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Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in a Queensland hospital in an induced coma after falling ill with meningitis on Boxing Day. Friends and former teammates, including Adam Gilchrist and Darren Lehmann, sent prayers and support. Cricket Australia also wished him a speedy recovery. Martyn, known for his strokes, played 67 Tests and 208 ODIs.
After India women’s 15-run win over Sri Lanka in the fifth T20I, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team’s performance. She said 2025 had been great, highlighting hard work, positivity, and self-belief. She added that the team’s consistent habits and teamwork helped secure victories and end the year on a high note.
The Election Commission of India has revised dates for Uttar Pradesh’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, with the draft roll on January 6, claims and objections till February 6, and final publication on March 6, 2026. Deleted names can be challenged using Form 6 or Form 7, amid political scrutiny.
Trinamool Congress’ 10-member delegation, including senior leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O’Brien, will meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar today, Dec 31, to discuss concerns over West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party plans to raise issues regarding the ongoing SIR exercise, a major point of contention for the ruling TMC.
Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved new districts and revenue divisions. Markapuram and Polavaram districts were created, raising the total from 26 to 28. New divisions at Addaroad Junction, Addanki, Pileru, Madakasira, and Banaganapalli aim to improve local governance and public services, making administration more accessible for residents across the state.
Russia said Ukraine launched drone attacks on Moscow, western regions and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the capital. Air defences downed 27 drones in three hours, including 3 over Moscow. Authorities reported no major damage. A separate power outage near Moscow affected thousands, with no evidence linking it to the attacks, according to officials.
Iranian students protested across Tehran and other cities after shopkeepers rallied over economic hardship. Demonstrations hit 10 universities, prompting heavy security deployment. The rial’s sharp fall has raised prices. President Masoud Pezeshkian urged dialogue, while parliament warned against exploitation. The government replaced the central bank governor.
Russia’s embassy in Kenya shared an AI video showing Putin as Santa giving gifts to world leaders. Narendra Modi receives a Russian fighter jet. Zelensky is shown getting handcuffs and jailed. Trump gets a framed meeting photo. Others receive symbolic gifts, mocking rivals and sending sharp political messages amid Ukraine war tensions globally online.
Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport recorded a strong start, handling 26,021 passengers in its first 5 days of commercial operations. Arrivals numbered 12,431 and departures 13,590. Traffic peaked over the weekend, with over 11,000 travellers on Saturday and Sunday combined. The airport handled 162 scheduled flight movements during the period.
IndiGo said tax authorities imposed a ₹458.26 crore GST penalty for FY 2018-19 to 2022-23 under Section 74, which it will contest. The airline termed the order erroneous and said it won’t affect operations. Separately, a ₹14.6 lakh GST penalty for FY 2021-22 was imposed, also under appeal, over denied input tax credit by authorities […]
Ten countries warned Gaza’s aid crisis is now dire as winter begins. They said civilians face cold, flooding, poor shelter, weak healthcare, and sanitation collapse. Ministers urged Israel to open crossings, ease import rules, let NGOs and the UN work freely, and allow more aid trucks to reach needy families across Gaza Strip today urgently.
Nearly half of cars sold in South Africa in 2025 are linked to India, either built by firms like Mahindra and Tata or using Indian components, Lightstone said. Indian imports dominated passenger vehicles, while Chinese brands formed just 11% in 2024. Analysts say lower prices help buyers but worry local manufacturing and long-term industry health.
India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar will attend former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s state funeral in Dhaka today, despite strained ties. PM Modi expressed sorrow at her death. Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, died aged 80 after a long illness. Bangladesh declared three days of mourning, with leaders from abroad expected there.
Actress Sunny Leone is set to attend New Year celebrations in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. However, hundreds of saints are demanding the cancellation of her program, claiming it promotes obscenity. Religious groups argue that hosting such events in the sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna is inappropriate and have launched protests against the celebrations.
The crime comedy ‘Paanch Minar,’ starring Raj Tarun and Rashi Singh and directed by Ram Kadumula, made its OTT debut just seven days after its theatrical release. Following its strong response, the film is now set to premiere on Aha as a New Year special on January 1, 2026. Supporting roles include Ajay Ghosh, Brahmaji, […]