Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Rohit Sharma to use his experience to overcome his current rough patch ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Despite Rohit's dipping form and bleak statistics in 2024, Pathan remains confident in his ability to turn things around and highlights his crucial role in the team.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rampal Kashyap, an admirer who vowed to remain barefoot until Modi became Prime Minister and they met. At a Haryana rally, Modi fulfilled Kashyap's 14-year vow by personally putting shoes on him. While acknowledging the affection, Modi urged supporters to channel their devotion into social work and nation-building projects during his visit to Haryana.
Sana Khan and her husband Anas Saiyad are joyous as they welcome their second child, a boy named Saiyad Hasan Jamil. Overwhelmed with gratitude, they shared this joyous news on social media, asking for everyone's prayers and blessings for their newborn son. They had their first child Tariq Jamil in July 2023.
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The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) has advised singer Diljit Dosanjh against performing songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence at his December 14 Chandigarh concert. The commission cited potential negative impacts on children and referenced WHO sound level guidelines. They also requested no alcohol be served to those under 25, citing legal ramifications.
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