Sun Nov 24 15:38:45 UTC 2024: ## Jharkhand Elections, Kohli’s Century, and Bihar By-elections Dominate Headlines
**Ranchi, Perth, Patna (November 1, 2024)** – A flurry of news dominated headlines today, covering a range of topics from state elections to international cricket.
**Jharkhand Election Results:** Eight of the 27 candidates who switched parties in the recent Jharkhand Assembly elections emerged victorious. Further details on individual winners and losers are pending. Notably, Hemant Soren of the JMM retained his seat in Barhait, showcasing the continued strength of his party.
**Bihar By-elections:** The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) swept all four seats contested in the Bihar by-elections, leaving the Mahagathbandhan empty-handed.
**Kohli’s Historic Century:** Virat Kohli’s stellar performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy dominated sports news. He smashed his 30th Test century and 80th overall century in the first Test against Australia in Perth, a knock of 143 runs. This performance, after a relatively lean 2024, silenced his critics. His wife, Anushka Sharma, was present at the stadium and visibly emotional as he reached the milestone. India declared their innings at 487/6, setting Australia a challenging target of 535 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal also contributed significantly with a score of 161 runs. The Indian team’s strong showing, bolstered by Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling, leaves Australia facing a tough challenge.
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