The Daily Guardian - January 10, 2025

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January 10, 2025

CBI books Karti in fresh case of corruption

The CBI has registered a fresh case of corruption against former finance minister P Chidambaram’s son and Congress MP, Karti Chidambaram, for allegedly giving relief to alcoholic beverage company Diageo Scotland over a ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky, officials said Thursday.

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UCC in Uttarakhand this month: CM

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the 29th Uttarayani Mela on Thursday said that the state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) this month.

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Haryana, Rajasthan Agree on Yamuna Water Pact

Rajasthan will get extra water for the Shekhawati region Joint team formed to prepare the Detailed Project Report

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Tirupati stampede: Heads roll, Naidu orders judicial probe

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said he would order a judicial inquiry into the Tirupati temple stampede that left six people dead and dozens injured, besides transferring three senior officials including the district Superintendent of Police.

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Another protesting farmer ends life at Shambhu border

Second incident of suicide in less than a month

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Future is not in war, but in peace, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated an exhibition as part of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations in Bhubaneswar.

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Garcetti evasive on Trump invite to PM Modi on swearing-in

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti on Thursday said that he does not know about the guests to whom invitations will be extended for the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump.

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Omar Abdullah Questions I.N.D.I.A Bloc's Clarity, Calls for Defining Agenda

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed disappointment on Thursday over the lack of clarity regarding the leadership and long-term agenda of the I.N.D.I.A bloc.

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CM Yogi Reviews Preparations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj on Thursday to review the preparations for the Maha Kumbh.

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BJP's top leaders from Haryana to campaign in Delhi elections

Thrilled over party's historic victory in Haryana assembly elections, now the BJP has decided to deploy its key leaders from Haryana for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

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Dallewal Writes to Party Presidents

Dallewal, who is on fast unto death since November 26, has highlighted the urgent need for collective action to fulfill longstanding promises made to the farming community, citing multiple incidents of violence and loss during protests.

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SC Rejects Review Plea on Same-Sex Marriage

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a batch of petitions seeking review of its judgment by which it had denied to recognize same-sex marriage.

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L&T Head Suggests 90-Hour Work Week

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman S N Subrahmanyan sparked an online outrage with his comments advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting that employees should even give up Sundays.

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Priyanka appeals to PM over Dallewal's hunger strike

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with the farmers.

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Eminent playback singer P Jayachandran dies at 80

Renowned playback singer P Jayachandran, affectionately called 'Bhava Gayakan' for his soulful renditions that beautifully expressed emotions such as love, longing, and devotion, passed away on Thursday evening at a private medical college here.

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PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the individuals who lost their lives in a tragic stampede that occurred near Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati.

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TTD APOLOGIZES FOR TIRUPATI STAMPEDE, BLAMES OVERCROWDING

The stampede that claimed six lives at Tirupati was caused by \"overcrowding\", said the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

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Protest in Indore over carbide waste disposal plan in Dhar

Various organisations on Thursday protested in Indore against the plan to dispose of 337 tonnes of Union Carbide factory waste at Pithampur in Dhar district, about 30 km from the city.

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TN CM Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid for Kin of Victim

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the family of a victim who died during a stampede at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

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Opposition leaders criticise CM Naidu-led govt

Six people died and 40 others have been injured in the stampede at the Tirupati Temple.

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Parents of murdered doctor demand justice as trial court set to deliver verdict

Two months after the trial for the rape-murder of a doctor attached to RG Kar Hospital started, the trial court today said that the judgment would be delivered on January 18, leading to a storm of protest from the parents of the murdered resident doctors and the organisations of doctors which had spearheaded the widespread demonstrations following the crime.

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Two FIRs lodged by family members

The Tirupati East Police have registered two separate FIRs following the deaths of multiple devotees during the Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations in the temple town.

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AIADMK MLAs Protest Over Anna University Assault Case

Amid the ongoing winter session of the Tamil Nadu assembly, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs on Thursday arrived at the Secretariat wearing black shirts to mark their protest against the ruling DMK government, over the Anna University alleged sexual assault case.

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'When police opened the gate, pilgrims rushed': Eyewitness

After the tragic stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati that claimed six lives, an eyewitness shared details about the incident, explaining that the stampede occurred due to the overwhelming rush of pilgrims when the police opened the gates for token distribution, adding that there was no such system for obtaining tokens earlier.

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Kejriwal is playing caste politics: Parvesh Verma

During my father's tenure, farmers were compensated at market rates,\" Verma asserted.

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'BJP hurls abuses as they don't have an agenda'

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi on Thursday targeted the BJP, alleging that it doesn't have any agenda other than hurl abuses at AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal.

