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Fighting West Indies escape follow-on after gritty Day 3 in 3rd Test vs NZ
Hodge was 109 not out at stumps, Anderson Phillip was 12, and the West Indies were 381-6 Saturday, having avoided the follow-on as they replied to New Zealand's 575-8
In PM's absence, Bengal Guv launches highway projects worth Rs 3,200 cr
Bose officially launched the projects from Netaji Park in Taherpur area of Nadia district instead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was initially supposed to unveil the development projects
 "In PM's absence, Bengal Guv launches highway projects worth Rs 3,200 cr")
Nathan Lyon's 3-wicket burst steers Australia closer to Ashes series win
Just as England was starting to gain confidence Saturday, chasing what needed to be a world-record 435 to keep the Ashes series alive, Lyon returned to the Australian attack
 "Nathan Lyon's 3-wicket burst steers Australia closer to Ashes series win")
RBI has allowed compounding of Fema case against Genpact India: ED
The agency had filed a complaint against the company in October 2018 for alleged contravention of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to the tune of about Rs 26 crore
 "RBI has allowed compounding of Fema case against Genpact India: ED")
CJI Surya Kant-led vacation bench to sit on Dec 22 to hear urgent matters
A statement issued by the apex court said, The Chief Justice of India has constituted a Special Vacation Bench to hear urgent matters during the ongoing court vacation
 "CJI Surya Kant-led vacation bench to sit on Dec 22 to hear urgent matters")
8 killed, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa port
Some of the wounded were on a bus at the epicentre of the overnight strike, the service said in a Telegram post
 "8 killed, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa port")
Modi govt bulldozed MGNREGA, we will fight black law: Sonia Gandhi
In a video message, she said that by weakening MGNREGA, the Modi government had attacked the interests of crores of farmers, labourers, and landless across the country
 "Modi govt bulldozed MGNREGA, we will fight black law: Sonia Gandhi")
Formula 1 2025: The season that rewrote the script for the circuit
How McLaren took control, Red Bull lost certainty, and Hamilton's Ferrari debut played out in a season without early answers
 "Formula 1 2025: The season that rewrote the script for the circuit")
Eggs safe, claims linking them to cancer risk 'misleading': FSSAI
Generalising isolated laboratory findings to label eggs as unsafe is scientifically incorrect, says the food regulator in its clarification
 "Eggs safe, claims linking them to cancer risk 'misleading': FSSAI")
India will surpass Germany to become third-largest economy by 2027: Scindia
India's economy has leapt from the 10th position 12 years ago to fourth, leaving behind Japan, he said. By the end of 2027, we will surpass Germany to become the world's third-largest economy
 "India will surpass Germany to become third-largest economy by 2027: Scindia")
70% of realtors expect over 5% growth in housing prices next year: Survey
Realtors' body CREDAI and real estate data analytics firm CRE Matrix have done a sentiment survey of real estate developers. As many as 647 developers participated in the survey conducted
 "70% of realtors expect over 5% growth in housing prices next year: Survey")
Drogue parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission successful: Isro
These tests were completed at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh, on December 18 and 19, the Isro said
 "Drogue parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission successful: Isro")
Clean air draws tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR
Experts from the Himachal Pradesh Environment Science and Climate Change Centre have also highlighted the stark contrast in air quality between the plains and the hill state
 "Clean air draws tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR")
Ishan Kishan shares excitement after earning ICC T20 World Cup 2026 spot
Kishan's return has been powered by an exceptional Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season, where he led from the front with the bat
More free trade pacts needed to compete in textile exports with B'desh: VP
The vice president expressed confidence that India's textiles exports will double in the next three years
 "More free trade pacts needed to compete in textile exports with B'desh: VP")
India defined by talent and skill that has helped shape national brand: EAM
Jaishankar highlighted how, with great vision and leadership, India can make a great impact on the world
 "India defined by talent and skill that has helped shape national brand: EAM")
Sebi plans measures to ease commodities market, boost participation
Engaging with the government to resolve GST-relate issues, says Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
 "Sebi plans measures to ease commodities market, boost participation")
SBI to revisit construction finance policy for housing projects: Chairman
At present, the bank has almost negligible presence in construction finance for housing projects, but it is slowly building a book on commercial real estate, especially office space
 "SBI to revisit construction finance policy for housing projects: Chairman")
World Bank approves $700 mn to bolster Pakistan's macroeconomic stability
The approval follows a $ 47.9 million World Bank grant in August to improve primary education in Punjab
 "World Bank approves $700 mn to bolster Pakistan's macroeconomic stability")
AgustaWestland case: Court orders Christian Michel's release from custody
However, he will remain in jail as he is also an accused in a separate corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the matter
 "AgustaWestland case: Court orders Christian Michel's release from custody")