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Diljit Dosanjh’s biopic “Punjab 95,” based on Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been delayed and will not release in India on February 7. The film, directed by Honey Trehan, uncovers human rights violations during Punjab’s militancy era. Dilit’s next project, “Border 2,” stars Ahan Shetty, Sunny Deol, and Varun Dhawan.
An Afghan prisoner, Khan Mohammad, serving a life sentence in California, was released by the U.S. in exchange for 2 Americans on Tuesday, according to Afghan authorities. The prisoner, arrested nearly 20 years ago in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, was extradited to the US after his capture. The identities of the Americans remain undisclosed.
The Taliban announced a Qatar-brokered prisoner swap with the US. Afghan fighter Khan Mohammad, jailed in America for nearly 20 years, was exchanged for US detainees and returned to Afghanistan. Mohammad, arrested 2 decades ago, had been serving a life sentence. The Afghan foreign ministry confirmed this agreement in an official statement.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met WEF founder Klaus Schwab in Davos to discuss topics like green energy, electric vehicles, and industrial developments. Fadnavis announced that investment meetings would begin the following day, highlighting ongoing collaboration between Maharashtra and the WEF for the state’s growth.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 77261.72, up at 188.28 points or 0.24%, and the Nifty was at 23421.65, up at 76.90 points or 0.33%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.37 against the dollar.
Chelsea bounced back from a five-game winless streak, defeating Wolves 3-1 to return to the Premier League top four on Monday. Despite a costly error from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, goals from Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke in the second half secured the win. Chelsea now eyes Champions League qualification.
A Chennai-based devotee, Vardhaman Jain, made a generous donation of ₹6 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Jain handed over the demand drafts for the donation at Ranganayakula Mandapam within the temple. TTD Additional Executive Officer Venkayya Choudary was present at the scene. ₹5 crore of the donation was allocated to SVBC and ₹1 crore […]
A Rajasthan government school principal and a female teacher engaged in an indecent act inside school office. They both were suspended after a video of the incident went viral. The principal was caught on CCTV kissing, hugging, and engaging in inappropriate acts with a female staff member on multiple occasions. They were suspended after a […]
AP CM Chandrababu emphasized that youth in politics are given top priority during his speech at the ‘Greet and Meet’ event in Zurich. He stated, “There are many opportunities for Indians in Europe. Telugu people should excel in all countries of the world. Telugu people in various countries worked hard for TDP’s victory,” he added.
The TDP leadership has become serious about the demand to make Nara Lokesh the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh. The party has stated that any decisions will be made only after discussions with the leaders of the three-party alliance. TDP spokespersons have been instructed to avoid commenting on unnecessary issues in the media.
Indian Railways has launched 10 new trains operating without prior reservation, starting today. Passengers can purchase general tickets at station counters or via the UTS app. These trains, featuring general and chair-car coaches, will connect major cities. Notable routes include Hyderabad-Vijayawada, Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Jaipur. Ticket fares range from Rs 120 for general coaches to Rs […]
Jana Sena Party leader Kiran Royal expressed that Jana Sena workers want to see Pawan Kalyan as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh soon. He also mentioned that TDP leaders are eager to see Nara Lokesh as the Deputy CM. These remarks have sparked a debate amid growing support for Lokesh’s appointment as Deputy CM.
A soldier was critically injured during ongoing search operations by the Kashmir Police, Indian Army, and CRPF at Zaloora village in Baramulla district on Monday. The operation, aimed at tracking terrorists, followed the discovery of a hideout in Sopore. The soldier is being evacuated for medical care as the operation continues.
Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape-murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, claimed innocence in court, saying he was framed. Judge Anirban Das will deliver the sentence today, with life imprisonment as the minimum and death penalty as the maximum. Roy’s defense centered on the destruction of his rudraksha mala.
It is known that after the final match of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, star pacer Mohammad Shami temporarily left Team India. After undergoing surgery for an injury, Shami proved his fitness and form, earning a spot in the upcoming Champions Trophy and T20 matches against England. He is currently undergoing practice sessions.