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Bolsonaro house arrest bid fails: Brazil top court rejects plea; health concerns dismissed

Former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro (File photo) Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday turned down former president Jair Bolsonaro’s plea to serve his prison term under house arrest, according to a court ruling.Bolsonaro’s legal team had filed the request a day earlier, arguing that the 70-year-old should be allowed to remain at home on health grounds […]

I&B ministry denies directing edits to Dhurandhar, says changes proposed by makers | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday denied reports claiming that it had directed edits to the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, asserting that no instructions were issued by the government to mute words or revise dialogues.Responding to reports that the Ranveer Singh–starrer’s theatrical cut was altered following ministry intervention, the I&B […]

Jewish leader says he’s glad Nikki Haley never became president, her ‘vile, anti-American’ son Nalin remained outside White House

Picture: Instagram/Nalin Haley Jewish leader Rabbi S Litvin said he’s been a longtime fan of Nikki Haley but he’s glad that Nikki Haley did not become the president because this way her ‘vile, anti-American’ son Nalin Haley could be kept out of the White House. The comment came after Nalin urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]

Head Constable Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe in Sikar | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, January 1 (Udaipur Kiran): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested a head constable of Sadar Police Station, Neem Ka Thana, in Sikar district, while he was accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The accused has been identified as Rajesh Kumar, Head Constable No. 171. According to the ACB, the action was taken following a […]

Why did Chelsea part ways with Enzo Maresca? Club reveals reason in official statement

Chelsea Football Club has officially confirmed the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca on Thursday (January 1), bringing an end to his 18-month stint at Stamford Bridge. The surprise announcement came amid a challenging Premier League run, with the club citing the need for a fresh approach to salvage the season. Chelsea’s official statement The […]

‘Disgusting’: MAGA meltdown over Mamdani taking oath as NYC mayor on Quran

As Zohran Mamdani took the oath as the New York City mayor on two Qurans, MAGA activists rejected the oath and condemned how NYC forgot 9/11. “Disgusting. We are an occupied country!” right-wing commentator Laura Loomer wrote while Steve Bannon accused the New York Times of ‘gushing’ about the move. The New York Times, in […]

Stefanos Tsitsipas recalls contemplating retirement in 2025: Couldn’t walk for two days

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has disclosed that a severe back injury during the 2025 season pushed him to seriously contemplate stepping away from the sport, after a painful episode left him unable to walk for two days and deeply uncertain about his future on tour. The former world No. 3, who slipped outside the […]

US visa rules from January 1: Travel ban for 39 countries; hike in immigration-related fees

The new travel ban that the Donald Trump administration announced in December as part of its ongoing crackdown on immigration comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Apart from the travel ban, new immigration-related fees, as announced earlier, also come into effect from today. Travel ban from January 1, 2026 The administration expanded the travel […]

‘Turn up the heat’: Trump shares editorial critical of Putin; move amid failing Russia-Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) amplified pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin by sharing a sharply worded editorial that urges Washington to abandon concessions and adopt a tougher line against Moscow. The move came amid mounting frustration over stalled Ukraine peace efforts.The editorial titled Putin ‘attack’ bluster shows Russia is the one […]

Vladimir Kramnik sues FIDE for defamation after Daniel Naroditsky controversy

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik has filed a defamation lawsuit against the World Chess Federation (FIDE) in a Swiss civil court. This legal move comes after Kramnik became the centre of an ethics inquiry for allegedly harassing fellow players with what FIDE described as “unsubstantiated” cheating accusations, following the recent death of American Grandmaster Daniel […]