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Lockie Ferguson’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation in doubt after injury setback

With the T20 World Cup 2026 rapidly approaching, New Zealand cricket has been hit with a major blow, as Lockie Ferguson’s participation in the upcoming edition of the World Cup has been put into doubt after the recent injury that he sustained in the ILT20 2025-26. 

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Shashi Tharoor defends Karnataka’s demolition drive in Bengaluru amid party discontent

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has come forward in defense of the Karnataka government’s controversial demolition drive in Bengaluru, which sparked a debate within the party late last month. While the move has stirred some political friction, especially among party members, Tharoor emphasised that the demolition was carried out following proper legal procedures and that alternative arrangements had been promised to the displaced residents.

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IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog across 15 Jharkhand districts amid chilly winter conditions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for dense fog blanketing 15 districts in Jharkhand over the next two days, urging caution for reduced visibility and potential travel disruptions. This advisory highlights the ongoing winter chill gripping the state, with fog expected to persist until 8:30 am on January 4 (Sunday). The alert emphasises preparedness as cold weather intensifies.

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The cost of Nupur Sanon’s engagement ring could buy you a hatchback car in India

Nupur Sanon’s engagement has caught everyone’s attention, and not just because of the announcement itself. The moment unfolded on a yacht, with the sea in the background and no dramatic build-up. It felt personal. Low-key. Very her.

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Rift in Samajwadi Party? MLA Rais Sheikh writes to Akhilesh Yadav accusing Abu Azmi of undermining party unity

Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal elections, a fresh wave of internal unrest has come to light. Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rais Sheikh wrote a letter to the party’s National President, Akhilesh Yadav, raising serious concerns about the actions of the Maharashtra State President, Abu Azmi. Sheikh’s letter accuses Azmi of deliberately harassing him and causing significant disruption within the party, particularly affecting its performance in the upcoming municipal elections in Bhivandi and Mumbai.

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Oil, drugs and infiltrators fuel Venezuela-US feud- Who will back Nicolas Maduro if war erupts? | Exclusive

The world teeters on the edge of another confrontation as Venezuela and the United States square off, echoing the Ukraine-Russia war. Why does US President Donald Trump despise Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro? Is it mere ideology or do oil riches, drug trafficking and illegal migrants stoke the fire? In an exclusive interview with India TV, foreign affairs expert Robinder Nath Sachdev unpacks the deep-rooted geopolitical grudge match layer by layer.

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Machine used to verify citizenship in Ghaziabad? Woman in viral video breaks silence, reveals truth

The identity verification drive for suspected illegal immigrants is underway at a fast pace in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district. In the middle of this, a video showing police allegedly using a “machine” to check citizenship went viral online. Now, the woman seen in the clip, Roshni Khatun, has clarified the reality behind the footage. Speaking exclusively to India TV, Roshni Khatun said that the police did visit her locality and asked for her identification documents. However, she firmly stated that officers did not carry or use any machine.

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Himachal: College girl dies due to ragging, sexual harassment; accused professor, three students booked

A college student in Himachal Pradesh died on December 26 after being sexually assaulted. In this regard, an FIR has been filed against a professor and three female students. Based on a complaint by the deceased’s father, the police have registered an FIR against a professor and three others on charges of ragging and sexual harassment.

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Aaditya Thackeray releases manifesto for BMC polls, promises one lakh homes, tax waivers

With just a few days left for the BMC Election 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray jointly released the alliance’s election manifesto for Mumbai on Friday. Called as ‘Mini-Manifesto’, Aditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray released the 16-point vision for the city before their 227 candidates. Among the 16 promises in the manifesto, the Shiv Sena UBT and MNS alliance has promised one lakh homes, free electricity up to 100 units, tax waivers, to financial aid for domestic workers. The election manifesto also focuses on social welfare, infrastructure and youth employment.

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Border 2’s Ghar Kab Aaoge unveiled at Longewala, evokes patriotism with Varun-Diljit’s re-creation

The song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ from the Sunny Deol-starrer film Border 2 has been launched among BSF soldiers at the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Actors Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, singer Sonu Nigam and film co-producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, among others, were present at the special event on Friday.

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