The National Citizen Party (NCP)-affiliated Jatiya Sramik Shakti leader Motaleb Shikdar, who was earlier shot in the head in broad daylight on Monday in Bangladesh's Khulna, is now out of danger, officials said. According to bdnews24, citing Khulna Medical College Hospital Superintendent Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, Motaleb, who is the Khulna divisional leader of the Jatiya Sramik Shakti, suffered a gunshot wound to the left side of his head and is now out of danger.&nbsp;"Motaleb is out of danger now. He received primary treatment in the dressing room of the hospital's surgery ward," Akhtaruzzaman said, as quoted by bdnews24. Sonadanga Police Station Inspector Animesh Mandal said the incident occurred around noon in Khulna's Sonadanga area. Motaleb was shot inside a house located behind Gazi Medical College Hospital and the bullet only skimmed his scalp, causing bleeding, but he survived, the police added. He was shot inside a house behind Gazi Medical College Hospital. The bullet grazed his scalp. He survived, although there was bleeding," Mandal said, as quoted by bdnews24. After being shot, the residents immediately took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital, after which he was sent to City Diagnostic Centre for a CT scan. Sonadanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rafiqul Islam said that no suspects had been arrested and that police were continuing their investigation, bdnews24 reported. Saif Newaz, organiser of the NCP's Khulna Metropolitan unit, stated that Motaleb was shot from close range, adding that Motaleb is a central organiser of Jatiya Sramik Shakti and had been overseeing preparations for an upcoming divisional workers' rally in Khulna. This is the second incident of a political leader being shot in Bangladesh this month. Earlier, Inquilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman Hadi, who was a prominent figure in last year's 'July Uprising', which resulted in the fall of the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime, was shot in Dhaka's Bijoynagar area.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-welcomes-shanti-bill-calls-it-a-step-towards-stronger-energy-security-ties-1766423437942">US welcomes India’s SHANTI Bill, calls it a 'step towards stronger energy security partnership'</a>&nbsp;Sharif Osman Hadi was shot at close range on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw. On December 15, he was airlifted to Singapore by air ambulance for advanced treatment, but later succumbed to his injuries on December 18. Following his death, protests broke out in Dhaka, as the supporters of the Inquilab Moncho called for justice for their slain leader, with the Chief Adviser of the interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, announcing a national day of mourning on Saturday, December 20. Hadi was also being considered as a potential Dhaka-8 candidate for the February 2026 national election.

Motaleb was shot inside a house located behind Gazi Medical College Hospital and the bullet only skimmed his scalp, causing bleeding, but he survived, the police added.

The National Citizen Party (NCP)-affiliated Jatiya Sramik Shakti leader Motaleb Shikdar, who was earlier shot in the head in broad daylight on Monday in Bangladesh's Khulna, is now out of danger, officials said. According to bdnews24, citing Khulna Medical College Hospital Superintendent Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, Motaleb, who is the Khulna divisional leader of the Jatiya Sramik Shakti, suffered a gunshot wound to the left side of his head and is now out of danger. "Motaleb is out of danger now. He received primary treatment in the dressing room of the hospital's surgery ward," Akhtaruzzaman said, as quoted by bdnews24. Sonadanga Police Station Inspector Animesh Mandal said the incident occurred around noon in Khulna's Sonadanga area. Motaleb was shot inside a house located behind Gazi Medical College Hospital and the bullet only skimmed his scalp, causing bleeding, but he survived, the police added. He was shot inside a house behind Gazi Medical College Hospital. The bullet grazed his scalp. He survived, although there was bleeding," Mandal said, as quoted by bdnews24. After being shot, the residents immediately took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital, after which he was sent to City Diagnostic Centre for a CT scan. Sonadanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rafiqul Islam said that no suspects had been arrested and that police were continuing their investigation, bdnews24 reported. Saif Newaz, organiser of the NCP's Khulna Metropolitan unit, stated that Motaleb was shot from close range, adding that Motaleb is a central organiser of Jatiya Sramik Shakti and had been overseeing preparations for an upcoming divisional workers' rally in Khulna. This is the second incident of a political leader being shot in Bangladesh this month. Earlier, Inquilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman Hadi, who was a prominent figure in last year's 'July Uprising', which resulted in the fall of the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime, was shot in Dhaka's Bijoynagar area. Also Read: US welcomes India’s SHANTI Bill, calls it a 'step towards stronger energy security partnership' Sharif Osman Hadi was shot at close range on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw. On December 15, he was airlifted to Singapore by air ambulance for advanced treatment, but later succumbed to his injuries on December 18. Following his death, protests broke out in Dhaka, as the supporters of the Inquilab Moncho called for justice for their slain leader, with the Chief Adviser of the interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, announcing a national day of mourning on Saturday, December 20. Hadi was also being considered as a potential Dhaka-8 candidate for the February 2026 national election.

