Hanumantha Lamani, the talented young singer, made history by becoming the first wild card entrant to win Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11. Lifting the trophy and securing a prize of ₹50 lakh, Hanumantha's journey was marked by perseverance, talent, and immense fan support, culminating in an emotional and electrifying finale.
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Sai Varshith Kandula, a 20-year-old from Missouri, was sentenced to 96 months in US federal prison for attempting an attack on the White House. Kandula aimed to overthrow the US government and establish a Nazi-inspired dictatorship. He crashed a rented truck into White House barriers and was apprehended by authorities. He will also serve three years of supervised release.
The Indian government is expanding emergency health services by converting 12,348 primary health centres to 24x7 services and making operational 3,133 first referral units by March 2024. Additionally, 1,424 mobile medical units now provide healthcare in remote areas. This initiative aims to ensure timely medical intervention and improve healthcare access in rural and underserved regions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Jeddah for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, his first to the Kingdom's commercial capital, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They will co-chair the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting, focusing on strengthening economic and defence ties.
India welcomed 2025 with New Year's Eve house parties, driving high demand for snacks, beverages, and party supplies on Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. Highlights included record orders for aloo bhujia, chips, and ice cubes. BigBasket noted significant spikes in ice cube and beverage sales, while top cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad led in delivery tips.
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India top-order batter Shreyas Iyer was on Sunday announced skipper of Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings ahead of the new season beginning in March. The right-hander, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders during their title-winning campaign in 2024, was roped in by PBKS for a massive Rs 26.75 crore, making him the the second-most expensive player during the IPL auction held in November last year.
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Apple plans to shift iPhone assembly for the U.S. market to India by next year, driven by tariff threats and geopolitical risks. This move aims to produce over 60 million iPhones annually in India by 2026, doubling current output. The shift reflects a broader strategy to diversify away from China, with India's government providing incentives to boost electronics manufacturing.
The European Union is intensifying its investigation into Elon Musk's X, focusing on algorithm transparency amid concerns of platform manipulation favoring far-right content. Under the Digital Services Act, the EU demands internal documentation and algorithm change records to ensure compliance and a safe online environment. Musk criticizes the DSA as censorship.