File photo: Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government (Picture credit: PTI)

Ten people have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of a 27-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, as authorities face mounting pressure to act against mob violence amid wider unrest in the country.Seven suspects were detained by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), while three others were arrested by the police for their alleged role in the murder of Dipu Chandra Das, who was a garment worker. The arrests were confirmed by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, in a post on X.“10 arrested in the Mymensingh Hindu Youth Beating Murder Case,” Yunus said, referring to the incident that took place in Bhaluka, a sub-district of Mymensingh.Those taken into custody by RAB have been identified as Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain (19), Md. Manik Mia (20), Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alomgir Hossain (38) and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon (46), as per ANI. Police separately arrested Md. Azmol Hasan Sagir (26), Md. Shahin Mia (19) and Md. Nazmul. Security forces carried out coordinated operations at multiple locations to track down the suspects.‘RAB and police conducted operations in various locations to apprehend the aforementioned individuals’, Yunus added.Dipu Chandra Das was beaten to death by a mob on the night of December 18 over accusations of blasphemy. His body was later set on fire, triggering outrage across the country. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council strongly condemned the killing, describing it as a deliberate act that threatened communal harmony.In a statement cited by news agency ANI, the minority rights body said the attackers beat Das to death around 9 pm before hanging his body from a tree and setting it alight. The council demanded swift arrests and exemplary punishment for those responsible.Police officials quoted by BBC Bangla said that the victim was assaulted in the Dubalia Para area of Bhaluka and that officers recovered the body and sent it to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination.The killing took place against the backdrop of nationwide tension following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, whose shooting earlier this month sparked protests and violence in several parts of Bangladesh. The interim government has condemned the lynching in strong terms, stating there was “no space for such violence in new Bangladesh” and warning that the perpetrators would not be spared, as per ANI.

Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will not amend its constitution to hand ownership and operations of the top-tier league to the participating clubs. Instead, it will come up with a proposal of its own.The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, except East Bengal, had proposed forming a consortium to run the league with AIFF getting a guaranteed income of Rs 10 crore from 2026-27 for grant of ISL rights perpetually. The second-tier I-League clubs suggested an 18-team Indian Premier Football League (IPFL) with Rs 50 crore to be paid to the AIFF over 15 years. The first five years would yield Rs 2.75 crore annually, with Rs 3.25 crore for the next five and Rs 4 crore for the last five years.Neither of the proposals found favour with the AIFF executive committee or the general body that met on Saturday.“Due to mixed reactions from the general body regarding the clubs’ request to manage the league in perpetuity, the federation appointed a three-member committee to seek a resolution,” the AIFF said in a statement after the conclusion of the annual general body meeting (AGM). Their objective is to reach an agreement that adheres to the AIFF constitution laid out by the Supreme Court. If necessary, AIFF will consult with FIFA and AFC to review how similar situations in other nations were handled as precedents.”According to the new AIFF constitution, the “seniormost top division league” should be owned, operated, and recognised by the AIFF,” and implement the principles of promotion and relegation.To come up with a proposal that is acceptable to all stakeholders, the AIFF formed a three-member committee comprising Kerala Football Association president Navas Meeran, Goa Football Association president Caitano Fernandes, and Indian Football Association secretary Anirban Datta, along with AIFF deputy secretary general M. Satyanarayan as the ex-officio member. The panel will hold discussions with representatives from five clubs, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City, Delhi SC, NorthEast United, and Mohun Bagan from Dec 22 to 29.“The constitution clearly states that the top league should be owned and operated by the AIFF, and that is the unanimous opinion of the general body. When vice president NA Haris made this clear during the AGM, everyone applauded,” said a member who attended the meeting.The panel is expected to have its first meeting on Monday and will work towards ensuring that the top league kicks off around Feb 7-8 next.According to one official, the AIFF could even dip into its fixed deposit of Rs 50 crore, if necessary, to ensure that the top league is held with whichever teams show interest in accepting its proposal.“The clubs want top league rights for perpetuity and there are conditions which are not in accordance with our constitution. We will come up with a proposal within seven days,” said another official.

