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Day: November 24, 2025

Legendary Bollywood Star Dharmendra Passes Away at 89

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Veteran actor Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring icons, passed away in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 89. The celebrated star, who had been receiving treatment at Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month, breathed his last at home after being discharged.

According to a police statement, arrangements for the last rites were made at the Shree Vile Parle Seva Samaj crematorium. Family members, including Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, were present. Several members of the film fraternity — among them Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Shabana Azmi, Chiranjeevi, Kareena Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal — arrived to pay their final respects.

Dharmendra leaves behind his wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, and daughters Vijeta, Ajeeta, Esha and Ahana.

Tributes poured in from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the actor’s passing “marks the end of an era in Indian cinema,” remembering him for his versatility and warmth. President Droupadi Murmu described his demise as “a great loss to Indian cinema,” noting that his legacy would continue to inspire. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recalled Dharmendra’s remarkable career spanning six decades, while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed shock, calling him the beloved “He-Man of Bollywood” whose films and dialogues remain unforgettable.

India clinch 2nd straight Women’s Kabaddi World Cup title in Dhaka

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Dhaka: The Indian women’s kabaddi team delivered an impressive all-round performance to claim the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup title in Dhaka, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final. This win marks India’s second consecutive World Cup triumph, reinforcing their dominance in the sport.

India maintained top form throughout the competition. The team topped their group, advanced to the semi-finals, and overcame Iran 33–21 to secure their place in the title clash. Chinese Taipei also remained unbeaten in the group phase and secured their final spot by defeating the hosts, Bangladesh, 25–18.

With 11 nations participating, the tournament showcased the rapid rise in popularity of women’s kabaddi worldwide.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the winning team.

He said in a post on X: “Congratulations to our Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team for making the nation proud by winning the Kabaddi World Cup 2025! They have showcased outstanding grit, skills, and dedication. Their victory will inspire countless youngsters to pursue Kabaddi, dream bigger, and aim higher.”

India edge Korea 1–0 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup opener

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Ipoh: India began their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign on a strong note, defeating Korea 1–0 in their opening match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Sunday. Mohammed Raheel emerged as the match-winner, netting the lone goal in the 15th minute.

The men in blue dominated the early exchanges, maintaining control through sharp passing and consistent pressure. Sukhjeet Singh came close to opening the scoring when his shot struck the post. Minutes later, India converted their momentum into a breakthrough, with Raheel finishing off a well-constructed team move to give his side the lead at the end of the first quarter.

India is set to face Belgium on Monday as the tournament continues. All teams will meet each of the other five sides once in a round-robin format, where a victory earns three points, while a draw gives one point to each team.

Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India

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New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath in a brief ceremony attended by top constitutional leaders. Justice Kant took the oath in Hindi and affirmed his commitment to uphold the Constitution.

He will serve as CJI until February 9, 2027, marking a tenure of a little over a year. A former Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Kant joined the Supreme Court in May 2019.

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries present at the ceremony. After being sworn in, Justice Kant greeted the Prime Minister, who later posted photographs of the event on X with a message wishing him success in his new role.

A formal group photograph featuring President Murmu, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, Justice Kant, his predecessor, and senior government officials was taken following the ceremony.

Born in 1962 in Hisar, Haryana, Justice Surya Kant completed his early education locally before earning his law degree from Maharshi Dayanand University in 1984. He began practising in the Hisar courts and later shifted to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh in 1985. Over the years, he held several key positions, including becoming Haryana’s youngest Advocate General in 2000 and being designated a senior advocate the following year.

Elevated as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2004, he went on to serve as Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 2018. During his tenure in the Supreme Court, Justice Kant was part of several significant constitutional benches, including those that ruled on the Article 370 case, struck down the electoral bonds scheme, examined the Pegasus spyware allegations, and reviewed the sedition law.

India-Canada thaw marks PM Modi’s busy day of bilateral diplomacy at G20

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In one of the most closely watched engagements at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Saturday—an encounter seen as a significant step toward stabilising ties that had plunged into tension over the past year. The meeting signalled a renewed attempt by both sides to move past recent frictions and rebuild momentum in the India–Canada relationship.

