Author: Supriya Jena

  • Venkatesh Iyer Joins KKR for ₹23.75 Crores – What’s Next?”

    Venkatesh Iyer Joins KKR for ₹23.75 Crores – What’s Next?”

    Venkatesh Iyer, a talented cricket player, just became one of the most expensive picks in IPL history! He was chosen by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹23.75 crores during the big auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Venkatesh always dreamed of returning to KKR and felt sad when they didn’t keep him in the team before the auction.

    KKR’s CEO, Venky Mysore, shared that Venkatesh told him he would be disappointed if KKR didn’t buy him back. During the auction, KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) both wanted him fiercely. Venkatesh explained, “It was exciting to see the paddles raised for me, but I was grateful to KKR for believing in me.”

    Before the auction, Venkatesh spoke with Venky Mysore, who explained that due to the retention rules, KKR couldn’t keep him but wanted him back. Venkatesh said, “If there’s a chance to bring me back to KKR, please do it!” His wish came true, showing how much the team trusts him.

    Now, with such a high price tag, many think Venkatesh could become KKR’s captain. Some reports suggest that Ajinkya Rahane will lead instead. When asked about it, Venkatesh mentioned, “I want to be a leader in any team I play for. You don’t need a captain title for that. If I get to captain KKR, it would be an honor.”

    During the last IPL season, he scored 370 runs with a great average and even hit a century against the Mumbai Indians. Overall, he has played 50 IPL matches and scored 1,326 runs, along with taking three wickets.

  • Fan Dies During Pushpa 2 Premiere: Allu Arjun Offers Support”

    Fan Dies During Pushpa 2 Premiere: Allu Arjun Offers Support”

    On Sunday, December 8, the Hyderabad police arrested three people related to the death of a fan during the premiere of “Pushpa 2: The Rule.” The people arrested include M Sandeep, the owner of Sandhya Theatre, the manager M Nagaraju, and the security head Gandhakam Vijay Chander.

    This incident happened on December 4, when the premiere was held at the theatre in RTC X Roads. Allu Arjun attended the event with his co-star Rashmika Mandanna and his wife, Allu Sneha Reddy. The police said that they were not informed in advance about the actor’s visit, which led to a chaotic situation among the fans. The excitement turned into a stampede as many rushed to see Allu Arjun, causing a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old fan named Revathi. Revathi and her young son both lost consciousness during the chaos. While she was declared dead, her son was hospitalized in serious condition.

    The police acted quickly, providing CPR to both Revathi and her son before taking them to the hospital. A case was filed against Allu Arjun, his security team, and the theatre management for the unfortunate event.

    In response to this tragedy, Allu Arjun offered ₹25 lakh (about $30,000) to Revathi’s family and promised to cover the medical expenses for her son. At a news conference, he expressed his sorrow, saying, “The money is just a way to show we care. I can’t fix their loss, but I will support them as best as I can.”

  • CBI Nabs Bridge and Roof Co. Official in ₹10 Lakh Bribery Case”

    CBI Nabs Bridge and Roof Co. Official in ₹10 Lakh Bribery Case”

    The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has caught a high-ranking official from Bridge and Roof Company (a government-owned company) because of a bribery case. They found ₹10 lakh (1 million rupees) in cash in a fancy car he was in while in Bhubaneswar.

    The person arrested is Chanchal Mukherjee, the Group General Manager (GGM) of the company. Along with him, two other people were also arrested. One is Santosh Moharana, who runs a private company called Penta A Studio, and the other is Debadutta Mohapatra, a middleman.

    The CBI started their investigation after learning that some people were involved in corrupt activities related to work orders and approving bills at the PSU. According to the CBI, Moharana met with Mukherjee in his office on December 6, where Mukherjee asked for ₹10 lakh and promised to adjust this amount for future payments.

    The CBI set a trap on Saturday and caught Mukherjee accepting the bribe in a Mercedes Maybach car. They recovered the cash of ₹10 lakh that was given to him. Officials have also searched eight locations in Bhubaneswar and Kolkata, where they found important documents, a vehicle linked to the crime, and digital devices.

  • Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor Divorce: Christmas Plans Revealed!”

    Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor Divorce: Christmas Plans Revealed!”

    Brittany Cartwright has said she won’t be spending Christmas with her ex-husband Jax Taylor as they go through their divorce. She told TMZ, “Not this year. Maybe in the future.” The couple, who were together for five years, first shared their breakup news earlier this year on their podcast called “When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany.”

