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Nobel laureate Amartya Sen criticized West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it “unduly rushed” ahead of assembly elections. He highlighted documentation challenges, especially for rural and underprivileged citizens, warning that inadequate time and procedural hurdles may unjustly exclude voters.
A video of Sana Khan politely refusing to pose with TV actor Baseer Ali during a media interaction has gone viral. Stepping aside, she maintained her personal boundaries while Baseer respected her decision. The incident, which occurred during a studio appearance for Raunaq-e-Ramadan Season 2, sparked mixed reactions online among fans and viewers.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s refusal to tour India for the T20 World Cup over alleged “security concerns” is widely seen as a political stunt linked to IPL controversies. Independent assessments confirm no credible danger. By leveraging player safety for domestic applause, BCB risks credibility, and the future of Bangladesh cricket itself.
Meta is temporarily restricting teens from accessing AI characters on Instagram and WhatsApp, citing updates to the experience. The ban affects verified minors and suspected teen accounts. Teens can still use Meta’s AI assistant. The move follows rising child safety concerns and precedes Meta, TikTok, and YouTube’s trial over alleged harms to children.
The ICC has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to travel to India, citing security concerns. ICC officials informed the BCB by email. Scotland will play four group matches against West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal in Kolkata and Mumbai from February 7 to 17.
Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Vishwambhara, directed by Vasishta, faced criticism after its teaser for substandard visual effects. Initially slated for Sankranti, the release was delayed to improve VFX. Following the success of Manashankara Varaprasad Garu, the team is now focused on delivering stunning visuals and generating hype for a planned release.
India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the ‘Mardaani 3’ trailer, calling it powerful and insane. She stressed the need for strict and quick punishment for crimes against women and thanked the police for protecting them. Other actors, including Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, and Kiara Advani, also praised Rani Mukerji’s performance.
The Telangana High Court overturned the death penalty for Bhanothu Bharathi, who killed her seven-month-old daughter while suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. The court ruled she was unaware of her actions due to mental illness. Considering her danger to society, she was ordered to be admitted to Erragadda Mental Hospital.
The Koraput district magistrate in Odisha ordered a ban on selling non-vegetarian food on Republic Day. Meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and similar items cannot be sold on January 26. Officials like tahsildars and BDOs were asked to enforce the order across their areas for the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
After a string of setbacks, actor Nithiin is reportedly set to collaborate with director Anji K Maniputra, who delivered the 2024 surprise hit Aye. Buzz suggests Nithiin has given his green signal for the project, likely to be produced under his banner Sreshth Movies. While not yet official, the collaboration has raised hopes among fans […]
The BCCI will remove the A-plus central contract category, secretary Devajit Saikia said. He explained that players must play all three formats to qualify. With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja retiring from some formats, only Jasprit Bumrah meets the criteria. The A-plus category paid ₹7 crore annually.
In Uttar Pradesh, 24-year-old Suraj Bhaskar amputated part of his leg to qualify for the disability quota in Jaunpur after failing the NEET exams twice. He reported that he was later attacked by assailants, which worsened his injury. The police are currently investigating this shocking and unusual attempt to secure a medical education.
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane alleged that musician Palaash Muchchal was caught with another woman during pre-wedding celebrations, leading to a breakup with cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Mane claimed female cricketers confronted and beat Muchchal. He also said he invested Rs 40 lakh in Muchchal’s film and now feels cheated as its release is delayed indefinitely now.
Experts warn users not to share sensitive data with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok. Reports say millions seek health advice weekly, often uploading diagnoses, medications, and test results. Despite privacy assurances, policies may change, risking misuse of medical data. Sharing personal health details with chatbots could prove dangerous for users.
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in the MIDC Pawane area of Navi Mumbai on Saturday afternoon. Several fire engines were rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations are ongoing. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the site. No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire […]