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In Roorkee, two inebriated men broke into a house, ransacking it and consuming more alcohol. One thief passed out in a bedroom, while the other fled with Rs 2 lakh cash and gold jewellery worth Rs 3 lakh. The house owner returned to find the burglar asleep and called the police, leading to the arrest of one suspect, Wasim Khaleel. from Times of India https://ift.tt/orWF0EQ

MAGA hardliners are targeting the OPT program which allows foreign students, especially from India, to gain work experience in the US, arguing it unfairly replaces American jobs. The OPT program, seen as a pathway to H1-B visas, faces scrutiny, which may impact the influx of foreign students and overall academic and economic contributions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2JMr4IP

A Swiggy delivery agent has gone viral on social media after sharing the challenges of the job. With more people turning to online food delivery, many take up roles of delivering food for popular apps. In a viral Instagram clip, now with over 2.8 million views, the agent (@amriithah) discusses the "hardest and most hated part" of the job - collecting orders from malls. Since many food outlets operate from large malls, delivery agents often have to navigate these complexes. The agent mentions walking through "Asia's second-largest mall to take normal orders," referring to Lulu Mall in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. According to the post, delivery agents are paid Rs 25 for 5 km and must park their vehicles outside the mall. They receive no "extra payment" for the time and effort required to collect orders from within the "crowded" malls. In the caption, the agent explains, "We have to park our vehicle (separate parking slots are there) and ...

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli , currently recovering at a private hospital in Thane district, was seen in a video performing an energetic dance at the medical facility, a moment that left not only the staff but also social media buzzing. Kambli (52) initially complained of urinary infection and muscle cramps following which he was admitted to Akruti Hospital in the Kalher area of Bhiwandi town on December 21. Later, a series of medical examinations revealed clots in his brain. His health condition is improving, doctors treating him said on Monday. After capturing the attention of his fans for his cricketing skills during playing days, the left-handed batter, who featured in 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, has now impressed his admirers with his dance moves from hospital ward, indicating significant improvement in his health. The moment was captured on video , showing Kambli dancing to a popular song with remarkable enthusiasm, which inspired those around him. His upbeat performance lift...

Virat Kohli was seen setting the field during Australia's second innings of the 4th Test in Melbourne on Sunday. The former India captain rolled back the glory days as he was actively involved in team discussions. Kohli, who stepped down as Test captain in 2022, was seen helping India skipper Rohit Sharma in making the field changes. He was also constantly on Rohit's ear as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stunned Australia's top-order. A video of the same went viral on social media. Virat kohli has been leading this side today and even changing field without telling rohit sharma - Adam Gilchrist #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND #BGT2024 #Cricket #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/LqhorRbjV8 — (@Stroke0Genius41) December 29, 2024 King Kohli Setting The Field Set . Virat Kohli Leading The Team #ViratKohli https://t.co/eboOf5NYal pic.twitter.com/jabmi8vqj3 — Bhuuuva (@bhuuuva) December 29, 2024 In another video, Kohli was seen guiding Siraj on where to bowl to Steve Smith,...

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale seven highest peaks across seven continents. The 17-year-old adventurer has conquered Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro), Europe (Mt Elbrus), Australia (Mt Kosciuszko), South America (Mt Aconcagua), North America (Mt Denali), Asia (Mt Everest) and culminating the current climb in Antarctica. The young Everester reached the summit of Mt Vincent Antarctica along with her father, Cdr S Karthikeyan, on December 24 at 1720 hrs Chilean Standard Time to complete the Seven Summits Challenge, the Indian Navy said. The Indian Navy congratulated Kaamya Karthikeyan and her father on accomplishing this momentous milestone. Taking to its official handle on X, SpokespersonNavy posted on X, "Kaamya Karthikeyan, class XII student at @IN_NCS Mumbai, scripts history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale seven highest peaks across seven continents....

