Top entertainment stories today include Empuraan's box office performance compared to Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, Sushmita Sen and Akshay Kumar's hug, Kunal Kamra controversy, Athiya Shetty's baby's welcome ceremony, and the media scrutiny of Rhea Chakraborty. These stories highlight the industry's current events, public reactions, and the ongoing projects and controversies within the celebrity world.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, for a two-day visit focusing on bolstering trade, defense, and technology ties with the US. He met with key figures including President Trump and the newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Davendra Fadnavis claimed terror funds were used in the state elections. He cited a Malegaon case with suspicious transactions of Rs 1000 crore. Fadnavis alleged foreign interference and a Nepal meeting discussing replacing EVMs. The meeting involved organizations associated with the Bharat Jodo Yatra. These organizations campaigned for the opposition. The ATS is investigating the matter.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian refuses to negotiate a nuclear deal with the US amidst threats from President Donald Trump. Trump's maximum pressure campaign and letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei expressing his willingness to negotiate a deal have been met with rejection from Iranian leaders.
Every year on December 22, India celebrates National mathematics day to honour the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the most brilliant mathematicians in history. Ramanujan’s discoveries, including the Ramanujan prime, mock theta functions, and his efficient series for calculating π, continue to influence mathematics.
The NSUI has written to PM Modi, urging him to name Delhi University's new college after former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh rather than Veer Savarkar. They highlight Singh's contributions to establishing premier educational institutions and propose naming a world-class college and a central university in his honor, as well as incorporating his life journey into academic curricula.
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke strongly supports Virat Kohli, urging team management to back him despite recent struggles in Test cricket. Clarke highlights Kohli's immense talent, emphasising his value to the Indian team. Despite a lean patch, Clarke believes Kohli's potential for impactful performances justifies his continued inclusion in the squad.
Israel is intensifying its military operations in Gaza to reclaim significant areas and enhance security zones. This comes in response to ongoing conflict with Hamas. Israeli defence minister Katz emphasized the objective of eliminating terrorist threats and stressed the evacuation of civilians from affected regions.
Bangladesh celebrated its 54th Vijay Diwas, marking independence from Pakistan. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus hailed the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government, calling it autocratic. Hasina, in exile, condemned Yunus and the interim government, accusing them of supporting anti-liberation forces and neglecting the war's legacy. The traditional Victory Day parade was cancelled.
Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality Restaurant. Joined by Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robert Vadra, and other family members, they savored the restaurant's famous chole-bhature. Rahul Gandhi shared photos of the gathering on Instagram, recommending the dish to his followers.
A senior secondary school in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has received orders to replace Urdu with Sanskrit as a third language due to low enrollment in Urdu classes. The decision follows a similar directive to a school in Jaipur, sparking controversy and allegations about fake degrees among Urdu teachers.