The arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked widespread protests across Turkey. Accused of financial misconduct and links to Kurdish militants, his detention is seen as a political move against a potential challenger to President Erdogan. Thousands have taken to the streets, demanding government resignation and supporting Imamoglu, who decries his arrest as a 'coup'.
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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen walking in Melbourne, with a fan capturing the moment. Kohli, part of India's tour in Australia, had acknowledged Anushka's support after scoring a century in the first Test in Perth. The fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy begins on December 26 in Melbourne.
Scammers in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, replaced legitimate QR codes at 12 shops and a petrol pump with fake ones to redirect payments. One suspect, Chhotu Tiwari, was arrested within 72 hours after being captured on CCTV. Police have recovered several fake QR code stickers and are investigating further to apprehend other suspects involved.
Supreme Court reprimanded the Telangana CM and assembly speaker over alleged MLA defections. The court asserted its power to enforce the anti-defection law, especially when the speaker delays disqualification decisions. The bench highlighted its role as a constitutional protector and warned against making a mockery of the 10th Schedule.
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's second-most successful Test bowler, announced his retirement from international cricket after the drawn Brisbane Test against Australia at the Gabba on Wednesday. The 38-year-old, with 537 Test wickets and six centuries, will continue playing franchise cricket, notably for Chennai Super Kings in the next edition of the IPL in 2025.
Home Minister G Parameshwara announced an inquiry into the alleged misuse of police protocol services at Kempegowda International Airport following accusations of involvement in a gold smuggling racket. This comes after Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao, daughter of a top police official, was caught with 14.2kg of gold at the airport. The issue was heatedly debated in the legislative assembly.
Australia defeated India in three days to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. India's batting lineup failed while their bowling over-relied on Jasprit Bumrah, who was injured. Poor decisions in team selection and approach led to a 1-3 series loss in challenging conditions. Australia now eyes another World Test Championship title.
Ravichandran Ashwin has clarified that a quote about the retirement plans of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma wrongly attributed to him is false. He sarcastically addressed the issue on X. Kohli and Rohit, who had retired from T20Is, are key players in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 final preparations against New Zealand. All focus is on the upcoming final.
A TV journalist and a policeman were injured in separate incidents of shooting by miscreants in strife-torn Manipur, disrupting Christmas celebrations. The journalist, L Kabichandra, was shot at in Ukhrul district, while a policeman and volunteers were injured in Kangpokpi. Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemned the attacks, calling for calm and unity.
PM Modi launched an attack on AAP, dubbing it a 'disaster' and accusing it of stalling Delhi's development and engaging in corruption. Modi emphasized his government's achievements and criticized AAP's handling of projects and policies. He urged voters to bring change, setting a combative tone for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.