Tensions escalate as Bangladesh constructs an embankment near the Muhuri River in South Tripura, raising security concerns and flood fears. CPM legislator Dipankar Sen urges Union intervention, citing Indira-Mujib pact violations. Villagers fear potential flooding of Belonia town due to restricted river flow.
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The Allahabad High Court addressed a verbal plea to refer to Sambhal Jama Masjid as a 'disputed structure' while considering cleaning and whitewashing permissions. The court scheduled the next hearing for March 10, 2025. The mosque became contentious after a survey led to clashes and violence in November 2024, resulting in a judicial inquiry.
During the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Virat Kohli sparked controversy by shoulder-bumping debutant Sam Konstas, leading to a heated exchange. Konstas, who eventually scored a half-century, was instrumental for Australia after Pat Cummins won the toss. Ricky Ponting criticized Kohli's actions, suggesting potential consequences from umpires and referees.
A 35-minute floodlight failure halted the India-England ODI at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium, leading to a social media frenzy, particularly among Pakistani cricket fans. The incident brought back memories of a floodlight issue at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, where Indian fans had previously criticised the facilities. The delay caused a unique celebration among the 45,000-strong crowd.
Indian cricketer Axar Patel announced the birth of his son, Haksh Patel, sharing a touching Instagram post. Due to personal commitments and overseas performance considerations, Axar was unavailable for India's squad selection in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Mumbai's Tanush Kotian replaced him, with Kuldeep Yadav still recovering from surgery.
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South Africa defeated England by seven wickets to reach the Champions Trophy semifinals, with Marco Jansen playing a crucial role. South Africa now wait to know their semifinal opponent, which will be either India or New Zealand. Despite the Proteas' poor history in ICC knockouts, Jansen remains confident about his team's chances.
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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