At Saturday Night's Main Event 2024, Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in a thrilling match involving a chair. Other highlights included Gunther retaining the World Heavyweight Championship, Liv Morgan keeping the Women's World Championship, and Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural Women's United States Champion. Drew McIntyre also triumphed over Sami Zayn.
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Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73 against Punjab Kings propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Kohli surpassed David Warner to claim the record for most fifty-plus scores in IPL history, reaching his 67th. Devdutt Padikkal's explosive 61 complemented Kohli's anchor innings, while disciplined bowling from Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma restricted Punjab Kings to a manageable total.
The Enforcement Directorate faces a setback as Kolkata police file closure reports in FIRs against Santiago Martin and his company for lack of evidence, potentially hindering the PMLA probe. ED appeals in court, stressing incomplete investigations and urging the reopening of these cases.
Novak Djokovic calls for a reform of tennis's anti-doping protocols, citing inconsistencies in the treatment of cases involving top players like Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek compared to lower-ranked competitors. He highlights a lack of trust among players towards WADA and ITIA and urges for a more effective and transparent system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Jeddah for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, his first to the Kingdom's commercial capital, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They will co-chair the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting, focusing on strengthening economic and defence ties.
Three youths were arrested by Kattoor police in Coimbatore for drunken driving, violating traffic rules, and holding liquor bottles while on a scooter. They went viral on social media, and after further investigation, it was found they also threatened and robbed a civilian. The trio, identified, were remanded in judicial custody.
New Zealand's Matt Henry will miss the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India due to a shoulder injury, replaced by Nathan Smith. Henry's standout performance throughout the tournament and history against India marks a significant loss for New Zealand. Indian captain Rohit Sharma set a record by losing his 12th consecutive toss, equaling Brian Lara's record.
A Shiva temple, neglected for years in Varanasi's Muslim-dominated Madanpura area, was discovered. Hindu rights group Sanatan Raksha Dal initiated efforts to reopen it, claiming no local opposition. Police are present, ensuring peace, while the administration reviews the situation before deciding on the temple's reopening.
In a stunning turn of events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals suffered a dramatic collapse, losing by 12 runs to Mumbai Indians after three consecutive run-outs. Chasing 206, Delhi faltered in the final overs, while Karun Nair's impressive 89 went in vain. Mumbai's total was built on Tilak Varma's 59 and crucial contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and others.
BJP and the opposition clashed over the Waqf bill finalization, with the Joint Parliamentary Committee scheduling meetings on Jan 24-25. The opposition demanded a postponement to Jan 30-31, claiming insufficient time for evidence collection. Despite protest, BJP intends to proceed, emphasizing extensive consultations and the necessity to submit the report in the budget session.