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  • R Ashwin’s Emotional Final Speech Inside Team India’s Dressing Room; Video

    R Ashwin’s Emotional Final Speech Inside Team India’s Dressing Room; Video

    Ravichandran Ashwin will go down in cricketing history as one of the best spinners. The veteran spinner had been the backbone of Indian bowling attack for over a decade in the longest format of the game giving fans some memorable moments to rejoice.

    Following his retirement announcement, Ashwin not only expressed gratitude for the relationships built but affirmed his continued passion for cricket, though shifting focus to club, franchise cricket.

    R Ashwin’s final message to Team India players and staff

    While addressing Team India players and support staff inside Indian dressing room for one final time Ashwin said,”I don’t know how to go about this honestly. It is a very emotional moment for me. It feels just like 2011-12 when I toured here, my first Australian tour and I saw a transition. Rahul bhai left, Sachin paaji left. Trust me guys, everybody’s time comes and today was truly my time. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Built some great relationships and friendships over the last 4-5 years, notably.”

    He added, “I will be taking a flight back home but will tune in to see how well you guys do in Melbourne. The international cricketer in me might have come to an end but the cricket nut in me will never come to an end. I will be looking forward to each one of your performances and all the very best,”.

    R Ashwin retires from international cricket

    Ashwin ends his Test career as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format, with 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 106 Tests, only behind Anil Kumble, who finished with 619 wickets from 132 Tests.

    In the previous series, the 3-0 defeat at home to New Zealand, Ashwin had picked up only nine wickets at an average of 41.22. Ashwin was the first bowler to record 100 WTC wickets and is currently the highest-wicket taker with 195 scalps from in 41 matches, followed by Australia’s Nathan Lyon (190).

    In addition to his wickets, Ashwin also scored 3503 Test runs with six hundreds and 14 fifties, making him one of 11 allrounders with more than 3000 runs and 300 wickets. He also won a record 11 Player-of-the-Series awards, level with Muthiah Muralidaran.


  • Starlink being used by insurgents in Manipur? Elon Musk responds, says satellite beams are…

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    Amid claims that Starlink satellite was being used by insurgents in restive Manipur, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has asserted that Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India.

    Users spotted a ‘Starlink’ logo on one of the devices seized by the Manipur Police.

    Amidst the claims that Starlink satellite was being used by insurgents in restive Manipur, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has asserted that Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India. Musk’s response came after users on X pointed out that a device recently seized by security forces in the ethnic conflict-torn northeastern state, allegedly carried a “Starlink logo”.

    Recently, security forces had seized some internet devices along with arms and ammunition during a raid in Keirao Khunou in Manipur’s Imphal East district. The Spear Corps of the Indian Army had shared photos of the items seized on X, and users were quick to note that one of the devices had a “Starlink logo”.

    “@Starlink is being used by terrorists. Hope, Elon @elonmusk looks into it and help control misuse of this technology,” an user commented. Responding to the comment, Musk wrote “This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India.”

    Among the items seized from Keirao Khunou were “one internet Satellite Antenna, one internet Satellite Router and 20 meters (approx.) of FTP cables”, according to the Manipur police.

    The recovery of the Starlink-like device has also prompted agencies to investigate how the equipment found its way to the strife-torn state, officials had said.

    Musk’s Starlink, which provides satellite internet services, does not have a licence to operate in India yet.

    More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur since May last year.

    Notably, Starlink’s military usage is not unheard of as Ukrainian forces have relied heavily on Musk’s satellites to direct aerial and sea drones to strike key Russian targets since the Russia-Ukraine war erupted in early 2022.




  • Uttarakhand to implement UCC from January: CM Dhami

    Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Dhami announced on Wednesday, December 18, that the state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) from January 2025.

    With this, Uttarakhand will become the first Indian state to enforce the UCC.

    Dhami, in an X post, called the move “historic” and “a milestone in the direction of strengthening social equality and unity.”

    “Taking a historic step towards making Uttarakhand just and equitable, we have decided to implement the Uniform Civil Code from January 2025. Today, in the UIIDB meeting, necessary instructions were given to the officials on this subject. Under the successful leadership of the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, Uttarakhand is rapidly moving towards becoming the first state in the country to implement the ‘Uniform Civil Code’. While on one hand this step will prove to be a milestone in the direction of strengthening social equality and unity, on the other hand, our state will also emerge as a pathfinder for other states,” Dhami’s X post read.

    This is not the first time Dhami proposed to implement the UCC in the state. On August 2023, Dhami, while speaking on the theme “Growing Uttarakhand, Rising Uttarakhand” had said that Uttarakhand was witnessing a “demographic change that has to be checked.”

