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Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in IPL 2026, leading them to a win against Punjab Kings. Drawing a parallel to the film 'Nayak', Bumrah expressed his enjoyment of the role. This experience adds to his prior captaincy stints with the Indian national team in Tests and T20Is.

Congress leader Ajay Rai said that the Union Government failed to respond appropriately to the crisis, especially as Russian President expressed condolences to India after 111 deaths and widespread destruction in U.P.

Telangana’s Chief Secretary urges swift land acquisition for high-speed rail corridors to enhance connectivity and economic development

Suriya's 'Karuppu' has made a powerful debut at the box office, raking in ₹20.66 crore worldwide on its opening day. The Tamil version led the charge with strong occupancy, particularly in evening and night shows. While the film is a commercial success, critical reviews offer a mixed perspective on its narrative.

Key decisions regarding the new government, including Cabinet formation and portfolio allocation, will be finalised at the meeting, says convener Adoor Prakash

Ranveer Singh's action drama 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has premiered online internationally on Netflix, revealing a 'raw and undekha' version. Netizens are actively comparing this streaming cut with the Indian theatrical release, highlighting more graphic and extended violent scenes, including a famed 'hammer scene' and a gory football sequence.

Farmers alleged the Central Government is encroaching on Punjab’s water through amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board rules, the Dam Safety Act, the Water Amendment Act 2024 and the Punjab Reorganisation Act

Decisions like Satellite Townships, the Police Didi Scheme, a Three-Tier Public Support System, one model school per block, regulating private schools, prioritising Bihari contractors, and implementing a paperless e-registration system for land aim to reduce corruption, save time, and enhance transparency

The Minister said appropriate decisions regarding water storage up to the maximum reservoir level of dams under the BBMB should be taken expeditiously after the completion of necessary studies

The NIA said that Bharadwaj and Rao attended a meeting on the Mumbai Press Club terrace on January 19, where other co-accused in the Elgaar Parishad case were also present

According to officials, the borewell had recently been made operational, and the work to fill gravel and soil around it was still pending