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RG Kar rape-murder: Kolkata court pronounces accused Sanjay Roy guilty - Indiaweekly
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A KOLKATA court on Saturday (18) declared Sanjay Roy “guilty” of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Sealdah court, where Roy’s trial was held, will declare his sentence on Monday, Anirban Das, the additional district and sessions...
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Jasprit Bumrah won't be available for first two ODIs against England: Agarkar - Indiaweekly
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CHIEF SELECTOR Ajit Agarkar on Saturday (18) said Jasprit Bumrah may not get fit for the first two ODIs against England, forcing them to name Harshit Rana as a replacement as they await an update from the medical team on the lead pacer. The fast bowler though was named in the squad for the...
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TV actor Aman Jaiswal dies in road accident in Mumbai - Indiaweekly
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TV ACTOR Aman Jaiswal (23) died after a truck rammed into his motorbike on Jogeshwari road in Mumbai on Friday (17) afternoon, police said. He was known for a lead role in TV serial “Dhartiputra Nandini”. Jaiswal was rushed to Cama Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, said an official of...
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Bengaluru techie sets herself ablaze after being blackmailed by uncle - Indiaweekly
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A WOMAN techie in Bengaluru set herself ablaze for allegedly being blackmailed by her uncle and aunt. The police have arrested the woman’s uncle and a detailed probe is underway, NDTV reports. The 24-year-old victim took the extreme step at a hotel, where she went to meet her uncle. Police...
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Sheikh Hasina says death was minutes away as she fled Bangladesh - Indiaweekly
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DEPOSED Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said she and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana escaped death by just 20-25 minutes on August 5 last year when her Awami League government was toppled in a student-led mass uprising. In a brief audio note released by her party on its Facebook...
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‘Paatal Lok’ Season 2 explores darker realms of human behaviour: Director - Indiaweekly
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AVINASH ARUN DHAWARE, who directed the second season of the hit series “Paatal Lok,” describes the follow-up as “denser” and delves into the “darker lanes of human behaviour.” The director, known for his work on “Killa,” “Three of Us,” and “School of Lies,” shared insights into the new season’s...
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SAIF ALI KHAN’S wife and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has informed the police that the intruder who entered their house in Mumbai got aggressive during the scuffle but did not touch jewellery kept in the open, an official said on Saturday (18). The police recorded the actress’ statement following...
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16 Indians serving with Russian military 'missing': Ministry - Indiaweekly
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INDIA on Friday said 12 Indian nationals have been killed while serving with the Russian military and another 16 listed by Russia as missing. Ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a total of 126 Indians were serving with the Russian military and 96 of them have so...
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Modi lauds India's maritime capabilities - Indiaweekly
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PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi has said India is emerging as a major maritime power, and being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally. He was speaking after three new naval platforms – a destroyer, a frigate and a submarine – were commissioned at a ceremony in his presence at...
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Jessica Alba to part ways with Cash Warren after 16 years of marriage - Indiaweekly
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HOLLYWOOD actress Jessica Alba has confirmed her divorce from her husband of 16 years, Cash Warren. In a statement posted to Instagram, the 43-year-old star shared her decision after years of personal growth and reflection. “I’ve been on a journey of self realisation and transformation for years...
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Coldplay Chris Martin arrives in Mumbai for India tour - Indiaweekly
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COLPLAY is gearing up for its much-anticipated concerts in India, with lead singer Chris Martin and partner Dakota Johnson spotted at Mumbai’s airport. The band is set to perform as part of their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ in Mumbai and Ahmedabad in January 2025, but the event has already...
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Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ faces protests in Punjab - Indiaweekly
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PROTESTS by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and various Sikh organisations led to the movie “Emergency” being withheld from cinemas in Punjab on Friday. The film, directed, written, and produced by Kangana Ranaut, centres on the Emergency imposed by former prime minister...
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Virat Kohli named in Delhi's provisional squad for next Ranji Trophy game - Indiaweekly
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VIRAT KOHLI has been named in Delhi’s 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle. It is learnt that Kohli has intimated the Delhi and Districts Cricket...