    “There should be a uniform law for every citizen in the country. It has been the demand of the people. Uttarakhand is all set to make the beginning. Under the Constitutional provisions, we will implement the UCC in the state within this year,” Dhami had said.

    The UCC Bill was passed in the Uttrakhand Assembly in February this year. On March 23, President Droupadi Murmu gave her nod for the implementation.

    On June 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He said that the minorities were being ‘misled’ by the Opposition parties on the issue.

    What is Uniform Civil Code?

    UCC in simple terms can be described as ‘one nation, one law’. It is a legal framework that proposes to replace personal laws of different religions regarding marriage, divorce, inheritance or succession and adoption.

    It is important to note that, unlike civic and criminal laws which are the same for all citizens, UCC focuses on personal laws as they are governed by various religions.

    BJP’s pursuit of UCC implementation

    The BJP has backed the UCC implementation since the party was formed. Late BJP leader and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee called out the Muslim community for its hesitation to embrace UCC. In a Parliament session, Vajpayee stated that with changing times, Islamic countries had amended personal laws, and questioned why could not it happen in India.

    “The makers of our Constitution suggested UCC for a purpose. With time, many Islamic nations around the world have amended their personal laws. Yet, India has not found the political space to reason with the minority groups to codify Muslim or Christian Personal laws for the larger well-being of the nation,” he had said.

  • All-rounder Siddhant Doshi Shines In Navi Mumbai’s Victory

    All-rounder Siddhant Doshi made useful contributions with bat and ball which helped Navi Mumbai SA emerge champions by 21 runs against Sunder CC in the MCA President Cup ‘E & F’ Division final played at the Wankhede Stadium.

    Left-handed Doshi scored a 54-ball 72 runs, which included five hits to the boundary ropes and two sixes as Navi Mumbai SA piled on a total of 134 for 9 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Sunder CC medium pacer Sachin Kumar took 3 wickets for 11 runs and left-arm spinner Haresh Purabiya claimed 2 wickets for 16 runs.

    Later, off-spinner Doshi played a significant role with the ball taking 2 wickets for just 9 runs as Sunder CC were restricted to 113 for 9 from their 20 overs. Aakash Palande top scored with 29 runs while Doshi’s teammates Ahmed Shaikh 2 for 11 and Himanshu Choudhary 2 for 20 shared the wickets.

    Brief scores: Navi Mumbai SA 134 for 9, 20 overs (Siddhant Doshi 72; Sachin Kumar 3/11, Haresh Purabiya 2/16) beat Sunder CC 113 for 9, 20 overs (Aakash Palande 29; Siddhant Doshi 2/9, Ahmed Shaikh 2/11, Himanshu Choudhary 2/20). Result: Navi Mumbai SA won by 21 runs.


  • Man Arrested for Killing Wife over Suspicion of Infidelity; Two Siblings Die After Falling into Unfenced Well While Playing in Paithan

    Aurangabad: Man Arrested for Killing Wife over Suspicion of Infidelity; Two Siblings Die After Falling into Unfenced Well While Playing in Paithan |

    A man, identified as Vitthal Uttam Wagh from Bodhegaon, Phulambri, was arrested by the Satara police within 24 hours of the incident in Mahunagar. The incident took place on Monday when Vitthal fatally beat his wife, Bharti Vitthal Wagh, with an iron rod due to suspicions of her character.

    As per the complaint filed by Bharti’s father, frequent quarrels between the couple arose from disagreements over living in the city rather than the village. Vitthal suspected Bharti of having an extramarital affair, leading to frequent physical abuse.

    On December 15, Vitthal went to Bharti’s parents’ house in Mahunagar to bring her back home. During an argument the following day, Vitthal brutally attacked Bharti with an iron rod, causing severe head injuries that ultimately led to her death. After committing the crime, Vitthal fled the scene, leaving Bharti unconscious in a pool of blood.

    After conducting a thorough investigation, the Satara police, under the guidance of PI Sangram Tathe, apprehended Vitthal who was hiding in the Jamdi area. The police team, led by API Shailesh Deshmukh and other officers, successfully arrested the accused.

    This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help in such situations.

    Two Siblings Die After Falling into Unfenced Well While Playing in Paithan

    Two siblings, while playing, fell into a well on a farm and died at Adul in Paithan taluka on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Pranav Krushna Fanse (7) and Jai Krushna Fanse (9). Both brothers had gone to their farm at Adul, Rajapur in Paithan taluka with their mother, Varsha Krishna Fanse. Varsha was collecting beans in the farm while Pranav and Jai were playing near the well, which did not have a boundary wall. While playing, both of them tried to look into the well and fell in.

