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Manchester United secures crucial win, Liverpool moves to top
Rasmus Hojlund’s inaugural Premier League goal came at an opportune moment, serving as the decisive factor in Manchester United’s comeback from a two-goal deficit to clinch a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
ODI World Cup 2023 breaks broadcast and digital records
The extravagant ODI World Cup 2023 in India became the biggest-ever ICC event, smashing broadcast and digital records, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
2nd Test: Cummins' spell puts Australia in driver's seat
Although Pakistan managed to dismiss Australia within a session and saw impressive half-centuries from Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan Masood, the second day of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday turned out to be disappointing for the team.
TEST SERIES: ELGAR TAKES CHARGE IN SOUTH AFRICA'S REPLY WITH A CENTURY
In a farewell series filled with poignant moments, veteran South African batsman Dean Elgar dazzled against India on Day 2 of the first Boxing Day Test in Centurion. Elgar, who had announced his retirement from Test cricket before the series commenced, left an indelible mark with a briskly-paced century, setting the stage for a memorable farewell.
TURKISH PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE APPROVES SWEDEN'S NATO MEMBERSHIP BID, SAYS REPORT
Sweden’s NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) membership application has been approved by the Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission, Al Jazeera reported.
TAIWAN'S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES CLASH ON FUTURE TRADE WITH CHINA
Taiwan’s presidential candidates clashed over future trade agreements with China on Tuesday, as the two leaders presented contrasting opinions regarding the same.
Japan lifts two-year-old ban on world's biggest N-power plant
Japan’s nuclear power regulator on Wednesday lifted an operational ban imposed on Tokyo Electric Power’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant two years ago, allowing it to work towards gaining local permission to restart.
6 KILLED IN FRESH ISRAELI ATTACK
Israeli forces raided a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, killing at least six Palestinians, Palestinian health authorities said Wednesday.
UKRAINE ATTACKS RUSSIAN LANDING SHIP IN CRIMEA, TRIGGERS NEW TENSION
Ukraine claimed that it had successfully targeted and destroyed a large Russian landing ship docked in a Crimean port overnight, The Washington Post reported.
Hasina promises to build a 'modern and technology-oriented Smart Bangladesh'
Bangladesh Prime Minister and ruling Awami League’s president Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday launched her party’s poll manifesto, pledging to build a “Smart Bangladesh” if elected for a fourth consecutive term in the January 7 general elections, being boycotted by the main opposition BNP.
US SHOOTS DOWN 12 HOUTHI ATTACK DRONES. 5 MISSILES IN RED SEA
The United States said on Tuesday said that it had shot down twelve attack drones and five missiles, which it claimed were launched by the Iran-backed Houthis.
BOMBAY HIGH COURT: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO TRAVEL ABROAD, AUTHORITY CANNOT CITE ONGOING DISPUTE OVER APPLICANT'S ADDRESS TO DENY PASSPORT
The Bombay High Court in the case observed and has directed the Regional Passport Officer, Mumbai to renew the passports of a woman and her two sons, which were earlier rejected by the Passport Authority due to objections which is raised by the brother-in-law of woman’s over the address being mentioned by them in their passport applications.
MADRAS HIGH COURT ASKED HR&CE DEPT TO CONDUCT TEMPLE FESTIVAL INCLUDING PEOPLE OF ALL CASTES; CANNOT RESTRAIN A PERSON FROM PERFORMING RELIGIOUS DUTIES
The Madras High Court in the case Pandiarajan C v The District Collector and Others observed and has directed Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, HR&CE Department for conducting the Margazhi festival in the Arulmighu Chelliyaramman Temple in Virudhunagar District while ensuring that all the devotees including people which belongs to the scheduled caste community are permitted in the temple.
PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT: NO CITIZEN CAN INTERFERE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ON STRENGTH+ OF UNHOLY MOB HIGH COURT REFUSED BAIL TO 2 AMRITPAL'S ALLEGED AIDES| PUNJAB AJNALA VIOLENCE
The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Bhupinder Singh @ Sheru v. State of Punjab observed and has rejected the bail petition of ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh’s alleged aides in Ajnala Police Station Attack case.
