MS Dhoni celebrated Christmas with his family, dressed as Santa Claus. Photos shared by his wife Sakshi captured the festive setting with a decorated tree and gifts. Dhoni remains a cricket legend, being the only captain to win all three ICC trophies and leading Chennai Super Kings to multiple IPL championships. He retired from international cricket in 2020.
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Prashant Kishor who was expelled from JD(U) in 2020 made his chief minister prediction and said anybody except Nitish Kumar could be the chief minister after the November elections. "You can take it from me in writing. If I am proven wrong, then I will give up my own political campaign," Kishor said addressing a press conference in the West Champaran district.
Four doctors, including an NSG Major, were arrested and sent to judicial remand in Gurgaon for assaulting a police officer at a Karan Aujla concert. The doctors, who allegedly tried to enter through the exit gate, argued with security and then with the Bhondsi inspector, tearing his uniform. They were charged with assault, obstructing a public servant, and false personation.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli has become the highest run-getter against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history. During the IPL 2025 match, Kohli scored 31 runs, taking his total to 1,084 runs. He overtook Shikhar Dhawan's record of 1,057 runs. Kohli achieved this milestone in 34 matches and 33 innings.
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Supreme Court reprimanded the Assam govt for detaining foreign nationals in centers without deporting them. The court emphasized that the right to life applies to all, including foreigners, and directed immediate action for their deportation. Assam was given six weeks to explain the detentions and efforts for deportation, with a virtual appearance by the chief secretary.