    Varsha, upon hearing the noise, ran towards the well and found both of the brothers in the well. She cried for help, and nearby farmers rushed to assist. The residents informed the Pachod police. API Sharadchandra Rodge, head constable Afsar Bagwan, Ranjeet Dulhat, and others rushed to the spot, and with the help of the farmers, they took the body of Pranav out of the well at around 12 noon. However, the body of Jai was not found. The fire brigade, including Vinayak Kadam, Rishesh Kasure, Chhagan Salmbad, Kamlesh Salambad, Vishal Garde, and others, launched a search operation. At around 3 pm, Jai’s body, which had been stuck in the silt, was taken out. A case has been registered with the Pachod police station.


  • Round 2 Choice Filling To End Tomorrow; Check Now!

    The NEET PG counselling 2024 round 2 choice-filling session will end on Thursday, December 19, according to the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, or BCECEB. Those who qualified for counselling can choose from the options available on the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

    The Round-2 Provisional Seat Allotment Order will be released on December 23, 2024, as per the official schedule, and candidates will have until December 26, 2024, to download it. The second round of document verification and admission will take place between December 24 and December 26, 2024.

    How to register?

    Step 1: Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, the official website.
    Step 2: Click on the Bihar NEET PG 2024 Counselling link on the main page.
    Step 3: Click submit after entering your registered information in the login module.
    Step 4: On the following page, select the options you want.
    Step 5: Download and submit the confirmation page.
    Step 6: For future use, save a printout of the same document.

    Required documents

    To apply for Bihar NEET PG, you’ll need to provide some essential documents. Here’s a list of what you’ll require:

    – Admit Card

    – MCI/SMC Registration certificate

    – Photo Identification: Acceptable forms include Passport, PAN Card, Voter’s ID, Driving License, and Aadhar Card (with Photograph).

    – MBBS Marksheets

    – Internship Completion Certificate

    – NEET PG Result

    – Provisional/Permanent Registration Certificate: Registration certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or the Dental Council of India (DCI).


  • Last Date for Registration December 31

    Last Date for Registration December 31

    The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has officially opened the registration window for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2025. Candidates interested in applying for the exam can do so on the official GSEB website, gujcet.gseb.org. The registration process started on Tuesday, December 15, and will close on December 31, 2024.

    About GUJCET 2025

    GUJCET 2025 is a vital exam for students seeking admission to Engineering and Pharmacy diploma and degree courses in Gujarat. It is mandatory for candidates appearing for the GSEB HSC exams who wish to pursue these programs to appear for the GUJCET, as it will be the primary route for admissions to these courses.

    In a significant update, the official notification has clarified that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 will not be a substitute for GUJCET for admissions to Engineering and Pharmacy programs in Gujarat. Therefore, even students who appear for JEE Main must also take the GUJCET for state-based admissions.

    Steps to Apply for GUJCET 2025

    1. Visit the official website at gujcet.gseb.org.

    2. Create a new account using your details.

    3. Fill in the required information such as personal details, educational qualifications, and exam preferences.

    4. Upload the necessary documents, including photographs and signature.

    5. Pay the application fee online.

    6. Review all the details and submit the application form.

    Candidates are encouraged to complete the registration process before the deadline. For more details and to apply, visit the official website at gujcet.gseb.org.


  • Delhi court grants 7-day interim bail to Umar Khalid

    Delhi court grants 7-day interim bail to Umar Khalid

    New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday, December 18, granted seven days interim bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid, accused in the conspiracy case connected to the February 2020 riots, to attend a family event.

    Additional sessions judge Sameer Bajpai granted him the reprieve for seven days to attend a family wedding. Khalid is an accused in the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

    A detailed order is awaited.

  • How does AAP’s health benefit scheme differ from PM Modi’s program?

    How does AAP’s health benefit scheme differ from PM Modi’s program?

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    Launched in September 2018 by the Prime Minister, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana aims to cater to 50 crore beneficiaries. It provides a health cover of Rs. 5 lakh to families living below the poverty line.

    Sanjeevani Yojana: Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections 2025, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the launch of the ‘Sanjeevani Yojana‘. The scheme promises to provide free treatment to the elderly in the national capital who are above 60 years of age.

    Kejriwal said at a public event, “In old age, one thing troubles everyone: as age increases, numerous diseases affect a person. The biggest worry is how to get treatment. I also know of people who come from good families, but their children do not take care of them. In old age, I have seen elderly people from good families suffering, as if their children had abandoned them. But you don’t have to worry; your son is still alive.”

    He continued, “Today, I am going to announce the Sanjeevani Yojana for the elderly of Delhi. Our elders, above 60 years of age, will receive free treatment. We will bring this scheme after the elections and pass it.”

    It important to note that the in September this year, the central government included senior citizens aged 70 years or older under the Ayushman Bharat Yojna. Now, elderly individuals in this age group can avail of free treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh, separate from their families.

