Hardik Pandya will miss the initial Vijay Hazare Trophy matches due to personal commitments but plans to join the Baroda team, led by his brother Krunal, later in the tournament. Hardik had a strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance with both bat and ball. Baroda reached the SMAT semi-finals, losing to eventual champions Mumbai despite Krunal's contribution.
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In Lucknow, a woman named Nilofar, 24, led a gang to commit robberies in order to finance her relationship with her same-sex partner Arshi. Disguised as a rag-picker, she meticulously planned and executed these heists. Nilofar and two accomplices were arrested following a jewellery store robbery on December 31.
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Australia's rivalry with India intensified when Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas during the fourth test at Melbourne. The incident sparked a heated exchange until Usman Khawaja intervened. Australia, who went into lunch at 112-1, saw Konstas score a memorable 60 on debut. Both teams made changes as they seek to secure a series lead.
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Sagar Dhankar murder case, with a bail bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties. Sushil Kumar has been in custody for over three and a half years. The wrestler, a two-time Olympic medalist, faced charges for the death of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar in 2021.
Srinagar, Kashmir, experienced its coldest December night in nearly 50 years as temperatures plummeted to -8.5°C during the start of Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period. Widespread power outages have forced residents to rely on traditional heating methods like wood-fired 'hamams' and 'kangris'.
The Trump administration canceled plans for 10,000 refugees, who had completed a years-long vetting process, to resettle in the US. The cancellations, stemming from President Trump's executive order, affect medical exams, security clearances, and freeze the US refugee program. Special Immigrant Visa holders are exempt from this order.
The BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of misinterpreting the Ramayana for political gain, calling him a 'Chunavi Hindu.' Kejriwal compared the BJP to the 'golden deer' in the Ramayana, which BJP leaders claim reflects his ignorance about Hindu scriptures. The controversy arises ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.
Several shots were fired in celebration at the Ratirampura toll plaza in Morena district, MP, after a contract was awarded. The Rajoria family, who secured the contract, were arrested following a viral video of the incident. Police have initiated steps to cancel their arms licenses and the toll plaza contract to prevent future occurrences.