Young Australian batter Sam Konstas reflected on his encounter with Indian star Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test. He described Kohli as down to earth and expressed his admiration for the former Indian captain. Konstas had a chat with Kohli after the match, and the interaction left a lasting impression on him.
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India urged the Netherlands to restrict arms and military technology sales to Pakistan due to its history of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. During a high-level meeting, India highlighted that arming Pakistan undermines regional security and emphasized opportunities for collaboration in shipbuilding, AI, and defense technology research.
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Delhi Capitals achieved a thrilling one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, highlighted by Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 off 31 balls. KL Rahul missed the match to be with his wife Athiya Shetty for the birth of their daughter. The squad celebrated the news with a heartwarming dance, reflecting the joyous mood in the dressing room.
Wriddhiman Saha, a former Team India wicketkeeper batter, explained his national team departure was a strategic decision. Despite retiring officially, he harbors no resentment and appreciates the opportunities cricket has given him. Relishing his career highlights, he looks forward to spending time with family after 18 years of professional commitment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the RSS for its contributions to India's development during a foundation ceremony in Hingna. He highlighted the organization's humanitarian efforts and underscored the importance of youth in nation-building, emphasizing India's leadership in global crises and the ongoing effort to erase colonial remnants.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods in response to President Trump's levies on Canadian and Mexican imports set to go into effect Tuesday. Canada will impose 25% tariffs on C$155 billion worth of US goods, beginning with C$30 billion immediately and the remaining C$125 billion after 21 days.
Former OpenAI employee and whistleblower Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. Balaji had recently accused OpenAI of copyright infringement in training its AI systems. While authorities ruled out foul play, his death has fueled speculation, especially given his key role in ongoing legal battles against OpenAI. The investigation continues.
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