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Mumbai all-rounder Tanush Kotian is on standby to join India's Test squad in Melbourne as a potential replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin. The 26-year-old off-spinner recently impressed during India A's tour of Australia and shone in the Ranji Trophy, leading Mumbai to victory. While awaiting official confirmation, Kotian's first-class record boasts over 2500 runs and 100 wickets, highlighting his all-round capabilities.

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami is not fully fit for the remaining two Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, owing to minor swelling on his left knee, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday. Following an evaluation by the BCCI medical team, it has been established that additional time is necessary to manage the controlled bowling workload on his knee. As a result, he has been declared unfit for selection in the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, marking the first high-level diplomatic interaction since Donald Trump's presidential win. During his six-day trip, Jaishankar will meet with US counterparts to address bilateral, regional, and global matters and convene with Indian Consul Generals across the US.

A group claiming affiliation with the OU-JAC vandalized actor Allu Arjun's Hyderabad residence, protesting a stampede death at a 'Pushpa 2' screening. Six individuals were arrested and granted bail. Political tensions flared as opposition parties criticized the ruling Congress over law and order, while Allu Arjun's family urged calm and reliance on legal processes.

Several states in India have declared winter vacations for schools, providing students a break during the cold season. Delhi schools will observe holidays from January 1-15, 2025, while Uttar Pradesh is expected to close from December 25 to January 5, 2025. Punjab has announced a winter break from December 24-31, 2024, and other states like Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Bihar have also set varying vacation schedules. These holidays offer students a welcome respite during winter.

Cheteshwar Pujara advises young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to temper his aggression and show more patience at the crease. Jaiswal's recent struggles follow a stellar 161-run knock, prompting Pujara to suggest emulating KL Rahul's approach of capitalizing on fuller deliveries. Pujara believes Jaiswal is rushing his shots and should focus on solid defense, especially against Mitchell Starc, to earn scoring opportunities.

Bangladesh formally asked India to return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government wants Hasina to face trial. She is accused of mass killings during student protests. An extradition treaty exists between the two nations. Hasina fled to India after protests ended her 15-year rule. The government plans to use the treaty to bring her back.

Israeli intelligence agents revealed a decade-long operation involving booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies supplied to Hezbollah. Detonated in September 2024, the devices killed approximately 30 militants and wounded many more, creating widespread fear and demonstrating Israel's reach. The operation unfolded amidst escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah following the Hamas attack in October 2023.

A Saudi-born psychiatrist drove an SUV into a German Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200. Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about the suspect's extremist views multiple times, but German authorities failed to act. The attack has sparked outrage and raised questions about Germany's security protocols and the handling of intelligence warnings.

A Mangaluru resident fell victim to a WhatsApp APK scam, losing Rs 6.6 lakh. He received a message in a cricket group, deceptively renamed "Canara Bank," urging him to update KYC details via a link.

National Farmers Day celebrated in A.P.’s Srikakulam district

The passengers sitting in the front seat received injuries. Other travellers struggled to bring them out from the bus. Later, they were shifted to nearby hospital

“The condition of both the MPs is much better now and they have been discharged,” a senior doctor said

Unseasonal rain owing to a depression lashed several parts of the State from December 20 to 22, causing damage to standing crops in several coastal and interior districts

India has been at the forefront of years-long efforts calling for reform of the Security Council, including expansion in both its permanent and non-permanent categories

Are women-centric employment schemes working?

The Medak Cathedral was declared open for worship by Rev. Robert H. Posnett on the Christmas Day of 1924; a hundred years on, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is likely to visit the church on Christmas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 23, 2024 distributed more than 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits through video conferencing, says Indian youths’ abilities and talent is a priority of his government

Abdullah Shafique etched an unwanted record, becoming the first batsman with ducks in all matches of a three-ODI series. His three ducks against South Africa pushed his 2024 total to seven in 21 innings, surpassing previous Pakistani records. Pakistan registered a 3-0 series victory against South Africa, securing the third ODI by 36 runs via the DLS method.

Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly filed for divorce in a Russian court. She seeks to relocate to London after expressing discontent with life in Moscow. Holding dual British-Syrian citizenship, Asma spent her youth in London and married Assad in 2000.