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  • Tendulkar’s Vintage Show Stuns as Australia Masters Prevail in IML 2025!

    Tendulkar’s Vintage Show Stuns as Australia Masters Prevail in IML 2025!

    The best way to enjoy cricket is to watch Sachin Tendulkar bat. Don’t believe it? Just ask Shane Watson! When Watson saw Tendulkar hit a straight drive during a cricket match, it took him back 15 years. The crowd at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara was excited to see Tendulkar perform like a pro in a match between India Masters and Australia Masters during the International Masters League (IML) 2025.

    Even though Watson (110 runs) and Ben Dunk (132 runs) helped Australia Masters win by 95 runs, everyone was buzzing about Tendulkar’s incredible batting. He scored a quick 64 runs in just 33 balls, which included seven fours and four amazing sixes. The best moment was when he hit a straight six off bowler Ben Hilfenhaus, which Watson called the “shot of the night.”

    Watson said, “We won the match, but Sachin played the best shot. That straight drive took me back in time instantly. The boys were cheering silently. His shots were so good, especially that straight six and the cover drive. Sachin looked so happy after hitting them.”

    The IML is giving fans a chance to see some of cricket’s greatest players back on the field, with the final match happening in Raipur on March 16. Watson enjoyed playing in the tournament and spoke highly of it. “It’s so much fun to be back, playing against Sachin and sharing the field with my friends from the Australian team. The quality of cricket is fantastic. If people at home aren’t entertained, I don’t know what will entertain them!”

    Chasing a target of 270 runs, India Masters were bowled out for 174, with Xavier Doherty taking five wickets for just 25 runs.

  • Supreme Court to Revisit ED’s Authority Under Money Laundering Act

    Supreme Court to Revisit ED’s Authority Under Money Laundering Act

    The Supreme Court announced on Thursday that it will decide in April if it should rethink its 2022 decision that supported the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) power to arrest and seize property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

    A panel of judges, Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, mentioned that the case was supposed to be reviewed by a larger group of three judges, but it was mistakenly assigned to them. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, agreed and suggested the case be postponed until late April or the first week of May.

    Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, who is representing the person challenging the decision, urged that the case should be heard quickly by the three-judge panel. Justice Surya Kant noted that he had asked for the case to be sent to the larger panel, and he was confused about why it came to the two-judge panel instead.

    Justice Surya Kant promised to provide a specific date for the hearing but confirmed that it would not happen before the end of April. The Supreme Court is looking at several requests to re-examine the ruling from July 27, 2022. On that date, the court had allowed the ED to keep its powers for arrest and property seizure related to money laundering cases.

    In August 2022, the court agreed to consider a request for a review of the July decision, noting that two issues—failing to provide an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) and the reversal of the presumption of innocence—needed to be looked at again.

    The Supreme Court recognized the global concern about money laundering as a serious threat to the financial system. In its ruling, the court also confirmed that agencies under the 2002 PMLA law are not the same as police and that they don’t have to provide an ECIR copy in every case. Instead, they only need to explain the reasons for the arrest at the time it happens.

    The ruling came after more than 200 petitions were filed by various people and groups questioning different parts of the PMLA law, which some opposition leaders argue is misused by the government to target political opponents. The court also stated that Section 45 of the PMLA, which makes certain money-laundering offenses serious and hard to get bail for, was reasonable and fair.

  • Language Controversy in Mumbai: Why Marathi Matters

    Language Controversy in Mumbai: Why Marathi Matters

    Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, a senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), talked about the languages spoken in Mumbai and caused some confusion. He mentioned that Mumbai doesn’t only have one language. According to him, different areas speak different languages, and in Ghatkopar, for example, many people speak Gujarati. He suggested that living in Mumbai doesn’t mean you need to speak Marathi, the main language of Maharashtra.

    However, after his comments got a lot of attention, Joshi clarified his statement. He told ANI that he didn’t mean to say Marathi wasn’t important. He confirmed that while many languages are spoken in Mumbai, Marathi is still the main language, since Mumbai is in Maharashtra. He expects that people moving to the city should make an effort to learn and understand Marathi.

    In support of this, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, stated that learning Marathi is important because it is part of the state’s culture and identity. He emphasized that everyone living in Mumbai should know the language.

    Aaditya Thackeray from the Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that people from other places should respect the local language, just like they do in other states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

  • Indian Stocks Rise: RBI Boosts Banks and Investors Cheer Lower Oil Prices!

    Indian Stocks Rise: RBI Boosts Banks and Investors Cheer Lower Oil Prices!

    Indian stock markets experienced a positive day on Thursday for the second time in a row. Investors bought stocks that were undervalued, and financial stocks went up after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to add $21 billion in cash to banks. Energy stocks also did well due to lower oil prices. The markets were helped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s temporary decision to hold off on tariffs for car imports from Mexico and Canada.

    The main index, BSE Sensex, increased by 609.86 points, finishing at 74,340.09. The broader Nifty 50 index rose by 207.40 points to reach 22,544.70.

