The FBI released footage showing ISIS terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar using Meta smart glasses to scout Bourbon Street before his deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Jabbar's reconnaissance took place in October and November. He also planted IEDs around the area, which were discovered and neutralized by police before they could be detonated.
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Australia clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series victory over India, highlighted by Scott Boland's exceptional bowling. Despite Bumrah's strong performance earlier in the series, injury limited his impact. The debut of young talents, the underperformance of key veterans, and Steve Smith's remarkable form were significant takeaways from the series.
A political firestorm has erupted in Karnataka over the missing original caste census report prepared by the Kantharaj Commission. Opposition parties are fiercely criticizing the government for relying on a revised report based on sample data, raising concerns about the authenticity and transparency of the entire exercise. Questions arise about the validity of policy decisions based on this revised report.
The Sensex dropped for the fifth consecutive session, closing at an eight-month low of 74,454 points. Weak global sentiment and substantial foreign fund outflows affected the market. IT, telecom, and metal stocks led the decline, while the broader Nifty also fell significantly. Despite the selloff, optimistic forecasts suggest potential recovery.
Nineteen-year-old Australian cricketer Sam Konstas is poised for a potential Test debut against India on Boxing Day. He's been studying Jasprit Bumrah's bowling and even gleaned insights from KL Rahul. Konstas's impressive recent form, including a century against India in a warm-up match, has earned him praise. Konstas, who smashed 14 fours and a six in his brilliant knock against India in the warm-up match, where he was named Man of the Match, draws inspiration from former Australia allrounder... Expand
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Telangana High Court ruled a single parent with custody can obtain a child's passport without the other parent's consent. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya set aside a contrary requirement, finding it unnecessary. The 1980 Passport Rules allow this if the custodial parent provides prescribed information. This applies even if parents are separated but not formally divorced.
Kane Williamson's unbeaten 133 off 113 balls led New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa, achieving their highest successful ODI chase against them. Williamson's knock included 13 fours and two sixes, and he became the second-fastest player to reach 7000 ODI runs, surpassing Virat Kohli. New Zealand secured a spot in the tri-series final in Pakistan.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested temporary external governance for Ukraine under the UN. Western leaders dismissed the proposal, accusing Russia of stalling for time. Despite a tentative US-brokered energy ceasefire, both Russia and Ukraine continued to accuse each other of violations, complicating peace prospects.