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PERSONS IN NEWS - December 2024

Dec 2024

Jul 04, 2025

Diogo Jota Passes Away

Portugal international and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died at the age of 28.
At Liverpool, Jota enjoyed a successful spell, winning both the FA Cup and League Cup under former manager Jrgen Klopp. Most recently, he was part of the team that lifted the Premier League title in the 2024–25 season under new head coach Arne Slot.
Internationally, Jota featured for Portugal in multiple major tournaments. Earlier this year (2025), he was part of the squad that won the UEFA Nations League, appearing during extra time in the final against Spain. He also represented his country at Euro 2024.

IIT Guwahati Student Appointed as Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador

Sukanya Sonowal, a final-year B Tech student from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN). She will serve as the Lead for Communications and Public Relations for the 2025–2027 term.
CYPAN is a youth-led initiative working across 56 Commonwealth nations to promote peace and counter violent extremism through dialogue, community service, and outreach.
Sonowal's appointment follows a three-stage selection process that assessed candidates on their commitment to peacebuilding, knowledge of Commonwealth values, and leadership experience.

Jul 03, 2025

Former Deputy NSA Dutt Passes Away

Shekhar Dutt, a former Defence Secretary and former Deputy NSA, died at the age of 79. Dutt also served as the Governor of Chhattisgarh. He had served the Army in the 1971 war with Pakistan as an emergency commissioned officer. He was awarded the Sena Medal for Gallantry.
In the IAS, he served as Defence Secretary from July 2005 to July 2007. Upon superannuation, he was appointed Deputy National Security Adviser, and in 2010, he was appointed Governor.

Jul 02, 2025

Renowned Hypnotist Dr. B.V. Pattabhiram Passes Away

Dr. BV Pattabhiram, a highly respected hypnotist, psychologist, and motivational speaker, passed away at the age of 75.
The death of Dr. B .V. Pattabhiram drew national attention due to his widespread influence in the fields of psychology, hypnotism, and motivational training. His contributions have left a significant legacy in India and abroad, and his demise has been mourned by notable leaders and thousands of followers.
He conducted motivational workshops in India and abroad, including countries like USA, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.

Jun 30, 2025

Former England Batter Wayne Larkins Passes Away

Former England and Northamptonshire batsman Wayne Larkins died aged 71.
Between 1979 and 1991, Larkins, well known as 'Ned', participated in 13 Tests and 25 One Day Internationals. His second appearance for England was at the 1979 World Cup final, where he batted at No. 7 and bowled two overs. However, his greatest moment came when he scored the winning runs at Sabina Park, giving England a surprise 1-0 lead on the 1989-90 tour of the West Indies.

Jun 24, 2025

Former India Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away

Dilip Doshi, former India spinner, passed away at the age of 77.
Doshi made his India debut in 1979 following the retirement of the legendary Bishan Singh Bed and made his final appearance in the format in 1983. He played 33 matches and took 114 wickets with six five-wicket hauls. He also played 15 matches in the ODI format, between 1980 and 1982, picking 22 wickets at 23.81.

Vladimir Mestvirishvili, the Georgian Coach Who Devoted His Life to Indian Wrestling Passes Away

Vladimir Mestvirishvili, the legendary wrestling coach who devoted his life to Indian wrestling and had a hand in five of the six men's Olympic medals, passed away.
Twice Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, bronze winners Yogeshwar Dutt and Bajrang Punia, and Tokyo Games silver medallist Ravi Dahiya were all his products. Vladimir also coached World Championship medallists like Deepak Punia in his early years.

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