On March 12, 2025, Rishabh Pant's sister, Sakshi Pant, married her long-time partner Ankit Choudhary in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The wedding, attended by notable cricketers, featured Sakshi in a red lehenga and traditional Kumaoni jewellery, while Ankit wore an ivory Sherwani. The couple, who dated for ten years, got engaged in January 2024.
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US President Trump expressed a preference against imposing tariffs on China, despite previous campaign promises. He indicated potential agreements on Taiwan and trade with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the leverage tariffs provide. Trump announced that 10% tariffs on Chinese imports might commence from February 1, potentially escalating to 60%.
Prashant Kishor expressed his support for TVK president Vijay, vowing to assist in securing a victory in the 2026 assembly election. Kishor highlighted TVK as a movement for change, emphasizing shared values of dignity, equality, and opportunity, and urged party members to strengthen their efforts in the coming months.
A 72-year-old Frenchman, Dominique Pelicot, pleaded for forgiveness in a French court for drugging his wife and facilitating her rape by dozens of men over a decade. The trial, involving 50 defendants, highlighted issues of gender-based violence and consent. Pelicot faces a 20-year sentence, while his ex-wife, Gisele, has become a symbol of courage for confronting her attackers publicly.
BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy was arrested following a confrontation with Jagtial legislator Sanjay Kumar during a review meeting in Karimnagar. The altercation escalated when Kaushik demanded Sanjay clarify his party affiliation, leading to three police complaints against Kaushik. An investigation is ongoing.
Senior Awami League leader Rabbi Alam has claimed that Sheikh Hasina will return as the prime minister of Bangladesh. He thanked India for providing a safe haven for Hasina, who fled last year after violent clashes. Mohammed Yunus led the interim government and sought Hasina's extradition, which India hasn't officially responded to yet.
Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperatures and heavy fog on Wednesday morning, resulting in poor visibility. The Air Quality Index was recorded at a 'very poor' level of 326. Authorities have increased the number of shelters for the homeless to cope with the harsh conditions. Dense fog and chilly winds are expected to continue for several days.
With assembly polls impending, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has inducted seven BJP legislators into the cabinet, raising its strength to 36. This expansion, the third in 13 months, sees BJP ministers outnumber JD(U) at 21 to 13. The added ministers hail from various backgrounds, with representation from Mithilanchal, backward and extremely backward classes, and upper castes, indicating a strategic move ahead of elections.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Mayurbhanj district was found dead in his Kota hostel room on Thursday night in a suspected suicide. No suicide note was discovered. This is the third coaching student suicide in Kota this year. Abhijeet Giri had been preparing for the medical entrance exam since April and was performing well in his studies.
Kashyap Patel's confirmation hearing as FBI Director nominee and Tulsi Gabbard's hearing as Director of National Intelligence nominee highlighted their Hindu faith and experiences of racism and bigotry. These references triggered mixed reactions within Trump's MAGA base, with some embracing the diversity and others expressing concerns. If confirmed, Patel and Gabbard would make historic appointments.