Biggest Story In India Headlines 18th January 2025
Rumors are rife that Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is going to get engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj. The news is gaining steam as there are reports that marriage talks are on. However, Priya’s father Tufani Saroj has clarified that no engagement has taken place yet. He said, “Priya is currently in Thiruvananthapuram for work, and no engagement has occurred.”
Who is Priya Saroj?
Born in 1998, Priya Saroj is a 26-year-old member of Parliament representing the constituency of Machhlishahr of the Lok Sabha. She did her schooling from the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, New Delhi, and did her graduation in law from Amity University. She defeated BJP candidate BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes in the 2024 elections. In the Lok Sabha, she has been a part of the committee on social justice and empowerment.
Priya hails from Kerakat in Uttar Pradesh, which happens to be her current MLA father’s constituency and for the third consecutive time a successful MP, being Tufani Saroj’s daughter.
Dhartiputra Nandini popular teleserial, television actor was killed on his motorbike along with two-wheeler drivers in the huge road crash taking place in Hill park road Jogeshwari, with a truck around Friday evening of Mumbai.
Authorities said that the actor was on his way to an audition when the accident occurred. Jaiswal was taken to Cama Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The truck driver is under arrest and an investigation has been launched.
It was Aman’s post for the last time on Instagram as he remembered all those moments of struggle he had with himself while reaching to be an actor.
Tata Motors has restored its heritage car, Tata Sierra. It launched it as an ICE SUV in Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The retro-designed SUV infuses classic style with innovative technology to provide a sense of nostalgia along with innovation.
Features and Specifications
Technology: This vehicle is provided with three 12.3-inch screens, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and wireless charging.
Safety: It comprises six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Engine Options: Tata has brought the Sierra to the market in different variants that cater to everyone’s preferences.
It is a proud moment for Tata as it presents a legendary model back to the markets in a different avatar.
Reliance Industries has ventured into the world of cryptocurrency by introducing JioCoin- a blockchain-based digital token for making transactions digital across India. The company has marketed this utility token with a focus toward powering various sections of the Jio ecosystem that may include payment, e-commerce, and data storage.
JioCoin and Polygon Tie
JioCoin runs on the Polygon blockchain network, which makes the process scalable and energy-efficient.
Given this collaboration, JioCoin can utilize layer 2 scaling solutions to ensure fast and secure transactions.
Polygon’s involvement underscores the growing influence of Indian-origin blockchain projects.
Implications for India
JioCoin is poised to accelerate crypto adoption in India, potentially inspiring other companies to explore blockchain solutions across industries such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management.
After a decade-long hiatus, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Cameron Diaz has agreed to star in Back in Action with Jamie Foxx. During The Graham Norton Show, Diaz said it was Foxx who encouraged her to accept the role.
I had 10 years of not reading scripts and getting out of the lime light. The last time, my family needed me, and it was time,” Diaz said. “I appreciate the chance and being able to return. It is a privilege to make films and happy that the door was still open for me,” she said.
The online food delivery giant was criticized for the ₹2 charge on its “veg mode enablement” feature. The CEO of the company, Deepinder Goyal, apologized to customers following public outcry and termed the charge as “absolutely stupid” as he promised to have it removed immediately.
A controversy was triggered by a LinkedIn post from Rohit Ranjan, a former Big Basket executive, criticizing the platform for the additional fee. Goyal also promised to address the internal team to prevent similar issues in the future.
This incident shows how important transparency is in digital services, especially in a competitive market like online food delivery.
Surprise move sees Renato Moicano step in as title challenger for lightweight champion at UFC 311, replacing Arman Tsarukyan who has pulled out due to a back injury.
Moicano form
The Brazilian fighter has won his last four bouts and had three finishes as well.
His last win was against Benoît Saint Denis where he had TKO in Paris.
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, ranked No. 1 pound-for-pound, accepted the fight immediately. The event promises to deliver high-octane action as Makhachev looks to secure his fifth title defense.
Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, a political biopic on the 1975 Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi, has opened to ₹2.35 crore as its opening day revenue. The modest opening notwithstanding, the film has ensured that Kangana got her best opening in five years.
Comparative Box Office Performance
Emergency has surpassed the opening-day figures of Ranaut’s earlier films like Tejas ₹1.25 crore and Dhaakad ₹1.20 crore.
Her last major release was in 2020 with Panga, which collected ₹2.70 crore on opening day.
The story of the film is quite interesting, and it’s based on some historical incidents. So, people are going to watch it.
Aymeric Laporte scored a crucial equalizer for Al-Nassr against Al-Taawoun, salvaging a 1-1 draw in the Saudi Pro League. Despite dominating possession, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. struggled to break through Al-Taawoun’s defensive lines.
Match Highlights
Al-Taawoun scored first through Saad Fahad Al Nasser just before halftime.
Laporte’s header in the 64th minute leveled the score.
Al-Nassr are 11 points behind league leaders Al-Hilal, which puts their title hopes in jeopardy. Angelo Gabriel was the best player, assisting Laporte for the goal.
Pakistan-West Indies Test opened under dramatic conditions when West Indies managed to get into the box at the opening session. Jayden Seales played a key role, taking three crucial wickets that took Pakistan back at 31/3.
A young Muhammad Hurraira went for an over-the-top push off a fired-up Seales delivery.
Ghulam Kamran, too, could not last too long, soon falling off a ball edged toward the slip side.
The seam ball left Shan Masood on the crease before Babar Azam’s departure sealed the problem.
With this fiery start, it is now on Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan to keep the innings afloat when the session is about to get over.
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