Melbourne Renegades host Hobart Hurricanes in the 8th match of Big Bash League 2025-26 at Simonds Stadium, Geelong, on December 21. Both teams seek a second win after mixed starts to the season. Renegades hold an edge with home advantage and recent momentum.

Renegades won their opener and boast a strong top order led by Tim Seifert‘s recent century, Josh Brown, and Mohammad Rizwan. Captain Will Sutherland anchors the all-round effort, backed by Jason Behrendorff‘s powerplay threat and Adam Zampa‘s spin.​ Hobart Hurricanes struggled wicketless with the ball in their last game and have never won at this venue. Nathan Ellis leads a pace-heavy attack with Riley Meredith and Billy Stanlake, while Tim David provides middle-order firepower. Matches remain competitive, with recent games often close or rain-affected. Renegades hold venue dominance, unbeaten against Hurricanes here. Toss favors bowling first due to chasing trends.

MR vs HH, BBL|15: Match details

• Date and Time: December 21 (Sunday); 1:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 7:15 pm Local
• Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
• Head-to-Head Record in BBL: Matches played: 21 | Melbourne Renegades won: 09 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 12 | No result/Tied: 0

Simonds Stadium Pitch Report

Simonds Stadium in Geelong is set to offer a pace-friendly track for the Big Bash League 2025–26 opener between the Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat. Across 13 BBL matches at the venue, chasing teams have enjoyed greater success, winning 8 of the 13 completed games. Under lights, first-innings scores typically range between 130 and 150, though totals can rise if batters find rhythm. The surface provides consistent bounce early on, aiding fast bowlers who can extract movement with the new ball, especially in evening conditions expected to hover around 22–24°C with partly cloudy skies. As the match progresses, spinners are likely to come into play with extra grip from the pitch. Batting remains rewarding, with boundaries coming at a strike rate of 118.4, allowing scores of 170–180 when set batters capitalize. Overall, a closely fought contest is on the cards, with the outcome likely hinging on execution in the death overs.

Squads:

Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Tim Seifert, Adam Zampa, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Lyon, Hassan Khan, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (c), Tim David, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Beau Webster, Jake Weatherald, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed, Mac Wright, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Fergus O’Neill, Ollie Peake

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MR vs HH, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Hobart Hurricanes wins the toss and bowls first
• Melbourne Renegades’ powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
• Melbourne Renegades’ total score: 170-180

Case 2:

• Melbourne Renegades wins the toss and bowls first
• Hobart Hurricanes’ powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
• Hobart Hurricanes’ total score: 180-190

Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest

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MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi sustained minor injuries after a car allegedly driven by a drunk motorist rammed into her vehicle in the western suburbs of Mumbai on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on Link Road in Amboli around 4pm, as Fatehi was on her way to the Sunburn music festival for a scheduled performance.

The accused, identified as 27-year-old Vinay Sakpal, was arrested and is currently in police custody. Officers confirmed that he was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. “She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for first aid, where her condition was confirmed to be stable. A case was registered against the intoxicated driver, and he was taken into custody,” said Mumbai Police. The driver has been charged under provisions relating to rash and drunk driving. Despite the mishap, Fatehi went ahead with her scheduled stage appearance later the same day at the concert headlined by DJ David Guetta.Bashed my head on the window: NoraHours after the incident, she took to Instagram to share details of the crash and to urge the public against drinking and driving. She described being flung across the car seat and hitting her head on the window during the collision. She called the accident “traumatic and very scary.” “Hey guys, I’m just coming here to tell you guys that I am okay. Yes, I was in a really serious car accident today in the afternoon. A drunk person smashed my car… and the impact was quite severe. I bashed my head on the window,” she wrote. Fatehi added that she had sustained minor injuries, swelling, and a slight concussion, but was otherwise well. She said the incident was a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. “In fact, I am not someone who has ever liked the idea of alcohol or anything like such as drugs, weed, anything that puts you in a different state of mind… You should not drink and drive. It’s 2025. I cannot believe that this is even a conversation,” she said.“I definitely saw my life flash behind right in front of my eyes, and I don’t wish that upon anybody,” she said. The Sunburn festival, traditionally held in Goa, was hosted in Mumbai this year. The three-day music gala began on 19 December, continued on 20 December, and is set to conclude on 21 December.

