Delhi Metro achieved significant milestones in 2024, introducing new services like bike taxi bookings through its app, international flight check-ins at select stations, and a digital QR ticketing system. Major construction advancements include completing key tunnels and the arrival of new trains for Phase IV operations, alongside attaining carbon neutral certification at its headquarters.
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A burglary attempt at actor Saif Ali Khan's Mumbai residence has raised political concerns about safety and law enforcement in Maharashtra. Saif was attacked and injured, leading opposition leaders to question the security of high-profile individuals and the effectiveness of the current government’s policies.
Israeli PM Netanyahu's office dismisses a video release by Hamas as propaganda. The footage shows Israeli hostages, with appeals to the Israeli government for the completion of the ceasefire deal. Netanyahu's office remains firm on their stance against Hamas’s tactics, while families of hostages demand urgent action for their release.
A Grozny-bound plane with 67 people onboard crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport, reportedly after a bird collision, resulting in over 30 fatalities. The incident occurred during deviation from its planned route. Survivors received medical treatment and recovery operations continue; a government commission has been formed to investigate.
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to visit China and India early in his second term to improve relations, aiming to address trade issues and other bilateral concerns. He communicated with Chinese President Xi Jinping, hoping to resolve various problems collaboratively. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in preliminary talks during his Washington DC visit.
Sam Konstas is set to become the 468th Australian men's Test player during the Boxing Day match against India, making his debut at 19 years old. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed his selection but also mentioned a fitness concern for star batter Travis Head, who has a quad strain. Scott Boland is expected to replace Josh Hazlewood.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested a couple for murdering their daughter-in-law, M Dalli, who had been missing for 40 days. Her husband, M Suresh, reported her disappearance and suspected his parents, Tulasi and Ananthi. They confessed to poisoning her and then attacking her with a stone before burying her body due to a longstanding grudge.
As Bihar election approaches, protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill threatens to polarise the state voters. RJD and opposition parties oppose the Bill, claiming it targets minorities, while BJP supports it for minority welfare. BJP allies face dilemma on bill's polarizing potential amid opposition attacks.
A study from Imperial College London examined over 26,000 UK Biobank participants, revealing that night owls have higher cognitive scores compared to morning larks. The research, published in BMJ Public Health, indicates that optimal brain function is achieved with 7-9 hours of sleep. Insomnia did not significantly affect cognitive scores, but improper sleep duration could damage brain performance.
India had a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand with a 105-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. However, New Zealand fought back by dismissing Gill and Virat Kohli quickly, putting pressure on India. Earlier, New Zealand posted 251/7 with significant contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell.