Police carried out a lathi charge on University of Hyderabad students and faculty protesting the government's decision to auction 400-acre land. Students and teachers demanded transparency in land-related documents and the removal of police and excavators, alleging betrayal by the varsity administration.
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Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Shoaib Akhtar's record by achieving his 13th five-wicket haul in Test cricket during the Boxing Day Test against Australia. With 203 wickets in 44 Tests, Bumrah joins an elite group of bowlers, including Michael Holding and Saqlain Mushtaq, who have also accomplished this feat. The series is currently tied 1-1, with the fifth and final match scheduled to take place in Sydney from January 3.
Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri suggests promoting Nitish Kumar Reddy up the batting order after his maiden Test century in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Shastri believes Reddy’s move to number 5 or 6 will improve team balance, allowing India to field five bowlers and enhancing their chances in the series and the World Test Championship final.
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Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda downplayed BJP's victory in the municipal elections, noting that the party has won before. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini commended local body's role in achieving PM Modi's vision. BJP secured nine mayoral posts, except in Manesar. In Faridabad, Mayor-elect Parveen Joshi pledged to address local issues.
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal vows a strong comeback after a 1-3 series defeat against Australia in the Border-Gasvaskar Trophy. Despite his personal success with 391 runs, the team couldn't secure a win. Jasprit Bumrah excelled with 32 wickets. Jaiswal remains determined and gains praise from cricket legends for his performances.
England's cricket team experienced a disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy after a seven-wicket loss to South Africa. Captain Jos Buttler acknowledged their poor batting performance. England ended with a score of 179 all out. Buttler announced this was his last match as white-ball captain. He reflected positively on winning the 2022 T20 World Cup.
A Dalit man's wedding procession in Bulandshahr was attacked by around 40 upper caste men. The attackers hurled casteist slurs, physically assaulted the guests, and forcibly pulled the groom off the horse. Six guests sustained injuries, and an FIR has been registered involving 30 identified and some unknown assailants.
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN human rights council, branding it a 'failed state' that thrives on instability and survives on international aid. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan's falsehoods, its focus on Kashmir, and alleged human rights abuses, urging Islamabad to address its internal governance issues.