Times of India

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy's sister, Tejaswi, was stranded but safely returned to India. She transferred to a university in Uzbekistan. Tejaswi supported her brother as he scored his maiden international hundred at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with their family present to celebrate. The family continues to cherish these memorable moments.

Air Canada Flight 2259 experienced a landing gear malfunction at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, causing it to skid and partially catch fire. Passengers and crew were safely evacuated without casualties. This incident occurred shortly after a deadly Jeju Air crash in South Korea that claimed over 120 lives. Investigations are underway for both accidents.

Australian captain Pat Cummins was puzzled after the third umpire overturned what appeared to be a legitimate dismissal at the MCG. On-field umpire Michael Gough referred a catch to third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat, who ruled Indian batsman Mohammed Siraj not out. Despite Cummins' request for another review being denied, the match continued, and India finished their innings at 369 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal faced a challenging Day 4 in the Boxing Day Test after dropping three important catches, including Marnus Labuschagne's edge. Experts like Mike Hussey and Alyssa Healy emphasized the need for support and encouragement from teammates. Rishabh Pant's consoling gesture was praised for helping maintain team morale.

PM Modi emphasizes the importance of the Constitution and announces a nationwide campaign to read the Preamble. He highlights preparations for the upcoming Maha Kumbh event, the WAVES summit, and the promotion of Tamil language in Fiji. An AI chatbot will assist Maha Kumbh attendees. Digital navigation, AI-powered cameras, and a digital lost and found center will be implemented.

Virat Kohli's strategic on-field guidance helped Mohammed Siraj dismiss Steve Smith on Day 4 of the fourth Test, a crucial moment for India. Kohli advised Siraj to bowl from the wide edge of the crease, leading to Smith's edge to Rishabh Pant. Siraj's double strike, including dismissing Usman Khawaja, kept India in contention.

A Jeju Air passenger plane with 181 people crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing all but two. The Boeing 737-8AS veered off the runway and exploded, likely due to a bird strike and adverse weather. This is Jeju Air's first fatal crash since its founding.

A 10-year-old boy, Sumit Meena, fell into a 140-feet deep borewell in Pipliya village, Raghogarh, Madhya Pradesh. After being trapped at 39 feet, he was successfully rescued by the National Disaster Response Force and local authorities after overnight efforts. He has been sent to the hospital for treatment.

Yashasvi Jaiswal had a rough day in the field during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. He missed three chances, allowing Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Pat Cummins to survive. As a result, Australia reached 135/6 at Tea, with Labuschagne and Cummins adding a 44-run stand. Frustration among Indian teammates, especially Rohit Sharma, was noticeable.

Gorakhpur govt railway police dismantled a gang of mobile phone thieves led by Manoj Mandal from Jharkhand. The gang, which included Manoj, his partner Karan Kumar, and Karan's 15-year-old brother, received fixed salaries, free food, and travel allowances. Police recovered 44 mobile phones worth Rs 10 lakh from them.

Jasprit Bumrah set a new record with the best average among bowlers with 200+ Test wickets and became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets. He achieved this milestone in sub-20 average, surpassing legends like Marshall, Garner and Ambrose, and continued to excel in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.

In Parbhani district, Maharashtra, a man set his wife on fire following an argument about their third daughter's birth. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Gangakhed Naka. The accused, Kundlik Uttam Kale, was arrested after Maina, the victim, succumbed to severe burns on her way to the hospital. The police have charged Kale with murder.

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A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed during a 'belly landing' at Muan International Airport, resulting in at least 120 deaths. The incident involved 181 people and possibly started due to bird strikes affecting the landing gear. Jeju Air, a major South Korean low-cost carrier, has had a strong safety record prior to this.

A 40-year-old man named Luke Walford was killed by a shark while fishing near Humpy Island, off Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Emergency services reported that the shark bit him on the neck, causing fatal injuries. This incident is part of the ongoing tally of shark incidents in Australia, with more than 250 fatalities recorded since 1791.

On Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish Kumar Reddy's father showed respect to Sunil Gavaskar by touching his feet after Nitish scored a century in the fourth Test against Australia. Nitish’s crucial hundred and partnership with Washington Sundar bailed India out of trouble. Nitish currently tops India's batting chart in the series while Australia's Travis Head leads overall.

Gunmen posing as patients shot and killed Dr. Sunil Sahu at his clinic in Indore. The attackers booked an appointment under the pretense of having a cold. Police teams are investigating by reviewing CCTV footage and conducting cyber analysis. The medical community is demanding justice for the slain doctor.

India's Koneru Humpy won her second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar. Humpy previously won in 2019. The 37-year-old scored 8.5 points from 11 rounds. Humpy's victory follows D Gukesh's triumph earlier this year, highlighting India's strong performance in chess. Russia's Volodar Murzin clinched the men's title.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk visited hunger-striking farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the Khanauri border protest site to show solidarity. Dallewal, 70, has been fasting since November 26 to demand a legal guarantee for MSP. The Supreme Court has given Punjab government until December 31 to persuade Dallewal to move to a hospital.

A Jeju Air flight carrying 181 passengers crashed at South Korea's Muan airport on Sunday due to a bird strike, killing 96 people. Emergency teams rescued two individuals and are determining the cause. The aircraft's landing gear malfunctioned, and the Boeing 737-800 was almost completely destroyed.