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India had a tough time at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, struggling with inconsistent bowling and poor captaincy from Rohit Sharma. The tactics failed, allowing Australia to score heavily. Rohit's form and decision-making have been questioned, leading to poor performances and confidence issues. This has impacted the team's overall performance, resulting in more challenges for India.

The protesters carried a cloth dummy marked “DMK” and insisted that it be “treated for weakness” at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital

Dr. Singh had held every top economic job: Chief Economic Advisor; Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission; Reserve Bank of India Governor and the Union Finance Secretary.

The top court expresses concern over farmer leader’s safety, directs Punjab government to provide medical aid promptly

Airtel, India's second largest telecom operator, on Thursday saw connectivity outages in several cities, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com

The Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. It directed the Punjab government to provide him with medical aid and submit a compliance report. Dallewal is demanding the Centre address farmers' issues, including legal guarantees for minimum support price (MSP).

Rohit Sharma's form with the bat has been under scrutiny after a poorly executed pull shot led to his early dismissal for 3 in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Critics, including Ricky Ponting, Darren Lehmann, and Michael Vaughan, have emphasized the need for better decision-making and commitment against a strong Australian bowling attack.

Manmohan Singh preferred simplicity over grandeur, often choosing a Maruti Suzuki 800 instead of the BMW provided for the prime minister. His policies as finance minister and prime minister brought transformative changes to India, and his humility and intellect earned him widespread respect.

“India has lost one of its tallest leaders and finest economists,” Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said

Hailing Manmohan Singh as a distinguished parliamentarian, Mr. Modi said Dr. Singh’s life was a reflection of his honesty and simplicity.

Virat Kohli, after being penalized for an incident with an Australian debutant, delivered an inspiring speech to his team ahead of the Boxing Day Test's second day. Irfan Pathan praised Kohli's motivational efforts aimed at boosting team morale amidst a challenging match against Australia. Kohli's interaction with fans and teammates highlighted his leadership skills and commitment to the team's success.

External Affairs Minister discusses India-U.S. strategic partnership with U.S. officials during official visit from December 24 to December 29

Congress workers had back then created Vijaya Nagara, a new township on around 100 acres of land between the Military Camp and the Vaccine Depot Ground at Tilakwadi, for the plenary session

The GST Council has raised the GST rate on used cars from 12% to 18%, including EVs, sold by businesses. This rate applies to the profit margin from resale. Private car sellers remain unaffected, as the change targets only business and dealer transactions.

Manmohan Singh had told the former British PM Cameron David that India would take action if there was another attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. Singh's contributions as an economist and statesman were highlighted, including his role in India’s economic liberalisation and key legislation during his tenure as PM. His last rites will be held near Rajghat.

Kerala government flies national flag at half mast in its offices and facilities across State as a mark of respect to Manmohan Singh and cancels official entertainment till January 1

Researchers at IIT Bombay develop a shockwave-based needle-free syringe that ensures painless and safe drug delivery with lesser damage to skin and lower risk of infection.  

India captain Rohit Sharma's ongoing struggle with the bat continues to impact his captaincy, marked by a series of low scores in the Test series against Australia and earlier against New Zealand. His leadership is questioned, as former chief selector MSK Prasad suggests that Rohit's lack of form has hindered proactive decision-making on the field.

The militants of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) were involved in extortion activities.