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Air chief marshal Amar Preet Singh, with over 5,000 flying hours, assumed charge as the new Indian Air Force chief, succeeding Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari. With nearly 40 years of distinguished service, Singh's notable roles include commanding a fighter squadron, leading the MiG-29 upgrade project, and flight testing the LCA Tejas.

Small finance banks are currently offering competitive interest rates on one-year fixed deposits, with Jana and Ujjivan Small Finance Banks leading at 8.25%. Investors should however be mindful of DICGC insurance limits and potential risks.

Tyler Huntley, nicknamed 'Snoop' for his high school resemblance to Snoop Dogg, has maintained his cool and collected persona throughout his football career. Despite changes in his physique, the name stuck, with teammates and fans embracing his laid-back style on the field.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday mentioned that the Indian government will determine if the national cricket team will visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year, scheduled from February 19 to March 9. India and Pakistan have only faced each other in ICC events since bilateral cricket was halted in 2008 following security concerns.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual to protect 'good faith' investors in the EB-5 program. This change aims to ensure that investors who comply with EB-5 rules are not disadvantaged due to misconduct by regional centers or other participants, preserving their path to permanent residency.

The Supreme Court has mandated IIT Dhanbad to admit Atul Kumar, an 18-year-old Dalit student who missed the fee payment deadline by minutes. Exercising its power under Article 142, the court stressed that a talented student from a marginalized community should not lose his hard-earned seat due to financial constraints and directed the creation of an additional seat for him.

India has set a new benchmark in Test cricket by becoming the fastest team to score 200 runs in an innings, accomplishing this feat in just 24.2 overs. Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal laid the foundation, while batting maestro Virat Kohli completed the milestone with a six against Bangladesh.

Virat Kohli has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fastest player to score 27,000 runs in international cricket, doing so in just 594 innings. This surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 623 innings. Kohli reached this landmark during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, showcasing his remarkable consistency across all formats.

The Supreme Court questioned Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu's claim about animal fat in Tirupati laddus, seeking proof and criticizing political involvement in religious matters. Concerns were raised over the report cited by the Andhra government, and the court considered whether an independent agency should handle the investigation.

The Maharashtra government has conferred the title 'Rajya Mata' on indigenous cows to boost their welfare. A new subsidy scheme offers Rs 50 per day for rearing these cows in goshalas. Managed by the Maharashtra Goseva Commission, this initiative seeks to support struggling goshalas and reverse the declining population of indigenous cows.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and home minister Amit Shah engaged in a heated exchange over Kharge’s remarks on Prime Minister Modi. Shah condemned the comments as distasteful, while Kharge redirected focus to critical issues like Manipur and the caste census. This clash highlights rising political tensions ahead of key elections.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti called Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu the biggest terrorist, comparing him to Hitler. She disapproved of India's relationship with Israel due to its historical support for Palestine. Mufti criticized BJP over the Kathua rape case and expressed solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon following Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's death.

Israel's military marks a pivotal moment with the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah following an extensive campaign. The operation also included detonating communication devices and airstrikes, severely crippling Hezbollah. This event could destabilize Lebanon internally and alter regional power dynamics involving Iran and its allied militias. The question of whether Israel will launch a ground invasion into Lebanon looms large.

Ritu Rathee shared an Instagram video addressing divorce rumors with husband Gaurav Taneja.

​Latest post office small savings schemes interest rates Oct-Dec 2024: The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the third quarter of FY 2024-25 starting from 1st October, 2024 and ending on 31st December, 2024 shall remain unchanged.

The IPL Governing Council has brought back the 'uncapped' player retention rule, which allows franchises to retain two Indian players who haven't played international cricket or held a central contract for five years. This move benefits Chennai Super Kings by enabling them to retain MS Dhoni for the 2025 season. A few other former India players also qualify to be considered 'uncapped'.

A massive fire broke out at the Tata Electronics facility at Nagamangalam in Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri district, in the early hours of September 28

IIT Madras professor Prabhu Rajagopal is well known in several industries and corporations

Employees’ union leaders felicitate Narayana Rao at his residence in Machilipatnam

His wife has been grievously injured