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MS Dhoni achieved a significant milestone in IPL history, becoming the first player to record 200 dismissals. The CSK captain reached this feat during a match against LSG, stumping Ayush Badoni. Dhoni's quick reflexes and awareness behind the stumps were on full display as he continues to solidify his legacy as IPL's greatest wicketkeeper.
India's Koneru Humpy won her second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar. Humpy previously won in 2019. The 37-year-old scored 8.5 points from 11 rounds. Humpy's victory follows D Gukesh's triumph earlier this year, highlighting India's strong performance in chess. Russia's Volodar Murzin clinched the men's title.
Bombay High Court acquitted a 19-year-old accused and modified the punishment for another in a sexual harassment case involving a minor, ruling that a single instance of following does not constitute stalking under IPC or Pocso Act. The prosecution must demonstrate repeated or constant contact.
Union home minister Amit Shah unveiled the final part of Delhi BJP's manifesto, making significant promises on healthcare, employment, and unauthorized colonies. He criticized AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, labeling him a liar and addressing unfulfilled promises. Shah assured the continuation of welfare schemes and vowed to clean the Yamuna in three years if BJP is elected.
President Trump declared the U.S. will promptly withdraw from mediating a Russia-Ukraine agreement if a ceasefire isn't achieved soon. This follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement in Paris that Washington might abandon peace efforts within days without clear progress.
Rain threatens to wash out the final day of the gripping Gabba Test between India and Australia. With a 90% chance of rain and a flood alert issued, a draw appears likely. India, still trailing by 193 runs, showed resilience on Day 4, avoiding the follow-on thanks to crucial knocks from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.
Rohit Sharma expresses confidence in Virat Kohli addressing his off-stump issues, as Kohli practices diligently at MCG, facing quicks and side-armers while receiving feedback from teammates. The team remains hopeful for Kohli's resurgence in the upcoming Boxing Day Test with substantial fan attendance.
US President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his remarks that the Ukraine-Russia peace deal is still 'very, very far away.' Trump, through Truth Social, expressed his discontent with Zelenskyy’s statement, accusing him of not wanting peace and relying heavily on US and European support while indicating America’s patience is wearing thin.
The mayor of Belcastro, Calabria, issued a humorous decree to highlight the town's dire healthcare crisis. With emergency services over 45 km away and a frequently closed health centre, residents are urged to avoid illnesses or accidents due to inadequate medical assistance.