BCCI announces India squad for U19 World Cup, Vaibhav Suryavanshi to feature, Ayush Mhatre named captain
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced India U19’s squad for the upcoming U19 World Cup and the South Africa series as well. Ayush Mhatre was named the captain for the World Cup, but will not feature in the upcoming South Africa series due to a wrist injury. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named captain for the South Africa tour.
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Why Swiggy, Zomato delivery workers call for strike on Dec 31, what are their demands? All you need to know
Delivery workers of major food delivery and online shopping platforms such as Amazon, Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit and Flipkart have announced a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025. They had also gone on strike on Christmas Day, December 25, over the same set of demands. These workers said the repeated strikes are aimed at increasing pressure on platform companies, as conditions in the gig economy continue to worsen.
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BJP set to elect Nitin Nabin as new national president by January 20: Reports
BJP chiefs of all states are likely to be called to to Delhi after January 15 for the election of the party’s National President. The election process for the BJP’s National President is expected to be completed between January 18 and January 20, sources told ANI. The appointment of Nitin Nabin as the new BJP national president is likely to be announced by January 20. The organisational election process has been completed in more than half of the BJP-ruled states, with 29 out of 37 states finalising their internal elections.
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DK Shivakumar hits back at Kerala CM Vijayan over Bengaluru demolition drive: ‘Don’t interfere’
The Karnataka government came under fire after it demolished over 200 houses in Bengaluru, leaving hundreds from the Muslim community homeless. The demolition drive, which was reported earlier this week, has triggered a massive war of words between the ruling Congress and the Kerala Left Front unit, which has accused the party of normalising “bulldozer raj” widely seen in northern states.
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Bengaluru: Instagram rant on rising costs strikes a chord with city residents | WATCH
A frustrated woman from Bengaluru has sparked a fresh debate on the city’s rising cost of living after posting a candid video on Instagram about everyday expenses. In the now-viral clip, she questioned why spending Rs 500 in Bengaluru feels insignificant, whether stepping out of the house or staying in. Captioned, “Bangalore doesn’t take your breath away; it just takes your 10% annual increment,” her post quickly resonated with thousands of social media users.
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Dhurandhar: Beyond Ranveer Singh, highest grosser for Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan
Dhurandhar is no longer just another blockbuster in Ranveer Singh’s career. As the film continues its strong theatrical run into its fourth week, it has quietly rewritten box office records for much of its principal cast. The film not only broke the record of films like Animal and Jawan, while going past the Rs 1000 crore mark, but it did much more for its team.
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5 memorable events in Indian sports in 2025
The year 2025 is coming to a close, and throughout the year, there were several moments that stood out. Especially sports in India gave the fans many memorable moments to cherish. Whether that would be cricket or athletics, there were several moments in Indian sport that defined 2025.
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Six people killed, more than 20 injured as massive blast hits mosque after Friday prayers in Syria’s Homs town
At least six people killed and more than 21 injured as massive blast rocked a mosque after Friday prayers in Syria’s Homs town. The deadly explosion has hit the mosque in a predominantly Alawite area, officials said.
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Odisha govt to provide free travel for school students under Mukhyamantri Bus Seva scheme
In a piece of good news for the students, the Odisha government will provide free travel for school students in government-run buses under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) scheme, a move aimed at reducing dropouts, officials said. A notification by the state transport department has stated that the provision will replace the earlier 50 per cent fare concession for students in both AC and non-AC bus services.
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Good news for travellers: Indian Railways plans to double train capacity in major cities in next 5 years
The Indian Railways is gearing up for one of its biggest infrastructure expansions as rising passenger demand continues to push major city networks to their limits. To address this surge, the Railways has outlined a comprehensive plan to double the originating capacity of trains in major urban centres over the next five years, with the full-scale upgrade targeted for completion by 2030. As per an official release, the plan aims to significantly strengthen existing infrastructure while creating new terminals to handle the rapid growth in travel demand. Each major city will see an assessment of current limitations and potential for expansion.
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