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India, despite losing the Boxing Day Test to Australia, saw standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, who took nine wickets and reached 200 Test wickets with the lowest bowling average, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who hit his maiden Test hundred, becoming the third youngest Indian to score a century in Australia.

The attack on the Lt. Colonel rank officer is said to have occurred after many NCC cadets attending the camp complained of discomfort following suspected food poisoning.

The nine districts dissolved by a decision taken at the State Cabinet meeting here are Anupgarh, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Kekri, Neem Ka Thana, Sanchore, and Shahpura.

Senior Police Inspector Nilkanth Jagtap at Mundhwa police station confirmed, "The Pub head sent an advisory to the invitees ahead of the party. The advisory urged people to use helmets, keep hydrated, and avoid 'drink and drive'. This was for the safety precautions during New Year's Eve.

The Gauri Shankar Temple in Moradabad reopened after 44 years. The temple was closed following the 1980 violence where the priest was killed and idols were damaged. Recently, the priest's grandson submitted an application, leading to its reopening. The district administration found several damaged idols during excavation and has planned their preservation.

BJP countered AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s claim that his wife's name was wrongfully deleted from the New Delhi voters' list by revealing she is registered in UP’s Sultanpur. BJP’s Amit Malviya shared an affidavit proving her registration in Sultanpur, indicating her vote in Delhi was illegal. Singh responded, saying her name was removed from the Sultanpur list in January.

The seized items include pistols, guns, rifles, a carbine and hand grenades

In 2024, Delhi recorded its worst air quality in five years with an average AQI of 209, and no 'good air days'. December, despite being the cleanest on record, saw six 'severe' days. Experts highlight the need for stricter and more comprehensive measures to tackle pollution and achieve sustained air quality improvements.

Rohit Sharma's decision to open in the Melbourne Test against Australia did not pay off, leading to a collapse in India's batting order and a defeat. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized the move, suggesting Rohit should step down for Bumrah. He also questioned Virat Kohli's performance and recommended a batting order change.

A Yemen court sentenced Nimisha, a nurse from Kerala, to death in 2020 for murdering her local business partner. 

The Indian government is offering all possible assistance after Yemen's president approved the execution of Nimisha Priya's death sentence for the murder of her abusive husband. Priya's family and supporters are negotiating blood money to prevent her execution, despite challenges with raised legal fees.

The Maharashtra government has signed an agreement with Google, it said, adding the CM asked the transport department to increase the use of AI to strengthen the sector’s security and sustainability, using the agreement

Organised by the Serampore municipality, the Heritage Utsav, inaugurated virtually by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on December 19, will go on till January 2, shining the spotlight on this town that sits by the Hooghly barely 30 km from Kolkata

India's defeat in the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne has been highly criticized. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali criticized coach Gautam Gambhir's tactics and the role of the coaching staff. Rishabh Pant's poor shot selection, which led to a key wicket for Australia, was seen as the turning point in the game, leading to India's collapse.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday, the last trading day of 2024. While BSE Sensex was below 77,900, Nifty50 was just above 23,550.

New Year's Eve 2025 Wishes and Quotes: As New Year's Eve approaches, there's a sense of magic and reflection. This article offers various heartfelt messages and quotes for friends, family, colleagues, partners, and neighbors to spread positivity and joy as we enter 2025. Wish everyone a year of happiness, success, and unforgettable memories.