South Africa's SA20 league is aiming to emulate the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by attracting top international talent and providing a platform for young South African players. The league's second season saw strong attendance, and the addition of India's Dinesh Karthik, for the third edition, is expected to further boost viewership.
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The Gujarat high court has requested a response from UIDAI regarding Mohammed Mansuri's difficulty in updating his Aadhaar card due to a biometric mismatch. Mansuri's biometrics, recorded during childhood, do not match his current ones, preventing the update of his photograph and birthdate.
Rajasthan Police arrested six youths in Banswara district, seizing Rs 19.6 lakh in cash and a tractor. The mastermind, 18-year-old Nayan Patidar, operated a professional-looking porn website to scam tribal people into making online payments. Police recovered multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank cards linked to the crime.
West Bengal's opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused CM Mamata Banerjee of treason over her remarks during a UK visit where she appeared to downplay India's economic growth. Adhikari urged EAM Jaishankar to ban Banerjee's foreign visits and investigate her statements.
A day after National Conference veteran and J&K CM Omar Abdullah rubbished Congress's allegations of EVM tampering, Abhishek Banerjee, an MP of another INDIA bloc partner, Trinamool Congress, on Monday dubbed the charges as "random" and without "substance".
Prayagraj hosted Maha Kumbh for 45 days, attracting over 64 crore pilgrims. The confluence ends with Maha Shivratri snan and a farewell at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. Naga sadhus will offer prayers, and soon the temporary settlements will be dismantled.
President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to imposing reciprocal taxes on India, citing high tariffs on American goods. He emphasized that if India imposes tariffs, the US will respond in kind. While trade tensions are anticipated, India could potentially benefit from trade diversions caused by Trump's tariff policies targeting other nations.
YouTuber Samay Raina's request to record his statement via video conferencing has been denied by Maharashtra Cyber Cell. Raina, who is in the US, faces charges over controversial remarks made on his show by Ranveer Allahbadia. An FIR accuses them of promoting obscenity. Raina deleted show videos and expressed willingness to cooperate with authorities.
Donald Trump arrived in Washington with his family for his second inauguration as president on Monday. Events were moved indoors due to frigid temperatures. The inauguration will have performances by acclaimed artists and attendance from prominent tech executives. Trump confirmed the extension of TikTok's operation and pledged rapid action on mass deportations of undocumented migrants.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has aired for over 15 years, starring Hina Khan and Karan Mehra as iconic characters Akshara and Naitik. Producer Rajan Shahi shared insights on preparing Hina for the role, involving extensive efforts and overcoming channel disapprovals. Despite past conflicts, Hina still acknowledges his support. The duo's storyline remains beloved.