During the talks, the two leaders reviewed progress under the recently launched New Roadmap for bilateral engagement and welcomed the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership, which aims to boost cooperation in critical technologies, nuclear energy, supply-chain diversification and artificial intelligence. According to a PIB India release, both sides also agreed to begin negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with a shared goal of doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030. Civil nuclear cooperation, long-term uranium supply and collaboration in education, defence, energy and space were also discussed. Prime Minister Modi invited Carney to visit India, and the Canadian leader expressed support for India’s AI Impact Summit in February 2026.

Earlier in the day, Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with the two leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepen the India–Italy Strategic Partnership. Meloni expressed solidarity with India over the recent terror incident in Delhi and joined Modi in adopting a new India–Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism. The mechanism aims to strengthen cooperation through platforms such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Global Counter Terrorism Forum. The leaders, according to a PIB release, welcomed progress in defence, security, space, S&T and people-to-people ties, and noted strong industry participation at business forums held in New Delhi and Brescia this year. Meloni reiterated Italy’s backing for a swift, mutually beneficial India–EU Free Trade Agreement.

Prime Minister Modi also held his first in-person meeting with Japan’s new leader, Sanae Takaichi, following their initial phone conversation last month. Both leaders reaffirmed the importance of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, rooted in shared democratic values and a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. They reviewed progress since the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit and pressed for swift implementation of agreements covering defence, semiconductors, critical minerals, AI, infrastructure and innovation. Takaichi conveyed strong Japanese support for India’s 2026 AI Summit as well.

Across all three meetings, Modi underscored India’s focus on technology partnerships, trusted supply chains, counter-terrorism cooperation and an interconnected Indo-Pacific. The discussions also highlighted India’s growing diplomatic weight within the G20 platform, as key partners reaffirmed support for India’s technology initiatives and strategic priorities.

PM Modi urges human-centric tech governance at G20 session

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the third session of the G20 Summit at Johannesburg, South Africa, calling for a “fundamental shift” in how the world approaches critical technologies, from artificial intelligence to digital infrastructure. Speaking at the session titled “A Fair and a Just Future for All”, he said technological progress must be guided by human-centric principles rather than profit-led or exclusive models.

According to the PIB release, the Prime Minister said that India’s own technology ecosystem has been built on this inclusive vision, enabling large-scale gains in digital payments, AI-driven applications and space technology. He stressed that emerging technologies should be open-source and globally accessible to prevent widening inequalities.

On artificial intelligence, the Prime Minister outlined India’s approach of equitable access, mass skilling and responsible deployment. He highlighted the India-AI Mission, which is expanding high-performance computing capacity to ensure that AI benefits reach citizens across the country. Calling for international cooperation, he proposed a global compact on AI rooted in transparency, safety-by-design, human oversight and mechanisms to prevent misuse.

Modi also announced that India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026 under the theme “Sarvajanam Hitaya, Sarvajanam Sukhaya” (Welfare for All, Happiness for All), and invited all G20 members to participate.

Turning to the future of work, he said the world must shift its focus from “jobs of today” to “capabilities of tomorrow”, urging the G20 to develop a Global Framework for Talent Mobility building on progress made at the New Delhi Summit last year.

The Prime Minister concluded by reaffirming India’s commitment to global well-being, stating that the country stands for “sustainable development, trusted trade, fair finance and progress in which everyone prospers.”

Lakshya Sen clinches Australian Open 2025

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Sydney: Indian badminton ace Lakshya Sen created a memorable moment in Sydney as he captured his first BWF title of the season, defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 to win the Australian Open 2025. The summit clash, held on Sunday, saw Sen dominate from start to finish, sealing the match in just 38 minutes.

The victory is particularly notable as Sen had spent over an hour battling through his semi-final, yet showed tremendous composure and intensity in the title round. With this triumph, he became only the second Indian to lift the Australian Open crown, following Kidambi Srikanth’s 2017 win.

This championship also marks Sen’s third BWF Super 500 title. The 23-year-old previously clinched the India Open in 2022 and the Canada Open in 2023, showcasing his steady rise on the international circuit. The Australian Open trophy now adds another significant milestone to his growing career.

After enduring a challenging 2025 season, the title comes as a refreshing breakthrough for Sen. Securing his first trophy of the year will certainly boost his confidence as he continues his push for consistency and top-tier performances.