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Veteran Malayalam Art Director K Shekhar Passes Away at 72

December 28, 2025

A Creative Force in Indian Cinema

Renowned Malayalam cinema art director K Shekhar passed away at the age of 72 at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram, his family confirmed. Widely celebrated as one of Indian cinema’s most inventive technical minds, Shekhar was known for blending imagination with engineering precision, redefining visual storytelling long before digital effects became mainstream.

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BCCI Names Dual Captains for India Under-19 South Africa Tour and World Cup

December 28, 2025

Dual Leadership Strategy Announced by BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s Under-19 squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa and the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, appointing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre as captains for two major assignments. The move reflects a carefully planned leadership rotation to manage player fitness while ensuring competitive readiness ahead of a demanding international schedule.

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Josh Tongue Becomes First England Bowler This Century to Take Five-for at MCG

December 28, 2025

Landmark Bowling Feat at the MCG

England fast bowler Josh Tongue etched his name into cricket history by claiming a five-wicket haul at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test against Australia. His figures of 5 for 45 helped bowl Australia out for just 152 in their first innings, making him the first England bowler this century to achieve the feat at the iconic venue.

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President Honours Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

December 28, 2025

National Honour for Exceptional Young Talent

President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar, at an award ceremony held in New Delhi. The honour recognises children between the ages of five and 18 for extraordinary achievements across fields such as sports, bravery, social service, environment, art and culture, and science and technology.

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Delhi Launches Atal Canteens Offering Nutritious Meals at ₹5

December 28, 2025

Scale of the Scheme and Budgetary Support

According to an official statement, the government has earmarked ₹104.24 crore for operating and managing the scheme. A total of 100 Atal Canteens are planned across Delhi. Of these, 45 canteens were inaugurated virtually, while the remaining 55 are expected to become operational within 15–20 days. Each canteen is designed to serve around 1,000 meals daily, collectively benefiting over one lakh people every day.

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