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A BJP camp office in Varanasi's Indira Nagar market was demolished by authorities on December 17 as part of an anti-encroachment drive. BJP district vice-president Surendra Singh criticized the demolition, claiming it was done without notice, while officials stated the land was designated for a park.
A shepherd in Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal range relies on his Gaddi dog Bhola for protection against predators. Bhola's loyalty and vigilance exemplify the breed, now officially recognized as the fourth indigenous Indian canine breed by the NBAGR, following a detailed evaluation by Himachal's animal husbandry department.
The BCCI announced annual player contracts for Team India have been announced, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja retaining A+ status. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan received Grade B and Grade C contracts, respectively, after prior exclusion due to Ranji Trophy absence. Rishabh Pant was promoted to Grade A, while several new players secured Grade C contracts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the White House, marking the first visit by a world leader since Trump's inauguration. They discussed their long-standing friendship and strategic partnership, with Trump acknowledging Modi as a tough negotiator. Modi's visit emphasized the importance of US-India relations.
The SIT filed a 500-page chargesheet in the alleged murders of Mohd Bilal and Ayan during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey violence in Sambhal. Ghulam Shah and Mulla Afroz, with alleged ties to Dubai-based Shariq Satha, face charges for murder and inciting violence. The investigation suggests Satha orchestrated the unrest and supplied weapons, with recovered bullets indicating potential external links.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the consistency of global standards on sovereignty, political interference, and territorial integrity. At the Raisina Dialogue, he discussed historical injustices, particularly citing the Kashmir issue as an example, and called for a review of global governance frameworks to acknowledge evolving power dynamics.
Australia's victory in the Melbourne Test was marked by controversy over Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, which was hotly debated. He scored 84 runs, and his dismissal sparked discussions after the third umpire ruled it in favour of the bowler. The decision left India staring at a defeat, with the scorecard reading 140 for 7 as the visitors chased a 340-run target.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is being extradited to India from the US. India successfully countered the double jeopardy claim legally and leveraged its strong diplomatic ties with the US to secure Rana's extradition.
JEE Advanced SC Plea: The Supreme Court grants an additional JEE-Advanced attempt for students who withdrew from colleges between November 5 and November 18, 2024. This interim order reinstates the earlier eligibility criteria of three attempts, countering the JAB's sudden revision that cut the attempts to two.