    When Brittany arrived at LAX, she mentioned that she and her family are going through a lot, especially during the tough holiday season. She focuses on making Christmas special for her 3-year-old son, Cruz, whom she shares with Jax. Brittany said, “I make [Christmas] very special for my son. The whole house is decorated, and I’m like Mrs. Claus.”

    There were also reports that Jax is dealing with mental health issues, including bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. When asked about getting back together with Jax, Brittany made it clear: “That ship has sailed.” She also mentioned that she is currently “very single” but was rumored to be casually dating a former basketball player named Julian Sensley. Brittany added that her relationship with Julian ended a while ago.

    Brittany filed for divorce from Jax in August because of “irreconcilable differences.” In October, Jax had to refile for divorce after Brittany mistakenly said they were never legally married. Jax corrected this error to continue with the divorce process.

  • India’s U19 Team Loses Asia Cup Final to Bangladesh by 59 Runs”

    India’s U19 Team Loses Asia Cup Final to Bangladesh by 59 Runs”

    In the big U19 Asia Cup final on Sunday, India lost to Bangladesh by 59 runs. After a strong performance from the bowlers, who kept Bangladesh to 198 runs in 49.1 overs, it seemed like India was in a good position to win. But when it was time for the batters to play, they struggled a lot and couldn’t build on the bowlers’ good work.

    Chasing a target of 199 runs, India got all out for just 139 runs in 35.2 overs. None of the main batters could make a big score. Even the youngest IPL star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, only scored 9 runs off 7 balls. India faced early trouble, losing Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre for just 24 runs in five overs.

    As the match went on, Bangladesh put a lot of pressure on the Indian batters, making it hard for them to score runs and take singles. C Andre Siddarth tried to help with a score of 20 off 35 balls, but he got out in the 12th over, which was a big moment in the match as it gave Bangladesh the upper hand.

    Iqbal Hossain Emon was outstanding for Bangladesh, taking three crucial wickets that hurt India’s chances. Mohamed Amaan tried to hold on, scoring 26 runs off 65 balls, but it wasn’t enough. Hardik Raj also added 24 runs late in the innings, but India folded quickly. Azizul Hakim made things worse for India by taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs in 2.2 overs.

    Earlier, Rizan Hossain scored 47 runs, while Mohammad Shihab James hit 40 and Farid Hasan made 39 runs for Bangladesh. Despite struggling, Bangladesh managed to score near 200 runs while using most of their overs.

    From India, Yudhajit Guha performed best with 2 wickets for 29 runs. Chetan Sharma and Hardik Raj also contributed with 2 wickets each. Kiran Chormale gave away just 19 runs in 7 overs and took 1 wicket, while Karthikeya and Mhatre each took 1 wicket.

  • Lucknow Commuter Stations Hit by False Bomb Threat: No Danger Found

    Lucknow Commuter Stations Hit by False Bomb Threat: No Danger Found

    On Sunday morning, an unknown person called the emergency service, Dial 112, to say there were bombs at three different places in Lucknow: Hussainganj Metro Station, Charbagh Railway Station, and Alambagh Bus Station. The call came in around 8 am.

    As soon as they heard the threat, police and security teams rushed to the stations with bomb disposal and dog squads. They searched each place carefully, looking for any suspicious items or explosives. After searching, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Manisha Singh, reported that there were no dangerous objects found at any of the locations. It turned out the threat was just a hoax.

    There were no explosives or threats to the public’s safety, Singh reassured everyone. The police are now working to trace the phone number used to make the call and are trying to find the person responsible for this false alarm.

  • Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun Join A Wedding: Joy Amid Family Rumors!”

    Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun Join A Wedding: Joy Amid Family Rumors!”

    Actors Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun were seen at a wedding in Hyderabad. Makeup artist Sadhna Singh shared fun pictures of her work on the bride, showing Arjun and Chiranjeevi taking photos with the happy couple.

    In the first picture, we see Allu Arjun, his wife Sneha Reddy, and their daughter Arha smiling alongside the bride and groom. In another shot, Chiranjeevi looks joyful as he blesses the couple during the ceremony. There’s also a picture of Allu Arjun’s brother, Allu Sirish, with their parents and members of the bride and groom’s families.

    Rumors About Family Rift?
    Lately, there have been rumors about some tension between the Allu and Konidela families, but no one has confirmed anything. This started when Pawan Kalyan was running in the Andhra Pradesh elections, while Allu Arjun showed support for a different political friend. People noticed some family members even unfollowed each other on social media. Despite this, Arjun has said he wants to stay neutral. He also thanked Pawan for helping raise ticket prices for his new movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule.