Motaleb was shot inside a house located behind Gazi Medical College Hospital and the bullet only skimmed his scalp, causing bleeding, but he survived, the police added.

Bangladesh violence: Student leader Motaleb Shikdar out of danger after gunshot injury

After hearing detailed submissions by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to all respondents, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on the ED's appeal challenging the trial court order that declined to take cognisance of its money-laundering complaint in the National Herald case. The Court has scheduled a further hearing on March 12, 2026. Justice Ravinder Dudeja heard the matter. Appearing for the ED, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta placed a detailed factual chronology before the Court. Senior Advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and R.S. Cheema represented the Gandhi family during the proceedings. Addressing the Court, the Solicitor General argued that the trial court erred in law by failing to appreciate that cognisance taken by a competent court on a private complaint carries a higher legal standing than a mere FIR, where cognisance may still be refused even after a chargesheet is filed. He submitted that in the present matter, cognisance of the private complaint constituting the scheduled offence had already been taken by a competent court and upheld up to the Supreme Court, placing it on a far firmer footing than a simple police FIR. Mehta further contended that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) does not prescribe the mode or manner in which a scheduled offence must be registered. What is required under the statute, he said, is the existence of an allegation of criminal activity relating to a planned offence, without mandating that it must arise from an FIR rather than a criminal complaint. Emphasising that the issue warrants examination, he stated that he was prepared to satisfy the Court and sought the issuance of notice. During the hearing, the Court asked whether cognisance had been taken of the private complaint after the complainant was examined. Responding in the affirmative, the Solicitor General informed the bench that witnesses had also been examined. He urged that the matter be finally adjudicated on the return date and requested that it be heard. However, Senior Advocate Singhvi stated that some respondents had yet to be served. In its appeal, the ED has challenged the Rouse Avenue Court's order declining to take cognisance of its prosecution complaint in the National Herald case. The agency has argued that the trial court erred in holding that proceedings under the PMLA cannot be maintained in the absence of an FIR for the scheduled offence, contending that such a requirement is not provided for in the Act's statutory framework. According to the ED, criminal proceedings can be initiated either through a police case or a private complaint. Once a competent court has taken cognisance of the scheduled offence, and the higher courts have upheld the order, the origin of the offence becomes immaterial. The agency has further submitted that cognisance taken on a private complaint reflects judicial application of mind at the threshold stage and therefore stands on a higher footing than a mere FIR. The appeal arises from the trial court's refusal to take cognisance of the ED's complaint against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, Suman Dubey, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd and others. While the trial court clarified that it was not examining the merits of the allegations and permitted further investigation following a subsequent FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Delhi, it held the prosecution complaint, as filed, to be legally unsustainable.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

In its appeal, the ED has challenged the Rouse Avenue Courts order declining to take cognisance of its prosecution complaint in the National Herald case.

