After Paddy Pimblett's impressive win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, a well-known MMA influencer is already predicting Pimblett's future success. The influencer confidently claims that by 2026, Pimblett will defeat current champion Islam Makhachev. Despite Chandler's attempts and an illegal shot, Paddy's ground and pound skills proved too much for the American. The MMA community is now buzzing with anticipation for what's to come for Pimblett in the sport.
The people of Haridwar's Singhdwar took to the streets to express their disappointment and anger towards Uttarakhand MP Trivendra Singh Rawat. The protesters accused Rawat of promoting illegal mining and failing to implement important development work in his four-year tenure as Chief Minister. They also alleged that Rawat's actions have insulted Dalits and the poor, and that the recent survey naming him as the "most unsuccessful Chief Minister" serves as proof of his failures. This demonstration is a clear sign of public discontent and anger towards Rawat's actions.
The arrest of Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch during a peaceful protest in Quetta has sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about human rights abuses in Balochistan. With a history of activism against enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, Mahrang's detention is seen as a targeted attack by the Pakistan army. Her illegal arrest and imprisonment without proper legal proceedings have drawn attention to the ongoing struggles and systematic abuses faced by the Baloch community. The global community, including organizations like Amnesty International and Front Line Defenders, are calling for her immediate release.
In a major development, 'X' has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against the Indian government, challenging its content regulation and censorship policies. The social media giant has raised concerns over the government's interpretation of the Information Technology (IT) Act, claiming that it violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines free expression online. The government, on the other hand, maintains that it has the authority to block illegal content under Section 79(3)(b) of the Act, while 'X' argues that this provision does not grant such power to the authorities.
The father of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai, has finally spoken out about the incident. DGP Ramachandra Rao was reportedly unaware of his daughter's involvement and was devastated upon learning about her arrest through the media. He also denied any knowledge of the family issues that may have led to Ranya's arrest. Confiscated at the Kempegowda International Airport, the 14.8 kg of gold has caused a major scandal and raised questions about the use of power and privilege for illegal activities.
In a successful deportation effort, the Gujarat police's Ahmedabad Crime Branch has deported 15 Bangladeshi illegal immigrants, with plans to deport 35 more by March. The immigrants were found to have fake Indian documents and links to a human trafficking ring that exploited women and minor girls for prostitution. The Bangladeshi embassy has confirmed the nationality of the deported individuals.
Dozens of Indian citizens, who had attempted to enter the US through unauthorized routes, have been deported back to India. The incident sheds light on the growing trend of illegal migration from India and the harsh realities faced by those seeking to settle in a foreign land. The government is being called upon to take action and address this issue.
Within hours of its official release, Ajith Kumar's highly anticipated film, Vidaamuyarchi, has been leaked on various illegal streaming platforms and torrent websites. This unauthorized leak has raised concerns about the movie's box-office potential and has disappointed the production house, distributors, and loyal fans. The film's release was preceded by a strong anti-piracy campaign by Lyca Productions, making a plea for the audience to watch the film only in theaters. The leak of Vidaamuyarchi is a significant blow not only to the film's success but also to the entire movie industry, highlighting the detrimental effects of piracy.
A US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, Punjab on Wednesday afternoon, drawing a large crowd and increased security measures at the airport. The deported individuals include women, minors, and men hailing from various states in India. The Punjab government has made arrangements to transport the deportees back to their respective places, with the assurance of friendly welcome and assistance from the state police and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. However, family members of the deportees from Gujarat are claiming they had no knowledge of their relatives' deportation and that they had left for Europe for vacation. Former deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel expressed sympathy for the deported individuals, stating that they went to the US in search of job opportunities and should not be seen as criminals.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Parliament regarding the deportation of over 100 Indian nationals from the US, assuring that the government is actively engaging with the US to ensure the deportees are not mistreated. He also emphasized the need for cracking down on the illegal immigration industry and taking necessary action against agents based on information provided by the deportees.