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India captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed the Asia Cup presentation dispute after defeating Pakistan by five wickets. The team declined to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who holds positions as Pakistan's interior minister, and cricket board chairman...

Congress MP Tariq Anwar raised alarm on Monday after Printu Mahadev threatened opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Mahadev formerly led the student organization ABVP at the state level. Party official K.C. Venugopal contacted Home Minister Amit Shah about the incident, and he warned that inaction...

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 arrives at SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai after a two-year absence. Tamil Thalaivas will compete before their supporters as the home squad. Arjun Deshwal emphasized the team must secure victories in all remaining league matches to build confidence ahead...

Maharashtra legislator Abu Azmi condemned the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday over recent demonstrations in Bareilly. The Samajwadi Party state leader characterized conditions as lawless, and he stated protesters should have obtained administrative approval before gathering. Violence erupted...

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor shared his current musical preferences during an Instagram live session on Sunday through his clothing brand Arks' official account. The Tamasha star revealed his strong affinity for the track Barbad from director Mohit Suri's film Saiyaara, and he praised the...

Former Industries Minister Nurul Majd Mahmud Humayun died on Monday morning at Dhaka Medical College Hospital while receiving treatment. The Awami League leader had been transferred from Dhaka Central Jail on Sunday after his health deteriorated critically. Hospital officials moved him to...

Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 4.5 on Monday, marketing the artificial intelligence system as the world's top coding model. The company said the technology excels at building complex agents, operating computers, and demonstrates major advances in reasoning and mathematics. Developers can...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Coast Guard during the opening session of its 42nd Commanders Conference on Monday. The three-day gathering at ICG headquarters in Delhi brings together senior leaders to discuss operational priorities. Singh emphasized the force's role in...

Tata Capital disappointed investors who purchased shares in the unlisted market after announcing a price band of Rs 310 to Rs 326 per share for its initial public offering. Unlisted shares peaked at approximately Rs 1,125 before the announcement, and the upper band represents a 71 percent...

Actor Ranbir Kapoor revealed directorial ambitions during an Instagram live session on his clothing brand page after turning 43 on Sunday. The performer disclosed plans to helm a film within the next few years, and he has established a writer's room to develop two concepts. Kapoor praised...

Sudigaali Sudheer leads the rural drama Hai Lesso, which began production on Monday with a traditional ceremony. Director Prasanna Kumar Kota makes his directorial debut with this project, and producers Siva Cherry and Ravikiran launch Vajra Varahi Cinemas through the venture. The film...

Entrepreneurs in India demonstrate remarkable optimism about personal wealth growth. HSBC Private Bank reported on Monday that 95 percent expect increases over coming years, propelled by new investment opportunities at 64 percent, portfolio gains at 56 percent, positive economic forecasts at 54...

India's cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after winning the final. The refusal stemmed from Naqvi's role as a minister in Pakistan's government. He departed the stadium with the trophy after the ceremony halted, and footage...

Director Mohit Suri celebrated Ahaan Panday's transformation from an anxious stage artist to a recognized film star. On Monday, the filmmaker used social media to share photos with Panday while praising his development alongside the success of Saiyaara. The romantic drama, inspired by a 2004...

Amaal Mallik explained his decision to remain restrained during a confrontation with Gauahar Khan on the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19. The contestant told fellow housemate Nehal Chudasama he possessed evidence to counter Khan's accusations, but he deliberately avoided escalation...

Actor Ranbir Kapoor discussed his recent family trip during an Instagram session. He combined vacation activities with shopping for his new home. The getaway coincided with his birthday. He spent time with mother Neetu Kapoor, wife Alia Bhatt, and daughter Raha. The couple purchased a...

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The National Football League revealed the announcement during a Sunday Night Football broadcast on Sept. 29, 2025. The 31-year-old performer...

Content creator Vincent Kaluma received support from Kenyans during a fundraiser on Sunday at his home. Large crowds arrived with financial donations, supplies, and food to help the family. Kaluma has been documenting his efforts to care for his ailing father on social media while working on a...

Three additional victims died on Monday from injuries sustained during a highway collision near Kikopey on Sunday afternoon, raising fatalities to 16. The crash occurred when a 14-seater matatu attempted to overtake, and collided head-on with a lorry along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. Thirteen...

Typhoon Bualoi struck Vietnam's central and northern regions on Sunday night, claiming at least 11 lives, and damaging or destroying hundreds of homes before weakening into neighboring Laos. Dozens remain missing or injured after floodwaters swept bridges away, winds tore roofs from buildings...