Bollywood star Anil Kapoor appeared alongside retired Olympic champion Usain Bolt at Mumbai's Jamnabhai School Ground for a competitive athletics event. Young sprinters from schools nationwide participated in 100-meter and 200-meter races while both celebrities watched from the sidelines. Kapoor shared photographs from the occasion on social media platforms and praised Bolt as an inspiring figure for youth pursuing excellence. The two entertainment and sports legends posed together for several memorable photographs.
Kapoor maintains his reputation as a dedicated fitness enthusiast who promotes healthy living through disciplined exercise routines. His upcoming film project, titled Subedaar, features actress Radhika Madan and represents...
Pakistan's partnership with El Salvador on Bitcoin adoption creates significant concerns about circumventing International Monetary Fund supervision during a period when money laundering and terrorism financing present global challenges. Both nations currently operate under IMF programs while simultaneously implementing cryptocurrency strategies that contradict IMF recommendations. Pakistan requires over $100 billion in external financing through 2029 despite maintaining a $7 billion IMF agreement until 2027.
The country has designated 2,000 megawatts of excess electricity for Bitcoin mining operations and announced intentions to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. El Salvador maintains over 6,200 Bitcoin worth approximately $745...
Sixteen-year-old Jonathan Gavin Antony dominated the men's 10m air pistol competition at the ISSF Junior World Cup in New Delhi. The Indian shooter qualified first with 586-19x before winning gold by an impressive 8.5-point margin in the finals. Italy's Luca Arrighi earned silver while Spain's Lucas Sanchez Tome captured bronze in the eight-man final. His victory highlighted another strong performance by the host nation's young athletes.
Individual Neutral Athlete Evelina Shiena claimed gold in the women's 10m air pistol event with a score of 240.9. India's Rashmika Sahgal fought hard but settled for silver, finishing 4.8 points behind the winner. Iran's Fatemah Shekari completed the podium by taking bronze with 213.8 points...
New Delhi officials anticipate Bangladesh will conduct transparent parliamentary elections by February 2026. Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Randhir Jaiswal expressed these views during Friday briefings. Questions arose regarding Jamaat-e-Islami student organization victories at Dhaka University polls. The group participated actively in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's removal last August.
Muhammad Yunus administration representatives confirmed the February 15 electoral deadline remains firm. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam rejected suggestions that voting schedules might face delays. Political parties express differing opinions about timing and electoral arrangements. Officials warn against any efforts to disrupt the...
Government data reveals India welcomed 5.6 million international visitors through August alongside 30.4 billion domestic travelers. Medical tourism accounted for 131,856 foreign arrivals by April, representing 4.1 percent of total international visits. Officials approved 40 sustainable tourism projects worth 329.6 billion rupees across 23 states during fiscal year 2024-25.
The tourism sector generated 1.57 trillion rupees for India's economy in 2023-24, representing 5.22 percent of gross domestic product. Employment figures show 36.9 million direct positions and 47.7 million indirect roles, totaling 13.34 percent of national employment. Foreign exchange earnings reached 515.3 billion rupees while outbound travel exceeded inbound visits...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that over 500,000 Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students will receive overdue scholarship payments before Diwali. The students faced delays after educational institutions failed to upload required documentation to government systems. Officials will distribute funds directly through the Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism while accountability measures target those responsible for administrative errors. The announcement came during a ceremony where the Chief Minister awarded scholarships to more than 400,000 students.
State scholarship expenditure has risen from 1,648 crore rupees in 2017-18 to 3,124 crore rupees for 2025-26. Technology and artificial intelligence systems have...
Delhi High Court permitted Priya Kapoor to submit private property details of her deceased husband Sanjay Kapoor through sealed court documents. The court ordered all involved parties to avoid sharing information with press outlets. Priya Kapoor's legal representative emphasized their desire to present evidence within judicial proceedings rather than public forums. Mahesh Jethmalani argued against media restrictions while representing Karisma Kapoor's children.
Legal discussions addressed trust inheritance matters separate from property disputes. Jethmalani accused Priya Kapoor of seizing assets and clearing bank accounts during late August activities. The attorney claimed his clients received minimal shareholdings through disputed...
The Jagrit Hindu Manch launched the 'I Love Mahakal' initiative in Bhopal on Friday, displaying posters near a temple at Chameli Baba's tomb. This campaign emerged as tensions continue over the 'I Love Muhammad' movement spreading across multiple states. BJP spokesperson Durgesh Keswani emphasized the effort represents devotion to Lord Mahadev rather than opposition to other religious expressions. A participating saint explained the goal involves promoting traditional values and elevating Sanatan Dharma.
The Muhammad campaign originated during a September 4 Barawafat procession in Kanpur when organizers displayed an illuminated banner celebrating Prophet Muhammad's birth. Hindu groups objected to what they considered a new tradition...
Team captains from eight nations gathered for a joint media event across Bengaluru and Colombo venues four days before the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 commences. Australia's Alyssa Healy, England's Nat Sciver-Brunt, New Zealand's Sophie Devine, and India's Harmanpreet Kaur attended the Bengaluru session. Bangladesh's Nigar Sultana, Pakistan's Fatima Sana, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, and Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu participated from Colombo during simultaneous panel discussions and press conferences.
Each captain expressed optimism about their team's prospects while acknowledging the heightened competition level across women's cricket. Home captains Kaur and Athapaththu emphasized the special nature of hosting a World Cup...
