An old video of young Australian cricketer Sam Konstas expressing admiration for Virat Kohli has gone viral. This resurfaced clip coincided with an on-field altercation between Konstas and Kohli during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at MCG. Konstas downplayed the incident, calling it an accidental bump and part of cricket’s high tensions.
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Madhya Pradesh high court has given the state government six weeks to safely dispose of 337 metric tonnes of Union Carbide waste, with the state seeking three days for unloading. Concerns arose from the public and medical groups regarding the disposal's safety, calling for a new trial run. The court also urged media to avoid spreading unverified information.
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A male humpback whale set a migration record, swimming over 8,100 miles from South America to Africa, likely seeking a mate. This unprecedented journey, tracked via Happy Whale, marks the first observed adult male humpback traveling between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, nearly doubling the typical migration distance.
Deliberations are underway in Kolkata to redefine the term 'bir muktijoddha' to only include battlefield fighters and classify others as 'Liberation War Associates'. This proposal has sparked debates and raised concerns about the recognition and possible ignoring of genuine freedom fighters and the distorting of historical contributions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his dedication to farmers' welfare by distributing over Rs 22,000 crore to farmers nationally through the 19th instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme. Notably, around 75 lakh farmer families in Bihar benefited, with Rs 1,600 crore directly credited to their accounts.
From Jan 1, 2025, women prisoners in Madhya Pradesh will receive hair removal cream and shampoo regularly to maintain hygiene. All prisoners will also get a salad with meals, and improved food portions. New prison laws will focus on tech upgrades and addressing overcrowding in jails.
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The Delhi High Court has granted temporary bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a convicted rapist, for an eye surgery scheduled at AIIMS on February 4. Sengar is ordered to surrender back to custody on February 5. His appeal against his conviction is still pending.
In the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, CM Omar Abdullah condemned the killing of three civilians in Kathua district, calling for a thorough probe. Questions arose over why only BJP politicians were allowed to meet the victims' families while others were not. A security review meeting was held, emphasizing the need for synergy among agencies to ensure peace.