Sunil Gavaskar criticised India's top cricketers for their performances in the Ranji Trophy after returning from the disappointing Australia tour. Notable exceptions were Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill. Gavaskar highlighted Shardul Thakur's standout batting, criticized over-aggressive batting techniques and emphasized the importance of balancing caution and aggression on difficult pitches.
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Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader, has vowed to address Delhi's sewerage issues if his party secures another term in the upcoming Assembly elections. He emphasized AAP's progress in unauthorised settlements since 2015 and promised further infrastructural improvements, including replacing sewer pipelines to tackle contamination of the drinking water supply.
The Supreme Court acknowledged potential misuse of dowry harassment laws (Section 498A IPC/Section 85 BNS) against men and their families, but refused to alter the legislation designed to protect women from cruelty in matrimonial settings. The court emphasized that isolated instances of misuse do not negate the widespread harassment faced by women, and each case must be evaluated individually.
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Tahawwur Rana, a former Pakistani Army veteran involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, has filed an emergency appeal with the US Supreme Court to stop his extradition to India, citing potential torture. Rana alleges that his Pakistani and Muslim identity puts him at risk of severe mistreatment.
The Indian cricket team has been awarded a cash reward of Rs 58 crore by the BCCI for their triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team maintained an unbeaten record, defeating New Zealand in the final, besides group-stage wins over Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand, followed by a win over Australia in the semifinal.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the Technician Grade 3 Answer Key 2024. Candidates can access the answer key and raise objections until January 11, 2025, by logging into the RRB website. A fee of ₹50 per question is required for objections. This recruitment aims to fill 9,144 Technician posts.
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