India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Nothing dramatic was expected when BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav unveiled the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup on Saturday. The build-up suggested continuity rather than surprise. That is why the omission of Shubman Gill landed with such force, instantly becoming the biggest talking point around India’s plans to defend their title at the tournament co-hosted by Sri Lanka next year. Gill, once a first-choice opener and the vice-captain in the format, being left out was not just a personal setback. It sent a clear signal about the direction the selectors want to take. His absence effectively confirmed that Sanju Samson is set to return to the top of the order, a move that has been widely debated and demanded in Indian cricket circles over the past year.

Samson’s case was strengthened publicly by his aggressive cameo of 37 off 22 balls in the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad, an innings that showcased his intent and powerplay impact. However, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that knock had little to do with the final call. Speaking on his YouTube channel Ash ki Baat, Ashwin said the decision was already locked in well before that match. According to him, the shift in combination had been evident for some time, and Samson’s selection over Gill was more procedural than reactive. Ashwin pointed out that once Gill was ruled out of the last two T20Is due to injury, the writing was on the wall. From that moment, he felt it was obvious that Samson would be part of India’s World Cup plans. Drawing on his long international experience, Ashwin described the process as straightforward rather than analytical. Samson’s inclusion also shaped the rest of the squad. The selectors opted for a second wicketkeeper with a similar skill set, bringing back Ishan Kishan after his strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, where he captained Jharkhand to their first title and led the batting from the front. That balance at the top gave the team management room to tweak the lower order. Rinku Singh was preferred as the finishing option, replacing Jitesh Sharma, while Axar Patel was reinstated as vice-captain to support Suryakumar Yadav in the leadership group. Taken together, the selections underline a clear shift in India’s T20 thinking, prioritising explosive starts, flexible wicketkeeping options, and defined roles as they look ahead to the challenges of the next World Cup.

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NEW DELHI: A dense layer of smog blanketed large parts of Delhi-NCR on Sunday. According to real-time readings shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Air Quality Index (AQI) levels remained in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ category at several locations.

India Gate and Kartavya Path recorded an AQI of ‘381’, while Anand Vihar and Ghazipur touched ‘438’. At ITO, the AQI stood at ‘405’ on Sunday morning.According to AQI categorisation, 0-50 is ‘good’, 51-100 ‘satisfactory’, 101-200 ‘moderate’, 201-300 ‘poor’, 301-400 ‘very poor’, and 401-500 ‘severe’. Footage shared from India Gate, ITO and Ghazipur showed dense grey smog limiting visibility. The haze extended across arterial stretches, including those near Kartavya Path.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had activated all measures under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, reserved for the most severe air pollution episodes.According to PTI, multiple flights and trains experienced delays due to dense fog on Sunday.

IMD issues orange alert

IMD scientist RK Jenamani said winds failed to lift the fog layer, keeping temperatures low. “Similar conditions prevailed in December 2019 when the maximum temperature dipped sharply on December 17 and 18,” he said.The IMD has issued an orange alert for parts of the capital for Sunday, warning of dense to very dense fog and cold-day conditions. Visibility is expected to remain low during early morning hours, while the maximum temperature is likely to stay between 16°C and 18°C.The Met department’s classification places visibility under 50 metres as ‘very dense fog’, 50-200 metres as ‘dense fog’, and 200-500 metres as ‘moderate fog’.Minimum temperatures dipped to 6.1°C on Saturday, two degrees below normal. Night-time temperatures are forecast to hover between 7°C and 9°C through Sunday.

IndiGo issues advisory

“Early-morning fog is expected to affect visibility across Delhi and parts of northern India. During these hours, visibility can reduce suddenly, impacting flight operations. Our teams will remain fully prepared through the night, monitoring the weather minute by minute.We understand that waiting is never easy, and we truly appreciate your patience through these seasonal disruptions. Before leaving for the airport, we recommend checking the latest flight status via https://bit.ly/3ZWAQXd. If your flight is impacted, you may conveniently choose another option or claim a refund via https://goindigo.in/plan-b.html. We will remain vigilant and will do everything we can to keep your journey moving smoothly. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the airline said in a statement.

