Delhi Capitals’ dream run in WPL 2026 hit a minor snag after their dominant win against Mumbai Indians. Star opener Lizelle Lee, whose blistering 46 nearly turned into a match-winning fifty, was slapped with a 10% fine on her match fee for conduct violation. The drama unfolded in Vadodara’s BCA Stadium during Delhi’s chase. Mumbai posted 154/5 batting first, but Lee’s aggressive start—featuring seven boundaries and a massive six—threatened to end the game early. Stumped off the 11th over after a tense DRS review, Lee was caught short as her bat hovered above the crease. Unsatisfied with the call, Lee…
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As India gears up for its 76th Republic Day, the film world is abuzz. The synergy between national holidays and cinema has turned January 26 into Bollywood’s most lucrative launchpad. Producers strategically unleash blockbusters, capitalizing on patriotic sentiments and long weekends. The latest example? ‘Border 2’, hitting screens on January 23. This sequel to JP Dutta’s war epic features Sunny Deol reprising his legendary Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, alongside a stellar cast including Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. Early buzz and bookings suggest it could dominate the Republic Day frame. History backs this excitement. Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’ (2023) redefined…
In a blistering attack, BJP leader Pratul Shah Dev has charged Congress with directly supporting India’s partition by adopting Jinnah’s proposal at its convention. Addressing multiple hot-button topics from Ranchi, Dev rebutted Digvijay Singh’s claims, delved into Ram Setu disputes, Shankaracharya incidents, and Bangladesh unrest. The partition debate ignited when Dev confronted Singh’s narrative. ‘No one can hide the fact that Congress endorsed Jinnah’s demands in their session. Leaders linked to that tragedy owe an apology before lecturing others,’ he said in his IANS interview. Dev passionately defended Sanatan Dharma amid Ram Setu rows. Lord Ram, the Maryada Purushottam, stands…
Fashion in Bollywood isn’t just about glamour—it’s a storytelling tool. National Polka Dot Day spotlights how this dotted delight has evolved into a maternity must-have for celebrities. Anushka Sharma pioneered the trend, announcing her pregnancy in a delightful polka dot dress that had everyone talking. Kiara Advani echoed the choice in her maternity shoot, proving its timeless appeal. Alia Bhatt’s bold black-and-white version sent fans into a frenzy online. Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Natasha Stankovic joined the club, each wearing polka dots to share their happy news. What started as a style statement became a cultural phenomenon. Tracing…
As ‘Border 2’ gears up for its January 23 premiere, excitement is building nationwide. The film’s advance sales have raked in Rs 1.5 crore even before hitting theaters, a testament to the enduring appeal of JP Dutta’s war saga franchise. Veteran star Suniel Shetty, a key player in the first ‘Border’, turned to spirituality amid the promotional frenzy. He arrived at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple, invoking Baba Mahakal’s grace not just for the movie’s triumph but particularly for his son Ahan’s Bollywood debut. Seated near Nandi Maharaj with folded hands and a sacred tilak, Shetty’s devotion was evident for hours. In…
Rumors of OnePlus pulling out of India have been shot down emphatically by the company itself. On Wednesday, OnePlus India rejected all claims of operational shutdowns, with CEO Robin Liu assuring fans and partners that everything is business as usual. Posting on X, Liu stated, ‘Recent unverified reports about OnePlus shutting down are false. OnePlus India’s operations continue normally.’ He called on everyone to fact-check with official channels before amplifying baseless stories. This rebuttal arrives at a pivotal time for India’s smartphone industry, grappling with stringent security protocols and fierce rivalry. Born in 2013, OnePlus operates in the mid-to-premium space,…
Pensioners rejoice! The Indian government’s latest digital upgrade connects the Sampann portal—dedicated to telecom retirees—with the popular DigiLocker platform. Unveiled this Wednesday, the integration means no more chasing papers for e-Payment Orders, gratuity details, or vital forms. Under the Digital India banner, the Controller General of Communication Accounts has rolled out this user-friendly feature. Telecom department pensioners are already notified, and accessing documents is straightforward: log in, input PPO number, select category, and click to generate. Whether it’s a pension certificate, gratuity payment order, commutation details, or Form-16, it’s all auto-generated and stored securely in DigiLocker. Ministry of Communications officials…
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has scripted history by becoming the world’s number one ODI batsman in the fresh ICC rankings released Wednesday, edging out Virat Kohli in a tightly contested race. The catalyst? Mitchell’s dominant display in the ODI series against India, where he plundered 2 hundreds and a fifty, clinching series MVP and delivering New Zealand’s first-ever ODI series win in India. Speculation peaked after his ton in Indore, and the rankings duly reflected his supremacy with a one-place surge. Kohli, dethroned from the summit, now occupies second. Despite his own century and half-century in the series, the…
Delhi’s North District police achieved a major breakthrough, arresting a serial snatcher who targeted an American visitor in Chandni Chowk. The daring theft occurred late January 15, 2026, when Jing Teng, 37, had his mobile yanked by a youth on a scooter outside Omaxe Mall. Alerted swiftly, Kotwali Police registered an FIR and launched a high-intensity probe. Given the international angle, a special unit was formed led by Inspector Gyan Prakash, with oversight from Inspector Sumit Kumar and ACP Shankar Banerjee. The team meticulously reviewed footage from more than 50 CCTVs, pinpointing the accused mid-act. Informer networks activated, leading to…
President Donald Trump’s bold ‘Board of Peace’ initiative has hit another roadblock, with Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson publicly declining participation in Davos. This mirrors rejections from France and Norway, signaling growing European unease over the proposal’s structure and implications. Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik was blunt in an interview, stating Oslo would not join any mechanism eroding UN principles. France’s Emmanuel Macron echoed this at the WEF, rejecting it as a UNSC substitute. The UK’s reservations stem from offers to Putin and Lukashenko, as per a Reuters-reviewed draft where Trump assumes lifelong leadership, starting with Gaza and…