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Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career in a Tokyo exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid legends. The 40-year-old retires after winning two European Championships, the 2010 World Cup, nine La Liga titles, and four Champions Leagues. Iniesta, who played five years in Japan with Vissel Kobe, will pursue coaching. He expressed joy […]
Kannada star Upendra’s self-directed ‘UI’ will be released on Dec 20. When a fan asked Upendra whether he makes such films out of love for the country or out of anger, Upendra replied that the country and the body are the same. He explained that if the body is in good condition, there is love […]
Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar claimed in his book that retaining Manmohan Singh as PM, despite his declining health, cost the Congress a third term. Aiyar argued that Pranab Mukherjee should have been made PM while Singh could have become president in 2012, stating Singh’s slowed governance and Sonia Gandhi’s health issues weakened the […]
Ram Charan and filmmaker Shankar’s political drama “Game Changer,” starring Kiara Advani, is one of the most anticipated films of 2025, releasing worldwide on January 10 as a Sankranti treat. The team will launch the trailer at a mega event in Dallas, Texas, with “Pushpa 2” director Sukumar as the chief guest. It will be […]
Legendary Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital, his family confirmed on Monday. Admitted for two weeks, he was moved to the ICU as his condition worsened. Earlier reports of his death were denied by his sister. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting briefly announced his […]
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expanded his cabinet, inducting 39 legislators, including 16 new faces. Portfolios will be allocated soon. He announced a “performance audit” for ministers, with a focus on caste and regional balance. The cabinet now has 42 members, with BJP holding 19 berths, Shiv Sena 11, and NCP 9. The winter session begins […]
Massive arrangements are being made for the Maha Kumbh Mela to be held in Prayagraj. The UP govt has stated that preparations are underway to accommodate around 45 crore devotees. UP Minister Dev Singh mentioned that 3 lakh saplings have been planted in Prayagraj. The mela is scheduled to take place from January 13 to […]
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from a São Paulo hospital after successful emergency brain surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage caused by an October fall. After a second procedure to prevent further bleeding, doctors advised 15 days of rest. Lula, appearing upbeat, assured, “I’m in one piece,” as he left the hospital.
➢Bahrain’s National Day, ➢Bangladesh Liberation War, ➢Vijay Divas Day, ➢National Barbie and Barney Backlash Day, ➢1912: Birth of film director and writer Adurthi Subbarao, ➢1919: Birth of freedom fighter Chintalapati Sitaramachandra Varaprasadamurthy Raju, ➢1928: Death of Raja of Panagal, and ➢2006: Death of Kerala Naxalite leader Mandakini Narayanan.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed diplomatic contact with Syria’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group, despite its terrorist designation. Lammy highlighted aims for a representative government, securing chemical weapons, and reducing violence. He stated Britain would use diplomatic and intelligence channels to engage with HTS when necessary to achieve these goals.