Flight delays and cancellations

Over 500 flights were delayed and 138 cancelled at Delhi airport on Saturday. Delhi Airport initiated low-visibility procedures during the early hours as conditions deteriorated.On Saturday, Delhi registered the season’s first “cold day”, with maximum temperatures dipping sharply. Safdarjung recorded 16.9°C, five degrees below normal, while Palam logged 16.3°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said both stations met the conditions for declaring a cold day. Visibility dropped to 200 metres at Safdarjung from 3am, and remained between 200 and 400 metres for nearly 10 hours before marginal improvement.

Region-wide disruptions

Dense fog across northern India has affected aviation through the week. On 17 December, more than 800 flights were delayed and 200 cancelled, officials said. On Friday, over 700 delays were recorded alongside 177 cancellations, including four international services. Transport authorities have urged caution for road travel as visibility remains unpredictable during late-night and early-morning hours. Experts warn the winter months could bring prolonged episodes of dense fog and toxic smog, as emissions combine with stagnant, cold air.

Mohit Suri recently graced the Directors Roundtable, and a clip from the interview has been going viral on the internet. The video showcased him showering praise on Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’. Interestingly, the host of Roundtable was film critic Anupama Chopra, who had called out the Ranveer Singh starrer. Here’s what netizens are saying about the clip.

Mohit Suri shares he liked ‘Dhurandhar’ in front of Anupama Chopra

Mohit Suri attended the Directors Roundtable, which was hosted by Anupama Chopra. A clip from the interview is doing rounds on the internet, where the filmmaker can be seen expressing his admiration towards ‘Dhurandhar’. He said, “I saw ‘Dhurandhar’ last week. I enjoyed it. I really did. I think it’s out there. It’s great; I enjoyed it.”

The viral video received comments from the netizens on Reddit as well. A person commented, “Mohit Suri is a genuine guy, he is always so earnest in his interviews.” Another person added, “He is bang on correct. Dhurandhar is the best film of the year! Hands down… nothing matches it … forget beating it.” A comment read, “I love how real and grounded Mohit is.” A social media user posted, “Hehe… Mohit knew what he was doing... Love it.”Meanwhile, in the comments, some argued that the Roundtable was shot before the film critic dropped her video about ‘Dhurandhar’. To which, some pointed out that Mohit said he watched ‘Dhurandhar’ last week, which means the movie was already out in theaters.

More about the film critic’s review of ‘Dhurandhar’

The film critic reviewed ‘Dhurandhar’, calling the film an “exhausting, relentless, and frenzied espionage thriller propelled by charismatic, murderous men, too much testosterone, shrill nationalism, and inflammatory anti-Pakistan narratives.” After facing a massive backlash, she removed the review video from the platform.

More about ‘Dhurandhar’

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. The movie was released in theaters on December 5, 2025.

IT electronics refurbishing company EPW India on Saturday said it has raised Rs 9.04 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its initial share-sale for public subscription. The company has allotted over 9.32 lakh equity shares to Resonance Opportunities Fund, Universal Golden Fund and Getfive Opportunity Fund – I at an anchor investor price of Rs 97 per share, aggregating to Rs 9.04 crore, the company said in a statement. The Rs 31.8 crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for public subscription on December 22 and will conclude on December 24. It has fixed a price band at Rs 95-97 per equity share, it added. The IPO is an entirely fresh issue of up to 32.79 lakh equity shares, valued at Rs 31.81 crore at the upper end of the price band. The net proceeds from the fresh issue worth Rs 15.85 crore will be used to meet the working capital requirements, Rs 8.50 crore for repayment of debt and the balance for general corporate purposes. The IPO represents an important corporate milestone and the fund raise is intended to support the company’s future growth and ongoing business operations,” Yousuf Uddin, Promoter, EPW India Ltd, said. Incorporated in April 2021, EPW India offers integrated services across collection, segregation, dismantling, recycling, and environmentally responsible disposal of electronic waste, catering to corporates, institutions, and authorised channel partners. On the financial front, the company reported a revenue of Rs 51.87 crore and profit after tax of Rs 4.13 crore in FY 25. The company’s shares are proposed to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. GetFive Advisors Pvt Ltd is the book running lead manager for the IPO.