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The five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed intense competition, with Australia defeating India 3-1. Key performers included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Steven Smith, and Travis Head. Jasprit Bumrah led India’s bowling attack, while Pat Cummins excelled for Australia. Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed significantly. The combined XI features players showcasing technical excellence and match-winning abilities, reflecting the high stakes of the series.

A cultural mound at Thennamadevi-Anaimedu stretches to a length of 500 to 600 metres covering an expanse of 10 acres while the mound at Ayyankoyilpattu covers a land mass of more than 15 acres

Kapil Dev and A.R. Rahman celebrate their birthday on January 6, here is a quiz on these iconic Indians.

The card envisioned under the national common ticketing system could be used for travelling in buses and metro trains throughout the country. 

A bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal asked the petitioner to move the Delhi High Court

During the commencement of every Assembly session, a rift between the Governor and the government over the delivery of the customary address has been a common occurrence. This is not good for democracy, he said

Jake Sullivan said, the United States is finalising steps to remove roadblocks to the civil nuclear partnership with Indian companies

Uttarakhand is hosting the event for the first time

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal vows a strong comeback after a 1-3 series defeat against Australia in the Border-Gasvaskar Trophy. Despite his personal success with 391 runs, the team couldn't secure a win. Jasprit Bumrah excelled with 32 wickets. Jaiswal remains determined and gains praise from cricket legends for his performances.

The Bharatiya Janata Party minority wing's national chief, Jamal Siddiqui, requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename India Gate in New Delhi to Bharat Mata Dwar. In his letter, Siddiqui highlighted the patriotic sentiment fostered under Modi's leadership and acknowledged the renaming of significant landmarks. He believes renaming India Gate would honor the martyrs memorialized there.

Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 plummeted on Friday due to widespread selling pressure brought by worries over Q3 earnings, continuous foreign investment outflows, and emerging HMPV infection concerns.

BJP leader Sambit Patra accuses AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of corruption over the renovation of his official residence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Patra claims the construction estimate was Rs 7.61 crore, but the tender was released for Rs 8.62 crore, indicating a scam.

Drawing on his experience as chief prosecutor, Starmer highlighted his proactive role in reopening cases previously deemed closed. He recounted the first major prosecution of an Asian grooming gang in Rochdale during his tenure, setting a precedent for subsequent cases. “We changed, or I changed, the whole prosecution approach because I wanted to challenge and did challenge the myths and stereotypes that were stopping those victims being heard,” he stated.

Police attached 11 immovable properties worth ₹4,69,91,369 and three movable properties (vehicles) worth ₹12,50,000 in the district under the Act during 2024.

Sullivan is on a visit to India two weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the U.S.

Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg criticised head coach Andrew McDonald's comments on India's alleged intimidation of Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test. Hogg suggested Konstas should prepare for retaliation and that McDonald focus on player preparation rather than defense. This incident highlights the balance between competitive aggression and sportsmanship in cricket.

Rohman Shawl who was seen in 'Amaran' has opened up on being secure in his space despite the fact that people have largely associated him just as Sushmita Sen's boyfriend. The actor talks about making his own mark, beyond just that and how he deals with the constant scrutiny around.

Critics often accused Trudeau of being a leader built for optics, a figure generated by a "woke Deus Ex Machina" designed solely to virtue signal. This sentiment resonated among those who saw his governance as more performative than substantive. From his frequent use of symbolic gestures—like painting his face black to express solidarity with minorities—to his penchant for delivering moralistic homilies, Trudeau became a polarising figure.

Health authorities in India are on alert following confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Karnataka's government assures no immediate need for concern while advising standard respiratory hygiene. Maharashtra issues precautionary guidelines to hospitals, emphasizing preparedness for any surge. The focus is on monitoring, containment, and public awareness to manage this respiratory illness.

Jio Star, formed by the merger of Star India and Viacom18, proposes a significant increase in channel package prices. It introduces 83 packs with 134 channels, leveraging popular content and sports rights to justify the hike. Competitors SPNI and ZEEL have also raised prices, reflecting industry-wide adjustments. The final consumer impact will be determined through ongoing broadcaster-distributor negotiations.