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NEW DELHI: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will hold a meeting of its legislature party on January 31 to name Sunetra Pawar, wife of late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, as its leader, senior party leader and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal said on Friday.Speaking to reporters at the NCP office, Bhujbal said chief minister Devendra…
This image released by A24 shows Rose Byrne in a scene from “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” (Logan White/A24 via AP) Rose Byrne, fresh off her Golden Globe Award win and Oscar nomination for the leading role in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” was named as the 2026 Woman of the…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the Padma Bhushan on veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector, a government statement said.The Padma Awards, among India’s most prestigious civilian honours, are given in three categories—Padma Vibhushan, Padma…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Republic Day, a provisional list of this year’s Padma Awards has been released, as per sources. Those believed to be on the list are said to represent individuals with long-standing contributions across diverse fields.The awardees are from varied regions, including remote and underserved areas, and many have worked at the grassroots…
Tejashwi named RJD’s working president NEW DELHI: Tejashwi Yadav, son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, was appointed the national working president of the party, which was relegated to the margins in last year’s Bihar polls.The appointment coincided with visible signs of internal disquiet within the party. Hours ahead of the RJD’s…
Vikram Bhatt and daughter Krishna booked by Versova Police for allegedly cheating a businessman of Rs 13.5 crore with false film investment promises. EOW probes the fraud. Separately, Vikram and wife Shwetambari arrested in Udaipur’s Rs 30 crore scam after pitching big returns on a biopic to Dr. Ajay Murdia. Vikram Bhatt and his daughter…
In a powerful viral clip, India Witkin shares the heartfelt evolution of her distinctive name. Once a target for mockery and curiosity, the name—bestowed by her beloved grandmother—transformed into a treasured symbol of her roots. Her narrative strikes a chord with countless individuals, illustrating how names can shift from burdensome labels to badges of identity…
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday said it has filed a chargesheet against Magicwin, a betting website owned by two Pakistani nationals based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).According to the ED, the prosecution complaint—equivalent to a chargesheet—was filed on January 15 before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in…
Yemen Prime minister Salem bin Breik resigned Yemen’s Prime Minister Salem bin Breik gave his resignation on Thursday. The country’s Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council accepted his resignation and appointed foreign minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the new prime minister, as reported by Reuters citing state news agency Saba.Bin Breik formally tendered his resignation, which the…
Mitchell Starc of Australia (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australia’s star fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December, following a dominant display in the 2025-26 Ashes series against England. The 35-year-old left-armer was exceptional with both ball and bat, taking 31 wickets across the series while…
