Mon Dec 09 22:11:23 UTC 2024: ## India Suffers Crushing Defeat in Pink-Ball Test Against Australia; Other News in Brief

**New Delhi, India** – Australia dominated India in the second test match, securing a resounding 10-wicket victory. This continues Australia’s strong performance in pink-ball test matches.

In other news:

* **Syria:** Rebel forces have seized control of Damascus, ending Assad’s rule. Celebrations are underway among the populace.
* **Farmers’ Protest:** A “Delhi Chalo March” by farmers is scheduled to begin at 12 pm today. Authorities have erected barricades and deployed barbed wire at the Shambhu border.
* **UGC NET:** The deadline for registration for the December 2024 UGC NET exam is December 10th. Applications can be submitted online at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The exam, covering 85 subjects, will be held from January 1st to 19th, 2025, in a computer-based test (CBT) format. Fees vary depending on the applicant’s category.

This news brief compiles reports from various sources.

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