Dhananjay Munde of NCP resigned from Maharashtra cabinet, demanding strict punishment for the accused in Beed sarpanch murder case. Following insistence from CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Munde resigned on health grounds. The opposition criticized the delay in action and Congress plans to file a breach of privilege notice against CM Fadnavis.
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Telangana High Court ruled a single parent with custody can obtain a child's passport without the other parent's consent. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya set aside a contrary requirement, finding it unnecessary. The 1980 Passport Rules allow this if the custodial parent provides prescribed information. This applies even if parents are separated but not formally divorced.
India urged the Netherlands to restrict arms and military technology sales to Pakistan due to its history of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. During a high-level meeting, India highlighted that arming Pakistan undermines regional security and emphasized opportunities for collaboration in shipbuilding, AI, and defense technology research.
Chinese daily Global Times commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his pragmatic approach towards improving India-China relations despite past tensions. PM Modi highlighted the importance of dialogue over discord during his podcast with Lex Fridman. Noteworthy progress has been made since the Kazan summit and recent border tensions are being addressed to restore normalcy.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan conceded that his team's hopes of winning the Champions Trophy had ended following a defeat to India. Rizwan expressed disappointment in relying on other teams' results to advance and admitted that repeated mistakes led to their downfall. Pakistan is set to play Bangladesh next.
South Australia clinched a dramatic two-run victory over Tasmania in a Sheffield Shield thriller. Chasing 429, Tasmania needed four runs off the final ball but a run-out on the last delivery sealed a remarkable win for South Australia. The match witnessed a tense finish with Tasmania losing four wickets for just four runs in the final nine balls.
The tragic suicide of 19-year-old E Sumithra, an engineering student, after a conflict between her fiance and close friend, led to a nearly decade-long trial. The court acquitted the accused due to lack of evidence and gaps in the prosecution's claims.
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A woman from Meerut threatened her alcoholic husband with dismemberment if he didn't change his behavior. The husband, who had visible injuries from being hit with a brick, reached the police but decided to reconcile without filing a formal complaint. The couple has been struggling with frequent disputes due to the husband's drinking habit.
Rashmika Mandanna will star as Maharani Yesubai in the upcoming film 'Chhaava,' alongside Vicky Kaushal. The film is a period drama based on the Maratha Empire's history and will be released on February 14, 2025. The trailer is set to drop on January 22, 2025. Rashmika's first look poster has already generated significant buzz.