    How is Arvind Kejriwal’s Sanjeevni Yojna Different from Ayushman Bharat?

    Sanjeevani Scheme:

    • Arvind Kejriwal has launched the Sanjeevani Scheme for senior citizens.
    • Under this scheme, citizens above 60 years of age in the capital will receive free medical treatment.
    • All citizens above the age of 60 in Delhi will get free treatment.
    • According to Kejriwal, the government will bear all the expenses incurred during the treatment.
    • Kejriwal stated that in the coming days, AAP volunteers will start door-to-door registration.
    • The Sanjeevani Scheme will benefit people from all income groups, meaning there will be no income-based eligibility criteria.

    Top benefits of Ayushman Card (PMJAY) scheme

    Here are the top 10 primary benefits of the PMJAY scheme for the vulnerable sections of society.

    Healthcare cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family

    Launched in September 2018 by the Prime Minister, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana aims to cater to 50 crore beneficiaries. It provides a health cover of Rs. 5 lakh to families living below the poverty line.

    All families listed in the SECC database to be covered

    Beneficiaries for the scheme are picked up from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011. These ten crore beneficiary families comprise eight crore families from the rural areas and two crore families residing in urban India.

    Priority to the girl child, women and senior citizens

    There is no cap on the family size and age as this health cover is inclusive for all.

    It includes secondary and tertiary care

    The scheme provides those in need to get secondary healthcare benefits offered by specialists like cardiologists and urologists.

    All pre-existing diseases covered

    The PMJAY covers pre-existing illnesses and makes mandatory treatment in all public hospitals, unlike most other insurance covers.

    Cashless and paperless registration and administration

    Removing the burden of out-of-pocket expenses, PMJAY aims to make the entire process of paying for healthcare cashless. Additionally, PMJAY beneficiaries can seek treatment across India.

    Substantial reduction of out-of-pocket expenditure

    All public and empanelled private hospitals cannot charge any extra payment for medical care from all PMJAY beneficiaries.

    Private sector participation in helping to achieve public health goals

    Since the scheme covers such a large population, it will be purchasing services from private healthcare providers. This scheme is also expected to encourage the production of more affordable healthcare equipment and drugs.

    Improvement of quality of life of the population

    This scheme will improve the quality of life of the weaker sections of society. They will get timely care and finances to tackle their health issues.

    Broadening the health insurance network

    PMJAY will lead to better infrastructure development in rural and under-served areas across the country.




  • I Am First Buddhist To Become Law Minister After Babasaheb Ambedkar, Says Kiren Rijiju

    I Am First Buddhist To Become Law Minister After Babasaheb Ambedkar, Says Kiren Rijiju

    Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday condemned the ongoing opposition protests, accusing the Congress party of a “conspiracy against BR Ambedkar” and questioning their respect for the former Minister of Law and Justice of India.

    Rijiju also highlighted that he is the first Buddhist after Ambedkar to hold the position of Union Law Minister.

    “Today, I am the Parliamentary Affairs Minister. Ministers Arjun Meghwal and L Murugan, all three of us, come from the same practice as Ambedkar. I am the first Budh (Buddhist) to become Law Minister after 71 years. PM Modi ensured that I sit in Ambedkar’s chair,” Rijiju said.

    The minister also accused Congress of manipulating and editing a clip of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech about BR Ambedkar.

    “Congress must tell us one thing which they have done for Baba Saheb Ambedkar. We are making many memorials in memory of him. Ambedkar has been venerable to us, and Congress should stop doing political drama,” Rijiju said in a press conference.

    “The speech given by Home Minister Amit Shah yesterday was clipped out of context and then made viral by the opposition, I want to condemn them doing this,” the Union Minister added.

    Talking about the Congress’s alleged disrespect toward Ambedkar, Rijiju said, “Congress has insulted Ambedkar so much that he had to resign from his post. He even wanted to come back to Parliament in later elections but Congress started a conspiracy and defeated Ambedkar from Mumbai, and then they did it again. So Ambedkar left politics and took up his dharm in Nagpur, Dheekshabhoomi.”

    Rijiju further stated, “The Congress did not award Ambedkar the Bharat Ratna for many years. They insulted Babashaheb by defeating him in the 1952 elections under a conspiracy. After that, in the by-election that took place in Vidarbha, Congress defeated Ambedkar. If Congress had not defeated him, Baba Saheb would have been a part of this Parliament even after 1952.”

    Defending Amit Shah’s remarks, Rijiju said the Home Minister’s speech reflected reverence for Ambedkar. Meanwhile, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned until 2 pm. following the opposition’s protests.

    (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by GPlus’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)