Elon Musk shared a video of Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi's incredible achievement, setting a new Guinness World Record with a Hercules pillars hold time of 2 minutes and 10.75 seconds. Kharadi is celebrated for his exceptional strength and endurance, holding multiple prior records, including crushing drink cans and bending iron bars with his head.
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National Investigation Agency arrested two individuals in Uttara Kannada for allegedly leaking information about Karwar naval base to Pakistan through honey-trapping. The accused were trapped by Pakistani intelligence and shared naval details in exchange for money. They were employed with a local company. More arrests are likely as authorities suspect a wider network.
Taylor Swift fan Louisa Melcher filed for divorce from her husband after he booed the singer at the Super Bowl to impress his friends. She claimed the incident revealed deeper issues in their relationship, leading her to take this significant step to protect her emotional well-being.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned a terrorist attack in New Orleans where an army veteran drove into New Year's celebrants, killing 15. The attacker, linked to Isis, also published videos suggesting his inspiration from the organization, sparking further investigation on connected incidents.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts that military pressure is creating cracks in Hamas negotiations. Despite ongoing conflicts and rising casualties, Israel demands Hamas disarm and leave Gaza, aiming to implement the Trump plan, while international allies support the nation’s efforts.
With the Boxing Day Test set to commence at the MCG on Thursday, Virat Kohli aims to overcome his inconsistent batting form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. However, his past performances at Melbourne offer hope, with a strong record including a high score of 169 and an average of 52.66.
At least nine people died and two were injured when a mini van carrying passengers collided with a stationary state transport bus after being hit from behind by a speeding tempo on the highway to Nashik, near Narayangaon. The van was trapped between the bus and the tempo, with most victims being villagers and labourers.
Apple will reportedly discontinue selling iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE models in the EU from December 28th. This move is to comply with new EU regulations mandating USB-C charging ports for smartphones.
Rohit Sharma's experiment at No. 6 in the Adelaide Test failed, prompting his return to the opening spot for the third Test against Australia at The Gabba. The out-of-form Indian captain practiced facing the new ball in the nets, indicating his likely return to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, with KL Rahul potentially moving to the middle order.
The Commissioner for Railway Safety has approved the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project, paving the way for regular train services between Jammu and Srinagar. The maximum speed will be 85 kmph on regular lines and 15 kmph on loop lines, with operations limited to daytime for security reasons. Compliance with certain conditions is required before starting train operations.