Mohali: After winning the first one-day international match against Australia by 5 wickets, India has clinched to the Number one spot in terms of ODI team rankings.

India has ascended to the top spot with a total of 116 points, surpassing Pakistan, who now occupies the second position with 115 points, while Australia holds the third position with 111 points.

India currently stands as the number one ranked team in all three formats of men's cricket, holding the top position in Test and Twenty20 cricket.

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Manipal: A second-year PUC student died by suicide at Balkattu in Hirebettu village, reportedly after being upset over advice to focus on her studies.

The deceased has been identified as Samanvi, daughter of Mallika and a resident of Balkattu. She was studying in the second year at the Udupi Government Women’s Pre-University College.

According to police, on the evening of December 26, Samanvi’s mother advised her to study for the upcoming examinations as she was speaking on the phone instead. Following this, Samanvi is said to have been distressed.

Later, she allegedly attempted suicide by hanging herself from a fan in the bedroom. Family members immediately rushed her to a hospital in Manipal, but she succumbed during treatment.

A case has been registered at the Manipal police station, and further investigation is underway.

(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)