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday dismissed the Aam Aadmi Party's allegations of operating "Operation Lotus" in Delhi for voter manipulation and challenged the notion that Rohingyas, whom AAP has accused the party of settling in Delhi for votes, would ever support the BJP. In a sharp rebuttal to AAP's accusations of voter manipulation, Hardeep Puri questioned the credibility of the claims. "Do you think that the Rohingyas, in any condition, will vote for the BJP? There is no chance that they will vote for us," Hardeep Puri asserted, turning the tables on the accusations. When asked about, AAP's charges that 'Operation Lotus' is being operated in Delhi from December 15 wherein BJP has cut out 5000 voters and added 7000 voters. Replying to the allegations, Hardeep Puri said, "This is the same Arvind Kejriwal and the same Aam Aadmi Party that were claiming that the BJP has brought Rohingyas to Delhi. We (BJP) have clarified everyt...

An Amsterdam-bound flight skidded off the runway at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in Norway after an emergency landing. The incident happened on Saturday night, when a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines-operated Boeing 737-800 experienced a hydraulic failure shortly after taking off from Oslo Airport, prompting the crew to divert to Sandefjord Airport. This came hours before a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operated by Jeju Air, flying from Bangkok to South Korea with 181 people on board crashed on landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday, leaving all but two people plucked from the wreckage feared dead. As per media reports, the KLM flight was carrying 176 passengers and six crew members. It landed safely at Sandefjord Airport, situated 110 kilometres south of Oslo. However, on landing, the plane veered off the runway before stopping in soft grass near a taxiway, a video of which is being widely shared on social media. KLM flight #KL1204 , a Boeing 737-800, veered off the right side of runw...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted on a date night in New York City, with both sporting coordinated outfits. Taylor plans to relocate to Nashville to be closer to Travis and her mother. Travis is expected to stay in NYC for New Year's before returning for the NFL playoffs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Y68v7Kb

Elon Musk proposes renaming Mars as 'New World' and emphasizes the importance of establishing a self-sustaining human settlement on the planet for humanity's long-term survival. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IYZjrE1

In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers have figured out a way to achieve the unthinkable: quantum teleportation. While the name may suggest that humans could be teleported through the technology, it is far from the real-life implication of the technology. Quantum teleportation allows the transfer of information instantly and over any distance without needing any future technology. Led by Prem Kumar from Northwestern University, Illinois, US, scientists demonstrated quantum teleportation over standard fibre optic cable that already carries everyday internet traffic, according to a report in ScieneAlert. In simple terms, quantum teleportation involves sending information from one place to another using something called "quantum entanglement". Think of entanglement like an invisible twin connection where two particles, even if miles apart, are linked in a way that what happens to one instantly affects the other. Unlike sending a physical object, you are sending...

A Sikh Indian family is accused of pretending to be Afghans fleeing the Taliban to enter the UK and claim asylum after two failed UK visa applications. The family faces multiple immigration charges and has pleaded not guilty to all counts, with a trial set for January 2. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7Y0cEOb

The dam will be situated on the Yarlung Zangbo River, where the river turns sharply towards Arunachal Pradesh in India. This ambitious plan is part of China's 14th Five-Year Plan, and with the Brahmaputra dam, the country will surpass the scale of its previous major infrastructure projects, including the Three Gorges Dam. The entire project is expected to cost about USD 137 billion, touting it as the biggest infrastructure project in the world. Lack of transparency: New Delhi is worried about Beijing's lack of transparency regarding the project, fueling fears about the dam's potential impact. Flash floods and water scarcity: The dam could trigger flash floods or lead to water scarcity downstream, affecting India's water supply. Dependence on China: India worries that the project could result in the country depending on China for its water supplies, giving China significant leverage. Upper riparian control: As the upper riparian state, China's control over the...

