Delhi Capitals achieved a thrilling one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, highlighted by Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 off 31 balls. KL Rahul missed the match to be with his wife Athiya Shetty for the birth of their daughter. The squad celebrated the news with a heartwarming dance, reflecting the joyous mood in the dressing room.
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KL Rahul, discussing India's mindset for the Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand, highlighted the team's focus on staying present and not relying on past performances. Rahul addressed his competition with Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper role, stressing his intent to play his game. He also addressed criticism about his strike rate, emphasizing team needs over personal metrics.
India's SpaDeX mission successfully launches, demonstrating indigenous space docking technology. Space minister Jitendra Singh announces the docking of two satellites on January 7, marking India as the fourth nation to achieve this feat. The innovation will support future missions such as the Indian space station and Gaganyaan. PM Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is praised through these advancements.
A group trespassed the Indian Consulate in Seattle, compelling authorities to take action as intruders behaved aggressively despite requests to leave. The incident is speculated to be linked to Kshama Sawant's protest over visa denial for travel to India, contrasting with her husband's emergency visa approval.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs had an average season but made the playoffs. His girlfriend, Taylor Swift, significantly boosted Canada's tourism and hospitality sector with her Eras Tour, which generated $2.2 billion. After the tour, Taylor is taking a break, spending time with Travis in New York while he prepares for the playoffs.
Senior IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan has taken voluntary retirement, sparking rumors of her entry into politics. Sujata, who was serving in the finance department, dismissed these speculations, citing personal reasons for her resignation. Her departure follows her husband VK Pandian's earlier retirement and subsequent low-profile entry into the BJD.
In J&K's Rajouri district, eight patients recovering from a mysterious illness remain hospitalized until the final lab report on ingested toxins is received. Treated with atropine, the patients showed unexpected recovery, and doctors are awaiting details on the toxin to ensure long-term protection. No new cases emerged in the past four days.
Vishva Hindu Parishad demands arrest of SP MP Jaya Bachchan for making allegedly false claims about dead bodies contaminating Kumbh waters after the stampede. Bachchan criticized the lack of facilities for common devotees and the VIP treatment for celebrities, calling out the Yogi Adityanath administration.
Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in the US. He was 73. Hussain suffered from heart-related problems and was admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital earlier. The musician was the son of Ustad Alla Rakha Khan. Hussain had started playing tabla at age seven. He had received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
Sai Varisth Kandula, a 20-year-old Indian national, was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to overthrow the US government by attacking the White House with a rented truck. Kandula, who suffers from schizophrenia, intended to establish a dictatorship fueled by Nazi ideology. He must also undergo three years of supervised release and pay nearly $57,000 in restitution.