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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Shooter in businessman Gopal Khemka murder case arrested
Patna: A joint team of police and the Special Task Force (STF) on Monday arrested the shooter involved in the high-profile murder of businessman Gopal Khemka during a raid at an apartment under the Kotwali police station area. Police also detained a suspected conspirator, whose name has been kept secret, and he is being interrogated to uncover the motive behind the murder, senior police officials said. Khemka was shot dead at the main gate of his apartment near Ramgulam Chowk under Gandhi Maidan police station area while he was returning from Bankipore Club late on the night of July 4. ADG police headquarters, Kundan Krishnan, while confirming the arrest, said: "The shooter was arrested by the joint team of police and STF from a flat in Udaigiri apartment under Kotwali police station area. The bike and the pistol used in the killing were also recovered from his possession. A conspirator has also been arrested. The two are being interrogated by the police for more information. However, their names cannot be revealed now as it is part of the probe. " He added that the media would be briefed about the latest developments in the case on Tuesday. Police sources said the shooter has been identified as Umesh Yadav alias Vijay, a resident of Sanwariya lane under Malsalami police station area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Japanese hair growth method Hair's Rich Learn More Undo He is around 40-45 years old. Since 2pm on Monday, the STF and police were hovering near his house. He was arrested around 6pm on Monday. "Umesh is a notorious criminal and already three murder cases have been lodged against him. The police believe that in Khemka's murder, his role may not be just as a shooter, but also as a planner. The police are now thoroughly investigating his other networks and aspects related to the murder conspiracy. It is suspected that he works for Ajay Verma, a notorious gangster lodged in Beur jail," the sources said. Another police source said during police interrogation, Umesh revealed that he was given a contract of Rs 10 lakh to kill Khemka. He received Rs 1 lakh as advance for committing the murder. The police have also recovered weapons from bank of Ganga river. Based on Umesh's information, the police and STF raided Udaygiri apartment in the Kotwali police station area. Three people have been taken into custody from there, they added. Meanwhile, BJP's state spokesperson Niraj Kumar alleged that the shooter was hired by a political party. Sharing a post on X in Hindi, Niraj wrote, "The police have arrested the shooter involved in the killing of the prominent businessman Gopal Khemka. The shooter identified as Umesh was hired by a 'political figure' to carry out the assassination. Got it? Understand who poses a threat to Bihar?" Patna: A joint team of police and the Special Task Force (STF) on Monday arrested the shooter involved in the high-profile murder of businessman Gopal Khemka during a raid at an apartment under the Kotwali police station area. Police also detained a suspected conspirator, whose name has been kept secret, and he is being interrogated to uncover the motive behind the murder, senior police officials said. Khemka was shot dead at the main gate of his apartment near Ramgulam Chowk under Gandhi Maidan police station area while he was returning from Bankipore Club late on the night of July 4. ADG police headquarters, Kundan Krishnan, while confirming the arrest, said: "The shooter was arrested by the joint team of police and STF from a flat in Udaigiri apartment under Kotwali police station area. The bike and the pistol used in the killing were also recovered from his possession. A conspirator has also been arrested. The two are being interrogated by the police for more information. However, their names cannot be revealed now as it is part of the probe. " He added that the media would be briefed about the latest developments in the case on Tuesday. Police sources said the shooter has been identified as Umesh Yadav alias Vijay, a resident of Sanwariya lane under Malsalami police station area. He is around 40-45 years old. Since 2pm on Monday, the STF and police were hovering near his house. He was arrested around 6pm on Monday. "Umesh is a notorious criminal and already three murder cases have been lodged against him. The police believe that in Khemka's murder, his role may not be just as a shooter, but also as a planner. The police are now thoroughly investigating his other networks and aspects related to the murder conspiracy. It is suspected that he works for Ajay Verma, a notorious gangster lodged in Beur jail," the sources said. Another police source said during police interrogation, Umesh revealed that he was given a contract of Rs 10 lakh to kill Khemka. He received Rs 1 lakh as advance for committing the murder. The police have also recovered weapons from bank of Ganga river. Based on Umesh's information, the police and STF raided Udaygiri apartment in the Kotwali police station area. Three people have been taken into custody from there, they added. Meanwhile, BJP's state spokesperson Niraj Kumar alleged that the shooter was hired by a political party. Sharing a post on X in Hindi, Niraj wrote, "The police have arrested the shooter involved in the killing of the prominent businessman Gopal Khemka. The shooter identified as Umesh was hired by a 'political figure' to carry out the assassination. Got it? Understand who poses a threat to Bihar?"
