In a strategic move ahead of the T20 World Cup, Cricket Australia announced the 17-player squad for the three T20Is against Pakistan in Lahore, starting January 29. Mitchell Marsh retains captaincy, with exciting Big Bash performers Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards breaking into the international fold for the first time. The selection reflects careful calibration: 10 World Cup hopefuls feature, while resting injured seniors Nathan Ellis, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, and Pat Cummins ensures they’re primed for Sri Lanka duties. Cummins’ post-Ashes break, David’s hamstring woes, and Hazlewood’s extended Achilles rehab highlight the long-term fitness focus. Bolstering the…
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In a pointed critique and praise intertwined, senior BJP figure Dilip Ghosh addressed the media in Kolkata on Monday, underscoring the Modi government’s lavish funding for West Bengal’s development. ‘Never before has any Central regime showered Bengal with such resources,’ he declared, crediting PM Modi’s vision. Ghosh detailed the latest windfall: enormous funds greenlit for state projects over mere days. Drawing stark contrasts with the UPA era under Manmohan Singh, he quantified the leap—lakhs of crores more now funneled directly into tangible infrastructure and welfare schemes. Bengal’s achievements shone through in his narrative, particularly in empowering women via education and…
Federal courts in California delivered a double blow to immigration enforcement practices, ordering the release of two Indian asylum applicants from prolonged detention. The rulings emphasize that holding individuals without hearings likely breaches constitutional due process. The backdrop is President Donald Trump’s tightened migrant policies, which prompted ICE to ramp up scrutiny and detentions across the U.S. This has sparked a wave of lawsuits, with courts repeatedly intervening. Building on a prior order freeing three Indians, Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley addressed two new cases this week. In both, ICE was faulted for detaining people without prior notice, hearings, or…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay heads to the national capital today for a fresh round of grilling by the CBI over the Karur rally stampede that killed 41 people. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief’s appearance on January 19 follows a marathon six-hour session just days ago, signaling the agency’s determination to uncover the truth behind the September 27 disaster. What began as an enthusiastic political campaign in Karur turned into one of Tamil Nadu’s darkest days. Thousands flocked to see Vijay, but delayed arrival and inadequate preparations led to a fatal crush. The tragedy spotlighted glaring deficiencies in crowd control and emergency response,…
The Chhattisgarh police have successfully solved a murder mystery that was initially disguised as a hit-and-run accident in the Koriya district. The victim, identified as 15-year-old Ritesh Singh, was killed on his birthday by a close associate following a dispute over a phone call. The tragic incident unfolded after a birthday party at the Jhumka Dam, where a group of friends had gathered to celebrate. After the party, the group continued drinking in Patna, where the conflict began. It is reported that Ritesh informed the father of the accused, Vidyachandra Sahu, about Sahu’s presence and drinking, which provoked Sahu’s violent…
In a move that could reshape the Bharatiya Janata Party’s command structure, senior leader Nitin Nabin is set to submit his papers for national president on Monday at the party’s New Delhi headquarters. Expectations are high for a star-studded turnout of BJP heavyweights nationwide. Sources within the party indicate participation from several chief ministers, state chiefs, parliamentarians, and other key figures, highlighting the event’s importance as a showcase of solidarity before the leadership handover. The timeline, outlined by Returning Officer K. Laxman, allows nominations from 2-4 PM, with immediate scrutiny until 5 PM and withdrawals permitted until 6 PM. Should…
Indian equities opened sharply lower on the first trading day of the week, pressured by downbeat international cues and escalating trade tensions. The benchmark Sensex nosedived 498 points, reflecting broader market unease as nearly all Nifty indices flashed red. Early sessions witnessed intense selling pressure on marquee names including Reliance Industries (RIL), ICICI Bank, Wipro, Tata Motors PV, and Cipla, which collectively weighed on sentiment and propelled indices southward. At the reporting hour, Sensex was at 83,072, down 0.60 percent or 498 points. Nifty mirrored the slide, dropping 134 points or 0.52 percent to 25,560. Broader markets weren’t spared, with…
The weekend box office turned into a comedy showdown between Vir Das’s directorial debut ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Spy’ and the ‘Fukrey’ stars’ latest ‘Rahu Ketu.’ Both hit theaters on January 16, setting the stage for a fun-filled Friday-to-Sunday skirmish that kept industry watchers glued. ‘Happy Patel’ follows the misadventures of a bumbling everyman who stumbles into spy territory, mixing laughs with thrills. Its performance was steady: 1.25 crore Friday, climbing to 1.60 crore Saturday amid positive word-of-mouth, then 1.50 crore Sunday for a three-day haul of 4.35 crore. Das’s multifaceted role has been praised for its charisma, though some critics…
A low-intensity earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale rattled North Delhi early Monday, but thankfully caused no harm. The tremor originated at 5 km depth near latitude 28.86°N and longitude 77.06°E, striking at precisely 8:44:16 AM. The National Center for Seismology confirmed the details in an official alert, noting the event’s epicenter squarely within the capital. Residents in nearby areas felt light shaking for a few seconds, prompting social media buzz but little else. Delhi’s location atop converging fault lines explains these recurring minor quakes. Geologists point to the active tectonics beneath the Indo-Gangetic plains, where plate movements generate…
West Bengal’s Purulia district is reeling from a heinous crime where a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped and gangraped by a group of youths. Authorities arrested seven accused on Sunday, invoking the stringent POCSO Act, 2012, as confirmed by top police brass on Monday. The nightmare began Friday evening in Purulia town. The minor stepped out to meet a friend but vanished into thin air. Her worried family filed an abduction report at the local police station, prompting a high-stakes search operation. Late that night, officers located and rescued the traumatized girl. In her police statement, she described being forcibly taken…