46 civilians, mostly women and children, are reported killed in airstrikes by Pakistani jets in Afghanistan's Paktika province. The strikes targeted alleged TTP camps, with Kabul condemning them as barbaric aggression. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are likely to worsen following the incident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QfXvlI5

Merry Christmas Wishes: Christmas is a time for joy, love, and celebration. It is celebrated on December 25th as the birthday of Jesus Christ. Christmas represents hope, peace, and love. The article offers a collection of over 50 Christmas wishes, messages, greetings, and quotes. These expressions aim to help people share the spirit of Christmas with loved ones. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qF6MV5T

The Bihar unit of BJP has been in a damage control mode to circumvent any misunderstandings over leadership issues with coalition partner JDU (Janata Dal United) before the all-important assembly elections in 2025. On December 22, state BJP leader and deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary categorically stated that the forthcoming Bihar polls will be fought with Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar as the NDA's face. Rejecting speculation, Choudhary said, "The NDA is working under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar and we will continue to contest elections under the leadership of both leaders." He went on, "In 2020, we contested after announcing (Kumar as the NDA's chief ministerial face) and, to date, we have considered Chief Minister Nitish Kumar only (as the NDA leader in Bihar). In future also, we will contest elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi." The clarification was signifi...

Photos from legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal's 90th birthday celebration have resurfaced online following the news of his death. The heartwarming images serve as a poignant reminder of the iconic director's enduring legacy and the lives he touched. The late filmmaker celebrated his milestone birthday on December 14, surrounded by Bollywood celebrities such as Shabana Azmi, Divya Dutta, Naseeruddin Shah, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, and others. A group photo from the celebration, shared by Shabana Azmi on X, has gone viral. Sharing the photo, Azmi captioned it, "On #ShyamBenegal's 90th birthday with my co-actor of many films and my favorite actor @NaseeruddinShah. Why aren't more people casting us together?!" Some of his actors with Shyam Benegal's on his 90th birthday Mashallah pic.twitter.com/cnDrjAphf2 — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) December 15, 2024 On December 23, Shyam Benegal d at the age of 90. He breathed his last around 6:30 pm at Wockhardt Hos...

Travis Hunter deactivates his Instagram to support fiancée Leanna Lenee amid backlash from a three-year-old video of her dancing inappropriately with another man. The resurfacing of this video has led to severe online trolling and criticism. Kelce expressed his exhaustion with the negativity, and Lenee made her social media accounts private to escape further scrutiny. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uwY6DFb

A former Tennessee teacher, Alissa McCommon, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole after pleading guilty to multiple sex crimes against minors, including raping a 12-year-old student and fathering his child. McCommon exploited her position, building relationships with students before abusing them. The victims' families expressed outrage and relief at her sentencing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d5vyUel

A man and a woman were seen tied to a pole and thrashed by a crowd in a viral video. The police have confirmed the incident as from Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. The two were in a relationship, the police said, adding the locals had objected to them being together. In the video, the woman was heard screaming, her hands tied to the pole with a rope. The man is tied to the pole with his back against her. Reports said the woman is from Samastipur district, and the man from Muzaffarpur. The police said they started investigating soon after the video went viral. "... It appears that the man is a resident of Sakra area of Muzaffarpur. The police station concerned has been directed to investigate the incident," Muzaffarpur Superintendent of Police (Rural) Vidya Sagar told reporters. "I came to know about the incident after some people sent the video on WhatsApp," he said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/2ZCSIyp

A 4,000-year-old massacre in southwestern England was linked to possible acts of cannibalism, new research has revealed. The remains of at least 37 individuals -- men, women and children -- were found in a 50-foot-deep shaft at Charterhouse Warren Farm, showing snapped femurs, bashed skulls, and slicing cuts. Researchers suggest the victims were slaughtered and possibly eaten in a ceremonial feast, with some bones bearing marks of human teeth. The findings, published in the journal Antiquity , suggest the victims were slaughtered in a single, large-scale event between 2210 and 2010 BC. Discovered in 1970 at Charterhouse Warren Farm, near Bristol, the site had initially been dismissed as a typical Bronze Age burial. However, the new study reveals the remains belonged to victims who were likely captives or caught in a surprise attack. No evidence of weapons or defensive injuries was found. Nearly half of the recovered skulls bear fatal injuries consistent with blows from ...