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Rahul's Rally on Jan 13

The announcement was made at a press conference by former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot here.

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'Centre spends Rs 1 lakh crore, AAP has only done corruption'

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly and BJP candidate from Rohini constituency, Vijender Gupta on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing the party of corruption and mismanagement while highlighting the central government's financial support of Rs one lakh crore to Delhi annually.

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Kejriwal panic-stricken now: Congress

With the AAP facing \"anti-incumbency\" in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is \"panicking\" and is trying to pressure the Congress through its partners but \"we are not going to make any kind of alliance\" with his party, city Congress chief Devender Yadav said on Thursday.

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Left Parties to Contest on 6 Seats

In a show of left unity ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, the communist parties have decided to extend support to each other as they gear up to contest six assembly constituencies.

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Eyeing AAP's Core Voters, Shah Fixes Date With Slum Leaders on January 11

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to meet with leaders of slum clusters in Delhi on January 11 as part of an initiative to engage with slum voters ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.

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AAP Flags Voter Fraud Concerns With EC

Aam Aadmi Party delegation led by party supremo Arvind Kejriwal and including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Delhi CM Atishi, and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, on Thursday met the Election Commission over their 'concerns' regarding alleged irregularities in the New Delhi Legislative Assembly elections.

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Canadian Man Arrested at Delhi Airport for Smuggling Crocodile Skull

A 32-year-old Canadian man was arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on January 6, 2025, for carrying a crocodile skull, said the Customs.

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Nadda Accuses Kejriwal of Calling UP, Bihar Voters Fake

\"People of Delhi will surely reply to him by throwing him out of power,\" he added. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal accused the BJP of bringing people from Bihar and neighboring UP to enroll them as voters in his constituency.

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'Will fight polls only from New Delhi', Kejriwal shoots down BJP's claim

Quashing BJP leaders' claims that he would contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections from a second seat out of fear of losing from New Delhi, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will contest the polls from one seat only.

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Sufficient evidence to put Jain on trial: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday told a city court that there was sufficient evidence to put former Delhi minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain on trial.

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NADDA CHAIRS BJP'S DELHI ELECTION STRATEGY MEETING

43 committees review election preparations, covering booth management and media strategies.

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ECI orders inquiry into AAP's complaint on Parvesh Verma and 'fake voters'

The Election Commission of India has asked the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi to inquire about the complaint of the Aam Aadmi Party against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvesh Verma and take \"immediate appropriate action\" in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct.

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GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

GRAP Stage 3, which was revoked on Sunday, entails a ban on non-essential construction work.

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Kejriwal seeks inclusion of Jats in OBC

As Assembly elections draw closer in Delhi, AAP convenor and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the BJP-led Central government of reneging on its promise to provide reservation to the capital’s Jat community.

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2 Sharpshooters of Nandu Gang Held From Bengaluru

Two sharpshooters of Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu Gang were arrested from Karnataka's Bangalore in connection with a triple murder case, police said on Thursday.

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Institutional confidence in Paytm soars: MF stake up 3.3%

The company's innovative strategies, including device-based monetization and its increasing focus on credit-driven payment solutions, position it well for sustainable profitability.

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Volatility in stocks boosts gold ETFs'

The stock market volatilities have boosted the investments in the gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in India, as the country witnessed its eighth consecutive month of inflows into ETFs in December 2024, the world Gold Council (WGC) stated in its commentary.

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SENSEX SHEDS OVER 500 POINTS AMID BROAD-BASED SELLOFF

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent on Thursday due to heavy selling in market heavyweights HDFC Bank, TCS and Reliance as investors turned nervous over earnings growth concerns amid unabated foreign capital outflows.

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Fed Officials Advocate Slowdown in Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about inflation and advocated a slowdown in rate cuts in their December 17-18 meeting, according to minutes of the meeting.

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Two-wheelers, tractor volumes to outpace PVs'

The volume of two-wheelers (2Ws) and tractors will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 to 15 per cent, outpacing passenger vehicles (PVs) and trucks between financial year (FY) 2025-27, stated a report by Jefferies an investment banks and financial services company.

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TCS Registers 12% Profit Growth in Oct-Dec

IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported a 12 per cent jump in net profit in the just-concluded October-December quarter, its earnings released Thursday showed.

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Rupee plunges to 85.91 intraday, ends 4 paise up

The rupee witnessed a slight recovery on Thursday, gaining 4 paise to settle at 85.87 against the US dollar, rebounding from its record low of 85.91 recorded a day earlier.

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Ultra-luxury homes sold briskly in 2024

Ultra-luxury homes, priced greater than Rs 40 crore each, continued to sell briskly in 2024, notwithstanding spiralling residential real estate prices.