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At Maha Kumbh Mela, ‘beautiful sadhvi’ is making waves - Indiaweekly
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WHILE the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Pryagraj is putting spotlight on various babas, Harsha Richhariya, a 30-year-old woman from Uttarakhand is making heads turn. Her photos and video have gone viral on social media, with many calling her ‘beautiful sadhvi’ and ‘viral sadhvi’. However,...
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Saif's staff nurse tells police: Intruder first entered Jeh's room - Indiaweekly
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A STAFF nurse at the house of actor Saif Ali Khan, who was attacked by an unidentified intruder early Thursday morning, recounted the horrifying incident in her statement to the police and said the man demanded ₹10 million (£94,326.28) when confronted. The intruder first entered the room of Saif...
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12 Naxalites gunned down by security forces in Chhattisgarh - Indiaweekly
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AS MANY as 12 Naxalites were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Thursday, a senior police official said. The gunfight broke out at around 9 am in a forest of south Bijapur when a joint team of security personnel was out an anti-Naxalite...
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Adani group stocks rally as Hindenburg shuts shop - Indiaweekly
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ADANI GROUP stocks rallied on Thursday after Hindenburg Research, which made international waves with campaigns targeting billionaire Gautam Adani that wiped billions from market value of his group companies, founder Nate Anderson announced its shutdown. Shares of NDTV surged 9.15 per cent,...
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Increasing threats faced by Bollywood stars - Indiaweekly
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THE KNIFE attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence has put the spotlight back on the vulnerability of Indian film stars to threats and crimes. From security concerns to violent incidents, several high-profile celebrities have faced significant risks over the years. Salman...
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Infosys Q3 net profit rises 11.5 per cent - Indiaweekly
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IT SERVICES major Infosys on Thursday reported an 11.46 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹68.06 billion (£644.04m) in the October-December quarter of FY25. The Bengaluru-headquartered company had posted a profit of ₹61.06 billion (£577.80m) in the corresponding period...
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Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh faces first test after becoming world champion - Indiaweekly
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GRANDMASTER D Gukesh will face his first big test since becoming the world champion when he begins his campaign in the Tata Steel Chess tournament, which gets underway Wijk Aan Zee in The Netherlands on Friday. After winning the World Championship in December at Singapore, Gukesh had withdrawn...
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Sindhu, Kiran George enter quarterfinals of India Super 750 - Indiaweekly
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TWO-TIME Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the quarterfinals, while Kiran George delivered a gritty performance to keep the home flag flying in men’s singles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday. Sindhu cruised past Japan’s world No. 46 Manami Suizu with a...
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‘All We Imagine as Light’ and ‘Santosh’ nominated for BAFTA - Indiaweekly
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INDIAN filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light”, a Golden Globe contender, has been nominated for the 2025 BAFTA Awards in the “Film Not in the English Language” category. The Cannes Film Festival 2024 Grand Prix winner, which explores urban migration and dislocation, will compete...
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India's space docking mission a success; fourth country to achieve this feat - Indiaweekly
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INDIA docked two satellites in space Thursday, a key milestone for the country’s dreams of a space station and manned Moon mission, the space agency said. The satellites, weighing 220 kilograms (485 pounds) each, blasted off on December 30 on a single rocket from India’s Sriharikota launch site....
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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed at home: Report - Indiaweekly
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BOLLYWOOD star Saif Ali Khan, 54, was in surgery on Thursday (16) for six stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home in Mumbai, media said. The son of former India cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore, Khan is among the country’s most bankable...
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Indian American Dhol band to participate in Trump inauguration parade - Indiaweekly
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AN INDIAN American Dhol band has been invited to participate in the parade from Capitol Hill to the White House following Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th US president on January 20. Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak, a Texas-based Indian traditional drum and snare ensemble, will bring its vibrant...
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India Open Super 750: Sindhu, men's doubles pair scrape through - Indiaweekly
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PV SINDHU and the celebrated doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had to toil to advance to the second round of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi on Tuesday, as home shuttlers experienced a mixed day. After...
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Manu Bhaker may get 'worn out' Paris Olympics medals replaced - Indiaweekly
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INDIA’S star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to get her two Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced by identical models as she is among the large group of athletes who have complained that their medals have already deteriorated. A lot of athletes from across the world have also posted...
