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India's fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings, overtaking South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Australia's Josh Hazlewood. Bumrah's match-winning performance in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth, where he took 8 wickets for 72 runs, played a crucial role in India's 295-run victory over Australia. With this performance, Bumrah's ranking points surged to a career-high of 883, putting him back at No. 1.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recommended a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aimed at ending over 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing Gaza war. Despite Israeli bombardment escalating in the hours before the ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu is optimistic that the deal will isolate Hamas and shift Israel's focus to Iran, Hezbollah's backer. The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., would temporarily halt fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for two months,

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, known for his authoritative and strategic political approach, has faced criticism for his uncompromising decisions, especially in the aftermath of a party incident involving Revanth Reddy, the Telangana CM. Balineni Srinivas Reddy, a former MLA from YCP, recently shed light on an incident that revealed Jagan’s stringent nature. According to Balineni, when Revanth Reddy was elected as the CM of Telangana, he hosted a party in Delhi, inviting several MPs, i

The Indian rupee opened at 84.39 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weakening by 5 paise from its previous close of 84.34. This follows a series of declines, with the rupee slipping by six paise on Tuesday. While the rupee had shown a slight recovery on Monday, gaining 17 paise, the currency continues to face downward pressure due to persistent demand for the US dollar and global uncertainties. Analysts had predicted a weaker outlook for the rupee, especially after a brief period o

Gold prices have dropped to Rs 75,420 as of 7:00 a.m. today, according to the India Bullion Association. This marks a decline after gold reached a high of Rs 78,000 on November 23. The yellow metal has experienced significant price volatility, largely driven by global market factors such as the US election results and geopolitical conflicts, which have directly impacted gold rates worldwide. After a brief rally during the festive season, which saw gold prices climb to Rs 81,500 in N

Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMRL) has achieved a significant milestone by carrying 63.4 crore passengers in its seven years of operation, as announced by HMRL Managing Director N.V.S. Reddy. On the occasion of the metro's seventh anniversary, Reddy revealed that the state government is making rapid progress towards the development of Metro 2.0. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has pledged financial support for the expansion, with a 1.6 km stretch of the new route planned to be underground.

In a recent initiative to transform Andhra Pradesh into a technology hub, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu introduced a comprehensive new IT policy designed to promote Deep-Tech and Artificial Intelligence. During a review meeting, Naidu revealed plans to build an iconic Deep-Technology structure in Amaravati, aimed at harnessing the latest advancements in technology. The state government also announced a seed funding scheme under the Start-Up Policy to support SCs, STs, BCs, minorities, a

In a significant development in the custodial torture case involving Telugu Desam Party MLA Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (RRR), the Andhra Pradesh police have arrested former Additional Superintendent of Police Vijay Paul. Paul, who retired from his post, was arrested by Prakasam district police after a nearly ten-hour interrogation at the SP office in Ongole. This arrest follows the rejection of Paul's bail petition by the Supreme Court earlier this week. The case stems from a compl

Bitcoin recently saw its longest losing streak since the 2016 US election, as its attempt to break the $100,000 price barrier failed, cooling the initial speculative fervor sparked by Donald Trump’s embrace of cryptocurrencies. The digital asset dropped about 6% over three days, bringing its value to $94,000 by Tuesday morning in London. This was part of a broader cooling in the crypto market, which had surged by $1 trillion since Election Day, but struggled to maintain momentum.

In Islamabad, Pakistan, intense protests have erupted, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with violent clashes between protesters and police resulting in casualties. The protests are centered around Imran Khan's imprisonment and accusations of political persecution, as well as the alleged rigging of recent elections. As tensions escalated, the Pakistani government called in the military to restore order, issuing "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245 o

In response to ongoing allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) rigging in the Maharashtra elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a nationwide campaign to replace EVMs with ballot papers. Speaking at an event, Kharge emphasized that the Congress will run this campaign similar to the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The move comes after the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was defeated by the BJP-led Mahayuti, securing 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra Ass

On the 75th anniversary of the adoption of India's Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to performing his duties within the Constitution's framework. In his speech at the Supreme Court during Constitution Day celebrations, he clarified that his actions have always aligned with constitutional provisions without overstepping boundaries. Modi addressed opposition claims that efforts were underway to undermine the Constitution and asserted that his governme

China has issued a strong warning against escalating trade tensions with the United States after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose significant tariffs on goods from China and other countries. Trump’s proposed tariffs are a response to concerns over illegal drug trade and immigration, with a particular focus on China's role in the fentanyl smuggling issue. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the United States, reiterated that China views US-China

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the registration certificates of two non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)—Ulhas Securities Pvt. and Sikar Investment Co.. The registration of Ulhas Securities, based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, was granted in December 2003, while Sikar Investment, based in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, had been registered in March 1998. The cancellation was carried out under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which allows the RBI to

The Allahabad High Court has directed Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.B. Pandey to seek instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs and submit a response regarding the citizenship petition involving Rahul Gandhi by December 19, 2024. The matter was adjourned for hearing in the week beginning December 19, with the Court urging the government to present its findings on the issue. This follows a previous petition filed by S. Vignesh Shishir, a resident of Karnataka, who had pre

A major legal battle is unfolding as Gautam Adani, the Indian business magnate, and several of his associates face a $265 million bribery charge in the United States. This indictment, which also implicates his nephew Sagar Adani and executives from an Indian renewable-energy company, is raising significant questions about the extraterritorial application of US laws, especially since those involved do not reside in the US. Prominent Indian-American attorney Ravi Batra highlighted the

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation

On Tuesday, India condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, calling for the protection of religious minorities in the country. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das, was arrested on Monday afternoon at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. A Dh

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is currently on a political visit to Delhi, meeting with Union Ministers and discussing the state's interests. During his visit, the Telugu media in Delhi raised questions regarding the ongoing issue of Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) absconding after posting offensive, morphed pictures targeting political figures like Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition filed by KA Paul, seeking to bring back ballot paper voting in elections instead of the current use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). During the hearing, the Court raised questions about the motivations behind Paul's petition, especially given his background as the president of an organization focused on humanitarian work, including rescuing orphans and widow