The cabinet made key decisions including setting up the eighth pay commission and approved extending a special package for fertilisers. PM Modi also launched several projects, including indigenously built naval combatants and Namo Bharat trains, highlighting an action-filled year aimed at boosting growth and welfare initiatives.
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Authorities have released the names of 18 victims, including 14 women and five children, who died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes. Families gathered to claim bodies, many without postmortems. Investigations are ongoing, and compensation for victims' families has been announced.
Shreyas Iyer, unexpectedly called to play due to Virat Kohli's injury, delivered a stunning 36-ball 59 to help India secure a win over England in the opening ODI. Despite initially not being in the playing XI, Iyer's performance has stirred selection debates, showcasing his readiness and ability to seize opportunities when they arise.
Shashi Tharoor's bid for Kerala Congress leadership is creating friction within the party, highlighting concerns about its strength against the Left. His unconventional approach and popularity present both challenges and opportunities, as Congress must find a way to integrate him without destabilizing existing leadership.
The AAP government in Delhi has opposed the rollout of the Centre's Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, arguing that the Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) scheme it offers is more effective and provides wider benefits. The Delhi government claims their scheme covers a larger population and offers superior healthcare services.
Sunil, an IT professional, suffered from blurry vision due to Central serous retinopathy (CSR), a condition prevalent among those with extended screen time. Stress and poor eye care exacerbated by long work hours contribute to this issue. Measures like stress reduction, ergonomic adjustments, and regular eye exams can help prevent CSR and maintain visual health.
Desert Vipers secured their second win in ILT20 Season 3, defeating Gulf Giants by six wickets. Sam Curran's unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 40 off 18 balls guided the Vipers to reach the target of 120 in 17.4 overs. Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir's bowling limited the Giants to 119/9 despite James Vince's valiant 76.
Tension arose in Nanjangud near Mysuru after unidentified miscreants cut off the tail of a bull calf. Youths protested, demanding action and a cowshed. The protest ended when temple authorities agreed to use an elephant shed as a temporary byre. Vets treated the injured calf.
Rohit Sharma discusses his evolved role within Mumbai Indians from middle-order batter and captain to opening batsman. Despite changes, his focus remains on winning games and trophies for MI. He highlighted the inclusion of new players like Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner bringing experience, aiming to win the IPL trophy.
New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd criticizes Virat Kohli's confrontation with Australian opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test. Shipperd believes the incident deserved harsher punishment and praises Konstas' aggressive batting style, predicting a bright future for the young player.