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Australia's Travis Head has passed a fitness test to remain in the playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test against India. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Head's inclusion after he recovered from a quad strain. Opener Sam Konstas will make his international debut, and Scott Boland replaces the injured Josh Hazlewood in the squad for the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Kerala's alcohol and lottery ticket sales generated Rs 31,618.12 crore in the 2023-24 financial year, accounting for one-fourth of the state's total revenue. Alcohol sales contributed Rs 19,088.86 crore, while lottery sales brought in Rs 12,529.26 crore, highlighting their significant role in funding public services and infrastructure projects.

Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission takes suo motu cognisance of media reports and directs State government to release compensation for the survivors as per Central law; the survivors are, however, unable to withdraw the money as they lack documents such as Aadhaar and PAN

Sunil Yadav, a drug lord from Punjab, was gunned down in Stockton, California, sparking gang rivalry claims. Yadav, who had eluded law enforcement using a fake passport, was involved in international drug trafficking. His death was announced by gangsters Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara, tying it to Yadav's alleged betrayal in the 2019 encounter of Ankit Bhadu.

Passing through the city’s railway station and Sector 22, the network will have 27 metro stations and a depot built at the cost of ₹5452.72 crore

At a pre-Budget meeting, PM Modi stressed the need for 7-8% growth to achieve developed nation status by 2047, considering global challenges and geopolitical tensions. Economists provided suggestions on boosting employment, farm productivity, exports, and the value chain, while addressing climate change and energy transition.

The Congress’ State unit took out protest marches in several parts of the State against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Ambedkar in the Parliament

The Congress leaders and party workers took part in the marches organised in protest against Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on B.R. Ambedkar

The incident took place in the Jahangirabad area of old Bhopal and the clashes on Tuesday were an aftermath of an altercation that took place between the two sides due to overspending of motorcycles by some boys. 

The outflow of funds for social support schemes needs to be monitored closely