The NHRC has directed the removal of a social media post by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi CM Atishi featuring children in political campaigns, citing ECI guideline violations. This comes amidst escalating political tension over alleged voter deletions and registrations in Delhi ahead of the 2025 elections.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference urged the formation of a unified European armed force, citing the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war as proof of its necessity. He stressed the need for Europe to prepare for U.S. disengagement on critical issues, advocating for European military independence while maintaining a NATO partnership.
Abhishek Nayar was appointed the side's assistant coach under head coach Gautam Gambhir just eight months ago but reports suggest his tenure has come to an abrupt end. The Indian cricket board beefed up the coaching staff when Sitanshu Kotak was roped in as the batting coach earlier this year but Nayar continued to be with the team, and both were part of the change room during the Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai.
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Passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport faced major disruption as fires broke out at the electrical substation, causing flights to be diverted midair. This led to significant delays, including for comedian Adam Conover. British Airways passengers at JFK in New York also experienced long queues and confusion while trying to rebook flights. Heathrow's CEO assured operations would resume by Saturday.
Veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli look to bolster their already impressive records against Pakistan in their upcoming encounters. With their careers nearing the end, the duo aims to make a significant impact and achieve greatness once more in white-ball cricket.
Ace Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and his wife Aarti Ahlawat have unfollowed each other on social media, sparking rumours of their separation after 20 years of marriage. Sehwag's recent social media posts do not include Aarti, fueling speculation. However, there has been no official statement from either party regarding their marital status.
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