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India captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped for the final Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, pushing him closer to retirement. His poor performance, with just 31 runs in five innings, prompted the decision. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, struggling for runs as well, has retained his place in the team. How do their forms compare?

Banks in India will be closed on specific holidays in January 2025, which vary by region. Customers can use digital banking during these closures. Notable holidays include New Year's Day, Sri Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday, and Makar Sankranti.

Two men opposing the disposal of Bhopal's Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur were critically injured after self-immolation. Protests erupted over the incineration of 337 metric tons of hazardous waste, nearly 40 years after the gas tragedy. Officials urged for peace and emphasized adherence to legal and scientific assessments before any decisive action.

The first day of the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground saw high drama with a confrontation between Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas, following Usman Khawaja's delayed shot. Bumrah dismissed Khawaja right after, making his point clear. Australia ended at 9 for 1, trailing by 176 runs. India, who had recovered from 57/3 to 107/4 at tea, suffered a dramatic collapse in the final session, losing their last six wickets for just 78 runs.

India's struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy continued as they were bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth Test in Sydney. Australia's intense sledging tactics targeted Shubman Gill before lunch. The day ended with Jasprit Bumrah managing to get the crucial wicket of Usman Khawaja as Australia ended at 9 for 1, trailing India by 176 runs.

Shortly after Bangladesh said it will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, 2025, India said it will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same day

A Bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued notices, seeking the responses of those acquitted in the case

The minister said that on January 4, he will meet heads of all departments concerned in Mumbai to review the progress of pending projects

Digitalisation and startup collaboration will help farmers access information easily

A 30-year-old woman in East Bengaluru jumped from a moving auto-rickshaw after realizing the driver, allegedly drunk, was taking her to an unfamiliar destination. Despite repeated requests, the driver refused to stop. The incident, reported by her husband on social media, highlights concerns about women's safety. Authorities are now investigating.

The training is aimed at persons with disabilities and students from marginalised communities, equipping them with skills for self-employment and a sustainable livelihood 

Claiming that "past is past", he appealed to communities to sit together and find a permanent solution to the conflict that has plagued the northeastern State since May 2023.

According to police, the car had a MLA sticker pasted on the windshield, which is being verified.

Since January 1, Digilocker, crucial for identity verification used by stockbrokers, has been down, causing significant disruptions. The issue may relate to service interruptions at the National Informatics Centre on December 31, which affected various services including the IRCTC train booking website.

Australia's disciplined bowling in the fifth and final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, led by Scott Boland, restricted India to a low scoring rate, with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant struggling to build momentum at one point. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India as Australia once again hunted in a pack.

In a blogpost on Friday, Mr. O'Brien said voices were coming up from the Christian community that should be raised to the Union government

From 2020-21 up to 2024-25 (budget estimates), the figures put out by the RBI pertain to “subsidies and transfers” and not just “subsidies,” if one is to compare the RBI’s data with those of the T.N. government

Protesters gathered at the Sachiwalay Halt Railway Station and squatted on the tracks for a brief period, which caused a delay in the movement of trains