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Did Kamala Harris lash out at Anderson Cooper after Biden debate grilling? 'Original Sin' book drops new details
Kamala Harris (File Photo) US former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed strong displeasure towards podcaster Anderson Cooper following a challenging interview about President Joe Biden's debate performance against Donald Trump, according to the bombshell details released in the newly published book "Original Sin" by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. As per the book, Harris voiced her frustration to colleagues, stating: "This motherf–ker doesn't treat me like the damn vice president of the United States. I thought we were better than that." This outburst came after Cooper questioned her about Biden's cognitive abilities following a concerning debate performance in June. Despite her staff's advice to avoid post-debate interviews due to Biden's notably weak performance, where he appeared disoriented and struggled to maintain his train of thought, Harris proceeded with the CNN appearance. When Cooper referenced Democratic concerns about the "disaster" debate, Harris defended Biden, emphasising his "slow start" but "strong" finish. The book details that whilst Harris's defence of Biden received praise from his inner circle, she was noticeably angered by the interview's tone. The authors noted that Harris interpreted Cooper's questioning, which reflected widespread public concern, as a personal affront, New York Post reported. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo "Original Sin", released May 20, further reveals Biden's significant struggles during debate preparation, including sleeping through an entire first day of practice at Camp David last June. The book describes his deteriorating condition, noting his weakening voice and difficulty maintaining composure during mock debates. The text highlights how Biden's team attempted to manage his public appearances, often limiting video addresses to brief durations. Despite these efforts, Biden frequently struggled with even short recordings. The situation ultimately led to his unprecedented decision not to seek re-election, making him the first elected president since Lyndon Johnson in 1968 to make such a choice. Biden's subsequent announcement of advanced prostate cancer with bone metastasis provided context to his earlier difficulties. The Post has sought comment from Harris regarding her remarks about Cooper.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Cancer from kitchen? THIS popular kitchen appliance found in millions of American homes might be the culprit
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, breast, lung, colon and rectum, and prostate cancers being the most common ones. In 2022, approximately 20 million new cancer cases were diagnosed, and nearly 10 million deaths occurred worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While around one-third of deaths from cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, and environmental pollution, cancer-causing infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis, are responsible for approximately 30% of cancer cases in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Not just that, a study has revealed that a kitchen appliance found in millions of American homes also raises cancer risk, especially for children. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Japanese hair growth method Hair's Rich Learn More Undo What does the study say? An investigation has brought to light alarming findings regarding a kitchen appliance commonplace in many American households—a gas stove. This pivotal study has uncovered a troubling link between gas stove emissions and an escalated cancer risk, predominantly affecting children at a distressingly higher rate. Conducted by a team from Stanford University , the research zeroed in on the most benzene-emitting gas stoves—the top five percent used by approximately 6.3 million Americans. Benzene, a substance classified as a known carcinogen, is associated with various cancers, notably leukemia. The World Health Organization (WHO) has asserted that no level of prolonged exposure to benzene is considered safe. Gas stoves release benzene gas during the combustion of propane or natural gas. When this noxious chemical is inhaled, it can induce alterations in cellular functions that may ultimately lead to cancer and other serious health conditions. Through their study, the research team evaluated benzene exposure across various housing types, discovering that apartments exhibited the highest cancer risk. This was followed by attached homes, manufactured homes, and then detached houses, particularly when stove usage was high and ventilation was inadequate. What are the findings? The findings were particularly striking: in non-ventilated apartments where gas stove usage was frequent, the research indicated that up to 16 out of every one million children could develop cancer due to sustained benzene exposure. For adults residing under similar conditions, the risk, while also significant, was lower, with estimates suggesting up to eight cases per one million could emerge. This