The Daily Guardian - January 29, 2025

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January 29, 2025

Delhi polls: As campaign hits fever pitch, Yamuna becomes new battleground

Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Yamuna river has become a battleground for an escalating war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi.

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JPC Clears Waqf Bill With 25 Amendments

The Joint Parliamentary Committee has cleared the Waqf Bill 1995 with 25 amendments across 14 clauses/sections, according to JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal.

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Record 23.9 Million Take Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has attracted a significant number of devotees to Prayagraj, where they come to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

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CISF to establish first women's reserve battalion in Haryana's Nuh

In a landmark move towards strengthening women's representation and operational capability, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to establish its first women reserve battalion in Haryana's Nuh district.

1 min

Karti Moves Delhi HC Seeking Quashing of Fresh FIR by CBI

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking the quashing of a fresh FIR filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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JPC Clears Waqf Bill With 25 Amendments On 14 Clauses

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has cleared the Waqf Bill 1995 with 25 amendments across 14 clauses/sections, according to JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal.

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Congress's Udit Raj Questions Sanatana Board Draft

Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday, accused the BJP of preparing a Constitution based on Manusmriti, alleging a conspiracy to oppress Dalits and OBCs.

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5 Killed After Watchtower Collapses in UP's Baghpat

Earlier today, speaking to reporters, Baghpat Superintendent of Police, Arpit Vijayvargiya said that 2-3 people are seriously injured in the incident and are receiving treatment at the hospital.

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1984 anti-Sikh riots: CBI court records evidence in Tytler case

A Special CBI court on Tuesday recorded evidence of a senior scientific assistant who had taken a voice sample of Former Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Jagdish Tytler, at CFSL New Delhi in April 2023.

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PM Pitches for Investments in Odisha in State Conclave

Addressing Make in Odisha Conclave, the PM says this is the right time to invest in Odisha

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3 Minors Killed in Hyderabad Road Accident

Three minors lost their lives after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a divider in Hyderabad, police said.

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SC Refuses Pleas Seeking Action Against Stalin for 'Sanatan Dharma' Remarks

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain petitions seeking criminal action against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his controversial \"eradicate Sanatan Dharma\" remark in September 2023.

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Telangana Could Attract Rs 1.80 Lakh Cr Foreign Investments: CM

After his recent visit to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland's Davos, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said that the state government could attract foreign investments of around Rs 1.80 lakh crore.

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NIA Raids 16 Places in Tamil Nadu in ISIS Radicalisation Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations in Tamil Nadu in an ISIS radicalisation case.

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Karnataka to withdraw all cases against pro-Kannada activists

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that all cases filed against pro-Kannada activists during the struggle for the language will be withdrawn.

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Massive fire breaks out in Thane's Hypercity Mall

A massive fire broke out in a mall in the Kasarvadavali area of Thane in Maharashtra on Tuesday.

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MP Lokayukta Police Detains Ex-Constable in Corruption Case

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta police detained a former constable of the state Transport Department in connection with a corruption case on Tuesday, an official said.

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Baba Siddique murder: Son questions slum rehab projects links, seeks probe

Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of slain NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, in his statement to the Police has raised questions on the slum rehabilitation (SRA) projects in Bandra and has sought a probe into their suspected link with the murder of his father Baba Siddique.

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Saif Attack Case: Mumbai Police Records Key Statement in Probe

In a major revelation in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, the Mumbai Police has recorded the statement of a West Bengal-based woman, whose Aadhaar Card was used by the accused to buy a SIM card.

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CM Orders Special Arrangement for Treatment of GBS Patients in Maha

Cases Rise to 111, Nearly 17 Patients on Ventilator

1 min

Karnataka CM Calls For Improvement In Conviction Rate Under SC/ST Act

It must be brought back to 10%, says Siddaramaiah after SC, ST Awareness Committee meet

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Vizhinjam to emerge as India's biggest port: Kerala FM Balagopal

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Tuesday announced that Vizhinjam is set to become India's largest port within the next decade, establishing a new benchmark in the nation's maritime and port trade.

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Unfazed, Kejriwal says not afraid of legal action

She had clarified that the DJB regularly monitored water quality and accordingly adjusted the treatment process.

