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India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli links up with squad after pre-approved London trip, says report
As per a report, Virat Kohli didn't have a "family emergency" with both BCCI and team management aware of his London trip
Fifty two per cent surge in Covid cases worldwide in last one month: WHO
As of December 17, over 772 million confirmed cases and nearly seven million deaths have been reported globally since the onset of COVID-19, the WHO noted.
What led to France grounding a plane with over 300 Indians?
French authorities detained a Nicaragua-bound chartered flight carrying 303 Indians on Thursday afternoon after it landed at the Vatry airport on suspicion of human trafficking. The Indian embassy in France said it has received consular access and is investigating the incident
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire review: Prabhas starrer is a bloody mix of KGF & Baahubali with a dash of Game of Thrones
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is a massy comeback for Prabhas and a Christmas treat for his fans
Gunmen kill at least 20 people, wound nine others in western Burundi
Those killed in the Friday evening raid on a village called Vugizo included 12 children, two pregnant women and a police officer, government spokesperson Jerome Niyonzima said.
Russian Communists pit political veteran against Vladimir Putin
At a party congress in the Moscow region, the members held a single-candidate vote backing Nikolai Kharitonov. He won just under 14 per cent of the national vote when he stood against Putin in 2004.
Suniel Shetty's son Ahan Shetty and girlfriend Tania Shroff part ways after 11 years of relationship: Report
A source said, "It's the end of an eleven-year-old relationship. They broke up last month or so. They are currently single and trying to move on."
Premier League has its first female referee as Rebecca Welch officiates Fulham vs Burnley
Rebecca Welch has already worked as the fourth official in the Premier League, for the match between Fulham and Manchester United
Manchester United lose 13th game of the season, most before Christmas since 1930
Manchester United have lost 13 games in all competitions this season -- their most defeats before Christmas since 1930-31
French airport provides makeshift base for 300 Indians on grounded flight
Marne emergency services had installed makeshift beds for the 303 stranded passengers, gave them access to toilets and showers and provided meals and hot drinks at Vatry airport, a spokeswoman for the Marne prefect's office said.
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen extends contract till 2026
Italian media report that a release clause worth between 120 million and 130 million euros has been inserted in Victor Osimhen's contract
BJP meet: Party eyes big boost in vote share to secure 'overwhelming' win in 2024
Since coming to power at the Centre in 2014, the BJP has continuously striven to raise its vote share to 50 per cent in state assembly polls and succeeded in this feat in many elections.
India vs South Africa 1st Test: Numbers and records at Centurion's SuperSport Park
The SuperSport Park in Centurion will host the first Test match in the two-match series between India and South Africa
India vs South Africa: Rain threat over first Test, track to aid seamers, reveals curator
Pitch curator at Centurion believes the first day and large part of the second day could be affected by rain in the first India vs South Africa Test
AITA loses appeal, India Davis Cup team will have to travel to Pakistan
If the Indian team fails to travel to Pakistan, the tie will be awarded to the host country and the Indian team will be relegated to World Group II.
India making border infrastructure robust with seriousness it deserves: S Jaishankar
Jaishankar said that even by the traditional metrics of security assessments, India faces exceptional challenges. "Strenuous efforts have since been made, especially in the last decade, to correct the shortcomings of the previous decades.
India women vs Australia Test: Harmanpreet Kaur leads India's fightback as Aussies take slender lead
Australia women lead India by 46 runs at close on Day 3 of the one-off Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
Ukraine claims to down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft
The Russian military has not officially acknowledged the incident, but Russian bloggers have admitted the loss. Analysts suggest that US-supplied Patriot missiles were likely used in the downing of three Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in the southern sector.
Russia bars pro-peace candidate from presidential ballot: Electoral Commission
The commission's chief, Ella Pamfilova, said the members unanimously rejected Duntsova's bid to stand in polls that President Vladimir Putin is expected to win comfortably.
Mitchell Johnson takes aim at Cricket Australia again, posts comments on Instagram
Mitchell Johnson had criticised David Warner for his 'hero send-off'