After hearing detailed submissions by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to all respondents, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on the ED's appeal challenging the trial court order that declined to take cognisance of its money-laundering complaint in the National Herald case. The Court has scheduled a further hearing on March 12, 2026. Justice Ravinder Dudeja heard the matter. Appearing for the ED, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta placed a detailed factual chronology before the Court. Senior Advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and R.S. Cheema represented the Gandhi family during the proceedings. Addressing the Court, the Solicitor General argued that the trial court erred in law by failing to appreciate that cognisance taken by a competent court on a private complaint carries a higher legal standing than a mere FIR, where cognisance may still be refused even after a chargesheet is filed. He submitted that in the present matter, cognisance of the private complaint constituting the scheduled offence had already been taken by a competent court and upheld up to the Supreme Court, placing it on a far firmer footing than a simple police FIR. Mehta further contended that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) does not prescribe the mode or manner in which a scheduled offence must be registered. What is required under the statute, he said, is the existence of an allegation of criminal activity relating to a planned offence, without mandating that it must arise from an FIR rather than a criminal complaint. Emphasising that the issue warrants examination, he stated that he was prepared to satisfy the Court and sought the issuance of notice. During the hearing, the Court asked whether cognisance had been taken of the private complaint after the complainant was examined. Responding in the affirmative, the Solicitor General informed the bench that witnesses had also been examined. He urged that the matter be finally adjudicated on the return date and requested that it be heard. However, Senior Advocate Singhvi stated that some respondents had yet to be served. In its appeal, the ED has challenged the Rouse Avenue Court's order declining to take cognisance of its prosecution complaint in the National Herald case. The agency has argued that the trial court erred in holding that proceedings under the PMLA cannot be maintained in the absence of an FIR for the scheduled offence, contending that such a requirement is not provided for in the Act's statutory framework. According to the ED, criminal proceedings can be initiated either through a police case or a private complaint. Once a competent court has taken cognisance of the scheduled offence, and the higher courts have upheld the order, the origin of the offence becomes immaterial. The agency has further submitted that cognisance taken on a private complaint reflects judicial application of mind at the threshold stage and therefore stands on a higher footing than a mere FIR. The appeal arises from the trial court's refusal to take cognisance of the ED's complaint against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, Suman Dubey, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd and others. While the trial court clarified that it was not examining the merits of the allegations and permitted further investigation following a subsequent FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Delhi, it held the prosecution complaint, as filed, to be legally unsustainable. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

In its appeal, the ED has challenged the Rouse Avenue Court's order declining to take cognisance of its prosecution complaint in the National Herald case.

Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi on ED's appeal in National Herald case

Delhi’s air quality remained in “very poor” quality on Monday (Dec 22) as the national capital region, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, and Jaipur woke up to reduced visibility and intense cold. Several states and cities in the northern part of India were engulfed in dense fog.<h2>Delhi chokes with toxic smog</h2>Delhi experienced a hard time with low visibility as toxic smog persisted over the city-state early morning on Monday. Visuals from the Indira Gandhi International Airport showed severely low visibility, which might disrupt the flight schedule for passengers. Meanwhile, the AQI (Air Quality Index) around the NH 24 was recorded at 363 according to CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), which placed it in the "very poor" category. GRAP 4 was invoked in the national capital to curb the extreme air pollution.<h2>Uttar Pradesh blanketed by fog</h2>Moradabad was shrouded in dense fog early in the morning, as the cold spell intensified. Vehicles and people are advised to take caution while going out. Ayodhya also experienced a severe winter morning with a cold wave and dense fog, reducing visibility, causing disruptions and making travel difficult. A cold wave also gripped Varanasi as a thick blanket of fog formed over the city, drastically hampering visibility, slowing down traffic. Lucknow was enveloped by a thick layer of fog as residents faced chilly and hazy mornings.<h2>Chillai-Kalan in Kashmir</h2>A layer of fog covered Srinagar city as a cold wave gripped the Kashmir Valley, with lower visibility, and flights were affected as the harsh, extreme winter period, locally called 'Chillai Kalan', began on December 21, which led to freezing conditions and icy landscapes across the region. More fog hampers visibility in Karnal and Jaipur Visibility also dropped across Haryana's Karnal as a thick layer of dense fog engulfed the region, disrupting daily life and traffic. Visibility at Jaipur International Airport also dropped, causing disruptions for domestic and international flights.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A layer of fog covered Srinagar city as a cold wave gripped the Kashmir Valley, with lower visibility, and flights as the harsh, extreme winter period, locally called 'Chillai Kalan', began on December 21, which led to freezing conditions and icy landscapes across the region.

