Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian mystery spinner, who recently shone in the England T20I series and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, made an impactful Champions Trophy debut with a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in Dubai. Last time he was here in this part of the world, Varun had gone empty handed. Sunday, however, was a different story.
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Bangladesh celebrated its 54th Vijay Diwas, marking independence from Pakistan. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus hailed the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government, calling it autocratic. Hasina, in exile, condemned Yunus and the interim government, accusing them of supporting anti-liberation forces and neglecting the war's legacy. The traditional Victory Day parade was cancelled.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has firmly denied rumors about Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar expecting their first child, putting an end to the speculation. According to Azmi, there is no truth to the reports. Farhan is currently working on his film 'Jee Le Zaraa,' while Shibani continues to pursue new career opportunities.
Villagers in Burhanpur, MP, driven by rumours and recent movie influence, commenced digging near Asirgarh Fort in hopes of finding Mughal-era gold. The authorities intervened amidst growing chaos and have cordoned off the area, suspecting illegal excavation activities. Archaeological experts are set to evaluate the site.
Shashi Tharoor's recent actions and statements, including praising the government and posting a selfie with BJP minister Piyush Goyal, indicate he is asserting his stance within the Congress. With Kerala assembly elections approaching, the Congress faces a challenge in navigating Tharoor's position while maintaining party unity.
A New York judge sets a March 2026 trial date for the legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over their film "It Ends With Us." Lively's lawyers claim Baldoni's attorney is tainting potential jurors through a website with selected documents. Lively also seeks a deposition in Texas against a crisis management specialist.
Union home minister Amit Shah announced that two more Hurriyat Conference affiliates in Jammu and Kashmir have renounced separatism. The groups have embraced the vision of a new India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaling the decline of separatism in the region. Earlier, two Hurriyat affiliates had similarly abandoned separatism.
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