UAE clinched a thrilling two-run victory over Kuwait in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship (GCC) final. Alishan Sharafu and Tanish Suri provided crucial runs for UAE. Meet Bhavsar's 72 almost led Kuwait to victory. The match went down to the wire. Muhammad Jawadullah held his nerve in the final over. UAE secured their first ILT20 GCC title. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mnNlRbo

The Saudi suspect in Germany's deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market held strongly anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant policy, official said Saturday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the "terrible, insane" attack that killed five people and shocked the nation, days before Christmas and eight years after a jihadist drove a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin.  Police were puzzling over the motive of Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, the top suspect after an SUV ploughed at high speed through a dense crowd Friday, also injuring 205 people in the eastern city of Magdeburg. The mass carnage sparked sorrow and revulsion, with a nine-year-old child among the dead and casualties being treated in 15 regional hospitals. Germany has been hit by multiple deadly jihadist attacks, but evidence gathered by investigators and his past online posts painted a different picture of Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry. A self-described "Saudi ath...

Genelia D'Souza is internet's favourite. So when she recently subtly clapped back at Sonam Kapoor for an insensitive comment she made in the past, it has gone viral. This is what happened.  The controversy started when Sonam appeared on the sixth episode of Koffee with Karan season 7 along with her cousin Arjun Kapoor. Sonam was asked who she thinks is the most real on Instagram.  Pregnant with her son Vayu at the time, Sonam replied, "Genelia, Sameera, whatever, all these people." Even though Karan Johar and Arjun laughed it off, this comment did not sit well with a lot of people, especially with Genelia's fans. A Reddit page recently posted the same clip with the caption, "Genelia's one South movie is equal to her whole career, jealousy can be seen on your face." The widely circulated video not only reached Genelia, but she also reacted and dropped a comment on the post. The actress posted a bunch of folded hands emoji on it.  Check out the p...

It's been several months, but the debate on India's work productivity, sparked by Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy's '70-hour workweek' comment continues to rage on. Now, 'Shark Tank India' judges, Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal, have expressed their views on the matter. During an interview with 'Humans of Bombay' , Mr Mittal, founder and CEO of Shaadi.com, engaged in a fiery debate with Ms Thapar, the CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals. While Mr Mittal supported the idea that one should not look at the number of hours being clocked at work, Ms Thapar disagreed with him calling it a "crock of bullsh*t". In the interview, Mr Mittal was asked about his opinion on the workweek debate. He said, "I think it is a big lie that's being told to this generation, and I think it stinks because you are not ever going to... okay this is for people who want to achieve something extraordinary in life... you are not going to achieve anything extrao...

Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' features songs referencing her relationship with Travis Kelce. Lyrics in songs like 'The Alchemy' and 'So High School' allude to football, Kelce's attempts to connect with her, and their budding romance. Even a lyric change in 'Karma' during a concert highlighted Kelce's presence, confirming Swift's new love interest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QveGtOb

India has lodged a strong protest with Dhaka over a now-deleted social media post by a key aide of Bangladesh's interim government that claimed certain areas of Indian territory should be part of that country. Mahfuz Alam, known for his provocative comments, had also posted on Facebook four days ago a map purportedly showing parts of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam as parts of Bangladesh. He deleted the post after it triggered backlash. Mr Alam is a de facto minister in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh. In strongly reacting to the post, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday reminded all concerned to be "mindful" of their public comments. "We have taken this up with the Bangladeshi government. We have strongly registered a protest on this issue. We understand that the post being referred to has reportedly been taken down. "We would like to remind all concerned to be mindful of their public comments. While Indi...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions to ensure no MP is allowed to hold protests at any of the gates in Parliament House, sources have said. The instructions came after chaos and ruckus unfolded earlier today between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Opposition MPs at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament House. Mr Birla has also issued instructions to all MPs not to block or hold protests at any of the entry gates to the parliament. MPs from the NDA and the Opposition bloc INDIA took out separate protest marches over the BR Ambedkar issue earlier today. The situation escalated when both came face to face outside the Parliament House, leading to jostling in which BJP MP Pratap Sarangi was injured. He was taken to hospital with an injury on his forehead. BJP MPs alleged Mr Sarangi was pushed by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Another BJP MP Mukesh Rajput was also injured, the party said. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, later told re...

