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The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year freeze on Vodafone Idea Ltd’s Adjusted Gross Revenue dues, an official confirmed. This move provides the telecom company with much-needed breathing space to stabilize its finances. The decision aims to help Vodafone Idea raise funds and strengthen its operations for long-term survival.
★Harmanpreet Kaur equaled Mithali Raj with 12 Player of the Match awards.★Shefali Verma matched Mithali, Harman, and Deepti Sharma with three Player of the Series awards.★Harman became India’s highest T20 run-scorer against Sri Lanka with 564 runs.★Harman also rose to 3rd for most 50-plus T20 scores, behind Smriti Mandhana and Mithali.
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman. He conveyed condolences on behalf of the Govt of India after the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia. The meeting reflected India’s respect for the late leader and continued engagement with Bangladesh’s political stakeholders during national mourning.
TRAI has highlighted the need to regulate SIM sales by foreign telecom operators, proposing a new category called International M2M SIM Service Authorization. It suggested zero charges for entry fee, net worth, bank guarantee, and authorization. However, TRAI recommended an application processing fee of ₹5,000 to streamline approvals while ensuring oversight.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath recalled PM Modi’s Nov 25 Ayodhya visit, when he hoisted the saffron flag atop the Ram Temple. He said Modi reaffirmed no one is above Sanatan Dharma and criticized previous govts for ignoring the holy city. Yogi also marked Aug 5, 2020 and Jan 22, 2024 as milestones in the temple’s […]
India batter Shreyas Iyer’s comeback faces big setback as clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence is still pending. Though expected to leave Bengaluru on Dec 30th, he must stay an extra week. Injured during Australia tour, Iyer has missed 2 months of cricket and is working on fitness after recent weight fluctuations after recovery […]
ISRO got another milestone by successfully testing the 3rd stage of its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle at the Solid Motor Static Test Facility in Sriharikota. The test evaluated the performance of 3-stage, all-solid SSLV, with critical data recorded for analysis. Officials said the results strengthen confidence in the vehicle’s reliability for future missions.
Fireworks are usually central to Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations, but 2026 will be different. Authorities have cancelled the iconic Victoria Harbour display following a massive fire in Nov. The blaze claimed at least 161 lives, prompting officials to scale back festivities and mark the holiday with subdued observances instead across the city this year.
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s family entertainer ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi’ releases on January 13, 2026, directed by Kishore Tirumala, with Ashika Ranganathan and Dimple Hayathi as female leads. Buzz suggests a crisp 130-minute runtime. The first half runs about 70 minutes, and the second half around 60 minutes.
After the final T20 against Sri Lanka, India all-rounder Deepti Sharma stressed that the T20 World Cup remains a long-term target. She said her focus is always on contributing to team success. Deepti added that India’s ODI triumph carried momentum into the Sri Lanka series and hoped the same confidence fuels the World Cup campaign […]
Zomato and Swiggy are offering extra incentives to delivery partners, a usual festive strategy, to avoid service disruptions on New Year’s Eve amid a nationwide strike call. Gig worker unions TGPWU and IFAT say lakhs of delivery and app-based workers are striking over pay and working conditions. Demand peaks during New Year.
A brief 10-15 minute nap after lunch refreshes the brain without causing grogginess. It sharpens focus, boosts memory, and improves mood while lowering stress. Physically, it supports heart health, reduces fatigue, and restores energy. This short rest enhances productivity, reaction time, and emotional balance, helping the body and mind reset with alertness.
Vishwak Sen is currently shooting “Funky” with director Anudeep after a disappointing 2025 with “Laila,” which ended up as a major flop. Amid this, he has quietly begun work on a political drama reportedly titled “Legacy,” directed by Sai Kiran Daida of “Pindam” fame. Backed by Kalaahi Media, a concept poster is out, with the […]
A total of 2,516 nominations were filed for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, with 2,122 submitted on the final day. Polls for 227 wards will be held on January 15 and counted on January 16. M-Eastward recorded the highest, 183 filings. Scrutiny began today, while withdrawals are open until January 2 and the nomination process […]
Afghanistan announced their 15-player T20 World Cup 2026 squad, which will take place from Feb 7 to March 8. The squad includes Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Sediqullah, Darwish Rasooli, Kamal, Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazal Haq Farooqi, and Abdullah […]