Pakistani cricketer Shadab Khan addressed allegations of messaging actresses and TikTokers, stating that it's harmless and often exaggerated for publicity. He emphasized the importance of actresses not responding if they are uninterested, and denied any tension within the team over such instances.
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Sushil Singhania, uncle of Nikita Singhania, has denied involvement in the suicide case of Bengaluru techie, Atul Subhash. Subhash, who died on December 9, accused his wife and her family of harassment in a suicide note. The FIR names Singhania, Nikita, her mother, and brother, accusing them of abetment to suicide and demanding large sums of money.
The 2025 sports calendar is rife with some big events such as the ICC Champions Trophy and Women's ODI World Cup in cricket, Kho Kho World Cup, four Grand Slams in tennis, a revamped FIFA Club World Cup, continuation of the Hockey India League and more. Here’s the complete sports calendar for 2025
Thursday saw a tense exchange between Hamas and Israel as four Israeli hostages' bodies were returned, and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners were released. With the ceasefire's first phase concluding and its future uncertain, both sides navigate complex negotiations amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Malati Roy, mother of Sanjay Roy, accepts his punishment if guilt is proven in the RG Kar case. Despite her health, she would have attended court if charges were false. Sanjay's sister recounts his normal childhood but notes his turn to alcohol and urges thorough investigation.
With the ICC Champions Trophy just over a month away, significant construction work at key Pakistani stadiums remains incomplete. The ICC are set to conduct status checks and discussing contingencies, due to the ongoing infrastructural delays and challenging weather conditions in Pakistan. The tournament begins on 19 February.
Miranda House has taken legal action against Amazon Prime's web series Ziddi Girls due to a controversial trailer suggesting inappropriate activities at the college. Despite a revised trailer with a disclaimer, the institution's authorities demand further action, as they believe the damage is already done.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee studying the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will recommend that the 'Limitation Act' apply to property claims in 'waqf' from the day the new law is enacted, to prevent adverse possession claims. They will also recommend measures to protect tribal lands from being declared as 'waqf land'. The report will be adopted on Wednesday.
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar opposed the proposed nation-wide delimitation exercise, accusing the central government of attempting to reduce Lok Sabha seats in southern states. He vowed to challenge this in court, while Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demanded clarity on the delimitation process, suspecting potential disadvantages for southern regions.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was below 80,600, Nifty50 was below 24,300.