At $129 billion, India's remittances alone is nearly as much as the annual budgets of Pakistan ($67 billion) and Bangladesh ($68 billion) combined. It is also nearly double that of Mexico, which took the second spot on the highest remittances list. As per the latest figures compiled by World Bank economists, India, which topped the list of recipient countries for remittances in 2024, received an estimated inflow of $129 billion. Mexico came second with $68 billion, China came third at $48 billion, the Philippines came fourth at $40 billion, and Pakistan came fifth at $33 billion. India has steadily been receiving remittances of more than $100 billion each year for the last five years, except 2020 - when COVID-19 had peaked. That year India saw an inflow of $83 billion. The growth rate of remittances this year is estimated to be 5.8 per cent, compared to 1.2 per cent registered in 2023, according to a World Bank. India has received such high remittances that it has even surpasse...

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the strict provisions of law were for the welfare of women and not a means to "chastise, threaten, domineer or extort" their husbands. Justices BV Nagarathna and Pankaj Mithal observed a Hindu marriage was considered to be a sacred institution, as a foundation for a family and not a "commercial venture". Notably, the bench observed the invocation of Indian Penal Code sections including rape, criminal intimidation and subjecting a married woman to cruelty -- as a "combined package" in most of the complaints related to matrimonial disputes -- was condemned by the top court on several occasions. "The women need to be careful about the fact that these strict provisions of law in their hands are beneficial legislations for their welfare and not means to chastise, threaten, domineer or extort from their husbands," it said. The observations came when the bench dissolved the marriage between an estranged couple on t...

James Gunn's much-awaited Superman's teaser-trailer is out now. The relatively new Superman David Corenswet will inhabit a world full of DC Comics characters. The teaser introduces the Superman, lying on a snow-covered terrain and blood spitting out of his mouth. When Krypto the Superdog, comes near a wounded Superman, he says, "Take me home." The teaser offers a first look of David as Superman's bespectacled alter ego, Clark Kent, reporter for the Metropolis newspaper The Daily Planet. Kent's colleague and Superman's beloved, Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), Superman's arch nemesis, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), are also introduced in the teaser. Additionally, there are a few quick glimpses of Skyler Gisondo as Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen, as well as Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, Clark's adopted father. There are also glimpses of other DC superheroes making their debuts. They include Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion a...

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An Instagram content creator found himself behind bars after his video of 'Money Hunt' on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR) went viral. The accused, identified as Bhanuchander, alias Anchor Chandu, 30, a resident of Balanagar in Hyderabad, had circulated a video throwing bundles of currency notes along the ORR and challenging viewers to a 'Money Hunt' and the video had gone viral. In the video, the accused was seen throwing bundles of Rs 200 notes along the roadside near ORR exit number 9 in Ghatkesar, challenging viewers to locate and retrieve the cash. According to police, he claimed to have thrown a bundle of Rs 20,000 on the roadside. After the video went viral, several people rushed to the area, stopping their vehicles on the ORR to search for the hidden money. This disrupted traffic and raised safety concerns, prompting intervention by ORR patrolling personnel. Rachakonda Police said they arrested the irresponsible Instagram content creator as his act caus...

Yi Fei Chen, a Taiwanese artist, invented a unique tear gun. The gun freezes tears into ice bullets. Chen built the gun after an argument with her professor. The tear gun uses carbon dioxide to freeze the tears in 20 seconds. A spring mechanism launches the frozen tears. The tear gun is still being perfected. Netizens praised Chen's creativity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ed49Om5

It was a brilliant show of resilience by Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep as the duo stitched together a brilliant 10th wicket partnership for India on Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday. The partnership made sure that India avoided the follow-on as the Test match is slowly headed towards a draw. It was a tough final session for India as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and the tension was clear in the dressing room as well. In a viral video, Virat Kohli can be seen going through a range of emotions before exploding in jubilation as India avoided the follow-on in the crucial encounter. India's Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep pulled off an unlikely 10th-wicket partnership on Tuesday to avoid the follow-on and put the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on course for a draw. When the pair came together the tourists still needed 33 runs to make Australia bat again at the Gabba on another day marred by rain delays. But under g...

