significant 57.14% drop and is now the film’s lowest single-day collection to date.Week 3 has shown signs of a slowdown, with the film earning an estimated Rs 22.5 crore on its third Friday. However, collections shot up over the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday bringing in around Rs 34.25 crore and Rs 38.5 crore, respectively. On Monday, ‘Dhurandhar’ recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 28.76%, with evening and night shows seeing the highest footfalls.

‘Dhurandhar’ all-India collections

Despite the drop, the film continues its golden run at the box office. So far, ‘Dhurandhar’ has minted an estimated Rs 572.25 crore net in India, making it the highest-earning film of Ranveer Singh’s career. The film’s India gross collections have surged to approximately Rs 686.25 crore.

‘Dhurandhar’ beats ‘Kantara‘ at worldwide box office

The film’s extraordinary run has also propelled its worldwide gross beyond Rs 872.25 crore, cementing its spot at the top of the 2025 box office charts. ‘Dhurandhar’ created history by emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide, surpassing Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, which earned Rs 852 crore gross.

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes highest-grossing Indian film overseas

Director Dhar’s spy action thriller has also shattered a major overseas record, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year internationally. Through its third Sunday (17 days), the film has collected approximately Rs 186 crore overseas, overtaking superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’, which had an entire overseas run of Rs 180.50 crore.‘Dhurandhar’ opened on a steady note but turned into a box office hit thanks to positive word of mouth and great audience turnout. The film is now heading towards the Rs 200 crore overseas milestone and is set to become Ranveer’s first Rs 200 crore international grosser.

14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi booed by Pakistan fans (Screengrabs)

NEW DELHI: India’s baby-faced batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a tough time during the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan on Sunday. As Pakistan beat India to clinch the title, an off-the-field incident caught attention on social media.

A video showed some Pakistan fans outside the stadium booing Sooryavanshi as he walked past them. Despite the negativity, the teenager remained calm as he did not react or say anything and walked away quietly.Watch:With emotions running high and pressure being intense, India faced their biggest rivals in the final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.Batting first, Pakistan put up a huge score of 347 runs, thanks to the heroics of Sameer Minhas, who played a brilliant knock of 172 runs from just 113 balls. The target was always going to be difficult for India.India’s chase started poorly. Opener Ayush Mhatre was dismissed very early for just two runs. Much was expected from 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has been one of India’s standout performers in the tournament.Vaibhav began confidently and showed no fear. He attacked the bowlers from the first ball and played some exciting shots. He quickly raced to 26 runs off only nine balls, giving Indian fans some hope. However, the young batter failed to convert his start into a big innings. While attempting an aggressive shot against pacer Ali Raza, he edged the ball to the wicketkeeper and was dismissed.India’s early collapse hurt their chances badly, and the team eventually lost the final. There was also a heated moment when Sooryavanshi appeared to exchange words with Ali Raza after getting out.After being bundled out for 156 in 26.2 overs, India went on to lose the game by 191 runs. And the final loss was disappointing, but Sooryavanshi had a strong tournament overall. He started the Asia Cup with a stunning 171 runs off 95 balls against the UAE. He then scored a half-century against Malaysia. However, his form dipped in the knockout matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.Vaibhav scored 261 runs in five innings. He finished the tournament with an impressive average of 52.20 and a strike rate of 182.52.

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have joyfully welcomed their fourth child, a baby born on December 17th. The couple shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, revealing their newborn has joined their three older children. This expansion of their family brings immense happiness, with Iglesias reportedly prioritizing fatherhood over his demanding career.

International pop singer Enrique Iglesias and his partner, Anna Kournikova, have welcomed a baby once again. The couple has been blessed with a fourth child together. The duo announced the happy news on their social media with a heartfelt post. Let’s take a look at it.

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcome their fourth child

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova dropped a collaboration post on Instagram to announce the arrival of their baby on Monday, December 22. As per the post, their little bundle of joy was born on December 17. With that, the newborn has joined their other kids—twins Lucy and Nicholas, eight, and daughter Mary, five. The post featured the picture of a baby wrapped in a blanket with a small hospital cap on his head. The plush toy kept beside the baby will make you go aww. The caption of the post read, “My Sunshine 12.17.2025.” The duo avoided sharing the gender of their newborn in the post. Take a look.

More about the couple

In August, PEOPLE confirmed that Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova are expecting their fourth child together. The insider told the publication that the couple is extremely happy about expanding their family and welcoming their new kid.The source told the website, “Anna and Enrique are very happy to become parents again,” adding, “They have proven to be great parents to their three children, and both of them love the process. They enjoy the activities and all that goes along with raising children.”The insider of the publication also stated that the international singer has been keeping his work commitments less to prioritize family life. According to the report, even though performing for the audience is close to his heart, being there for his kids has now become a priority. The source said, “Being a dad is very important to him.”

More about Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova’s love story

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova reportedly met each other for the first time in the year 2001 on the sets of the singer’s music video ‘Escape’. The duo then went on to make their debut appearance together at the MTV Video Music Awards the very next year. Even after the massive spotlight on them, they always kept their family life away from the limelight.Back in 2011, in an interview with Women’s Health, Anna had talked about wanting to be a mother as she shared her love for caring for others.