Mon Dec 16 12:53:19 UTC 2024: ## India’s Young Batsmen Fail in Gabba Test; Bumrah Faces Offensive Remarks; Other News in Brief

**Brisbane, Australia/Mumbai, India (December 16, 2024) –** The third day of the India-Australia Gabba Test saw disappointing performances from young Indian batsmen Yashasvi and Shubman Gill, raising concerns about their form. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah was subjected to offensive remarks during the match.

Elsewhere, Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, defeating Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets in the final. Swami Ramdev promoted yoga for boosting immunity during winter, while political news included discussions on the Indian Constitution in the Rajya Sabha and a UP minister’s statement regarding resignation. Celebrations for Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) were held in India, and the country’s arsenal of weapons was discussed. Cold waves and fog continue to affect northern and central India.

International news includes the ongoing war in Ukraine, with updates on Zelenskyy’s actions; Bangladesh’s election updates featuring Mohammad Yunus; post-election commentary by Sheikh Hasina; devastation from Cyclone Cheddo in France; Israel’s closure of its embassy in a major European country; and the box office success of “Pushpa 2.” The death of renowned tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain was mourned. Bollywood celebrities paid tribute.

Further news covers the announcement of a Test series squad with the return of star players and seven uncapped players; a world record by Steve Smith in Test cricket; a record-breaking century in women’s Test cricket; slowing SIP investments; rising popularity of hybrid funds; tips for increasing home value; the Hindúja Group’s expansion plans; Ustad Zakir Hussain’s health and net worth; daily horoscopes; the beginning of Kharmas; numerology predictions; observances for Paush month; Monday remedies; updates on the serial “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai”; a year-end review of 2024’s entertainment highlights; India-Australia head-to-head records; warnings about a new pandemic; health tips, including roti recipes; and explanations on the Places of Worship Act, One Nation One Election, government infrastructure spending, and TRAI’s message traceability rule. Finally, police solved a murder case using UPI payment and tailor’s receipt data.

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