A significant water shortage hampers firefighting efforts in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades as wildfires devastate the area. Hydrants ran dry due to overwhelmed storage tanks and pumping systems. Firefighters adapt by relying on aerial support, highlighting critical infrastructure issues and the need for system redesigns to handle future wildfires.
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The Indian stock market has seen a dramatic fall, with BSE Sensex and Nifty50 losing over $1 trillion in market value in four months, driven by domestic economic challenges. Despite this downturn, Morgan Stanley predicts the Sensex to reach 105,000 points by December 2025, citing India's stable earnings growth.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged in Lok Sabha that USAID funded anti-India elements aligned with Congress, demanding a thorough investigation. Dubey's remarks gained attention amidst growing US controversy over USAID's funding for various international liberal initiatives and its collaboration with George Soros. Congress members protested strongly.
Rishabh Pant dazzled the Sydney Cricket Ground with a fiery 61 off 33 balls, smashing six fours and four sixes, becoming the fastest visiting batter to reach a Test fifty in Australia. Sachin Tendulkar praised Pant's impactful innings, which helped India reach 141/6 with a 145-run lead. Scott Boland excelled for Australia with four wickets.
During the IPL match between KKR and PBKS, Sunil Narine's bat failed a live gauge test, highlighting the BCCI's crackdown on oversized bats. Anrich Nortje faced a similar issue later in the game. These mid-match checks, a new protocol, aim to prevent unfair advantages, with several players already scrutinised this season for bat dimensions exceeding ICC regulations.
The Trump administration has released 10,000 pages of classified documents related to Senator Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination, fulfilling a promise of transparency. RFK's son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., welcomed the release, expressing hope for restored trust in government. The documents, available on the National Archives website, include FBI and Justice Department memos, potentially reigniting public debate about the assassination.
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With the Boxing Day Test set to commence at the MCG on Thursday, Virat Kohli aims to overcome his inconsistent batting form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. However, his past performances at Melbourne offer hope, with a strong record including a high score of 169 and an average of 52.66.
India's vice-captain Shubman Gill defended the team following their Border-Gavaskar Trophy series loss to Australia. Gill emphasised that one series or one bad day doesn't define the team's capabilities. With the return of key players, India is set to play against England in the ODI series before participating in the ICC Champions Trophy.
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