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Ishan Kishan expressed his delight after being selected for India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, returning to the national side following a stellar Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the 15-member team, with Shubman Gill notably excluded due to form and fitness concerns.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticized the previous Congress government for neglecting Assam and the Northeast’s development. He said Modi government is rectifying past mistakes and is committed to the region’s progress.

A 30-year-old nurse was allegedly gang-raped by three men in a hotel room in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after she mistakenly knocked on their door. The accused, including two recovery agents and an MBA student, were arrested and remanded in police custody. The victim had gone to meet a friend for financial assistance when the incident occurred.

India’s space agency ISRO is set to launch a US commercial satellite, ‘BlueBird Block-2’, on December 24th using its LVM-3 rocket. This mission highlights India’s growing prowess in space, capable of launching large satellites for global leaders. The advanced satellite aims to provide high-speed cellular broadband to smartphones worldwide.

Gujarat has removed nearly 74 lakh names from its electoral rolls, reducing the total voter count from 5.08 crore to 4.34 crore. This extensive clean-up, part of the Special Intensive Revision exercise, targeted deceased, absent, and duplicate voters. The updated draft rolls are now public, with a deadline of January 18 for objections and claims.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits Google posed a significant threat in 2023, capable of “smashing” his company. He believes Google’s powerful business model and AI integration strategies are formidable challenges. Altman also recently identified Apple as a key rival, emphasizing the importance of AI-powered devices over software alone, even as OpenAI prioritizes ChatGPT improvements.

Tamil Nadu’s draft electoral roll after the SIR has 5.43 crore voters. The SIR exercise removed over 97 lakh names. The exercise, opposed by chief minister MK Stalin, aimed to ensure accuracy but drew criticism for potentially deleting legitimate voters. Similar revisions are under way in West Bengal, which lakhs of voters were deleted.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed claims of a two-and-a-half-year power-sharing arrangement within the state government. He asserted that he will remain CM until the party high command decides otherwise, refuting opposition questions about a potential leadership change. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar also denied rumors of a dinner meeting, emphasizing party unity.

Ishan Kishan’s explosive 101 off 49 balls powered Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. The wicketkeeper-batter, who finished as the tournament’s leading scorer, broke his silence on his national team absence, emphasising hard work and self-belief over expectations. Kishan’s dominant performance and leadership secured a memorable victory for his side.