Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka due to weakness from a mild fever. The BCCI is monitoring her recovery. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl, with India leading the five-match series 3-0.
Assam BJP lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the architect of the state's progress. During his visit, Shah will inaugurate the 'Srimanta Sankardev Abirbhav Kshetra', a cultural complex, and other key development projects in Guwahati.
US influencer Andrew Branca faces outrage for racist posts mocking the death of Prashant Sreekumar, an Indian-origin man who died after waiting hours for care in a Canadian hospital. Branca called the deceased an 'Indian invader' on social media.
In Hyderabad, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated India must become a 'Vishwaguru' for the world's sake. He declared the time for Sanatana Dharma's resurgence has come, asserting that Bharat, the Hindu nation, and Hindutva are synonymous.
Delhi's air quality has plunged to 'hazardous' levels with the AQI surpassing 400. Authorities have issued health warnings, urging residents to stay indoors. The Delhi government is planning transport reforms to combat long-term pollution.
A suspicious object was destroyed by security forces in Bandipora. In Reasi, a high-level security review was conducted for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to manage the expected heavy rush of pilgrims during the New Year period.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the recent killings of two Hindus in Bangladesh, supporting the Indian government's actions. He also highlighted violence against minorities in India, stressing the need for regional stability and rule of law.
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh announced that Dhaka-Karachi direct flights are expected to start in January. During a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, both sides discussed expanding trade, investment, and cultural exchanges.
Northeast Frontier Railway is upgrading 13 trains to modern LHB rakes and has electrified 3871 RKM of its network. Safety measures like AI-based IDS have saved over 160 elephants, highlighting its commitment to modernisation and safety.
Haryana DGP Om Prakash Singh vows to make the state safer in 2026 by getting tougher on criminals, using learnings from 2025. Singh is set to retire, paving the way for a new DGP appointment and a major police reshuffle in the state.
