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15/01/2025

Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said.

The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court here last year after arresting him in March.

15/01/2025

South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over insurrection allegations, with the embattled leader saying he agreed to comply with investigations to avoid “bloodshed”, ending weeks of tense political standoff.

Since lawmakers voted to stand him down after his stunning, short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3, Yoon has been holed up at his hillside residence, guarded by a small army of personal security that blocked a previous arrest attempt

14/01/2025

Why Sikh radical MP Amritpal’s Akali Dal Waris Punjab De political party is different from SAD

In this episode of , Associate Editor Sanjeev Singh Bariana discusses Sikh politics with Deputy Editor Jupinderjit Singh and Special Correspondent Rajmeet Singh after the announcement of a new political outfit called 'Akali Dal- Waris Punjab De' and what the three Akali Dals now mean for volatile punjab Politics.

14/01/2025

Lakhs of devotees led by members of various 'akharas' took a dip in the Triveni Sangam here on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' on Tuesday to mark the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh.

While the the first major 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh was held on Monday on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima', the akharas or the members of the Hindu monastic orders took their first snan on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara were the first ones to take 'Amrit Snan'. Thirteen akharas are participating in the Maha Kumbh.

Chants of 'Har Har Mahadev', 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Jai Ganga Maiyya' were heard as the devotees took a dip in the bone-chilling water.

14/01/2025

Shubman Gill has confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While Punjab's squad is yet to be officially announced, Gill's inclusion would come as a welcome boost for the team, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Shubman Gill has confirmed his availability for Punjabs upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While Punjabs squad is yet to be officially announced, Gills inclusion would come as a welcome boost for the team...

14/01/2025

Actress Eva Longoria is extending a helping hand to the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Recently, the actress, 49, shared an emotional video message on Instagram amid the ongoing wildfires. In her video, Longoria said she was donating $50,000 to the organisation ‘This Is About Humanity’ to support frontline workers and families who have been impacted by the fires.

Grammy-winner Beyoncé is helping those affected by the Los Angeles fires through her BeyGOOD charity foundation. The charity foundation is donating $2.5 million to help families rebuild after they’ve suffered losses. In addition to helping those who lost their homes and possessions, BeyGOOD will also assist churches and community centres.

Eva donates $50,000

14/01/2025

Rohit Sharma has reunited with Mumbai's squad for their training sessions ahead of the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, set to begin on January 23. On Tuesday, the team held a two-hour centre-wicket practice at the Wankhede Stadium and is expected to continue training throughout the week as they prepare for their sixth-round home match against Jammu and Kashmir, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Rohit Sharma has reunited with Mumbais squad for their training sessions ahead of the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, set to begin on January 23. On Tuesday, the team held a two-hour centre-wicket practice at the Wankhede Stadium and is expected to continue training throughout the week as....

14/01/2025

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was last seen in a cameo role in ‘Singham Again’, showcased his generosity on the sets of the reality television show ‘Bigg Boss 17’, as he fulfilled the dream of a specially challenged kid by allowing him to host the show.

The actor welcomed the specially-abled child on the sets of the show, greeting him with a bright smile. As the boy expressed his desire to host the show, Salman graciously invited him on stage and gave him the opportunity to live his dream.

Last seen as a cameo in ‘Singham Again’, the Bollywood actor welcomed the kid with a bright smile and fulfilled his dream of hosting the show.

14/01/2025

Can young girls break the shackles of child marriage, that too by playing ? Heartening answers to this puzzling query can be found in Vijayeta Kumar’s documentary .

Can young girls break the shackles of child marriage, that too by playing football? Heartening answers to this puzzling query can be found in Vijayeta Kumar’s documentary Kicking Balls. Literally busting patriarchy, if the tongue-in-cheek title came to her organically, the story was probably provi...

14/01/2025

Nominations will now be announced on January 23, the and Sciences said Monday.

Nominations will now be announced on January 23.

14/01/2025

The rising stars of women's cricket gathered at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur for the Captains' Day photoshoot ahead of the 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup.

The rising stars of womens cricket gathered at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur for the Captains Day photoshoot ahead of the 2025 ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup.

13/01/2025

Pat Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.

Cummins was managing an ankle injury throughout the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, which played a part in him missing the upcoming tour to Sri Lanka along with the pacer wanting to stay back at home to welcome his second baby.

Pat Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next months Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.

13/01/2025

There is only one thing that Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is refusing to do.

Janhvi took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a clip of her beautifully decorated and well-lit Christmas Tree.

The actress wrote: “Refusing to take down my Christmas tree.”

Janhvi took to her Instagram stories, where she shared clip of her beautifully decorated and well-lit Christmas Tree.

13/01/2025

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia have been unanimously elected as the Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Their appointments follow a by-election held during the Special General Meeting at the BCCI HQ on Sunday. The process was overseen by A.K. Joti, the Electoral Officer for the 2024 by-election. Both Saikia and Bhatia will assume their roles with immediate effect.

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia have been unanimously elected as the Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Their appointments follow a by-election held during the Special General Meeting at the BCCI HQ on Sunday. The pr...

13/01/2025

“The White Lotus” star Aubrey Plaza’s Instagram account is no longer active after the death of her husband, writer-filmmaker Jeff Baena.

The 40-year-old actor’s verified page has been deactivated as of Sunday, reported Page Six.

When one searches for Plaza’s profile on the social media app, an error message reading, “Sorry, this page isn’t available”, appears.

Development occurs after Baena dies by su***de at his Los Angeles home.

13/01/2025

Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Punjab Kings (PBKS), expressed his excitement and gratitude following his appointment. Iyer thanked the fans, team owners, and coaches for placing their trust in him as captain.

In a video shared by the official X handle of Punjab Kings, Iyer said, "Feeling ecstatic. Thank you so much to the fans and the owners and the coaches for believing in me, for trusting in me as the captain. We know what the team has been through in the past few years, but this time we'll put in our full efforts to ensure that we perform at our best level possible. Obviously, all of us would enjoy and cherish the moment together."

Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Punjab Kings (PBKS), expressed his excitement and gratitude following his appointment. Iyer thanked the fans, team owners, and coaches for placing their trust in him as captain.In a video shared by the official X handle of...

13/01/2025

India top-order batter Shreyas Iyer was on Sunday announced skipper of Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings ahead of the new season beginning in March.

The right-hander, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders during their title-winning campaign in 2024, was roped in by PBKS for a massive Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player during the IPL auction held in November last year.

Iyer will reunite with head coach Ricky Ponting, with whom he shared a successful stint at Delhi Capitals, guiding the team to the 2020 IPL final.

13/01/2025

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