Amidst rising diplomatic tensions between India and Turkiye, the DGCA has granted IndiGo a three-month extension for its wet lease agreement with Turkish Airlines. This allows IndiGo to continue operating two Boeing 777s on the Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul routes.
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The Supreme Court has instructed the Central government to provide travel documents to T Prabhakar Rao, the former head of Telangana's Special Intelligence Bureau, currently in the US and declared a proclaimed offender. This will enable his return to India for investigation in a phone tapping case.
A fabricated rumor surfaced in November 2024, alleging that Travis Kelce rejected a gift from Taylor Swift due to an affair with Sean "Diddy" Combs. The claim, originating from a Facebook page known for sensationalized content, quickly went viral but lacks any credible evidence. The relationship between Kelce and Swift remains strong, debunking the false narrative.
Roger Binny's tenure as BCCI president is nearing its end due to age restrictions, potentially paving the way for Rajeev Shukla to take over. Binny's presidency saw India's success in the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, alongside the introduction of the Women's Premier League. His focus also included strengthening domestic cricket.
Golden State Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski underwent wrist surgery to address discomfort he played through during the postseason. The procedure, a left wrist debridement, aims to improve mobility and healing. Podziemski's shooting percentages dipped in the playoffs, raising questions about the impact of his wrist. Despite struggles, he had standout performances.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has refuted Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's allegations of his wife's ISI connection, dismissing it as a fabricated story. Sarma claims Gogoi has ties with the Pakistani establishment and promises to reveal evidence after an investigation. Gogoi questions the timing of the accusations, while Sarma welcomes Gogoi's admission of visiting Pakistan.
India triumphed over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory, highlighted by Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa's singles wins. A video later emerged showing a Pakistani player's unsportsmanlike handshake, contrasting with the Indian player's calm reaction. After initially missing the handshake, the Pakistani player made contact the second time, only to pull away abruptly in a seemingly disrespectful manner.
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