Delhi’s air quality remained in “very poor” quality on Monday (Dec 22) as the national capital region, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, and Jaipur woke up to reduced visibility and intense cold. Several states and cities in the northern part of India were engulfed in dense fog. Delhi chokes with toxic smog Delhi experienced a hard time with low visibility as toxic smog persisted over the city-state early morning on Monday. Visuals from the Indira Gandhi International Airport showed severely low visibility, which might disrupt the flight schedule for passengers. Meanwhile, the AQI (Air Quality Index) around the NH 24 was recorded at 363 according to CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), which placed it in the "very poor" category. GRAP 4 was invoked in the national capital to curb the extreme air pollution. Uttar Pradesh blanketed by fog Moradabad was shrouded in dense fog early in the morning, as the cold spell intensified. Vehicles and people are advised to take caution while going out. Ayodhya also experienced a severe winter morning with a cold wave and dense fog, reducing visibility, causing disruptions and making travel difficult. A cold wave also gripped Varanasi as a thick blanket of fog formed over the city, drastically hampering visibility, slowing down traffic. Lucknow was enveloped by a thick layer of fog as residents faced chilly and hazy mornings. Chillai-Kalan in Kashmir A layer of fog covered Srinagar city as a cold wave gripped the Kashmir Valley, with lower visibility, and flights were affected as the harsh, extreme winter period, locally called 'Chillai Kalan', began on December 21, which led to freezing conditions and icy landscapes across the region. More fog hampers visibility in Karnal and Jaipur Visibility also dropped across Haryana's Karnal as a thick layer of dense fog engulfed the region, disrupting daily life and traffic. Visibility at Jaipur International Airport also dropped, causing disruptions for domestic and international flights. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A layer of fog covered Srinagar city as a cold wave gripped the Kashmir Valley, with lower visibility, and flights as the harsh, extreme winter period, locally called 'Chillai Kalan', began on December 21, which led to freezing conditions and icy landscapes across the region.

Delhi AQI remains ‘very poor’ as dense fog engulfs northern India

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father on social media, remembering him on his 85th birth anniversary.<h2>Shilpa Shetty remembers her father</h2>Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared old pictures with her dad, that showcases the strong bond between the father-daughter duo. The post also featured a moment showing the actress's father with her son, Viaan.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mysaa-makers-reveal-first-glimpse-date-of-rashmika-mandanna-starrer-1766336757904">Mysaa: Makers reveal first glimpse date of Rashmika Mandanna starrer</a> She concluded the series with a group picture of herself and her sister, Shamita Shetty, with their father. "Cheers to 85, Dad! I hope you are enjoying your single malt up there," she wrote in the caption. Shilpa and Shamita's father passed away in October 2016 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Shilpa Shetty, who got married to businessman Raj Kundra in November 2009, welcomed her first child, son Viaan, in 2012. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-returns-on-the-great-indian-kapil-show-after-years-shares-nick-jonas-flew-her-above-the-clouds-on-karwa-chauth-1766318450854">Priyanka Chopra shares Nick Jonas flew her above the clouds on Karwa Chauth</a> The couple welcomed their daughter, Samisha, in February 2020, who was born via surrogacy.<h2>Shilpa Shetty talks about the fraud case</h2>The actor has lately been in the headlines for the wrong reasons. After being named in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case, Shilpa broke her silence with a strongly worded statement and refuted the claims. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/varanasi-budget-revealed-priyanka-chopra-drops-big-hint-about-ss-rajamouli-mahesh-babu-s-upcoming-film-1766320923307">Varanasi budget revealed? Priyanka Chopra drops big hint about upcoming film</a> "I am deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to link my name to this matter. My association with the company was strictly in a non-executive capacity, with no role in its operations, finances, decision-making, or any signing authority. In fact, like several other public figures, I had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel, in a professional capacity, for which payments due to me remain outstanding," the statement read. Shetty further alleged that her family had loaned a substantial amount to the company, adding that nearly Rs 20 crore was extended as a loan and that the amount remains "unpaid." &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2025-7-biggest-controversies-that-shook-the-entertainment-industry-1766312779916">Yearender 2025: 7 biggest controversies that shook the entertainment industry</a> "I want to put it on record that almost Rs 20 crore has been loaned to the company by us as a family, and the said amount remains unpaid. The mischievous attempt to impute criminal liability on me, particularly after an unexplained delay of nearly nine years, is legally unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law," she said.In August, a case was filed against Shilpa Shetty, her husband Raj Kundra, and another individual for allegedly cheating a businessman of over Rs 60 crore. &nbsp;

Shilpa shared old pictures with her dad, that showcases the strong bond between the father-daughter duo. Read on to know more.


Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father on social media, remembering him on his 85th birth anniversary. Shilpa Shetty remembers her father Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared old pictures with her dad, that showcases the strong bond between the father-daughter duo. The post also featured a moment showing the actress's father with her son, Viaan. Also Read: Mysaa: Makers reveal first glimpse date of Rashmika Mandanna starrer She concluded the series with a group picture of herself and her sister, Shamita Shetty, with their father. "Cheers to 85, Dad! I hope you are enjoying your single malt up there," she wrote in the caption. Shilpa and Shamita's father passed away in October 2016 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Shilpa Shetty, who got married to businessman Raj Kundra in November 2009, welcomed her first child, son Viaan, in 2012. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra shares Nick Jonas flew her above the clouds on Karwa Chauth The couple welcomed their daughter, Samisha, in February 2020, who was born via surrogacy. Shilpa Shetty talks about the fraud case The actor has lately been in the headlines for the wrong reasons. After being named in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case, Shilpa broke her silence with a strongly worded statement and refuted the claims. Also Read: Varanasi budget revealed? Priyanka Chopra drops big hint about upcoming film "I am deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to link my name to this matter. My association with the company was strictly in a non-executive capacity, with no role in its operations, finances, decision-making, or any signing authority. In fact, like several other public figures, I had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel, in a professional capacity, for which payments due to me remain outstanding," the statement read. Shetty further alleged that her family had loaned a substantial amount to the company, adding that nearly Rs 20 crore was extended as a loan and that the amount remains "unpaid." Also Read: Yearender 2025: 7 biggest controversies that shook the entertainment industry "I want to put it on record that almost Rs 20 crore has been loaned to the company by us as a family, and the said amount remains unpaid. The mischievous attempt to impute criminal liability on me, particularly after an unexplained delay of nearly nine years, is legally unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law," she said. In August, a case was filed against Shilpa Shetty, her husband Raj Kundra, and another individual for allegedly cheating a businessman of over Rs 60 crore.

Shilpa shared old pictures with her dad, that showcases the strong bond between the father-daughter duo. Read on to know more.

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Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten half-century guided the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women to a dominating eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka Women in the first T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday.&nbsp;With this commanding win, the Women in Blue took a 1-0 lead in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;While chasing a 122-run target, Jemimah hammered an unbeaten 69 runs off 44 deliveries, with the help of 10 fours that helped India Women to chase down the target in just 14.4 overs. Jemimah also equalled Mithali Raj's four 50-plus scores against Sri Lanka in T20Is.&nbsp;Earlier, Smriti Mandhana, who scored 25 runs, became the second woman to reach the landmark of 4000 runs in T20Is after New Zealand's Suzie Bates (4716 runs). Mandhana is also the quickest to do so in terms of balls taken (3227) than Bates, who took 3675 balls to reach the 4000 runs milestone.&nbsp;During the chase, Mandhana and Jemimah stitched a crucial 54-run partnership for the second wicket that put India into a commanding position.&nbsp;Jemimah also stitched an unbeaten 55-run stand for the third wicket with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who made an unbeaten 15 that helped Women in Blue win the first T20I by eight wickets.&nbsp;After opting to field first, India Women produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Sri Lanka to 121/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Three Sri Lankan batters were run out. Kranti Gaud, Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani picked up a wicket each to keep the visitors on a tight leash throughout the innings.&nbsp;Sri Lanka opener Vishmi Gunaratne was the top scorer for the visitors, scoring 39 off 43 balls. She held one end but struggled to accelerate and was eventually dismissed in the 17.5th over.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The visitors suffered an early setback when captain Chamari Athapaththu became the first wicket to fall with the score on 18. She managed 15 before being cleaned up by Kranti Gaud. Sri Lanka reached 31/1 in the power play, which was under six runs per over.&nbsp;Hasini Perera was the second batter to be dismissed after making 20 off 23 balls, falling to Deepti Sharma in the 9.1 over. Sri Lanka brought up their 50 in 9.3 overs but continued to struggle to increase the run rate.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Harshitha Samarawickrama also found boundaries hard to come by, scoring 21 off 23 balls with two fours. The visitors reached the 100-run mark in the 17.4th over. Nilakshika Silva and Kavisha Dilhari were both run out.&nbsp;Among the bowlers, Deepti Sharma was the most economical, returning figures of 1/20 in her four overs, which included a maiden. Kranti Gaud finished with 1/23 from three overs, while Shree Charani conceded 30 runs and picked up one wicket in her four overs.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

While chasing a 122-run target, Jemimah hammered an unbeaten 69 runs off 44 deliveries, with the help of 10 fours that helped India Women to chase down the target in just 14.4 overs. Jemimah also equalled Mithali Raj's four 50-plus scores against Sri Lanka in T20Is.

Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten half-century guided the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women to a dominating eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka Women in the first T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With this commanding win, the Women in Blue took a 1-0 lead in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. While chasing a 122-run target, Jemimah hammered an unbeaten 69 runs off 44 deliveries, with the help of 10 fours that helped India Women to chase down the target in just 14.4 overs. Jemimah also equalled Mithali Raj's four 50-plus scores against Sri Lanka in T20Is. Earlier, Smriti Mandhana, who scored 25 runs, became the second woman to reach the landmark of 4000 runs in T20Is after New Zealand's Suzie Bates (4716 runs). Mandhana is also the quickest to do so in terms of balls taken (3227) than Bates, who took 3675 balls to reach the 4000 runs milestone. During the chase, Mandhana and Jemimah stitched a crucial 54-run partnership for the second wicket that put India into a commanding position. Jemimah also stitched an unbeaten 55-run stand for the third wicket with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who made an unbeaten 15 that helped Women in Blue win the first T20I by eight wickets. After opting to field first, India Women produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Sri Lanka to 121/6 in their 20 overs. Three Sri Lankan batters were run out. Kranti Gaud, Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani picked up a wicket each to keep the visitors on a tight leash throughout the innings. Sri Lanka opener Vishmi Gunaratne was the top scorer for the visitors, scoring 39 off 43 balls. She held one end but struggled to accelerate and was eventually dismissed in the 17.5th over. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes The visitors suffered an early setback when captain Chamari Athapaththu became the first wicket to fall with the score on 18. She managed 15 before being cleaned up by Kranti Gaud. Sri Lanka reached 31/1 in the power play, which was under six runs per over. Hasini Perera was the second batter to be dismissed after making 20 off 23 balls, falling to Deepti Sharma in the 9.1 over. Sri Lanka brought up their 50 in 9.3 overs but continued to struggle to increase the run rate. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Harshitha Samarawickrama also found boundaries hard to come by, scoring 21 off 23 balls with two fours. The visitors reached the 100-run mark in the 17.4th over. Nilakshika Silva and Kavisha Dilhari were both run out. Among the bowlers, Deepti Sharma was the most economical, returning figures of 1/20 in her four overs, which included a maiden. Kranti Gaud finished with 1/23 from three overs, while Shree Charani conceded 30 runs and picked up one wicket in her four overs. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

While chasing a 122-run target, Jemimah hammered an unbeaten 69 runs off 44 deliveries, with the help of 10 fours that helped India Women to chase down the target in just 14.4 overs. Jemimah also equalled Mithali Raj's four 50-plus scores against Sri Lanka in T20Is.

Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten half-century helps India Women take 1-0 lead against Sri Lanka

The 40-day period of severe winter cold in Jammu and Kashmir, known locally as Chillai Kalan, has commenced with rain and snow in many areas. Chillai Kalan started on December 21 and will end on January 31. It is a period marked by sub-zero temperatures, frozen water bodies, and landscapes covered in frost and snow. The region typically experiences significant snowfall, disrupting daily life. During this time, temperatures often drop to extremely low levels, leading to the freezing of water bodies, including parts of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. Along with Srinagar, Anantnag is another area in J&amp;K which experienced the first rainfall of the season, marking the beginning of Chillai Kalan. In Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, residents and tourists enjoyed a winter wonderland as snow settled on vehicles, buildings, and roads. Sonamarg in the Kashmir Valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, covering the region in a thick blanket of white. At the same time, Srinagar continues to experience a persistent cold wave with foggy mornings. Srinagar recorded a dip in temperature, with a -4°C change from December 20, as the cold wave continues in the city, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy fog is visible in the visuals near Dal Lake, with boat rides and sightseeing still operating. Dense fog has been reported over areas like Dal Lake, although boat rides and sightseeing continue, giving the city a picturesque winter ambience. Authorities have advised residents and visitors to take precautions against the cold and monitor weather updates, especially in areas prone to sudden&nbsp;

In Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, residents and tourists enjoyed a winter wonderland as snow settled on vehicles, buildings, and roads.

