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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting criticizes the 20% match fee fine given to Indian batsman Virat Kohli for his altercation with Sam Konstas, stating the punishment was inadequate. Ponting emphasises the responsibility of senior players, expressing concern over the potential acceptance of such behavior in cricket. The series is currently locked at 1-1.

Data from the Transport Department highlights a substantial increase in daily ridership on State-run buses since the scheme’s inception. 

The state government has announced that the rape and murder case of a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan will be tried in a fast-track court. The main accused, Vishal Gawli, previously obtained bail by claiming mental illness. Police are investigating the authenticity of his medical certificate. Both Vishal and his wife, Sakshi, are in police custody for further investigation.

Seventeen houses of a minority Christian community in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts were set on fire on Christmas Eve. Preliminary investigation suggests the arson might be linked to an ongoing rivalry within the same community. Four people were arrested; the government has provided assistance to the affected villagers.

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, close to the Indian border. This significant project, expected to cost over one trillion yuan, raises concerns for neighboring riparian states, India and Bangladesh. China asserts these are run-of-the-river projects.

Mr. Singh, a two time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday after losing consciousness at his home owing to age-related ailments. He was 92.

Jagdish Bhagwati likens Indian-Americans to the successful Jewish community in the US, noting their prominence in various fields. However, Trump's MAGA base increasingly targets well-paid Indian-Americans with hostility, exemplified by the criticism after Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Adviser for AI.

Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, on Thursday night at the age of 92

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K.C. Venugopal, Devendra Yadav and several other party leaders were also present along with Rahul Gandhi at the residence of the former PM Manmohan Singh.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India, passed away at AIIMS, remembered for his pivotal role in economic reforms and leadership during crises like the Commonwealth and 2G scams. First becoming Finance Minister and then PM by circumstance, his legacy includes significant economic and political milestones.

Veteran leader said his party lost the elections as it could not effectively counter ‘lies and false promises’ spread by BJP in social media

In June 1991, Manmohan Singh was unexpectedly appointed as India's Finance Minister by PV Narasimha Rao. Singh, along with Rao, initiated major economic reforms that transformed India's economy from a low-growth state to the fastest growing major economy. Singh's first budget abolished the licence-permit raj, liberalized industries, and focused on fiscal consolidation, significantly boosting India's economic outlook.

During the Lok Sabha polls, Ms. Banerjee had said that she will visit the strife torn island after her party wins the Basirhat Lok Sabha seat which comprises Sandeshkhali Assembly seat. The Trinamool Congress had won Basirhat Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 3.33 lakh votes.

Decision follows HRD Minister Lokesh’s assurance of addressing their concerns before the next academic year

The NDA government has resorted to tariff hike within six months of its formation, thereby imposing a burden ₹15,485 crore on the consumers, says the former Minister

The think tank, which seeks to chart out ways to free temples from the control of the India state, will comprise of retired judges, lawyers, and seers