US President Donald Trump criticized predecessor Joe Biden for pardoning his family and key officials, calling it partisan politics. Trump, in one of his first actions after being re-elected, pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, marking his return to the presidency and declaring a 'Liberation Day' for America.
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An old video of young Australian cricketer Sam Konstas expressing admiration for Virat Kohli has gone viral. This resurfaced clip coincided with an on-field altercation between Konstas and Kohli during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at MCG. Konstas downplayed the incident, calling it an accidental bump and part of cricket’s high tensions.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu highlights the issue of declining birthrates, urging household discussions on population management. He warns against low birthrates similar to South Korea and Japan. Naidu also introduces the Kuppam Vision-2029 for comprehensive development and launches a subsidised solar panel scheme for energy cost reduction.
Bigg Boss 18 teaser shows Vivian Dsena’s wife Nouran confronting Avinash Mishra for nominating Vivian, accusing him of betrayal and raising questions about his motives. This confrontation intensifies house dynamics and leaves viewers eagerly anticipating the fallout and potential shifts in alliances.
Indian Premier League franchises Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders doubt the business model of The Hundred, citing unrealistic media rights projections by the ECB. Despite initial interest, they may not actively participate. Negotiations involving multiple IPL owners are ongoing, with deals expected to finalize between March and May.
President Joe Biden seemed unaware of a signed executive order freezing new liquid natural gas export permits, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson who recalled a meeting of January 2024. The meeting led Johnson to question the nation's leadership. Biden, after initial denial, admitted to signing the order meant for studying its effects.
CBI conducted searches at multiple residences in Raipur and Bhilai in connection with the Mahadev Book app betting scam. Among those searched were former CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence and those of several top officials. The operation encompassed 60 locations across multiple states.
WWE SmackDown will take place at O2 Arena in London on March 28, 2025, featuring two major championship matches: LA Knight vs Braun Strowman for the United States Championship and The Street Profits vs Pretty Deadly for the Tag Team Championship. Additionally, there's a triple-threat contract signing with CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins for WrestleMania 41.
The Haryana government has announced that Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 will be a restricted holiday instead of a gazetted holiday due to the financial year-end. Income Tax Department offices will remain open from March 29 to 31 to assist taxpayers. RBI has also directed banks handling government transactions to stay open on March 31 for special clearing operations.