Prithviraj Sukumaran's mother, Mallika, defends her son against allegations of misleading Mohanlal and producers for the film 'L2: Empuraan'. She clarifies all decisions were collaborative, with full awareness of involved parties. Mohanlal acknowledged the film's contentious themes and committed to revisions. Despite criticism, 'L2: Empuraan' achieved box office success, grossing Rs 80 crore worldwide in its opening weekend.
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External affairs minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's evolving foreign policy, emphasizing it as a necessary adaptation, not a political attack. He cited four key drivers: changes in India's development model, the shift from a bipolar to multipolar world, increasing globalization, and technology's impact.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams plans to visit India soon after her 286-day-long mission at the ISS. She described India's beauty from space and expressed excitement about Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's upcoming mission. Williams looks forward to meeting with Indian officials and sharing her experiences.
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's claim that Hindi imposition has eroded numerous North Indian regional languages, criticizing the CM's attempt to divide society. Stalin reiterated Tamil Nadu's readiness for another language war against the Centre's NEP, which he believes threatens regional languages and students’ futures.
The BCCI has announced the 2025 Women's Premier League schedule, with 22 matches across four cities. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will open against Gujarat Giants on February 14. Baroda hosts the first six matches, followed by Bengaluru, then Lucknow. The final leg, including the Eliminator and Final, will be held in Mumbai on March 13 and 15 respectively.
Virat Kohli has arrived in Bengaluru for the 2025 IPL season, ready to support RCB under new captain Rajat Patidar. The season opener against KKR is set for March 22. Kohli expressed confidence in Patidar’s leadership, acknowledging his growth and dedication. Fans eagerly await the new season as RCB aims for their first IPL title.
Rohit Sharma's experiment at No. 6 in the Adelaide Test failed, prompting his return to the opening spot for the third Test against Australia at The Gabba. The out-of-form Indian captain practiced facing the new ball in the nets, indicating his likely return to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, with KL Rahul potentially moving to the middle order.
Punjab farmer-activist Jagjit Singh Dallewal has agreed to medical aid after nearly two months on hunger strike for MSP guarantees. The central government will meet with farmer forums on Feb 14 in Chandigarh. Dallewal, a cancer patient, will continue his fast-unto-death despite health concerns. Supreme Court had urged for medical intervention and evaluated his health condition.
Union home minister Amit Shah announced that two more Hurriyat Conference affiliates in Jammu and Kashmir have renounced separatism. The groups have embraced the vision of a new India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaling the decline of separatism in the region. Earlier, two Hurriyat affiliates had similarly abandoned separatism.
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