An avalanche has trapped 57 workers in Mana village, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Rescue operations are being led by the Garhwal 9th Brigade and BRO, with SDRF, NDRF, district administration, ITBP, and BRO teams involved. So far, 10 workers have been safely rescued.
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Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams' quarterback, faced taunting from an ex-NFL player during a divisional round game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The behavior included disrespectful mocking gestures, even in front of her daughter, leaving her visibly disturbed. Despite the negative encounter, Kelly acknowledged the support from other Eagles fans and stressed the importance of respect, especially when children are present.
Virat Kohli's new haircut has created buzz ahead of the Boxing Day Test, as India seeks to level the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at 2-1. Following a mixed series performance, Kohli's resurgence is crucial for India's middle order. With the WTC final spot hanging in the balance, India must address top-order inconsistencies and reduce reliance on Bumrah.
Dinesh Karthik praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals, despite their prior form. He dismissed rumours of Rohit's retirement, lauding his legacy as a captain. Karthik expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Varun Chakaravarthy, and highlighted Shreyas Iyer's consistency under pressure.
In Haryana's Bhiwani district, a YouTuber named Ravina and her lover allegedly murdered her husband, Praveen, after he discovered their affair. They transported his body on a bike and dumped it in a drain. Ravina confessed to the crime after police reviewed CCTV footage showing her and a man with a body on a bike. Police are searching for the absconding lover, Suresh.
India's T20 team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, faces England in a five-match series, beginning in Kolkata. Key players include returning pacer Mohammed Shami, debut vice-captain Axar Patel, and come-backer Sanju Samson. Jos Buttler leads an England team with injured players but includes hopefuls like Jacob Bethell.
Virat Kohli is set to play in Delhi's final Ranji Trophy group match against Railways, marking his first domestic cricket appearance since 2012. He joined the Delhi team for an intense practice session on Tuesday. Despite being offered the captaincy, Kohli declined the role, and Ayush Badoni will continue to lead the side.
TikTok has been banned in the US due to national security concerns, effective January 19. US authorities worry the app could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. Despite attempts to challenge the ban, the Supreme Court upheld it.
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Farmers in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, have received loan recovery notices despite previous loan waiver schemes. The Yavatmal District Central Cooperative Bank has taken symbolic possession of farmland due to unreimbursed state funds for loan waivers. This situation affects farmers' mental health amid reduced crop yields and poor market rates.