A portion of the tunnel roof at Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. While 52 workers escaped, the search and rescue efforts are ongoing with the involvement of NDRF, Army, and specialized tunnel rescue teams. PM Narendra Modi has assured all possible assistance.
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India expressed solidarity with the Taliban regime, condemning Pakistani airstrikes that have targeted Afghan civilians, including women and children. Pakistan's airstrikes, claimed to be in retaliation against cross-border terrorist attacks, were accused of violating Afghanistan's sovereignty. The Taliban called these attacks a blatant violation of international principles, promising retaliation.
India managed to draw the third Test in Brisbane, keeping the Border Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali believes this gives India a strong chance to win in Melbourne, which offers a favorable pitch. The series will conclude in Sydney, with Australia under pressure to secure their place in the World Test Championship final.
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Israel has begun allowing the return of Palestinians to the northern Gaza Strip for the first time since the conflict's onset, adhering to a fragile ceasefire with Hamas. The reopening, initially delayed, saw thousands of displaced Palestinians heading north after the checkpoints opened. This ceasefire aims to end the conflict and secure hostages' release.
Punjab Police have withdrawn their personnel from AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's security detail, but he retains his Z-Plus security cover. This decision follows reports of threats and a recent attack on Kejriwal's campaign. This comes as Delhi Assembly elections approach, with intelligence agencies warning of a possible attack by pro-Khalistan operatives.
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 38 on Wednesday. He expressed gratitude to his teammates and the BCCI, highlighting his fulfilling career. While he feels he still has more to offer, he'll focus on club-level cricket. Ashwin concluded his international career with 537 Test wickets, 156 ODI wickets and 72 T20I wickets.
A 26-year-old man named Jitendra, who attempted self-immolation near the new Parliament building on December 25, died at RML hospital due to severe burns. The act was linked to an ongoing family dispute in his hometown in Uttar Pradesh. He suffered 95 per cent burn injuries.
India vice-captain Shubman Gill has surpassed Babar Azam to become the top-ranked ODI batter, following his impressive performances against England. His rise in the ICC ODI Rankings comes ahead of the Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana has claimed the top spot for bowlers, replacing Afghanistan's Rashid Khan. India's Rohit Sharma is currently ranked third in batting.
The Supreme Court clarified the scope of cheque bouncing cases. A director signing a company cheque for a personal loan is not liable under Section 138 if it bounces. The court emphasized the cheque must be from the individual's account. This decision impacts the 36 lakh pending cheque bounce cases. The director might still face cheating charges.
Delhi University argued in the high court that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BA degree does not fall under public interest under RTI. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that mere curiosity does not equate to public interest. The Central Information Commission on December 21, 2016, ordered the inspection of records of all students who cleared the BA exam in 1978 -- the year Prime Minister Modi also passed it.​​​