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An Indian Foreign Services officer, Jitendra Rawat, aged between 35 and 40 years, died after jumping from a building in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The police confirmed that it was not a case of foul play and have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased exceptional form in the 2024 Boxing Day Test against Australia, scoring crucial half-centuries in both innings. Despite his efforts, India lost by 184 runs. Jaiswal ended the year as the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket with 1478 runs, narrowly missing Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test runs in a calendar year by an Indian.
A 24-year-old kayaker in southern Chile was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale but emerged unhurt. A video capturing the event near the San Isidro Lighthouse shows the whale lunge-feeding and accidentally engulfing the kayaker. Experts explain that such behaviors are unintentional and whales cannot swallow humans due to their narrow throats.
US President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs before Prime Minister Modi's visit to America. Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports might further strain international trade relations. Economic experts warn this could impact developing economies like India. The imposition of these tariffs aims to counter tariffs American goods face in exporting nations.
Tension arises in Delhi's Seelampur over a mosque's expansion in a narrow lane, prompting Hindu families to put up 'House for sale' signs. Muslim residents assert the expansion aims to alleviate overcrowding, insisting on a single entrance. Police are monitoring the situation, halting construction amid concerns of potential violent clashes during upcoming festivals.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has declared the state is prepared for a language war with the Centre over Hindi imposition through the NEP. He emphasizes NEP undermines social justice and threatens the Tamil language. BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan and AIADMK MP M Thambidurai have accused DMK of hypocrisy and political motivation.
The new Delhi govt faces significant financial challenges in delivering on BJP's ambitious election promises, including monthly payments for underprivileged women and seniors. With a projected tax revenue of Rs 58,750 crore against increasing expenses, funding these schemes may require reallocating funds from other sectors or seeking central assistance.
A speeding Thar jeep driven by a minor crashed into a Sikh community procession in Raja Park, Jaipur, injuring four people. The minor, reportedly the son of a government official, was detained by police. The locals vandalized the vehicle and the Sikh community staged a protest, demanding swift action.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to honour cricketing legends by naming stands at the Wankhede Stadium after Rohit Sharma, Ajit Wadekar, and Sharad Pawar. Additionally, a lounge will be named after former MCA president Amol Kale. The MCA also announced an increase in the corpus for affiliated clubs, aiming to bolster grassroots cricket infrastructure in Mumbai.