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'When you give players ... ': Azam Khan's post goes viral

Pakistan's Azam Khan lauded teammate Saim Ayub's unbeaten 98-run knock against South Africa despite a seven-wicket loss in the second T20I. Ayub's impressive innings, featuring 11 boundaries and 5 sixes, anchored Pakistan's 206/5 total. Khan emphasized the importance of consistent opportunities for players to perform at their best.

Delhi-Jeddah flight diverts to Karachi; later returns to IGI Airport

'Sorry': Allu Arjun calls stampede death 'unfortunate' after spending night in jail

Actor Allu Arjun was granted interim bail after being arrested in connection with a fatal stampede at a Hyderabad theatre during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2'. One woman died and her son was critically injured. Police blamed Arjun's actions for inciting the crowd, while the actor expressed condolences and pledged cooperation with authorities.

Has Brisbane weather misled Rohit into bowling first at Gabba

Under overcast Brisbane skies, India opted to bowl first against Australia in the third Test. Initial swing proved elusive for Indian pacers, allowing openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney a comfortable start. Adjustments to line and length by the Indian bowlers after a rain delay brought some control, but Australia reached 28/0 before another rain interruption.

Watch: This 'Santa', trying to flee police, gets trapped in chimney

In Fall River, Massachusetts, 33-year-old Robert Langlais attempted a chimney escape from police, becoming stuck and requiring fire department rescue. Police bodycam footage captured the incident. Langlais, dubbed "Ghetto Santa," was arrested for drug possession and outstanding warrants, along with 32-year-old Tanisha Ibay, also found at the residence.

BJP announces Ram temple in Bengal amid row over TMC MLA's Babri Masjid remarks

The BJP announced the construction of a Ram Temple in West Bengal to mark the Ayodhya Ram Temple's one-year anniversary. This follows a TMC MLA's remark about the Babri Masjid's reconstruction.

'I always play percentage cricket': Pant to Shastri

Rishabh Pant reflects on his match-winning 89 at the Gabba in 2021, a pivotal moment in India's series victory. Returning to the same venue after recovering from a car accident, Pant discusses his positive mindset, calculated aggression, and the challenges of wicketkeeping. He emphasizes playing percentage cricket and adapting his game plan to the bowlers.

D Gukesh: A chess champion, a symbol of a changing India

D Gukesh’s story isn’t just about chess. It’s about parenting, perseverance, and India’s transformation. It’s about staying true to yourself while reaching for the stars. On Thursday, the 18-year-old became the youngest world champion when he beat reigning title holder Ding Liren in Game 14 of the classical format in Singapore.

For 3rd time this week, Delhi schools get bomb threats

Several Delhi schools, including DPS RK Puram, received bomb threat emails on Saturday, just two days after around 30 other private schools faced similar threats. This follows a previous incident on December 9th involving 44 schools. The emails warned of explosives on school premises, criticizing lax security measures like uniform timings and inadequate bag checks.

God's plan? Drake lookaline contest goes viral after rapper promises $10K prize

Toronto's Casuals Cakery's Drake lookalike contest gets a $10,000 boost from the rapper himself. The December 14th event at Apt. 200 follows a trend of celebrity doppelgänger competitions, including recent Rocky, Timothée Chalamet, Paul Mescal, and Harry Styles lookalike events.

Amazon to contribute $1 million to Trump's inauguration

Bengaluru techie suicide: Cops summon Subhash Atul's estranged wife, in-laws

Bengaluru police raided the Jaunpur home of Atul Subhash's in-laws, who are accused of abetting his suicide, but found it locked. They pasted a notice demanding their appearance and collected evidence from the family court regarding a maintenance case filed by his wife. Subhash, a tech executive, left a suicide note and video detailing alleged harassment and extortion demands.

In Gujarat, even the dead testify: Sanand man named as witness in his own death

A bizarre incident occurred in Sanand, where a deceased man, Poonam Senva, was listed as a witness in his own death after a truck collision. This unusual occurrence follows a pattern of misattribution in accidental death cases, including instances where a motorcycle and a bovine were named as the accused.

Germany: Drones spotted over US air base in Ramstein

Unidentified drones were spotted over sensitive military and industrial sites in Germany, including the Ramstein US air base. Similar sightings occurred in Brunsbüttel earlier this year, but investigations have not confirmed espionage. The US Air Force reported no impact on Ramstein operations and is monitoring the situation with German authorities.