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Use of AI in electioneering and its rising concerns

John F. Kennedy famously said, \"The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.\" In this age, voters are expected to not just know who the candidates are but also have a critical understanding of a niche concept like artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications on elections.

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Stop objectification of women anatomy: Cheesy cheek politics

BJP's Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's remark of making Kalkaji's roads like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's cheeks is being criticized and condemned as \"sexist\" and \"misogynistic\".

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Palestinians Face an Uncertain Future

Saddam Hussein in Iraq, Col. Qaddafi in Libya, and Hafiz al-Assad in Syria came to power by ruthlessly overthrowing oppressive regimes. Initially, they were perceived by people as harbingers of more tolerant governments that would improve their lives. Regrettably, these new rulers increasingly adopted the intolerant, oppressive, and authoritarian ways of their predecessors.

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PRAVASI BHARATIYA: BACK TO ROOTS

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated once in every two years to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their cultural roots.

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Supreme Court: Transfer of govt employee on request cannot be termed transfer in public interest or administrative exigencies

The court stated that the government is the best judge to decide how to utilise the services of an employee. Therefore, if an employee requests, the government may post that employee as per the request and such kind of transfer will not be in public interest as the same is based on the employee's request and not administration exigencies

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Supreme Court Affirms HC Judgement That Police Custody Must Be Sought Within First 40 Days For Offences Punishable Up To 10 Years' Imprisonment Under Section 187 Of BNSS

The bench in the case observed and has dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the complainant challenging the judgement of High Court delivered on December 13, 2024.

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Supreme Court criticises issuance of bailable warrants: Domestic Violence Act cases have no penal consequences except for breach of protection order

The Supreme Court in the case Alisha Berry Versus Neelam Berry observed and has criticized the issuance of bailable warrant by a Magistrate in a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

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Supreme Court directs status quo on property claimed by UP MLA Abbas Ansari but declared 'evacuee property'

The Supreme Court in the case Abbas Ansari Versus State Of Uttar Pradesh And Anr. was hearing the petition filed assailing the Allahabad High Court's failure to hear his property dispute despite a specific Supreme Court direction.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court summons Chandigarh Traffic SSP over UT's contradictory stand on sitting judge's threat perception

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Court on its own motion v. State of Punjab and others observed and has summoned Chandigarh's Traffic SSP over contradictory stand taken by UT on a sitting High Court's judge threat perception.

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India, Oman Aim to Boost Tourism Sector

Oman's Minister of Heritage and Tourism, Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, expressed on Wednesday that India and Oman continue to work together in the tourism sector, facilitating easier movement and exchanges between the two nations.

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Sri Lanka Court Sentences Firebrand Buddhist Monk

A firebrand Sri Lankan Buddhist majority hard-liner monk was on Thursday sentenced to nine months imprisonment by the Colombo Magistrate's Court for his Islamophobic comments made in 2016.

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Kurdish General Urges Trump to Leave US Troops in North-East Syria

IS gained strength after seizing arms from the collapsed Assad regime, while Kurdish forces face pressure from Turkey and its allies.

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Army airstrike on Myanmar village kills 40 people

The situation in the village could not be independently confirmed, with access to the internet and cellphone service in the area mostly cut off

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Pope Calls Situation in Gaza 'Shameful'

Pope Francis Delivers a Christmas Message to Vatican Workers in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, December 21, 2024.

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B'desh denies mistreating Indian fishermen

Bangladesh on Thursday rejected as \"baseless and fabricated\" the allegations about mistreatment of Indian fishermen, an apparent reference to recent remarks by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Israeli Media Rules Over War Crimes Prosecution Concern

The Israeli military placed new restrictions on media coverage of soldiers on active combat duty amid growing concern at the risk of legal action against reservists traveling abroad over allegations of involvement in war crimes in Gaza.

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Hasina's extradition issue doesn't strain ties

Former Deputy High Commissioner for Bangladesh to India, Mashfee Binte Shams said that although Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India is an important issue, it has not strained the ties between New Delhi and Dhaka as the relationship is \"long-standing\" that has been evolving over the last 50 years.

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Released from Iranian jail, Italian journo arrives in Rome

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has landed back in Rome after being freed from an Iranian prison where she had been detained for weeks.

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Illegal migration: UK launches sanctions

The UK on Thursday announced the \"world's first\" new sanctions regime to combat people smuggling crime rings and block the illicit finance fuelling such operations as part of measures to crack down on illegal migration.

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US: Massive Wildfires Still Burning Out of Control

The twin blazes - part of a pincer around the city so expansive that it was visible from space - remained entirely uncontained as of 6:30 a.m. (1430 GMT), according to Cal Fire.

