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During an interaction on the Star Sports show 'Game Plan,' when asked about the possibility of KL Rahul playing the role of a middle-order wicketkeeper-batter in the 2024 T20 World Cup, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar opined his first choice would be Rishabh Pant since he is a game-changer provided he is fit enough to play. Gavaskar further said that if Pant is unavailable then Rahul is a perfect option as it will create a balance and you can use him as an opener as well as in the middle order too.

Raphael Thattil, bishop of Shamshabad in Telangana, has been elected Major Archbishop by the synod of bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church in place of former Major Archbishop and Cardinal who stepped down in early December 2023

Sridhar Babu participates in unveiling event of Adani Group’s Drishti starliner UAV

The party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh cited the temple being made a “political project” by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the RSS, as a reason behind turning down the invitation

Virender Sehwag, the ex-Indian batsman, has engaged in several on-field battles against the iconic Pakistan pace trio, featuring Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar. Yet, in a unique twist, these cricketing legends are set to reunite, not on the field, but in the commentary box for the upcoming ILT20 season.

Mangaluru region alone contributed ₹50 crore in revenue by handling 6.9 lakh tonnes of freight in December

The incumbent President at the time, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), was seeking re-election last year in the country’s presidential system of government

The incident exposed the aggressive tactics of the sand mafia, which is active in Bommanapally and its surrounding villages endowed with abundant waterbodies

Star investor Rajiv Jain's $1.9 billion investment in Gautam Adani's empire has yielded gains of about $2.4 billion within 10 months. GQG Partners Inc's initial stake in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has doubled in stock price. Adani Green Energy Ltd and Adani Enterprises Ltd have also reached the same milestone. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd is getting closer. The recent surge in stocks is due to the Indian Supreme Court's verdict and a $553-million investment in Adani's port business in Sri Lanka.

PM Modi said the changes happening in India are increasing the ease of living of citizens and empowering them

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is in China, where he was slated to meet Xi Jinping and sign key agreements

Bengaluru-based Ather Energy, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has reduced the price of its entry-level model, the 450S, by Rs 20,000. The 450S now starts at Rs 1.09 lakh in Bengaluru and Rs 97,500 in Delhi. With the 'Pro Pack', customers can add features for an additional Rs 10,000. This move makes the Ather 450S much more affordable compared to its competitors, including the Bajaj Chetak Urbane, TVS iQube, and Ola S1 Air.

Former South African spinner Imran Tahir has praised Yuzvendra Chahal as one of the best wrist spinners in world cricket, but believes he will need to be patient for his chance due to Kuldeep Yadav's improved white-ball skills. Tahir believes that Chahal's exclusion was not due to poor performance, but rather Kuldeep's exceptional bowling and the combination with Ravindra Jadeja. Chahal, who missed the ODI World Cup, faces tough competition for a spot in the T20 World Cup squad.

Raj Bhavan clarifies that there was no delay in accepting the resignations 

Ram Mandir inauguration: In preparation for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, the city has seen a surge in investor interest as millions worldwide plan pilgrimages to the revered site. It's anticipated that the city might witness a rise in daily footfall, potentially reaching up to 3 lakh individuals. During the third quarter, the tourism sector typically flourishes.

In a public notice, the high-level committee had said the suggestions received by January 15 would be taken up for consideration.

Ahead of the release of the Telugu film Saindhav, writer and director Sailesh Kolanu holds forth on directing the 75th film of Venkatesh Daggubati