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Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped from the playing XI for the Sydney Test against Australia due to poor form. Jasprit Bumrah will lead, aiming to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team is expected to sees changes with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening, and potential debut for pacer Prasidh Krishna.

Jaipal Singh Munda was among the first to voice the demand for a separate State, Jharkhand, to be carved out of the tribal regions of South Bihar

Former cricketer Madan Lal addresses Rohit Sharma's form, suggesting a collaborative discussion between team management and coach. Lal emphasizes the captain's ultimate decision. Rohit’s recent performances have been poor, causing speculation about his place. Lal advises that if Rohit feels ineffective, he should consider stepping aside. Frequent changes in Rohit’s batting position are also highlighted as a concern.

Visitors can attend the flower show between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on all days until January 18, 2025

What are you saying, says Nitish Kumar while reacting to Lalu Prasad’s offer to join INDIA bloc

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Rohit Sharma to use his experience to overcome his current rough patch ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Despite Rohit's dipping form and bleak statistics in 2024, Pathan remains confident in his ability to turn things around and highlights his crucial role in the team.

Court documents have now come to reveal that Lively had tried to stop him from attending the film's premiere. But after he brought enough pressure to bear on her, she eventually released him and his crew this time but this time on what he describes as very humiliating conditions

Justice P Velmurugan of the Madras High Court voiced his shame over the Anna University rape case being politicised, urging improved women's safety instead. He criticized political protests and media trials for seeking attention rather than genuine concern. The judge highlighted the need for equal rights and pledged full judicial oversight if investigations falter.

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar have been named recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor. The award celebrates their outstanding contributions to Indian sports. Awardees will be honored by the President of India at a ceremony on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Thane court extends police custody of couple accused in Kalyan girl’s abduction, rape, and murder case by two days

The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has amended the Model Prison Manual and Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act to address caste-based discrimination in prisons. This move, following a Supreme Court directive, aims to ensure no discrimination in prisoners' duties based on caste and prohibits manual scavenging within jails.

Why do the BJP have such arrogance that it does not even talk to anyone, says Arvind Kejriwal

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses the BSF of easing infiltration through border areas like Islampur and Sitai, destabilizing the state. In response, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claims the state obstructs land acquisition for BSF outposts, impeding national security, and alleges protection of transborder criminals by the ruling party.

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav signals a possible reunion with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, hinting at political changes in the state. Despite Lalu's invitation, Nitish remains non-committal. JD(U) allies with BJP in NDA, which faces challenges after the Lok Sabha polls, making Nitish Kumar a pivotal figure. Tejashwi Yadav predicts the end of Nitish's tenure, urging government renewal.

Indian cricket saw iconic players retire and young talent rise in 2024. Veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepped away from various formats. The team faced rebuilding while maintaining its winning momentum. Ten players debuted across formats, showcasing a promising future. Their performances symbolised a promising path forward for Indian cricket.

The bench noted that the report filed by Kerala on the removal of waste was surprisingly silent about the quantity of waste removed from the border villages in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu