Delhi Police issues a traffic advisory for eastern parts of Delhi till 1pm on Sunday due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Heavy traffic is expected on major roads such as NH 9, NH 24, and Noida Link Road. Commuters are advised to allow extra time for their journeys, particularly between 7 am and 1 pm.
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Prime Minister Modi and Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. The visit marked key interactions and the signing of two MoUs, emphasizing diversifying trade beyond energy and boosting financial ties.
Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved a remarkable comeback to defeat world champion D Gukesh 2-1 in the tiebreaker at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, claiming his maiden title. Despite initially losing due to a blunder, Praggnanandhaa's strategic brilliance and unwavering focus allowed him to secure victory in the intense and thrilling encounter.
An Olive Ridley turtle, tagged in Odisha in 2021, has made a remarkable 3,500km journey to Maharashtra's Konkan coast. This is the first recorded instance of such a long migration for the species. The turtle laid 120 eggs, challenging previous assumptions about distinct populations on India's east and west coasts, highlighting the interconnectedness of nesting sites.
Chief Minister M K Stalin requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a memorandum on delimitation from recent Joint Action Committee discussions. Stalin emphasized the significance of fair representation for citizens in parliamentary democracy and sought an audience along with select MPs from different parties to formally submit the concerns.
A 22-year-old woman Congress worker, Himani Narwal, who participated in Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', was found dead in a suitcase in Rohtak. Police suspect she was strangled. Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Batra have called for an impartial investigation and blamed the state government for rising crime and failing to ensure women's safety.
Kapil Dev wished the Indian cricket team luck for the 2025 Champions Trophy, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Jasprit Bumrah will miss the tournament due to injury, replaced by Harshit Rana. India's squad includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and key players.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) begin their IPL campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. With explosive hitters like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, SRH have the potential to set high scores. The match will be captained by Pat Cummins, with SRH’s experienced bowling led by Mohammed Shami, contrasting with an underwhelming RR missing their captain Sanju Samson.
Team India has released reserve pacers Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, and Navdeep Saini from the squad to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 21. With two Tests remaining after Brisbane, team management prioritized game time for the trio, who have been with the squad since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began.
Islamabad United showcased a dominant batting display, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in their recent PSL encounter. Andries Gous's explosive unbeaten 80 led United's successful chase of 169, overshadowing Usman Khan's earlier 61 for the Sultans. Mohammad Rizwan's frustration was evident as Multan struggled to contain Islamabad's fluent response.
A US district court has temporarily protected 133 international students from deportation by reinstating their SEVIS records after sudden termination. The court's order prevents federal authorities from misusing the students' data and compels government agencies to comply. This action addresses alleged unlawful actions by immigration authorities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal procedures and preventing irreparable harm to students.