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India, UK Share Deep Ties, Aim to Boost Strategic Relations: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised the long-standing and deep relationship between India and the UK, noting that both nations share a commitment to democracy and democratic values.

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Expected during winter, WHO official on HMPV virus

Amid concerns surrounding the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, WHO official, Margaret Harris, said that the rise observed in the number of common respiratory infections, is 'common' during winter and spring.

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All accused in Nijjar's killing no longer in custody

Canada-India Tensions

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Canada Ready to Retaliate if Trump Imposes Tariffs

Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some steel products if US President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his threat to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian products, a senior official familiar with the matter said Thursday.

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Meloni Sees Trump Defending Western Interests, Engaging With Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of the European leaders closest to Donald Trump, said on Thursday she believed the U.S. president-elect would defend Western interests once he took office and would not abandon Ukraine.

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Abhay Deol, Manish Malhotra's 'Bun Tikki' Premieres at Palm Springs Film Festival

‘Bun Tikki’ movie which stars actor Abhay Deol and produced by Manish Malhotra, had its world premiere at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in California.

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'Hisaab Barabar': R Madhavan-Kirti Kulhari's Thriller to Release on This Date

‘Hisaab Barabar’, starring actor R Madhavan in the lead role, is all set to premiere on ZEE5 on January 24.

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'HARLEM' SEASON 3 TO BE OUT ON THIS DATE

The third and final season of 'Harlem' is all set to be out soon.

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Shreyas Talpade, Kajal Aggarwal's 'The India Story' Goes on Floors

The shooting for Shreyas Talpade and Kajal Aggarwal-starrer 'The India Story' has commenced.

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Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor mourn the demise of filmmaker Pritish Nandy

The demise of writer-turned-filmmaker Pritish Nandy has left members of the film industry extremely saddened.

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Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to LA fires

In the wake of the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended the Oscar nomination voting window.

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'IMMENSELY PROUD,' SAYS PC AS SHE JOINS OSCAR-SHORTLISTED 'ANUJA'

Global star Priyanka Chopra is extremely happy as she has come on board as an executive producer for the Oscar-shortlisted film 'Anuja'.

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Winter Tips To Combat Dry Skin

Winter's chilly air and low humidity can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving it dry, itchy, and uncomfortable.

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Hair Trends That Are Stealing the Spotlight

The world of hair fashion is constantly evolving, with new trends redefining the way we style and care for our tresses.

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BOOK REVIEW: SIMPLE, NOT EASY BY RAJ GANPATH

The author strikes a balance between science-backed advice and everyday practicality. He explains concepts like calorie deficits, protein requirements, and the role of strength training in a way that's easy to understand without dumbing it down. Importantly, Ganpath doesn't shy away from busting popular myths, such as the idea that certain diets are universally superior for weight loss or that carbs should be avoided at night.

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SANDEEP KUMAR MISHRA: A JOURNEY THROUGH LITERARY LABYRINTHS

Such is the essence of Sandeep Kumar Mishra's literary oeuvre, an expansive testament to the interplay of emotion, intellect, and imagination.

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Anand Invites Homer and Ved Vyasa to a Candle-Light Dinner

In the Epilogue, the poet takes note of this grave injustice done to the greatest beauty of all times: I have a feeling although the history Extols Helen's beauty, It denies her individuality and personal will, Which we see imparted to Cleopatra, And other great women of epics Like Draupadi and Sita of Ramayana.

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Senthil, Maaya keep Indian flag flying at ITF J300 event

Senthil Kumar had to work hard to book his place in the boys semifinals of the ITF J300 event while Maaya Rajeshwaran advanced to the last-four when her opponent withdrew mid-way from her quarterfinal, here on Thursday.

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Tottenham Beats Liverpool 1-0

Lucas Bergvall's first goal for Tottenham secured a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the English League Cup semifinals on Wednesday in a first-leg match notable for a serious-looking injury to Rodrigo Bentancur and the first in-stadium announcement by a referee in the English game.

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Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy amid ankle problem

Australia captain Pat Cummins's availability is now in doubt for the upcoming Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been dealing with an ankle problem during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, reported ESPNCricinfo.

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HS Prannoy, Malvika Enter Pre-Quarterfinals

Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Malvika Bansod cruised into the round of 16 of the Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament after registering wins against their respective opponents in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

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Ricky Ponting's shocking take on Konstas

Former Australia captain and the ICC Hall of Famer, Ricky Ponting doesn't think the young prodigy can survive as an opening batter in the Test format if he continues to bat like he did at MCG.

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Bentancur's nasty fall on field

A serious ACL injury meant Bentancur was sidelined for around eight months in 2023 and fitness problems have plagued much of his stay in north London.

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