Farmers resumed their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march on December 8, 2024, with security heightened at the Shambhu border. Police have set up barricades and nails to prevent movement. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher condemned the "brutality" faced by farmers, emphasizing that no laws were violated. Protests have entered the 300th day, with demands for a minimum support price (MSP) and loan rights still unaddressed by the government. Tamil Nadu farmers plan to join the protest in Delhi, continuing their fight for agricultural welfare and support from the central government.

India’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final are in jeopardy if they lose the Pink-Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. A defeat would reduce India's points percentage from 61.11 to 57.29, pushing them out of the top two. With only three remaining Tests, India can’t afford another loss. To secure qualification, they need a maximum of one draw and two wins. A 3-2 series victory over Australia would give them a solid chance, but any further setbacks could eliminate them from the race.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus, with rebels entering the capital and declaring the "end of an era." Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali stated the government is ready for a power handover. Rebels from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham breached the Sednaya prison, symbolizing Assad's regime’s downfall. Hezbollah forces, once loyal to Assad, have withdrawn, while panic spread through Damascus. The rebellion, which began in 2011 as a peaceful protest, has now led to Assad's ousting, with Syrian soldiers fleeing to Iraq amid the ongoing civil war.

Kolkata saw escalating protests led by BJP leaders and Hindutva groups against Bangladesh, demanding an economic blockade. BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari argued India would benefit if bilateral trade is suspended, citing attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato urged the Nobel Committee to reassess laureate Muhammad Yunus’s legacy, accusing him of failing to protect minorities. Hindutva groups burned Bangladeshi goods, calling for a boycott. Meanwhile, the BSF shot a Bangladeshi cattle smuggler near Jalpaiguri. West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee also criticized Yunus, emphasizing peace restoration failure in Bangladesh. India-Bangladesh trade and relations face renewed scrutiny.

Delhi witnessed a chilly Sunday morning with the minimum temperature dropping to 8°C, 2°C below the seasonal average, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category at 276. Humidity levels peaked at 94%. The IMD forecasted cloudy skies with a possibility of light rain or drizzle during the day. Maximum temperatures are expected around 24°C. Southeast surface winds at 10-16 kmph will dominate through the day, with mist or shallow fog likely in the evening. Monday and Tuesday may see clearer skies with occasional smog or moderate fog.

Australia dominated India in the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, securing a 10-wicket victory in just three days at Adelaide Oval. Travis Head's brilliant 140 and skipper Pat Cummins' five-wicket haul highlighted Australia's emphatic performance. India managed scores of 180 and 175 in their two innings, with Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scoring in both. Mitchell Starc also shone with six wickets in the first innings. Australia's unbeaten streak in pink-ball Tests at Adelaide extends to eight matches. The series is now tied 1-1, with the third Test set for Brisbane on December 14, promising a thrilling contest ahead.

King Charles and Queen Camilla unveiled their 2024 Christmas card, featuring a sunny garden portrait taken in April at Buckingham Palace. Photographed by Millie Pilkington, the image captures a smiling King in a grey suit with a blue tie, and Queen Camilla in a blue wool crepe dress. This marks their third Christmas card since Charles ascended the throne. The message inside reads: “Wishing you a very happy Christmas and New Year.” Unlike last year’s formal coronation photo, this year’s card reflects a more casual moment following the King’s recovery from cancer. Around 2,700 cards will be sent worldwide.

Australia tightened their grip on the 2nd Test in Adelaide, bowling India out for 175 on Day 3. Pat Cummins claimed a brilliant five-wicket haul, with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland contributing two and three wickets respectively. For India, Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 42, while Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant managed 28 each. Australia now needs just 19 runs to win and level the five-match series. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj impressed with four wickets each as India bundled out Australia for 337 in the first innings.

Syrian rebel forces have taken control of Damascus, marking the end of President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year regime. Facing no resistance, rebels declared the city free, as Assad reportedly fled to an undisclosed location. The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham faction proclaimed the fall of the "dark era," liberating key areas, including the notorious Saydnaya prison. The rapid advance followed a week-long offensive, with cities like Aleppo, Hama, and Homs falling swiftly. Panic gripped the capital, with gunfire and mass exodus of loyalists reported. Assad's departure signals a dramatic turn in Syria’s 13-year civil war, reshaping the nation’s political landscape.

Storm Darragh has wreaked havoc across the UK, with 93mph winds causing widespread damage. A man in his 40s tragically died after a tree fell on his van in Lancashire. Over 55,000 homes are without power, primarily in South Wales, with National Grid reporting 376,000 restorations so far. Dyfed-Powys Police declared a major incident in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Powys. The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool was canceled, with flights and train services also disrupted. A rare government alert warns of "risk to life" as a red weather warning remains in effect until Sunday morning.