The BJP accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of fostering fake voter registrations and alleged AAP MP Sanjay Singh has dual voter registrations in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva called for legal action and also claimed discrepancies with other AAP members' voter registrations. Singh defended by stating compliant procedures were followed.
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Breon Peace, the US Attorney who brought charges against industrialist Gautam Adani, is resigning on January 10, 2025, weeks before Trump's inauguration. His tenure included high-profile cases like the R. Kelly trial. Peace expressed gratitude for his team's work in upholding the rule of law and promoting civil rights. Carolyn Pokorny will become Acting US Attorney.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured a strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, indicating potential military options alongside diplomatic measures against Pakistan. Following a high-level security meeting, Singh cancelled his Ladakh visit, signaling heightened tensions. He emphasized India's resolve against terrorism and warned of consequences for those responsible, both directly and indirectly, for the attack.
Travis Head was given a lifeline by Mohammed Shami in the opening over of the Champions Trophy semi-final, as Head has been a significant threat to India in recent years. Australia won the toss against India and decided to bat first, with two changes in their playing XI.
India maintained their tradition by honouring Axar Patel as the top fielder after their win against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Former opener Shikhar Dhawan presented Patel with the medal for his outstanding performance, including two run-outs and a catch. The victory edges India closer to the semi-finals, with their next match against New Zealand.
South Africa secured a semi-final spot in the Champions Trophy after a seven-wicket win over England, aided by Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen's bowling. India and New Zealand will face off to determine the semi-final fixtures. Despite Jofra Archer's early impact, England’s poor form continues, culminating in Jos Buttler's resignation as captain.
Rohit Sharma leads the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024, reflecting India's dominance in the format. His remarkable performance, along with standout contributions from Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya, highlights India's successful World Cup campaign. The all-star team features top players from Australia, England, Pakistan, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.
Sanju Samson's exclusion from India's ICC Champions Trophy squad has sparked surprise, with Harbhajan Singh criticising the decision due to Samson's impressive ODI average. Singh also questioned the omission of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and voiced concerns over Yashasvi Jaiswal's role in the team. Key players like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli lead the squad.
ISRO has achieved a second successful docking of its SpaDeX satellites, marking a significant advancement in space technology. Chairman V Narayanan hailed the operation as smooth, emphasizing its importance for future missions. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the docking, following the initial docking on January 16 and subsequent undocking on March 13.
Pakistan's recent defeats against India and New Zealand have sparked criticism from former cricketers. Concerns were raised about team selection and a lack of aggressive strategy. Former players like Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Amir called for prioritizing domestic talent. Pakistan hopes for a New Zealand loss against Bangladesh to keep their tournament hopes alive.