News from India

India's batting struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy raise questions about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Gautam Gambhir's call for Cheteshwar Pujara was ignored by selectors.

On New Year's Day 2025, PM Modi, President Murmu, and leaders like Baijayant Panda and Rahul Gandhi extended warm wishes for a prosperous year.

Major income tax reforms in the Union Budget 2024-25 will impact ITR filings in July 2025. Changes include revised tax slabs, increased standard deductions, and capital gains taxation adjustments.

Indian Railways revises its ticket booking system from November 1, 2024, reducing the advance reservation period to 60 days. AI-enhanced IRCTC aims to improve seat allocation.

India witnesses over 22 crore air travellers in 2024, prompting new BCAS 'One Cabin Bag' rule for streamlined travel. Changes impact domestic and international flights.

Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is gearing up for his next directorial venture with Mahesh Babu. Tentatively titled SSMB 29, the movie is set against the backdrop of an epic adventure. Amid the hype, recently, rumours have been abuzz that Rajamouli locked Priyanka Chopra as the female lead for the movie. While earlier reports claimed that the film is in the final stages of writing and is set to go on floors in April 2025, recent reports suggest that the Baahubali maker has locked the locations in India and Kenya.

In 2024, PM Modi's leadership marked a revival of India's heritage. Key events included the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration and BAPS Mandir inauguration in Abu Dhabi, enhancing cultural pride.

Fans are well aware of how Thalaivar Rajinikanth was all set to propose marriage to actress Sridevi and how the actress' mother wanted Kamal Haasan to marry the English Vinglish star. Even media reports claimed that her relationship with actor Mithun Chakraborty was quite deep and the duo had a brief affair and secretly married. However, Mithun and Sridevi refuted the allegations. Recently, veteran actress Sujata Mehta revealed that Sridevi and Mithun were madly in love and speculated that they were married too. She also disclosed that after her breakup, Sridevi was very disturbed.

Indian Air Force invites applications for Airmen posts at Maharaja's College Ground, Kochi from Jan 29 to Feb 4, 2025. Candidates need specific educational qualifications and must meet medical standards.

Tollywood icon star Allu Arjun is riding high on the success of his latest release Pushpa 2: The Rule. Helmed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 has been scripting box office records and inching closer to Aamir Khan's biggest blockbuster Dangal. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, Pushpa 2 has reportedly earned Rs 1760 crore within 25 days of its release. Well, interestingly, Allu Arjun has ditched his Pushparaj look after 5 years and trimmed his long hair and beard.

In 2024, world leaders and corporate giants lauded India's global rise under PM Modi's leadership. From economic growth to technological innovation, India's success was widely acknowledged.

In 2024, PM Modi's government launched policies to empower India's youth with education, innovation, and skill development. Key initiatives include the revival of Nalanda University, Vigyan Dhara scheme, and PM Vidyalaxmi for financial aid.

CBDT extends ITR filing deadline for FY 2023-24 to January 15. GST annual returns due by December 31 with penalties for non-compliance.

Auckland welcomes New Year 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display at Sky Tower, setting the stage for global celebrations including Sydney and Dubai.

Popular Indian crime thriller web series Mirzapur has drawn viewers' attention for its intense storyline and strong character portrayals. Meanwhile, the audience is quite excited to the entire cast of Mirzapur on big screens. Following the announcement of Mirzapur: The Film, fans are thrilled to witness the power struggles, crime, and revenge in the fictional town. Recently, actress Shweta Tripathi (Golu) shared a BIG update on the storyline of the much-awaited crime thriller saga Mirzapur: The Film.