risk level far exceeds the WHO's safety threshold for benzene exposure, which is limited to no more than one case of cancer for every million individuals, implying that these gas stoves could be contributing to a potential public health crisis. With 6.3 million people in the United States potentially at risk for heightened benzene exposure from their gas stoves, researchers estimate that this could result in an additional 16 to 69 cases of leukemia each year. The research defined "medium usage" as cooking with one burner in the morning and two in the evening for 30 minutes each, which reflects common daily cooking habits. "High usage" was characterized by two burners in the morning, four in the evening (each used for about 41 minutes), plus oven use at 350°F for over two hours. To ascertain the levels of benzene emitted during various cooking intensities, the researchers analyzed previous studies and modeled expected exposure levels across different home types and ventilation situations. The rigorous analysis allowed the team to assess how much benzene individuals who frequently use gas stoves are likely to inhale, based on factors like the duration of their stay in specific rooms and their cooking habits. The risk factors: Concerningly, in environments without proper ventilation where gas stoves are heavily used, benzene concentrations in kitchens surged to levels between 1.7 and 3.35 parts per billion (ppb), which starkly exceeds California's safety limit of 1 ppb. Furthermore, this hazardous pollutant doesn't remain confined to kitchens; the research showed that after one to two hours of cooking, benzene seeped into other areas of the home, including bedrooms—spaces where individuals spend a significant amount of time. Alarmingly, apartments, especially smaller units, recorded the highest benzene levels in bedrooms, peaking at 3.3 ppb, with other types of residences also displaying worrisome concentrations, all surpassing the 1 ppb safety threshold. The study highlighted that proper ventilation could drastically lower these exposure levels; for example, employing a high-efficiency stove hood averaged a reduction of 0.21 ppb in daily kitchen benzene levels. Keeping windows open throughout the day could diminish benzene concentrations by as much as 99 percent. Even opening windows for just a few hours each day managed to lower benzene exposure by up to 42 percent. In most homes, during low or medium stove usage, benzene concentrations generally remained below the 1 ppb limit, even without optimal ventilation. The research team calculated cancer risks for both adults aged 18 to 65 and children aged one to 17 based on these exposure levels. While ventilation was found to reduce cancer risk, it did not eliminate it completely. The only scenario approaching acceptable risk levels involved keeping windows open all day. Consequently, researchers estimated that gas stove users who fell into the "high-use" category could expect an additional 16 to 69 cases of leukemia annually, with the majority of these cases occurring in children. For those in the "medium-use" category, an excess of 10 leukemia cases per year was estimated. Although these numbers are based on estimations rather than confirmed case data, they underscore a markedly increased health risk associated with gas stoves, particularly for young children. In summary, this study accentuates the critical need for effective ventilation and underscores the urgency for policy initiatives aimed at mitigating benzene exposure from gas stoves, especially for vulnerable demographics like children. Hackman Home Horror: Scattered Meds, Rotting Food & Frozen Time; Final Days Exposed
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
Home guard, constable killed after PCR van collides with truck
1 2 Cuttack: A constable and a home guard were killed and another was critically injured when a sand-laden truck collided with a PCR van on the Cuttack-Paradip road early on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 4:30 am near Gati Routpatna when the PCR van was on a routine patrol. The deceased have been identified as home guard Jagannath Mahali, who was driving the van, and Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OAPF) constable, Lokanath Shabar. Home guard Pabitra Mohan Sethi, who sustained critical injuries, was rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. His condition is now stable. "The PCR van was on patrol when the sand-laden truck collided head-on with the vehicle," said Cuttack DCP Rishikesh Khilari . The truck driver, identified as Singhu Soren (23) from Jharkhand, has been arrested. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Japanese hair growth method Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Firefighters were immediately deployed to the accident site for rescue operations. Using specialised equipment, they worked for hours to extricate the bodies from the mangled PCR van. An accident case has been registered at CRRI police station. Post-mortem has been completed, and the bodies have been handed over to the families. CM Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased. The police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident.