The 40-day period of severe winter cold in Jammu and Kashmir, known locally as Chillai Kalan, has commenced with rain and snow in many areas. Chillai Kalan started on December 21 and will end on January 31. It is a period marked by sub-zero temperatures, frozen water bodies, and landscapes covered in frost and snow. The region typically experiences significant snowfall, disrupting daily life. During this time, temperatures often drop to extremely low levels, leading to the freezing of water bodies, including parts of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. Along with Srinagar, Anantnag is another area in J&K which experienced the first rainfall of the season, marking the beginning of Chillai Kalan. In Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, residents and tourists enjoyed a winter wonderland as snow settled on vehicles, buildings, and roads. Sonamarg in the Kashmir Valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, covering the region in a thick blanket of white. At the same time, Srinagar continues to experience a persistent cold wave with foggy mornings. Srinagar recorded a dip in temperature, with a -4°C change from December 20, as the cold wave continues in the city, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy fog is visible in the visuals near Dal Lake, with boat rides and sightseeing still operating. Dense fog has been reported over areas like Dal Lake, although boat rides and sightseeing continue, giving the city a picturesque winter ambience. Authorities have advised residents and visitors to take precautions against the cold and monitor weather updates, especially in areas prone to sudden

In Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, residents and tourists enjoyed a winter wonderland as snow settled on vehicles, buildings, and roads.

Chillai Kalan starts with rainfall and snow in Kashmir Valley

Finally, the teaser trailer for Prime Video's upcoming Sherlock Holmes series has been unveiled, presenting Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the iconic detective. Titled Young Sherlock, it offers a reimagination of Sherlock Holmes, brought to life by visionary director and executive producer Guy Ritchie. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/it-ends-with-us-feud-blake-lively-s-legal-team-file-sanction-against-justin-baldoni-s-attorneys-over-deposition-misconduct-1766250066336">Why Blake Lively's legal team file sanction against Justin Baldoni's attorneys ?</a>&nbsp;

<h2>Sherlock Holmes' early adventures</h2>"It charts the origin story of Sherlock Holmes in an irreverent, action-laden mystery that follows the iconic detective's early adventures," the makers said in a press release. Set to premiere on March 4, 2026, all eight episodes of 'Young Sherlock' will be available to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-bond-films-skyfall-die-another-day-and-more-to-soon-arrive-on-netflix-as-part-of-deal-with-amazon-here-s-what-we-know-1766241371484">James Bond films to soon arrive on Netflix as part of deal with Amazon?</a> "With all the wit and charm of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes feature films, Young Sherlock follows the origin story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved detective in an explosive re-imagining of this iconic character's early days. Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man - raw and unfiltered - when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first-ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever. Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street's most renowned resident," the official logline states.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-boy-band-vixx-eyeing-for-a-comeback-in-2026-here-s-the-truth-1766236693824">K-pop boy band Vixx eyeing for a comeback in 2026? Here's the truth</a><h2>About Young Sherlock</h2>Besides Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the titular role, the show also features Donal Finn, Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, and Colin Firth. Guy Ritchie directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-jamie-campbell-bower-makes-broadway-debut-reprises-role-of-henry-creel-1766232982665">Stranger Things- The First Shadow: Jamie Campbell Bower makes Broadway debut</a> It is created for television and executive produced by showrunner Matthew Parkhill with executive producers Dhana Rivera Gilbert, Marc Resteghini, Simon Maxwell, Ivan Atkinson, Simon Kelton, and Colin Wilson, and co-executive producers Harriet Creelman and Steve Thompson. Motive Pictures led physical production for Young Sherlock. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience. &nbsp;

Titled 'Young Sherlock', the show, which offers a reimagination of Sherlock Holmes, is brought to life by visionary director and executive producer Guy Ritchie.

