Jay Shah, ICC chairman and former BCCI secretary, arrived in Prayagraj on Monday to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025. He received a warm welcome and earlier visited Ayodhya's Hanumangarhi Temple. Recently, Shah was elected to the MCC advisory board. He will also be part of the World Cricket Connects forum advisory board, which includes prominent cricket figures.
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The historical drama ‘Chhaava’ featuring Vicky Kaushal celebrates a 26-day successful box office run, with a total collection of ₹530.95 crore. Despite a slow fourth week, the film aims to reach ₹600 crore, bolstered by its Telugu release. Directed by Laxman Utekar, it surpasses collections of ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘Baahubali 2’, becoming Vicky Kaushal’s highest-grossing film.
Near Delhi Darwaza in Ahmedabad, a driver in a red Mahindra Thar recklessly evaded police by speeding through a restricted, congested area, narrowly missing an officer. The SUV hit multiple vehicles and caused panic among pedestrians. Police are now searching for the driver, urging the public for any information. This incident highlights increasing cases of reckless driving in the region.
US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, is commencing a four-day visit to India amidst trade tensions. He will meet PM Modi to discuss the India-US trade agreement. The Vance family will explore cultural landmarks in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, including Amer Fort and the Taj Mahal. Vance will also address India-US relations at the Rajasthan International Centre.
Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a significant cross-border narco-terror syndicate, arresting ten key members and seizing heroin valued at over Rs 10 crore. The suspects, who coordinated via online games and encrypted apps, received consignments through drones. Investigations revealed a complex network spanning India, Pakistan, the UK, and the US, with financial investigations underway for properties linked to the accused.
Rajasthan's education department has instructed a school in Jaipur to discontinue Urdu classes and instead offer Sanskrit due to low Urdu enrollment. The decision followed a letter from the education minister's assistant. Despite an order claiming no such directive, protests from teachers ensued.
US President Donald Trump anticipates that India will likely reduce its tariffs on American goods after recognizing the imbalanced trade barriers. Trump has previously criticized India for imposing high tariffs and referred to the country as a 'tariff king' while discussing significant trade disparities.
A Bengaluru techie, Atul Subhash, died by suicide, leaving a note alleging harassment by his wife, her family, and a judge. He detailed marital discord and legal battles. His family demands justice and action against the accused, raising concerns about corruption within the legal system. Police are investigating the allegations.
Seventy-five Indian nationals, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, were evacuated from Syria to Lebanon due to escalating security concerns. The Indian government, coordinating through its embassies in Damascus and Beirut, facilitated their safe passage. Remaining Indians in Syria are urged to contact the embassy for assistance.
India and New Zealand's Champions Trophy group match on Sunday in Dubai will determine whether India face Australia or South Africa in the semifinals. The match also allows India to potentially test their bench strength despite it being their first even contest of the tournament.
Mumbai Police apprehended a man accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra home. The suspect, Aakash Kailash Kannojia, was captured on CCTV and was arrested in Thane. Khan underwent surgery after sustaining multiple stab wounds during an attempted robbery but is now out of danger and expected to be discharged soon.