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Maken Calls the Allegation a 'Treason' if False

Congress leader Ajay Maken on Tuesday criticized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal over allegations regarding Delhi's water supply, stating that if the former Chief Minister's claims are false, it amounts to \"treason.\"

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Dikshit seeks action against AAP

The Congress candidate of the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday wrote to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding immediate action against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and CM Atishi for their controversial statements about Delhi's water supply.

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Shah Dares Kejriwal To Make Jal Board Report Public

Union home minister alleges AAP leaders are liars

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'Poison in Yamuna' remark is 'political stunt': CM Saini

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's remark that the BJP is \"mixing poison in the Yamuna\" is a \"political stunt\" by the AAP aimed at influencing voters in the Delhi polls and deflecting attention from its own failures, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Tuesday.

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Court quashes summons to Atishi in defamation case

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday allowed the appeal moved by Delhi CM Atishi Marlena against a summon issued to her in a defamation case.

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Charges of poisoning Yamuna, genocide claims highly objectionable: LG

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena wrote to Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday, alleging that AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's accusations that \"poison\" is being mixed in the Yamuna water and there was an \"attempt of genocide\" in the national capital are highly objectionable and unfortunate, and amount to endangering national security.

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SC Gives 6-Day Parole to Tahir Hussain

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted custody parole to former AAP councillor and February 2020 riots accused Tahir Hussain, contesting Delhi assembly polls on a AIMIM ticket, to campaign.

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Yamuna 'smells like sewer': Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the Yamuna pollution issue, saying that the river was \"smelling like a sewer.\"

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AAP Supremo Writes to PM to Ban Loan Waivers for Corporates

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a nationwide law to prohibit the waiver of loans given to billionaires.

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AAP workers distributing money, liquor from cars: BJP

BJP candidate from the New Delhi assembly seat, Parvesh Verma, on Tuesday alleged that AAP workers were visiting various constituencies in private vehicles with \"Delhi Government\" stickers and distributing money and liquor.

1 min

Two girls among 5 killed in Delhi building collapse, property owner booked

\"We launched an investigation into the matter and multiple teams have been formed,\" he added.

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We will get over 60 seats in Delhi polls: Sanjay Singh

We are confident of winning the election but there is also a fear that EVMs can be tampered with.

1 min

Biggest Liquor Scam Took Place Under Kejriwal

Rahul accuses him of hypocrisy for living in a luxurious 'Sheesh Mahal' and being involved in the excise policy scam.

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Cong accuses govt of denying Rs 618 cr under Ladli Yojana

\"The government has not done any publicity, and no action has been taken for the scheme,\" he alleged.

1 min

TMC to campaign for AAP for assembly polls

Notably, Congress and AAP, both parties that are part of the INDIA alliance contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections together in Delhi.

1 min

Crude Prices to Stay Between $75-85 in 1H2025: Report

ICICI Bank's report forecasts that the trade war will curb Chinese demand, impacting crude prices. The report projects Brent crude prices between USD 75-85 per barrel in the first half of 2025 and USD 65-75 in the second half.

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Stock Indices in Positive Territory; Sensex Rises Over 500 pts

Indian stock markets on Tuesday witnessed volatility but managed to close in positive territory, taking a breather after Monday's bloodbath.

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Liquidity injection by RBI boosts market sentiments

Indian stock markets opened with gains on Tuesday after the RBI's injection of liquidity of Rs 1.5 lakh crores boosted investor sentiment.

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RBI May Ease LCR Norms to Help Banks Amid Tight Liquidity: Jefferies

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may relax the Liquidity Coverage Ratio or LCR norms to inject additional liquidity into the banking system according to a report by Jefferies.

1 min

ICAI Urges Centre to Introduce Joint Tax Filing for Married Couples

In its pre-budget suggestion to the Finance Ministry, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has urged the Centre to introduce joint income tax filing in Budget 2025 for married couples.

1 min

Budget: Infra sector calls for raised capex

\"The sector would benefit immensely from boosting infrastructure funding, reviving private sector participation and building green infrastructure.

