Mon Dec 30 13:31:54 UTC 2024: ## India Loses Fourth Test Against Australia; BPSC Exam Cancellation Protests Continue

**Sydney, Australia/Patna, Bihar –** India suffered a crushing 184-run defeat against Australia in the fourth Test match, leaving their hopes for the World Test Championship final hanging in the balance. The Indian batting line-up crumbled in the second innings, with only Yashasvi Jaiswal (84) offering significant resistance. Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged his team’s failure to capitalize on opportunities, particularly after reducing Australia to 90/6. A late 61-run partnership between Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon proved decisive. Despite the loss, Rohit praised the performance of Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy. The final Test match of the series begins January 3rd in Sydney.

Meanwhile, in Bihar, protests continue over demands to cancel the BPSC exam. Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav accused Prashant Kishor of misleading students to incite FIRs.

Other news includes:

* **Tragedy in Scotland:** The body of an Indian student, missing since the beginning of the month, has been found in a Scottish river.
* **Taliban Warning:** The Taliban issued a warning about the proper wearing of the Islamic hijab.
* **Israel Airstrikes:** Israel carried out heavy airstrikes near Damascus, Syria.
* **Jasprit Bumrah Awards:** Jasprit Bumrah is a contender for two major ICC awards.
* **Adani Group Sale:** The Adani Group announced it is selling its stake in a major company.
* **RBI Economic Outlook:** The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shared its outlook on India’s economic growth for FY2025.

This is a brief overview of the day’s major events. Further details are available in the original source.

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