Princess Beatrice gave birth to a baby girl, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, on January 22, 2025. Athena's name pays tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace announced the news, and the royal family expressed their happiness on the new arrival.
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India urges Pakistan for the swift release and repatriation of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed their sentences. Additionally, India seeks immediate consular access for 18 prisoners believed to be Indian nationals. The request follows the biannual exchange of prisoner lists under a 2008 agreement.
Virat Kohli clashed with the media at Melbourne Airport, believing his children were being filmed. He expressed his need for privacy, especially around his family. The misunderstanding was cleared up, with Kohli shaking hands with the cameraperson before leaving for the team hotel. Kohli and the Indian team will next be involved in the Boxing Day Test.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 14-run victory against Delhi Capitals in a thrilling IPL 2025 match. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy's spin bowling restricted Delhi's chase. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh contributed crucial runs for Kolkata. Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel's partnership couldn't save Delhi. Kolkata's win keeps their playoff hopes alive, intensifying the competition.
Several arms and ammunition have been voluntarily surrendered in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts in response to Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal for de-weaponising society. The surrendered weapons include rifles, grenade launchers, and a machine gun, aiming to create a safer atmosphere.
Mohammed Shami on Thursday became the fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets in 5,126 deliveries during the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. He surpassed Mitchell Starc's record. Shami also became the highest wicket-taker for India in ICC limited-overs competitions, with 74 dismissals across ICC events. He broke Zaheer Khan's record of 71 wickets.
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced strong criticism from BJP for his 16th budget, focused on Muslim community welfare. The budget included increased honorariums for Imams, significant funding for Waqf properties, and minority-focused education initiatives. BJP labeled it a 'modern Muslim League budget,' comparing it to governance in Pakistan and accusing it of undermining constitutional values.
Days after BJP defeated AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, the law department sought details of all court cases filed by the outgoing AAP government against the Centre and LG. Over Rs 300 crore was spent on such litigation, and the new administration may consider withdrawing these cases.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden expressed bewilderment at Indian captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first in the Gabba Test. Hayden believed the pitch, despite recent rain, favoured batting initially and would likely deteriorate later, benefiting spinners. He anticipated the cracks to widen, making the surface challenging for batters as the match progressed.
The Supreme Court declined urgent mention of a plea seeking an FIR against Delhi high court judge Yaswat Varma after burnt cash was found at his residence. The court assured the plea would be listed. Justice Varma is transferred to Allahabad HC, with calls for further investigation by the judiciary to maintain trust.