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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a significant human trafficking network that deceived Indians into traveling to the war zone between Russia and Ukraine under the guise of providing lucrative jobs abroad. The agency is currently conducting searches at more than 10 locations across seven cities as part of its investigation. FIR Registered Against Visa Consultancy Firms and Agents Officials have revealed that the CBI has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against various visa consultancy firms and agents involved in the trafficking scheme. During the searches, several individuals have been detained, and an amount of Rs 50 lakh has been seized.

A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) A paparazzo shared this video, capturing many celebrities dancing to the popular ‘Naatu Naatu’ track. Telugu superstar Ram Charan had danced on the original track with Jr NTR in SS Rajamouli’s 2022 historical action epic RRR.

When he was wheezing in Chennai, Ravichandran Ashwin’s mother had him give up the long run and bowl slow. Now, 507 Test wickets later, it’s safe to say mother knows best. And when he addressed the media before his landmark game in Dharamsala, Ashwin made the familiar if unusual gesture, acknowledging the sacrifices his family had made in allowing him to ply his trade as an India cricketer.

Madras High Court on Wednesday held Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare & Sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments on Sanatana Dharma as «divisive» and against the “Constitutional principles” while refusing to issue writ of quo warranto to remove him, his ministerial colleague Sekar Babu and DMK MP A Raja (Nilgiris) from their ministerial positions. Justice Anita Sumanth said persons holding Constitutional positions must not make divisive comments, and Stalin Jr's remarks equating Sanatana Dharma to HIV, AIDS, Malaria etc., were `perverse.' Such claims about Sanatana Dharma which were unverified in nature amounted to spreading misinformation, the Judge said, disposing of a petition from the Hindu Munnani, which took serious objection to Stalin Jr's comments, and questioned their continuation in office after making such remarks in public, while praying for a writ of quo warranto.

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cricket was overshadowed by a family crisis. This significant achievement came during his 100th Test match, a moment that should have been purely celebratory. Instead, the joy was cut short.

CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni discussed the excitement of having players from diverse backgrounds in one team, making the IPL a captivating tournament and giving him the chance to familiarize himself with overseas players. Reflecting on the 2008 CSK team, Dhoni highlighted the wealth of experience brought by renowned players like Matthew Hayden, Mike Hussey, Muttiah Muralitharan, Makhaya Ntini, and Jacob Oram. He emphasized the challenge of bringing together such a talented group and fostering camaraderie within the dressing room. Dhoni stressed the importance of understanding each player individually as a leader, citing how familiarity with their strengths and weaknesses facilitates cohesive teamwork. With five IPL titles under his captaincy, Dhoni's leadership philosophy has proven successful.

Bollywood directorial, Laaptaa Ladies, earned ₹50 lakh net on Tuesday after having earned the same amount on Monday in the domestic market. Before that, numbers for Laapataa Ladies grew over the weekend. It earned ₹75 lakh on its release day, March 1.

The ‘bigger is better’ mantra continues to drive the Indian housing market. The FICCI-ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey (H2 2023), unveiled at the FICCI Real Estate Summit in Delhi today, finds that the highest homebuyer demand is now for 3BHKs, with at least 50% respondents picking this size. 38% respondent favour 2BHKs. The demand for 3BHKs stood at 42% in the H2 2022 edition of the survey.

NDTV quoted Aakash Chopra saying in his YouTube video. ALSO READ: Dharamsala curator may prepare pitch for 5th Test after discussing with Indian team management "When you head into a tournament with such confidence, you bat at a different level, which he did last year as well, but will do with more maturity this year. Along with him Jos Buttler, who had a very ordinary season last year.

Gold And Silver Prices Today: Gold prices experienced a slight increase on Tuesday. The price of 24 carat gold stood at Rs.6519.4 per gm, showing an increase of Rs.870.0.

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Supreme Court Monday chided Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks against Sanatana Dharma. A division bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna verbally remarked that Stalin had abused his rights under Articles 19(1)(a) (freedom of speech and expression) and 25 (freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion) of the Constitution by passing such remarks. Stalin had sparked a furore last year by saying that Sanatana Dharma divides people in the name of caste and religion.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni has stirred excitement among cricket enthusiasts with a cryptic social media update regarding his future role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. In a brief yet enigmatic Facebook post on Monday, Dhoni hinted at an upcoming venture, sending his fans into a frenzy of speculation. The former Indian cricket team captain's Facebook post on March 4, just a fortnight before the commencement of the IPL, has ignited curiosity among followers and cricket pundits alike. Dhoni's message, «Can't wait for the new season and the new 'role'. Stay tuned!», has triggered a wave of anticipation, with supporters eagerly awaiting further details. While Dhoni's announcement did not explicitly confirm his participation in IPL 2024 or elucidate the nature of his 'new role,' it swiftly gained traction across social media platforms. Fans were quick to theorize on the significance of Dhoni's enigmatic statement, sparking a flurry of conjectures about his potential involvement in coaching or mentoring capacities.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu, the state BJP convened its Core Committee meeting at the party headquarters in Kamalayam on Monday. As reported by ANI, the meeting was led by BJP State President K Annamalai and attended by senior leaders including Vanathi Srinivasan, Nainar Nagenthiran, AP Muruganandam, and Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy.

Railway unions threaten to stop all trains from May 1: Here's why In October 2023, the Rayagada Passenger train hit the Visakhapatnam Palasa train from behind on the Howrah-Chennai line in Kantakapalli in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. The accident caused injuries to more than 50 people and both crew members died on the spot.

Devon Conway is all but ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will be sidelined for at least eight weeks due to the thumb injury he sustained during the T20I series against Australia last month. The 32-year-old Conway will undergo surgery on his left thumb which got injured during the second T20I in Auckland on February 23. He missed the first Test which ended on Sunday and after further medical examination, he has been advised surgery. «Devon Conway has a small fracture in the joint of his thumb. So he will undergo surgery this week and hopefully he will good in somewhere between an eight-week period,» New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said in a media interaction. Conway was bought by Chennai Super Kings for a base price of Rs 1 crore in the 2022 auction. The left-handed batter has amassed 924 runs in 23 matches in the IPL at an average of 46.12 with a strike rate of 141. 28.

Gold And Silver Prices Today: Gold prices witnessed a slight decrease on Monday. The price of 24 carat gold is Rs.6432.4 per gm, down by Rs.502.0. The price of 22 carat gold is Rs.5892.1 per gm, down by Rs.460.0.

Laapataa Ladies consistently grew over the weekend. After having earned ₹75 lakh on its release day, it managed to earn ₹1.60 crore on Saturday. Riding on great reviews from critics and viewers alike, Kiran Rao’s latest directorial earned ₹1.8 crore on Sunday.

programmes in twelve states and Union Territories (UTs) across the length and breadth of the country. The twelve states include Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi. On March 4, the Prime Minister will commence the series by inaugurating, dedicating, and laying the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Adilabad, Telangana, and addressing a public meeting in Adilabad.