India's historic win over South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is celebrated as they gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 under Rohit Sharma's leadership. With South Africa's strong lineup and confidence, a rematch in the final is anticipated, according to former player JP Duminy.
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This IPL season might be the last for cricket legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni besides seasoned performers like Faf Du Plessis and Sunil Narine. While they have all shown glimpses of their impressive form, age and past injuries suggest their IPL careers are nearing an end.
India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. Forest cover alone rose by 156 sq km, reaching 21.76% of the country’s total geographical area. Tree cover also expanded by 1,289 sq km. The overall green cover now stands at 25.17% of India’s land.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a crucial victory against Rajasthan Royals, fueled by Virat Kohli's composed seventy and Josh Hazlewood's game-changing final overs. Kohli's innings anchored Bengaluru's innings, while Hazlewood's exceptional death bowling restricted Rajasthan's chase, ultimately sealing an eleven-run win for the home side. This victory propelled Bengaluru to third place, while Rajasthan's playoff aspirations suffered a setback.
Elon Musk's xAI is set to unveil Grok 3 on Monday, claimed as the smartest AI on Earth after outperforming other models in testing. Grok 3, developed with significant computational resources, promises faster and more accurate capabilities. The launch follows recent success from competitor DeepSeek.
KL Rahul, in top form, aims for a Boxing Day Test century hat-trick as India and Australia lock horns at the MCG for the pivotal third Test. With the series tied 1-1, Rahul's consistency against the new ball makes him a key player. The Boxing Day Test, set to begin on December 26.
The Delhi government approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana on Women's Day, providing Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections. With a budget allocation of Rs 5100 crores, women earning up to Rs 2.5 lakh annually and aged 18-60 years are eligible.
BJP maintained a flawless record with all six MLAs winning their seats, while AAP saw a decline as 22 of its 36 re-contesting MLAs lost. Key AAP figures including Arvind Kejriwal faced defeat. The party now holds 22 seats, marking a fall from its previous majority. BJP's OP Sharma and Mohan Singh Bisht celebrated consistent victories.
A Mumbai court has granted anticipatory bail to Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi regarding his controversial remarks about Aurangzeb. Azmi has been directed to cooperate with the investigation on specified dates and times. He claims his comments were misrepresented by the media and has requested his suspension be revoked.
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri has expressed concern over the lack of acknowledgment from the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh regarding the systematic persecution of minorities, particularly Hindus. The release of violent Islamic extremists has also been termed a significant threat to security.