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1. IMD Issues Hailstorm Alert for Delhi, Rain Predicted for Weekend.
   

Delhi and its adjoining areas received moderate to heavy rainfall on Friday, resulting in significant chaos and bringing down temperatures drastically. Delhi and its surrounding areas will get hailstorms, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), placing the day under an ‘orange’ alert. IMD has declared a ‘yellow’ alert for rain for Saturday and Sunday.

Rain started early on Friday, leading to massive water logging, mainly in low-lying areas, including areas near Delhi University’s North Campus. There were reports of traffic chaos across South, Central, and North Delhi. The maximum temperature came down to 15 degrees Celsius, almost 10 degrees lower than the day before, with the day’s high and low temperatures difference being just three degrees.

The IMD said the heavy showers were caused by a Western Disturbance interacting with easterly winds and forecast further rain and thunderstorms along with hailstorms over northern and western areas. Cold wave conditions are likely in Himachal Pradesh from Sunday, while Rajasthan recorded light to moderate rain with a minimum temperature of 5.4 degrees Celsius in Churu.

2. Suzuki Chairman Osamu Suzuki Passes Away at 94

The long-serving Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Osamu Suzuki, passed away at 94 due to lymphoma. A pioneering force in the automobile industry, Suzuki played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s global footprint, turning it into a dominant force in the Indian automobile market.

Under his leadership, Suzuki became the largest automaker in India, with more than half of the 3.2 million vehicles sold globally in 2023-24 accounted for by Indian sales. Suzuki also formed an alliance with General Motors and Volkswagen to enter European and North American markets and a strategic partnership with Toyota in 2019.

Osamu Suzuki’s philosophy of relentless forward momentum was encapsulated in his memoir, I’m a Small-Business Boss, where he wrote, “Never stop, or else you lose.” After serving as the company’s head for decades, he passed the leadership to his son, Toshihiro Suzuki, in 2015.

3. ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Set for January OTT Release
   

Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Festival de Cannes 2024, is set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from January 3. The platform announced the release with a social media post highlighting the film’s accolades, including two Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language and Best Director.

Kapadia has made history as the third Asian woman to earn a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. The critically acclaimed film has also been nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Critics Choice Awards, making it a must-watch for cinephiles worldwide.

4. Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Rekindles Debate Over the 70-Hour Work Week

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has reignited the controversial debate over the 70-hour work week, first ignited by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. Writing a detailed post on X, Vembu ruminated over the high-pressure work culture in East Asian nations such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China.

He asked if the extreme work ethic in these countries was worth the demographic and emotional price it came with. “These very countries also have such low birth rates now that their governments have to beg people to make babies, Vembu pointed out.

Vembu underlined the need for balance, saying that only a tiny percentage of people, about 2-5%, may have to push themselves extremely hard for economic development, while the others can have a better balance in their work and life.

5. 5,000 Tourists Rescued from Kullu; Srinagar Receives First Snowfall of the Season.

The season’s first snowfall blanketed parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on Friday, triggering traffic chaos and closure of key highways. Over 5,000 stranded tourists were rescued by authorities in Kullu, and around 2,000 vehicles were stranded on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway following heavy snowfall.

The city of Srinagar received three inches of snow, while famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg received moderate to heavy snowfall. The Srinagar-Leh Highway and the Mughal Road were temporarily closed as heavy snow-clearing operations got underway. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of Jammu and Kashmir said that restoration efforts were going on.

6. The iconic ‘Pushpa’ gesture of Nitish Kumar Reddy marks Test Half-Century. Why?
   

In a time of great pressure, Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his first Test half-century in just four balls during the Boxing Day Test. The moment was celebrated by the 21-year-old batter, who imitated the famous gesture from the movie Pushpa: The Rise.

Reddy imitated the character of Allu Arjun, holding up his bat around his neck in a famous “Pushpa will never bow out.”. Sunil Gavaskar, a humorist and fellow pundit, expressed his pride in Reddy’s flair and confidence during the celebration.

7. Arsenal’s 1-0 victory in the Premier League confirms their second-place finish. Win Over Ipswich.

The Gunners moved up to second place in the Premier League after a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday. A cross from Leandro Trossonard was the differencemaker in first half goal, as Kai Havertz found his way through to score.

Although Ipswich held their nerve in the second half, Arsenal’s midfield was largely controlled by Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. Liverpool have a game in hand, while Arsenal are currently six points behind them. “Every game will be tough but this one is deserved,” said manager Mikel Arteta.

8. The Captaincy of Rohit Sharma in BGT Series Is Highly Disappointing.
   

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has seen Rohit Sharma face criticism for his leadership and form. Despite scoring only 6/6 in the series and having scored just 3 nots in his dismissal during the Boxing Day Test, it is still being heavily criticized.

According to MSK Prasad, the former BCCI chief selector, India’ s recent performances under Rohit are “pathetic” and Roti’s lack of ideas and form is having a negative impact on team morale.

Despite significant moments, India has not been able to make the most of them, leading to questions about the team’s strategy and leadership.

9. Nathan Lyon’s Sly Taunt dramatize in Boxing Day Test.

The Melbourne Test was full of drama on Day 2, with Nathan Lyon, an Australian spinner, taking a dig at KL Rahul. When Rahul hit the bat at No. 3. Adding to the tension in the match, this comment added insult to injury and caused heated moments between players, including a shoulder bump between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas of Australia. But Rahul was all set to make the most of his innings, despite the provocation.

10. Adam Gilchrist is condemned for referring to Mohammed Siraj as a “Villain” and facing criticism from some.
    

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was referred to as a “local villain” by ex-Australia player Adam Gilchrist during his commentary on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test, leading to criticism. While he quickly reversed the decision, Gilchrist used the term “warrior” to describe Siraj in an offensive manner, which caused outrage on social media.

Although Siraj has been a standout performer in the series, he has faced unfavorable treatment from Australian fans. During the series, the pacer has had some tough moments with Australian players like Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne.

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