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Thousands offer prayers at Sabarimala on Makaravilakku day - Indiaweekly
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A SEA of pilgrims on Tuesday (14) braved massive rush and long queues to offer prayers at the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala on the day of ‘Makaravilakku’, which marks the culmination of the over two-month-long annual pilgrimage season. Clad in the customary black attire and wearing...
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‘Lisa Mishra, the actor, and Lisa Mishra, the singer, are two separate human beings’ - Indiaweekly
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ACTOR Lisa Mishra, best known for her singing career, emphasised her determination to separate her acting from her music and content creation as she transitioned into her first web series, “Call Me Bae”. The 30-year-old plays Harleen Babbar, a strong-willed news producer in the Prime Video...
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Actor Ajith thanks fans, well-wishers for his success at Dubai 24H race - Indiaweekly
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TAMIL actor Ajith on Tuesday (14) expressed gratitude to his supporters following his team’s third-place finish in the Dubai 24H 2025 race. Ajith’s racing team, competing in the ‘992 – Porsche 911 GT3’ category, secured the podium spot during the event held from January 10 to 12 at the Dubai...
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Delhi polls will expose 'jugalbandi' between Congress and BJP: Kejriwal - Indiaweekly
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AAP CHIEF Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls will expose the “jugalbandi” between the Congress and the BJP. Kejriwal said that he spoke just one line about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the response is coming from the BJP. “Look how much trouble the BJP is...
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Transgender ascetics from Kinnar Akhara perform 'Amrit Snan' at Maha Kumbh - Indiaweekly
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ON THE auspicious occasion of the first ‘Amrit Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh, the Kinnar Akhara, a religious order of transgenders, took a holy dip in the Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday (14) and prayed for the welfare and progress of the country. While the first major ‘snan’ of the Maha Kumbh was held...
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Laurene Powell Jobs faces health issues at Maha Kumbh, recovering after 'Ganga snan' - Indiaweekly
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OVERWHELMED by the huge crowds at the Maha Kumbh, Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, was briefly indisposed but is recovering after ‘Ganga snan’ and rest. The billionaire businesswoman-philanthropist has been given a new name, ‘Kamla’, by her guru Mahamandaleshwar...
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Pakistan epicentre of terrorism, but Kashmir under control: Army chief - Indiaweekly
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PAKISTAN is the “epicentre” of terrorism and the cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir is being “orchestrated” from that country, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said even as he described the overall situation in the union territory as “firmly” under control. Gen Dwivedi, addressing a press...
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Border fence: India tells Bangladesh envoy all protocols being followed - Indiaweekly
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INDIA on Monday (13) summoned Bangladesh’s acting High Commissioner Nural Islam and conveyed to him that it followed all laid down protocols in the construction of fencing along the border between the two neighbours. India’s action came a day after Bangladesh’s foreign ministry called Indian...
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Telangana rations Kingfisher beer after Heineken turns off taps in price row - Indiaweekly
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TELANGANA is rationing supplies of Kingfisher beer, one of the country’s most popular brands, after Heineken-controlled United Breweries last week suspended its sales in a dispute over prices. States in India, the world’s eighth-biggest alcohol market by volume, individually regulate pricing of...
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Foreign minister Jaishankar to represent India at Donald Trump's inauguration - Indiaweekly
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EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday that Jaishankar will also have meetings with representatives of the incoming Trump...
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Ajith Kumar's team claims 3rd position in Dubai 24H 2025 race - Indiaweekly
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TAMIL superstar Ajith Kumar’s racing team has secured the third place in the Dubai 24H 2025 race on Sunday. Held annually at the Dubai Autodrome, the racing event features high-performance GT and touring cars competing in a gruelling 24-hour format that tests speed, strategy and endurance. The...
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Delhi govt dragged feet on placing CAG reports in assembly: HC - Indiaweekly
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THE Delhi High Court on Monday said the state government dragged its feet on the issue of tabling of several CAG reports on the ongoing liquor scam before the assembly, rasing “doubts on its bona fides”. Justice Sachin Datta, who was hearing a petition by the BJP MLAs, said the government should...
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Babil Khan's 'Log Out' to premiere at Argentina’s Mar del Plata film festival - Indiaweekly
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ACTOR Babil Khan’s latest film, “Log Out”, will have its world premiere at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina.
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