Google's 'Year in Search 2024' revealed Pakistan's top searches included Indian cricket matches, business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, Bollywood films, and TV shows like Bigg Boss 17. Conversely, India's 'Year in Search' featured no Pakistan-related trends, focusing on domestic sports, entertainment, and personalities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/c4qAaOV

Manchester City vs Manchester United LIVE Updates : The Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United is underway at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's men have lost four of their last six league matches, but are still eight points clear of their local rivals. United, 13th in the table, have won just one of their four league games since Ruben Amorim took charge of the club in November. However, Amorim Manchester United will "fight" for victory in Sunday's clash against Guardiola's misfiring champions. United were buoyed by Thursday's 2-1 Europa League comeback win at Viktoria Plzen, while City lost to Juventus on the road in the Champions League. (Match Center) Here are the Live Updates of the Manchester City vs Manchester United Premier League match from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Gx4IfaY

18-year-old Indian chess prodigy Gukesh D. defeated Ding Liren to become the World Chess Champion. He achieved this historic feat in Singapore, becoming the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to claim the title. Even Elon Musk congratulated Gukesh on his victory. Gukesh called it the "best moment of his life. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ozhY95x

Simon Wong, the Singapore High Commissioner to India, recently took to X to call out a Gurugram cafe for serving him a cup of tea "tasteless" chai for Rs 169. In his post, Mr Wong shared two pictures, one of a 'kulhad' (earthen cup) and another of the interior of the cafe where he dined. Without naming the eatery, he said that he paid Rs 169 (inclusive of tax) for the cup of chai at the cafe, only to find it "tasteless".  "The impossible happened. I just had a cup of tasteless #Chai in Gurgaon. Rs 169 with tax," Mr Wong wrote on X n Saturday.  Take a look at the post below:  The impossible happened. I just had a cup of tasteless #Chai in Gurgaon. Rs 169 with tax.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️HC Wong. pic.twitter.com/PMVwnvUS2y — Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) December 14, 2024 Since being shared, Mr Wong's post has garnered more than 253,000 views. His candid review of the Gurugram cafe prompted several reactions from social media users.  Mr Wong's ...

Sanjay Bhandari, a defense middleman, is fighting extradition to India on charges of tax evasion and money laundering. His lawyers argue that he faces potential violence and extortion in Tihar Jail, citing overcrowding and past incidents. They also claim he would be denied a fair trial and bail. The Indian government contends that Tihar's conditions are acceptable. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JLvTHCn

India are set to make two changes to their playing XI for the third Test against Australia, starting Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. According to a report in the Indian Express , veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to lose his place in the XI, with Washington Sundar likely to replace him. Sundar played the series opener in Perth which India won by 295 runs, but was dropped from the team for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide as Australia levelled the five-match series 1-1 after beating the visitors by 10 wickets. The report also added that pacer Akash Deep might play in place of Harshit Rana . However, there is also a possibility that India might line-up with four frontline pacers, especially with the Gabba track set to offer enough to the quicks. Rana returned figures of 3/48 and 1/69 on his debut in Perth, before going wicketless across both innings in Adelaide. Akash, on the other hand, was more proactive at the nets in Brisbane, which could be a clear indication that cap...

Singer Selena Gomez recently announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco, leaving fans buzzing with excitement. The spotlight, however, quickly turned to her dazzling engagement ring, a 4-carat marquise-cut diamond that has captivated audiences on the internet. A diamond expert shared fascinating insights about the ring’s design and significance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GnPBWuk

India aims to move to a system of holding a singular, unified, gargantuan election in which citizens elect both the Central government and respective state (federal) governments. This will not be the first time India attempts this system of election. When the country earned its Independence in 1947, the founding fathers had planned for this very model of election - simultaneous parliamentary and state assembly polls. From the very first election held in the country - in 1952 - this was the way India voted. But all that changed in 1967 - when India voted for the last time under the 'One Nation, One Election' format. At the time, all of India voted in a single phase, except for Uttar Pradesh (formerly United Provinces), which voted in four phases. Polling was conducted between the 15th and 21st of February that year. This was India's fourth such election and polling was carried out to elect MPs and MLAs to 520 Lok Sabha seats and 3,563 Assembly constituencies. Then the era...