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India were struggling at 59/3, chasing 340 in the fourth Test at Melbourne, when a 'bail switch' incident occurred between Mitchell Starc and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Australia was bowled out for 234, with Jasprit Bumrah claiming his third five-wicket haul of the series.

A 21-year-old man in Mandya district died after detonating a gelatin stick in front of the house of the girl he loved, following her family's rejection. The police report that the man had a prior legal history for eloping with the underage girl and faced resistance from her family. His family has lodged a complaint about his death.

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Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations, urging Muslims to focus on religious observances. He advised young Muslims to refrain from partaking in New Year festivities. Razvi opposed lifting the ban on Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses, citing potential harm to the social and religious fabric of the country.

Elon Musk supports the H-1B visa system, describing it as broken and needing reform. He suggests raising the minimum salary and adding a yearly cost to make hiring foreign workers more expensive. Trump's recent appointment of Sriram Krishnan as senior AI policy advisor has intensified debates within the MAGA community over immigration policies for skilled workers.

Train number 20669 Hubballi-Pune will arrive at 7.23 am and depart at 7.25 am. Train number 20670 Pune-Hubballi will arrive at 7.38 pm and depart at 7.40 pm.

The victim had gone to the resort along with his colleagues

Rohit Sharma's struggles continue despite resuming his opening role in the Boxing Day Test, amassing an average of 6.20 in five innings so far in this Border Gavaskar Trophy. This performance risks him having the lowest average for a visiting captain in Australia. He missed the first Test due to paternity leave, while Jasprit Bumrah captained India to victory.

Kerala witnessed consequential events in socio-political and environmental sectors in 2024 that shaped its collective outlook and approach to life. A look at the year that was.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plans her first visit to Sandeshkhali after violent protests over local TMC leaders' alleged sexual harassment. The visit aims to promote state welfare programs and rebuild community trust. Several women in the community express anticipation and hope for the chief minister's support.

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed during landing, killing 179 of the 181 onboard. The crash involved a 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 and may have been caused by a bird strike and landing gear malfunction. Both black boxes were recovered to assist with the investigation.

A call for a shutdown was given last week by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not accepting the demands of protesting farmers.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Monday. While BSE Sensex was near 78,600, Nifty50 was above 23,750.

IIIT-B, a premier research deemed university in Bengaluru, has been developing a host of projects with the idea of introducing higher efficiency in agricultural processes

Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Funds, shares her experience on Shark Tank India Season 3. She explains her tough demeanor on the show is influenced by her male-dominated finance profession and personal insecurities. Despite early career challenges, her expertise eventually earned clients' trust.

On the final day of the Boxing Day Test, a tense battle unfolded between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc. Starc's attempts to unsettle Jaiswal with mind games and sledging were met with defiance as Jaiswal maintained his composure. Despite Australia's early breakthroughs, Jaiswal's grit and determination kept India's chase alive, adding to the intense encounter.

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed at Muan International Airport, killing 179 people. Two flight attendants were the only survivors and are being treated for serious injuries and psychological trauma. The crash occurred due to the failure of the plane's landing gear, causing the jetliner to skid off the runway and catch fire.

Jasprit Bumrah became the first visiting bowler to take 30 wickets in a Test series in Australia since Curtly Ambrose's 1992-93 feat. Also, he is only the second Indian to the mark after spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi did that on the 1967-68 tour. His exceptional bowling averages and multiple five-wicket hauls highlight an extraordinary performance in Test cricket history.