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Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket but will play in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, reuniting with MS Dhoni. Ashwin praised Dhoni's captaincy, highlighting his ability to simplify the game for bowlers. Dhoni's approach of focusing on fundamentals and small goals led India to landmark and historic moments.

Israel has for the first time publicly confirmed their involvement in killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, escalating tensions with Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued warnings against the Houthis, emphasizing previous successes against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syrian targets while vowing strong actions against the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen.

A 17-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide on December 20 due to mutual differences, as reported by police. The victim's uncle claimed the boy was stripped, beaten, and urinated on at a birthday party, and their complaint was initially ignored by police. Continuing harassment led to the boy's tragic death.

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, is charged with first-degree murder and arson after he allegedly set a woman on fire on an NYC subway. Videos show him fanning the flames while the woman burned. Zapeta-Calil, a deported and returned Guatemalan immigrant, was caught with a lighter. Authorities vow serious consequences for this heinous act of violence.

US national security advisor Jake Sullivan and Bangladesh's interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus reaffirm their commitment to human rights amid escalating violence against minority Hindus. Sullivan reiterates US support for a stable and democratic Bangladesh, while discussing the challenges faced by the country.

Three people, including a Delhi gangster, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in a hotel parking area in Panchkula. Vicky Mitrau and his nephew were killed after attending a birthday celebration. The police are investigating possible ties to gang rivalries, examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses. Vicky had a criminal history with cases involving murder and robbery.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali shared that he had a video conversation with former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is currently hospitalized due to a severe urinary infection. Kambli, appearing very weak, expressed hope for recovery. Basit urged fans to pray for Kambli's health. Kambli has been receiving treatment and expresses gratitude to his doctor.

It ordered that every medical facility in the capital will put up a board saying: “Free out-patient and in-patient medical treatment is available for victims/ survivors of sexual assault, rape, gang rape, acid attacks, etc.”

The leaders behind the new political outfit IGJF feel that there is a vacuum in the political space in the Darjeeling hills and they can challenge the Anit Thapa led Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM)

Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the Rs 1500 crore mark globally within three weeks. The film's impressive box office performance includes an India net collection of around Rs 1267 crores. Amid this success, a tragic stampede incident occurred during the movie's premiere, resulting in legal actions and controversies.

Manu Bhaker’s exclusion from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award list has sparked controversy, prompting the sports ministry to consider using executive powers to nominate her. Despite her historic Olympic achievements and several international medals, the selection committee overlooked her. The National Sports Awards scheme's provisions might be invoked to address this oversight.

The court, which impleaded the Kerala State Legal Services Authority, asked the State government to file the report before January 9

The party expressed apprehension over provisions that grant extensive powers to forest officials, particularly provisions allowing lower-ranking forest personnel to make arrests without warrants

All the accused were arrested in November and December after reviewing data from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center

Rajasthan Assembly’s budget session likely to begin in January-end; budget presentation will take place in the first week of February; Development works to be completed with full accountability and transparency, says CM

The BJP is currently undergoing its internal elections across the country which will end with the election of its national president

The Minister highlighted the ambitious goal of supplying 135 litres of drinking water per person per day across all municipalities

Naidu promises Christian Missionary Properties Development Board to support restoration of churches and related infrastructure projects