    Key Highlights:

    – Reliance Industries, which is one of the biggest companies on the stock market, saw its shares rise by 3%. Several financial analysts said it’s a good time to invest in this stock.
    – Energy stocks gained 2% as crude oil prices dropped. Asian Paints, a popular paint brand, saw its shares jump by 4.8%.
    – Financial stocks increased by 0.5%, helped by the RBI’s decision to provide more funds to banks. So far this year, the RBI has injected a total of Rs 4.5 lakh crore since mid-January.
    – Zydus Lifesciences shares rose by 2.1% after getting approval for a leukemia drug from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    The trend in the broader market was also positive, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising by 0.4% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 jumping by 1.3%.

    Experts are optimistic about the market, especially after Trump’s decision eased worries about trade. They also noted that falling oil prices, due to reduced demand, are giving a boost to energy and metal sectors.

    One analyst, Vinod Nair, mentioned that the market shows strength from key financial stocks. The Nifty index is recovering, and there is optimism for further gains unless it falls below 22,300.

  • India Advances to Champions Trophy Final with Epic Win Over Australia!

    India Advances to Champions Trophy Final with Epic Win Over Australia!

    Team India is going to the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 after an exciting four-wicket victory over Australia on Tuesday. Virat Kohli was the star of the match, making a fantastic 84 runs in the chase for 265 runs. He received great support from Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and KL Rahul.

    The real hero of the day was Hardik Pandya. He scored a quick 28 runs when India needed them the most, hitting three huge sixes and one four. His powerful batting changed the game and helped India secure the win. The match became very tense towards the end, and the Indian players were really nervous.

    In a fun video shared on Instagram, Hardik was seen chatting with Axar Patel, trying to ease the tension. Hardik said, “I was smiling. I knew I would hit those sixes. I could tell everyone in the dressing room was a bit tense, but I was calm inside.”

    Axar joked about the nervousness in the dressing room, saying, “We were thinking about running twos and singles, hoping Hardik and Rahul would keep the game going.” KL Rahul, who scored an important 42 runs without getting out, added that Hardik’s runs helped reduce the pressure on him. He said, “Hardik hit those crucial sixes, and it made my job easier. I’m really happy we won!”

    With this victory, India is set to play New Zealand in a thrilling final for the Champions Trophy title!

  • Bangladesh’s Election Hopes: Nahid Islam’s Vision for Change

    Bangladesh’s Election Hopes: Nahid Islam’s Vision for Change

    Bangladesh’s temporary government is struggling to keep people safe, making it hard to hold elections this year, said Nahid Islam, the leader of a new political party. Last August, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power after big protests led by students, some of which turned violent. The interim government, led by Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, recently announced that elections might not happen until the end of 2025, even though protests are still going on.

    Islam, a 26-year-old former student leader who recently became the head of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), feels the situation is not safe enough for a national election. He shared his views during his first interview as party leader at a government-provided house in Dhaka. His comments are significant because he was an adviser in the interim government and is the first important politician to question Yunus’s election timetable.

    Experts think that this young party could change the long-standing politics in Bangladesh, which has been controlled by Hasina’s Awami League and Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party for many years. Both of these traditional parties want elections to happen soon, believing a democratically elected government should take charge again.

    There have been incidents of violence, such as attacks on government symbols and clashes among different student groups. Reports also suggest there are attacks on homes and businesses, especially targeting Hindus and other minority groups, although the interim government claims these reports are exaggerated.

    Islam stated that the NCP, formed just last week, will be ready for the elections whenever they occur. However, he stressed that before the elections can be held, everyone needs to agree on a document called the ‘Proclamation of the July Revolution.’ This document is being created with input from political parties and student activists and should reflect what the Bangladeshi people want.

    If they can agree on this document within a month, elections could happen quickly. However, if it takes longer, they should wait to hold elections. Islam also mentioned that many wealthy people in Bangladesh are helping to fund the NCP, and they plan to raise money through crowdfunding for a new office and for the election.

  • U.S. Halts Military Planes for Deporting Illegal Immigrants

    U.S. Halts Military Planes for Deporting Illegal Immigrants

    The U.S. government is stopping the use of military planes to deport illegal immigrants. According to the Wall Street Journal, this decision is based on high costs. The military flights to send back illegal immigrants were found to be much more expensive than regular civilian flights. For example, deporting people to India cost about $3 million per flight, and even flights to Guantanamo Bay cost over $20,000 per person.

    Using military planes made these flights take longer and carry fewer people, which added to the costs. A recent flight to deport immigrants was canceled, and officials said this pause might continue for a long time. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that breaking the law could lead to serious consequences, hinting that some might end up in Guantanamo Bay.

    So far, military planes have taken several migrants back to different countries, including India and Guatemala. Many deportees reported being handcuffed and chained during their flights, which does not sound comfortable at all.

    Overall, the Trump administration is focused on cracking down on illegal immigration, but now they have to find a more affordable way to handle deportations.