1 min

Defence Startups Drive Innovation

India is the world's largest importer of arms, accounting for 9.8% of global arms imports between 2019 and 2023.

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Global Consumption Shifts to Asia: Report

India, Asia to dominate 30% global consumption by 2050.

1 min

Being Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi Elections are revolving around the cult of one man - former Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party leader, Arvind Kejriwal.

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Advancing Role of US in India's Critical Mineral Diplomacy

On 23 December, Mines Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao announced India's plans to launch the Critical Mineral Mission (CMM) in 2025, bringing together multiple ministries, industries, scientists, and academia in a coordinated effort to secure minerals with ever-growing applications.

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Will AI Take Over Relationships in the Coming Times?

Marriage as a social institution is considered to be one of the most important aspects of any human being's life, as it is not solely the individual's happiness and well-being but that of others too who are affected by their conduct in it.

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain writ petitions seeking action against Udhayanidhi Stalin for 'Sanatana Dharma' remarks

The counsel, Senior Advocate Dama Seshadri Naidu appearing for the petitioner in the case sought the permission to withdraw the petitions with liberty to pursue other remedies.

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Justice BV Nagarathna: Advocate must avoid being a litigant and must never become a surety

The Supreme Court in the case Vishal Tiwari Versus. Union Of India And Anr observed and has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed by Advocate and petitioner-in-person Advocate Vishal Tiwari wherein seeking a review of the dowry and domestic violence laws allegedly used to harass the husband and his family, the court called out the advocate for being involved as litigant in this case.

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Adani-Hindenburg matter: Supreme Court affirms Registry's refusal to accept plea to direct SEBI to complete probe

The Supreme Court in the case Vishal Tiwari Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has dismissed a litigant's challenge to an order passed by the Registrar of the Court refusing to register his application for direction to the Securities and Exchange Board, SEBI for filing its investigation report in the Hindenburg Research-Adani Group matter.

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Allahabad High Court directs registration of PIL for creation of 9,149 trial courts, says matter interests 'public at large'

The Allahabad High Court in the case Krishna Chandra Singh @ Munna Singh v. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Revenue Lko. And Others observed and has directed the Registry to register a Public Interest Litigation which relates to the creation of courts in the trial judiciary, and place it before the Chief Justice for appropriate directions.

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Kuki Organisation seeks early hearing of plea in Supreme Court for probe against Manipur CM over audio clips

The Supreme Court in the case Kuki Organization For Human Rights Trust Versus Union Of India observed that Kuki Organisation appearing for Human Rights Trust urged for an early hearing of the petition filed seeking a court-monitored investigation into certain leaked audio clips which allegedly implicate Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh for instigating ethnic violence in the State.

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Delhi High Court in ANI's Copyright Infringement Suit Against OpenAI: 'No 'Unnecessary Reporting' on Parties' Submissions'

The Delhi High Court in the case ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. v. OpenAI Inc & Anr. observed and has indicated that there will be no \"unnecessary reporting\" by media on the submission filed by parties involved in the copyright infringement suit filed by news agency Asian News International, ANI against OpenAI Inc, which founded ChatGPT.

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Israeli PM May Visit US Next Week

The Jewish state will always stand as a safe haven for Jews worldwide,\" his post on X read.

1 min

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Tibet

An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude on Richter Scale jolted Tibet, a statement by National Center for Seismology said.

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WHO, Thailand hospital unite for trauma prevention

The World Health Organisation (WHO) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, to strengthen collaboration on trauma, injury, and fall prevention across the WHO South-East Asia Region.

1 min

Jaishankar Highlights $160 Billion Trade Ties With Gulf

India's Gulf, Mediterranean ties: $240 billion trade, crucial collaborations.

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Imran Khan, his wife challenge conviction in 190 million pound corruption case

The verdict, delayed three times previously, was announced by Judge Nasir Javed Rana in a makeshift courtroom at Adiala Jail.

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Hoping for important investments from Japan: MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the state exported goods worth USD 92.8 million to Japan in 2023-24 and expressed hope for important investments from Japan in Madhya Pradesh.

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AM I ALLOWED TO RUN AGAIN? TRUMP JESTS ABOUT THIRD TERM

US President muses during his address to House Republicans

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Need to Develop Indigenous Iron Dome Shield: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that there is a need to develop a 'made in America' Iron Dome Shield system like the one with Israel so as to protect the American people.

