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The CWC meeting was held under the chairmanship of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge ย at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.

The CWC meeting was held under the chairmanship of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge ย at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.

In what is being seen as a key political meeting after it badly lost Bihar elections, Congress convened meeting of top leadership ย to deliberate the current political situation as also its future course of action against the government. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge ย at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi. ย  A major takeaway of the meeting was the decision later announced in a press conference by Malikarjun Kharge that party will launch a campaign against the repeal of the UPA-era rural employment legislation MGNREGA…
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Damien Martyn health update: Former cricketer showing positive signs in recent tests, says Adam Gilchrist

Damien Martyn health update: Former cricketer showing positive signs in recent tests, says Adam Gilchrist

Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn fell ill on Boxing Day and was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital. He was placed in an induced coma and was in serious condition as well. However, his close friend Adam Gilchrist has provided the latest update on his health. Melbourne: The cricket fraternity was shocked to know recently that former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn was seriously ill and placed in an induced coma. He fell ill on Boxing Day and was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital. He is battling meningitis and is undergoing treatment for the same and his close friend and…
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Air India pilot found under alcohol’s influence at Vancouver airport; Canada seeks probe

Air India pilot found under alcohol’s influence at Vancouver airport; Canada seeks probe

The pilot, identified as Captain Saurabh Kumar, had failed the breathalyser test and he has been taken off flying duties during the process of enquiry. In a statement, Air India apologised to the passengers for the delay and said it is fully cooperating with the local authorities. Vancouver: An Air India pilot was offloaded just before the takeoff at the Vancouver airport in Canada after authorities raised concerns regarding his 'fitness', said the airline on Friday. The incident happened on December 23 and the pilot was scheduled to operate the AI186 flight from Vancouver to Delhi.ย  The pilot, identified as…
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Stock split: MCX shares in focus as they trade ex-date for first-ever sub-division

Stock split: MCX shares in focus as they trade ex-date for first-ever sub-division

MCX Stock Split: Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has a 52-week high of Rs 11,218, hit on December 29, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs 4,410.10. Mumbai: Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will be in focus on Tuesday, January 2, 2025, as they will trade ex-date for the first-ever stock split. The board of directors of the company had approved sub-division in the 5:1 ratio. This means one equity share of MCX with a face value of Rs 10 each is divided into five equity shares of face value of Rs 2 each. The company…
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Usman Khawaja hits out at racial stereotyping after announcing retirement, ‘Always been treated differently’

Usman Khawaja hits out at racial stereotyping after announcing retirement, ‘Always been treated differently’

Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from international cricket today, confirming that the Sydney Test would be his last. After the announcement, he also hit out at the racial stereotyping he faced during his career that spanned 15 years. Sydney: Usman Khawaja hit out at racial stereotyping during his career after announcing retirement from international cricket today in Sydney. He confirmed that the Sydney Test against England would be the last of his career but also revealed that he had been frustrated and hurt for being treated differently to other Australian players throughout his career. It was a 50-minute…
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‘Everyone was screaming’: Survivors recount Switzerland bar fire horror as death count rises to 47

‘Everyone was screaming’: Survivors recount Switzerland bar fire horror as death count rises to 47

The fire broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation, a basement venue filled with hundreds of mostly young revellers in the Alpine resort of Crans Montana. Bern (Switzerland): A scene of extreme panic and chaos unfolded as a devastating fire tore through a packed bar and nightclub in Switzerland during New Yearโ€™s Eve celebrations, eyewitnesses said. People collapsed as frightened crowds fled for their lives. By Friday morning, at least 47 people had died and 115 had been injured, as the country entered 5 days of national mourning. The fire broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation, a…
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Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney against England. Notably, he had made his Test debut at the same venue back in 2011 and will bow out of international cricket after playing 88 Tests. Sydney: Usman Khawaja has announced that he will retire from international cricket after fifth and final Ashes Test against England in Sydney. He has so far played 87 Tests for Australia and scored 6206 runs at an average of 43.39 with 16 centuries and 28 fifties to his name. Khawaja confirmed…
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Jessie J reflects on โ€˜heavyโ€™ year amid breast cancer journey

Jessie J reflects on โ€˜heavyโ€™ year amid breast cancer journey

English singer-songwriter Jessie J has had a rollercoaster of a year amid her cancer diagnosis and surgeries but she is hopeful for 2026. ย  Taking to Instagram, the 37-year-old singer urged people โ€œnot to let their worst days define lifeโ€. ย  She shared a video and pictures of special moments from 2025, including time with friends and family, celebrating milestones, and vulnerable moments from her cancer journey. ย  โ€œI want to celebrate the highs and the lows. The real in it all,โ€ she wrote. โ€œTHANK YOU to everyone that held me up in what has been a year of woof…
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Nicholas Lee set to be announced as India women’s strength and conditioning coach

Nicholas Lee set to be announced as India women’s strength and conditioning coach

Former English cricketer Nicholas Lee is all set to be announced as the new strength and conditioning coach of the India women's cricket team. He will take over the role after the conclusion of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2026. New Delhi: In a major development for India womenโ€™s cricket team, Englishman Nicholas Lee is all set to take over as the sideโ€™s new strength and conditioning coach after the conclusion of the WPL (Womenโ€™s Premier League) 2026.ย  It is worth noting that the WPL is all set to kick off on January 9 and will run until February 5,…
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‘I am recovering well’: Roberto Carlos shares health update following heart attack rumours

‘I am recovering well’: Roberto Carlos shares health update following heart attack rumours

Former Real Madrid and Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos recently came forward and provided his fans with a health update after reports had spread about his suffering through a heart attack, which saw him being admitted to the hospital. Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid and Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recently took to social media and provided a health update for his fans. It is worth noting that rumours had been spreading that Carlos had suffered a heart attack and had been admitted to the hospital.ย  Addressing the rumours, the former Brazilian full-back claimed that there is no cause for concern, and he…
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