The Elimination Chamber 2025 matches for the Men's and Women's divisions are officially set. Superstars competed in high-stakes qualifying matches with John Cena, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, Damien Priest, and Seth Rollins earning spots. In the Women's division, Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair, Bayley, Naomi, and Roxanne Perez qualified.
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Varun Dhawan, on The Great Indian Kapil Show 2, opened up about the transformative experience of fatherhood, expressing his newfound vulnerability and love for his baby girl. The episode also featured a power-packed performance by Varun, joined by the team of his upcoming film, and highlighted his commitment to choosing roles that would make his daughter proud.
The dramatic increase in donation levels aligns with a surge in enthusiasm after a contentious election. With over $170 million raised so far and expectations of surpassing $200 million, the committee's funds far exceed the costs of hosting the events, including receptions, lunches, and balls. For donors with business interests before the government, the $1 million price point is seen as a calculated investment in influence.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has distanced itself from statements made by MP Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma criticizing the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India. BJP President JP Nadda emphasized the party's respect for the judiciary, calling it an integral part of democracy.
Government officials admitted a security lapse regarding the Pahalgam terror attack. They stated that such an attack was not expected. An all-party meeting was held where opposition parties supported the government's actions against terrorism. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the government's zero-tolerance policy. Home Minister Amit Shah and S Jaishankar briefed President Droupadi Murmu on the situation.
Vishva Hindu Parishad demands arrest of SP MP Jaya Bachchan for making allegedly false claims about dead bodies contaminating Kumbh waters after the stampede. Bachchan criticized the lack of facilities for common devotees and the VIP treatment for celebrities, calling out the Yogi Adityanath administration.
Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland's status for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks remains uncertain. His absence could increase the pressure on teammate Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs, 38-9, aim to avenge prior losses to a Hawks team missing key players. Watch for the impact of Trae Young's performance and All-Star announcements just before the game.
Mohammad Azim from Meerut was deceived during his nikah ceremony in Shamli. Instead of marrying the expected 21-year-old Mantasha, he discovered the bride was her 45-year-old mother, Tahira. Azim alleges his brother and sister-in-law orchestrated the switch and threatened him with a false rape case when he protested.
India had a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand with a 105-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. However, New Zealand fought back by dismissing Gill and Virat Kohli quickly, putting pressure on India. Earlier, New Zealand posted 251/7 with significant contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized parliamentarians for frequent disruptions during the winter session, which concluded with only 40% productivity. He urged members to engage in meaningful debates instead of destructive behavior, emphasizing the need to restore public trust in democratic institutions. The session saw the formation of a joint parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections amidst continued opposition protests.