    Recent Work
    Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar and featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, was released on December 5 and has already made over ₹600 crore in just three days! Chiranjeevi was last seen in the 2023 movie Bhola Shankar and is set to appear in upcoming films by Srikanth Odela and Boyapati Srinu.

  • Pawar Supports Mamata: BJP’s Darekar Questions Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership”

    Pawar Supports Mamata: BJP’s Darekar Questions Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership”

    On Sunday, BJP leader Pravin Darekar said that when Sharad Pawar backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc, it showed that he thinks Rahul Gandhi isn’t a good leader for the Congress party anymore. Darekar said, “I believe Pawar is suggesting that Rahul Gandhi can’t lead and that Congress isn’t able to guide the alliance now. It seems like there’s one message from him, but also conflicting words. Only time will tell what he truly thinks.”

    Sharad Pawar recently praised Mamata Banerjee, calling her a strong national leader. He said, “Yes, she can lead the alliance. She is a well-known leader and her team in Parliament is responsible and skilled. She deserves to lead.”

    Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena also supports Mamata’s role, saying they want her to be an important part of the alliance. He mentioned that they plan to meet her soon in Kolkata to discuss this.

    Congress MP Kirti Azad responded to ideas from TMC leaders that Mamata should lead the INDIA bloc after Congress lost in the Maharashtra elections. He praised her leadership, saying, “Mamata has a perfect record. Whenever Prime Minister Modi faced loss, it was in West Bengal. Her support grows when he insults Bengal. She speaks clearly and is known for uniting people.”

    Meanwhile, BJP leader Darekar criticized the opposition MLAs for their actions surrounding their oaths, calling it a “drama” and insulting to the people of Maharashtra. He stated that if they didn’t want to take the oath, they shouldn’t have agreed to it later. He added that their actions were a “flop show” and said the people won’t forgive them.

  • Cyril Han Named New CEO of Ant Group, Replacing Eric Jing

    Cyril Han Named New CEO of Ant Group, Replacing Eric Jing

    Cyril Han is set to become the new CEO of Ant Group, replacing Eric Jing starting March 1, according to an internal memo confirmed by a spokesperson. Eric Jing will stay on as chairman. Han, who was named president in March during a major company restructuring, will still report to Jing. His main job involves overseeing Ant’s digital payment, connectivity, and finance services.

    Ant Group is part of Alibaba, a huge online shopping company that owns 33% of it. They run the popular mobile payment app Alipay. In July 2023, Ant was fined $984 million for problems related to how they run the company.

    Cyril Han joined Alipay in 2014 and has held various important roles, including chief financial officer and vice president of strategic investment. Recently, Ant reported a net profit of 7.59 billion yuan ($1.04 billion) for the first quarter of the year. Bloomberg was the first to share the news about Han’s new role.

    ($1 = 7.2700 Chinese yuan)

  • Apply Now for 128 Apprentice Jobs at Metro Railway Kolkata!”

    Apply Now for 128 Apprentice Jobs at Metro Railway Kolkata!”

    Metro Railway Kolkata is Hiring! Apply Now for Apprentice Positions

    Great news for young job seekers! Metro Railway Kolkata is looking for new Apprentice workers. If you’re interested, you can apply online on their official website at mtp.indianrailways.gov.in.

    This job opportunity is for 128 positions, and here’s what you need to know:

    Job Openings:
    – Fitter: 82 positions
    – Electrician: 28 positions
    – Machinist: 9 positions
    – Welder: 9 positions

    Who Can Apply?
    To apply, you must:
    – Have completed your 10th grade with at least 50% marks from a recognized school.
    – Hold a National Trade Certificate in your chosen skill from NCVT/SCVT.

    Age Requirement:
    You must be between 15 to 24 years old to apply.

    How Are Candidates Selected?
    Metro Railway will choose candidates based on their performance. They will create a list of the best applicants by looking at the average marks from both 10th grade and your trade training.

    Application Fee:
    It costs ₹100 to apply, but if you belong to SC/ST/PwBD or are a woman, you don’t have to pay anything. You can pay with a Debit Card, Credit Card, or through Internet Banking.

    Important Dates:
    – Application Start Date: December 23
    – Application End Date: January 22, 2025

    For more details, check the Metro Railway Kolkata website. Don’t miss out on this chance!