1 min

White House Unveils Official Portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump

The White House on Monday unveiled an official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump.

1 min

US State Dept Evaluating Next Step in Tahawwur Rana Case

US State Department has said that it is currently evaluating the next steps with regard to Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India.

1 min

Prosecutors in Trump's criminal cases fired

McHenry wrote, \"You played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump. The proper functioning of government critically depends on the trust superior officials place in their subordinates.\"

1 min

Modi, Trump Commit to Advance US-India Ties: White House

US President Donald Trump held a \"productive\" telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement by the White House said.

1 min

Quentin Tarantino Discusses Fatherhood And Future Projects At Sundance

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino talked about staying away from direction for quite some time and fatherhood at the Sundance Film Festival.

1 min

Reema Kagti's 'Superboys of Malegaon' to Release on February 28

Reema Kagti's Superboys of Malegaon is set to release in theatres on February 28, the makers announced on Tuesday.

1 min

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's Trial Scheduled for March 2026

Amid the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, a new development has taken place.

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Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert garners 83 lakh views on Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar's live stream of Coldplay's concert in Ahmedabad on January 26 garnered a massive 83 lakh views, accumulating an impressive 16.5 crore minutes of watch time within just three hours.

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Boman Irani and Zenobia Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary

Boman Irani and his wife Zenobia are celebrating 40 years of togetherness and the '3 Idiots' actor made it more special with his adorable anniversary post.

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Jeremy Allen White to Star in Netflix's Adaptation of 'Enigma Variations'

Actor Jeremy Allen White is in talks to star in a series which is an adaptation of the Andre Aciman novel 'Enigma Variations'. It is a Netflix limited series, as per the sources, as reported by Variety.

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Sooraj Barjatya Confirms Film with Salman Khan in Progress

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, renowned for his work in iconic films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Vivah, is currently focused on his web series Bada Naam Karenge, which marks his family banner, Rajshri Productions’ first foray into the OTT space.

1 min

A Taste Of Indulgence: Barista's New Offerings Take Coffee To The Next Level

Barista, one of India's leading coffee chains, continues to innovate and impress with its diverse range of offerings.

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Café Amudham Opens Its Doors in Delhi, Bringing a Unique Culinary Experience

Café Amudham, the celebrated South Indian café that has been delighting food enthusiasts in Bangalore since 2022, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first outlet in Delhi.

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Undhiyu: A Gujarati Culinary Delight of Mixed Vegetables and Fenugreek Dumplings

Undhiyu, a signature dish from Gujarat, is a celebration of flavors, textures, and tradition.

2 mins

The Importance of Parent-Teacher Collaboration in Academic Success

Education is a collaborative effort that extends beyond the classroom.

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Navigating Hiring Trends To Build A Successful Career In 2025

The beginning of the year is dedicated to supercharging career aspirations.

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Australia Sets Eye on 50-Over Women's World Cup

Australian skipper Alyssa Healy has led her team to the third ICC Women's Championship in a row and she does not plan to stop, with an eye already on this year's 50-over Women's Cricket World Cup, starting in August.

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England Beat India By 26 Runs In 3rd T20I, Still Trail 1-2 In Series

England beat India by 26 runs in the third T20 International here on Tuesday, but still trail the five-match series 1-2.

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Virat Diaries: Maestro declines captaincy for Ranji Trophy

Just like Rishabh Pant did in the last game against Saurashtra, legendary Virat Kohli has politely declined to captain Delhi in their last Ranji Trophy home game against Railways as he wanted Ayush Badoni to continue leading the side.

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India dominates Scotland as Trisha Gongadi makes U19 T20 World Cup history

The India Women's Under-19 cricket team delivered an outstanding performance in the 2023 Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, impressing everyone with their powerful cricket.

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T20 World Cup Triumph Means More Than ICC Cricketer of the Year Award

Jasprit Bumrah feels honoured after winning the prestigious ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award but team's success would always be his priority and he picked India's T20 World Cup triumph as his most cherished moment of 2024.

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