  • Humayun Saeed: Pakistan’s Wealthiest Actor and His Journey to Stardom

    Humayun Saeed: Pakistan’s Wealthiest Actor and His Journey to Stardom

    Before the Partition of India in 1947, Lahore and Calcutta were the hotspots for movies in India, followed by Bombay. After 1947, Bombay became Bollywood’s main city and saw a huge boom in films. Calcutta kept making Bengali movies, but Lahore’s film industry slowed down. Recently, there have been efforts to bring back Lahore’s film scene, and the Pakistani film industry has been growing. With bigger markets and a larger audience around the world, films are making more money, making stars richer too. Some Pakistani film stars are now wealthier than their Bollywood counterparts!

    Pakistan’s Richest Actor

    According to various reports, Humayun Saeed is the richest actor in Pakistan today, with a net worth of about $50 million (PKR 1380 crore or INR 435 crore). This makes him richer than famous Pakistani stars like Fawad Khan ($5 million), Mahira Khan ($7 million), Maya Ali ($15 million), and Shaan Shahid ($20 million).

    Saeed vs. Bollywood Stars

    Humayun Saeed is often called the ‘Shah Rukh Khan of Pakistan’ because like Shah Rukh, he is the wealthiest actor in his country. Even though his $50 million is much less than Shah Rukh Khan’s $770 million, he surpasses many Bollywood stars. For example, actors like Ranbir Kapoor ($40 million), Prabhas ($35 million), and even Rajinikanth ($48 million) are not as rich as Humayun Saeed!

    How Humayun Saeed Earned His Wealth

    So, how did Humayun Saeed become so successful? He earns a lot from his acting roles, but that’s not his only source of income. He is also a film producer and started his own company called Six Sigma Plus Productions. Plus, he’s one of the few Pakistani actors to make it in the West. His role as Hasnat Khan in Netflix’s The Crown has helped him gain more recognition and earn even more money than his peers!

  • Trump Thanks Pakistan for Capturing ISIS-K Terrorist Linked to Abbey Gate

    Trump Thanks Pakistan for Capturing ISIS-K Terrorist Linked to Abbey Gate

    In a recent speech to Congress, former US President Donald Trump thanked Pakistan for helping catch a man named Mohammad Shareefullah, also known as “Jafar.” Jafar is connected to ISIS-K and was reportedly part of several dangerous attacks, including the bombing near Abbey Gate during the US exit from Afghanistan in August 2021. This bombing tragically killed 13 American soldiers and injured many others.

    Trump said that the US is “standing strong against the forces of radical Islamic terrorism” and criticized how the Biden administration managed the withdrawal from Afghanistan. He called it “disastrous” and “perhaps the most embarrassing moment in our country’s history.”

    He mentioned that the arrest of Jafar was a major success that would bring some peace to the families of those lost in the Abbey Gate attack. “Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity,” Trump stated.

    After Trump’s speech, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him for recognizing Pakistan’s efforts in fighting terrorism. He said that Shareefullah, an Afghan national, was caught during an operation near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

    Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing fight against terrorism, stating, “Pakistan has always played a key role in stopping terrorists.” He also expressed his country’s commitment to work closely with the US to maintain regional peace and stability, emphasizing their resolve in defeating terrorism.

  • Kate Cassidy Opens Up About Liam Payne’s Legacy and Mental Health Journey

    Kate Cassidy Opens Up About Liam Payne’s Legacy and Mental Health Journey

    Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, opened up about how hard it can be to get out of bed after losing her partner. Liam, who was a member of One Direction, sadly passed away in October last year at just 31 years old when he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

    In a recent interview on the ITV talk show, Lorraine, Kate spoke about Liam’s openness regarding mental health. She is now involved in the March4March mental health campaign to help those who need support, especially since Liam can no longer do it himself.

    Kate shared, “Liam guided me to this campaign. I’m on my own healing journey, and some days getting out of bed feels really tough. But I have my dog, Nala, who needs me, so I try to take her for a walk, even if it’s just for five or twenty minutes. It helps clear my mind instead of staying in bed scrolling through social media.”

    Kate became emotional as she talked about how she’s still learning to accept that Liam is gone. “It’s hard for me to talk about him in the past tense. It hurts. I have tough days, but I am lucky to have a great support system around me,” she said.

    She described Liam as “one of a kind,” saying he could make anyone smile. “He had a special sense of humor that made everything better. His warm presence is something I’ll always hold onto.”

    Kate also hopes to help others feel less alone in their grief and healing process. She was drawn to the number four in the campaign, which means a lot to her and Liam. “It’s our angel number that symbolizes support and guidance,” she explained.

    Just before Liam’s tragic death, Kate had been in Argentina with him but returned to America beforehand. At the Brit Awards, Liam was remembered fondly, with his family wanting privacy during this tough time.

    Recently, a court in Argentina dismissed charges against some people related to Liam’s death. Kate had been with Liam since 2022 and mentioned that he once wrote her a note about wanting to propose. She joined his family and friends for his private funeral.

    Liam often spoke about his mental health struggles and his fight with alcoholism during his time with One Direction. He had previously discussed hitting “rock bottom” and shared his journey towards sobriety. In 2023, he revealed he was almost six months sober after staying in a rehab facility for nearly 100 days.