Allahabad High Court: No Real Use In Relegating Cases Of Undisputed Facts To Forum Of Alternate Remedy GST
The Allahabad High Court in the case Hindustan Paper Machinery Industries v.
SUPREME COURT EXPRESSED SURPRISE AT PATNA HIGH COURT FOR RESERVING JUDGEMENT ON ANTICIPATORY BAIL FOR ONE YEAR; SEEKING REPORT FROM REGISTRAR
The Supreme Court in the case observed and has expressed its surprise that the Patna High Court reserved judgment on an anticipatory bail plea for a year.
SUPREME COURT DOUBTS PRECEDENT WHICH LIMITED THE SCOPE OF HIGH COURT IN DECIDING DISCHARGE APPLICATIONS
The Supreme Court in the case Vishnu Kumar Shukla and Anr v.
32 TOURISTS INJURED AS BUS FALLS INTO GORGE IN ODISHA'S KANDHAMAL
32 people were injured when a tourist bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Odisha’s Kandhamal on Wednesday, police said. The bus was coming from West Bengal.
Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary sees increased tourist footfall ahead of New Year
Ahead of the New Year, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district has been witnessing a surge in tourist footfall.
AMMONIA GAS LEAKS FROM SUBSEA PIPELINE OF TN FERTILISER PLANT; 52 PEOPLE IN HOSPITALS
The leak of ammonia gas from a subsea pipeline linked to a fertiliser manufacturing unit in north Chennai led to local residents suffering shortness of breath and nausea, authorities said on Wednesday, adding that 52 persons are under observation in hospitals.
Bengal minister likens Mamata with Sri Chaitanya, Opp mocks him
West Bengal minister Bratya Basu courted controversy by likening Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with the state’s spiritual icon Mahaprabhu Sri Chaitanya.
JHARKHAND HC DISMISSES PIL FILED AGAINST CM HEMANT SOREN, HIS RELATIVES
The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday dismissed the PIL filed against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his relatives in an illegal mining case. The PIL was filed by one Sunil Kumar Mahato.
PROGRESS AGAINST CHILD MARRIAGE IN INDIA SLOWS, 1 IN 5 GIRLS, 1 IN 6 BOYS MARRIED
One in five girls and about one in six boys in India are married, with the progress made towards eliminating the practice of child marriage entirely stagnating in recent years, according to a study published in ‘The Lancet Global Health’ journal.
BENGALURU LEADS RENTAL SURGE ACROSS INDIA'S TOP 7 CITIES WITH 31% SPIKE
Bengaluru witnessed the most significant surge in rental rates in 2023, according to two independent surveys.
RAHUL GANDHI SHOULD DELIVER 'NYAY' TO PEOPLE OF NE BEFORE STARTING NYAY YATRA: ASSAM DY SPEAKER
Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Numal Momin on Wednesday took a dig at Congress following its announcement of party leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Nyay Yatra and said that the Wayanad MP should first deliver “nyay” (justice) to the people of the northeast who suffered during the regime of his party.
VIJAY SHARMA CONDEMNS SP LEADER SWAMI PRASAD MAURYA'S REMARK ON HINDUISM
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma condemned Samajwadi Party leader, Swami Prasad Maurya, for his ‘controversial’ remarks against Hinduism and Hindus.
Kharge and Rahul Gandhi confer with Cong leaders from Andhra Pradesh
The top Congress leadership held a meeting with leaders of the party’s Andhra Pradesh unit on Wednesday to discuss the strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the southern state.
RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH PREDICTS INDIA AS DEVELOPED NATION BY 2047
Union minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh on Wednesday asserted that India will be a developed country by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Scrap dealer found dead inside godown at Karawal Nagar
A 25-year-old man was found dead at his scrap godown in the Karawal Nagar area of Delhi, police said on Wednesday.
JNU senior official arrested for misusing funds
The Economic Offence Wing of the Delhi Police has apprehended a senior technical assistant at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) named P D Gaikwad.