The ICC announced the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule, with India's matches to be held in the UAE due to ongoing political tensions with Pakistan. India and Pakistan will clash on February 23rd in Dubai. The hybrid model ensures neutral venues for India-Pakistan matches until 2027, impacting future World Cups as well.
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A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) of 39 members, chaired by P.P. Chaudhary, will scrutinize the 'one nation, one election' bills. The committee, comprising members from various parties, including 22 from NDA and 15 from the opposition, will examine the proposed mechanism for simultaneous polls and submit its report by the next session's final week.
Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has closed the Attari Integrated Check Post, a key trade route with Pakistan. Foreign Secretary Misri announced the closure, allowing only returnees until May 1, 2025. The move, impacting trade worth Rs 3,886.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on countries harming American interests, targeting China, India, and Brazil for unfair practices. He emphasized the 'America First' agenda, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign producers by encouraging companies to build plants in the US.
Astronauts returning from space experience 'baby feet,' where their soles become hypersensitive due to microgravity. This is caused by the lack of weight-bearing exercises. Recovery involves gradual re-acclimatization to pressure, specific exercises, balance training, and proper hydration. Other effects include puffy faces, muscle loss, and dizziness. Rehabilitation is critical for a complete recovery.
Coldplay’s Mumbai concert was memorable for music and cricket fans as Chris Martin mentioned Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah during the show. Although Bumrah didn't appear on stage, the crowd cheered loudly. The band will perform again in Mumbai on January 19 and 21 before heading to Ahmedabad for two shows.
The 82nd Golden Globes celebrated Emilia Perez, a French narco-musical, which triumphed in multiple categories, including Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana and Best Non-English Language Film. Demi Moore's performance in The Substance earned her Best Actress in a Comedy. With standout victories for films like The Brutalist and TV series ShÅgun, the event sets the stage for Oscars buzz.
Yuzvendra Chahal's divorce from Dhanashree Verma has been finalised, with the court accepting their joint petition. The couple, who married in December 2020, had been living separately for over two years. The Bombay High Court expedited the process considering Chahal's IPL commitments. Dhanashree is notable for her dance performances. Dhanashree and Chahal got engaged in 2020 and tied the knot in December of the same year in a private ceremony in Gurugram.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the slow pace of verifying law degrees of advocates, fearing 20% of 1.5 million lawyers in India might have fake credentials. The Bar Council of India must expedite this process, which began in 2015. Recent findings have uncovered numerous fake lawyers in Delhi and Punjab, urging prompt action.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows Aadhaar cardholders to update their information online for free until December 14, 2024, via the myAadhaar portal.