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Tejasvi Surya, Bengaluru South MP, married Carnatic singer and Bharatanatyam artist Sivasri Skandaprasad in a ceremony blending Kannada and Tamil traditions. Their connection deepened from shared interests in music. Sivasri, a bio-engineering graduate and founder of Ahuti, has gained national recognition for her work in arts and music. PM Modi praised her Kannada rendition dedicated to Ram Temple.
​​Defence middleman Sanjay Bhandari has won his appeal against extradition to India and has been discharged by the London High Court. The 62-year-old Indian national appealed against the decision to extradite him in December saying that he could face violence and extortion in Tihar jail if he was extradited to India.
Gyanesh Kumar is set to become India's next Chief Election Commissioner, replacing Rajiv Kumar upon his retirement. Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has been recommended by the selection committee. His appointment process has sparked controversy with the Congress party urging the government to defer the selection until the Supreme Court hears a relevant petition.
PM Narendra Modi achieves a historic win for BJP in the Delhi assembly elections, breaking a 26-year gap. His campaign, centered on development and localised issues, has demonstrated his influential appeal extends beyond national politics, dispelling myths about his regional limitations.
The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia ended with a controversial decision when Yashasvi Jaiswal was given out caught behind by the third umpire during the closing stages on the final day, despite no deviation on the 'Snickometer.' This left India on the brink of defeat as they eventually collapsed to 155 all out, losing the match by 284 runs.
A stampede at Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 premiere resulted in tragedy, leaving one dead and a child on a ventilator. Amidst this, Rashmika Mandanna discussed Vijay Deverakonda's voiceover in her upcoming film, while Taapsee Pannu clarified her December 2023 wedding. Sonu Sood reacted to Arjun's arrest following the incident, and Varun Dhawan discussed fatherhood and his new film, Baby John.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for India and China to cooperate for mutual benefit and to bolster the Global South. Key recent diplomatic interactions between leaders have improved bilateral relations, highlighting the importance of dialogue and resolving disputes diplomatically.
Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan claims India has an unfair advantage in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to less travel. India head coach Gautam Gambhir calls these claims baseless. India remains unbeaten in the tournament and will face New Zealand in the final match. New Zealand has a favorable record against India in knockout matches.
Elon Musk has accused billionaires George Soros and Reid Hoffman of funding recent protests at Tesla showrooms. He alleged five ActBlue-funded groups are responsible for the demonstrations, criticizing the financiers and ActBlue amidst ongoing investigation concerns and senior official resignations.
Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's endorsement of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event sparked controversy and a Supreme Court intervention. Critics, including Prashant Bhushan and Asaduddin Owaisi, questioned the judge's attendance and remarks, raising concerns about impartiality. The Supreme Court has requested a detailed report from the Allahabad High Court regarding the incident.