Apple has announced its 2025 App Store Award winners, celebrating 17 exceptional apps and games across its devices. From Tiimo’s AI-powered planning on iPhone to HBO Max’s accessibility features on Apple TV, these honorees showcase innovation and cultural significance. Games like Pokémon TCG Pocket and DREDGE also received top accolades, highlighting the diverse talent shaping…
Soha Ali Khan recently opened up about her parents — the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore. In a recent interview, the actor spoke about growing up in a home defined by equality, her father’s progressive values, his absence in her later years, and how her mother’s cancer diagnosis reignited her…
Police in Gurugram have launched a murder probe after a dismembered child’s body was found along the KMP expressway, triggering panic locally. The torso, head and one leg were recovered, while other limbs are missing. The child, believed to be about seven, had severe facial injuries. Police are checking missing-child records and CCTV, suspecting a…
Veteran actor Dharmendra was given a private farewell on 3 December at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, where his ashes were immersed in the Ganga with full rituals. His grandson Karan Deol performed the immersion, while the family observed pind daan and holy dips. Dharmendra is survived by his two wives and six children.
Shedeur Sanders reportedly declined a fifth-round draft offer from the Baltimore Ravens, preferring not to play behind Lamar Jackson. He landed with the Cleveland Browns, who traded up to select him. Following a significant loss to the Ravens, Sanders remained focused on the present, deflecting questions about his draft decision.
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has challenged the Election Commission’s special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, arguing it could disenfranchise lakhs, particularly from marginalized communities. ADR contends the SIR’s documentation requirements disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, as Aadhaar and ration cards are not accepted.
Bihar is voting today in the first phase of its Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on all eligible voters to cast their ballots with enthusiasm. He specifically congratulated young first-time voters. The elections will determine the state’s political direction. Major political alliances are competing for control.
Salil Ankola highlights Arshdeep Singh’s impressive work ethic and eagerness to master his bowling skills, noting his structured training approach with yorkers, slower balls, and bouncers. Ankola credits Paras Mhambrey’s influence on Arshdeep’s quicker pace through adjustments to his run-up and follow-through. This versatility has transformed him into an international match-winner.
The Conjuring: Last Rites achieves a major feat. The film surpasses Mission Impossible in India’s box office opening for 2025. It earns Rs 18 crore on day one, exceeding expectations. The Conjuring outperforms other big Hollywood releases this year. These include Jurassic World: Rebirth and Brad Pitt’s F1. The film also beats new Indian releases.
India’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffered a life-threatening spleen laceration and internal bleeding during a third ODI against Australia in Sydney. Swift medical intervention at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney arrested the bleeding without surgery. Iyer is now stable and recovering well, with teammates and the BCCI confirming his improving condition.