Finally, the teaser trailer for Prime Video's upcoming Sherlock Holmes series has been unveiled, presenting Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the iconic detective. Titled Young Sherlock, it offers a reimagination of Sherlock Holmes, brought to life by visionary director and executive producer Guy Ritchie. Also Read: Why Blake Lively's legal team file sanction against Justin Baldoni's attorneys ?

Titled Young Sherlock, the show, which offers a reimagination of Sherlock Holmes, is brought to life by visionary director and executive producer Guy Ritchie.

Young Sherlock teaser out: A glimpse into the beloved detective's origin story

In a tragic incident, seven elephants were killed in a train collision in Assam. The incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday in the Jamunamukh - Kampur section under Lumding Division of N.F. railway, where Train no. 20507 DN Sairang - New Delhi Rajdhani Express dashed with elephants, resulting in derailment of the locomotive and five coaches of the train. No casualties or injuries to any passengers. Promptly after receiving the information of the crash, Senior railway officers, including the General Manager of N.F. Railway and Divisional Railway Manager of Lumding and Accident Relief trains arrived at the site to carry out the restoration work. "The passengers of the affected coaches have been temporarily accommodated in the vacant berths available in other coaches. The derailment-affected train, after detaching the affected coaches, has left the site for Guwahati at 06:11 hrs. Once the train reaches Guwahati, additional coaches will be added to accommodate the passengers of the affected coaches, and the train will resume its journey." Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Northeast Frontier Railway, told ANI. He further stated that the incident site is approximately 126 km from Guwahati and is not a designated elephant corridor, adding that the loco pilot, on observing the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed into the train. While restoration work is complete, railway authorities said trains scheduled to pass through that section are being diverted to the UP line. Meanwhile, technological improvements in Indian Railways (IR) are a continuous process. There are several Artificial Intelligence-based predictive maintenance applications, the Ministry of Railways said in a press release. Pilot initiatives involving AI-driven predictive maintenance of the Signalling system are being undertaken over Indian Railways at some of the stations to evaluate its efficacy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) using Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) for detecting presence of elephants on Railway tracks is implemented in 141 RKms section on NF Railway and further tenders have been awarded for 981 RKms section of Indian Railways. The system is designed to generate alerts for loco pilots, station masters and the Control Room about the movement of elephants in proximity of railway tracks, for taking timely preventive action.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

While restoration work is complete, railway authorities said trains scheduled to pass through that section are being diverted to the UP line.

In a tragic incident, seven elephants were killed in a train collision in Assam. The incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday in the Jamunamukh - Kampur section under Lumding Division of N.F. railway, where Train no. 20507 DN Sairang - New Delhi Rajdhani Express dashed with elephants, resulting in derailment of the locomotive and five coaches of the train. No casualties or injuries to any passengers. Promptly after receiving the information of the crash, Senior railway officers, including the General Manager of N.F. Railway and Divisional Railway Manager of Lumding and Accident Relief trains arrived at the site to carry out the restoration work. "The passengers of the affected coaches have been temporarily accommodated in the vacant berths available in other coaches. The derailment-affected train, after detaching the affected coaches, has left the site for Guwahati at 06:11 hrs. Once the train reaches Guwahati, additional coaches will be added to accommodate the passengers of the affected coaches, and the train will resume its journey." Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Northeast Frontier Railway, told ANI. He further stated that the incident site is approximately 126 km from Guwahati and is not a designated elephant corridor, adding that the loco pilot, on observing the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed into the train. While restoration work is complete, railway authorities said trains scheduled to pass through that section are being diverted to the UP line. Meanwhile, technological improvements in Indian Railways (IR) are a continuous process. There are several Artificial Intelligence-based predictive maintenance applications, the Ministry of Railways said in a press release. Pilot initiatives involving AI-driven predictive maintenance of the Signalling system are being undertaken over Indian Railways at some of the stations to evaluate its efficacy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) using Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) for detecting presence of elephants on Railway tracks is implemented in 141 RKms section on NF Railway and further tenders have been awarded for 981 RKms section of Indian Railways. The system is designed to generate alerts for loco pilots, station masters and the Control Room about the movement of elephants in proximity of railway tracks, for taking timely preventive action. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

While restoration work is complete, railway authorities said trains scheduled to pass through that section are being diverted to the UP line.

Seven elephants killed in train accident in Assam

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Dec 20) will address a public gathering at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat via video conferencing after poor visibility prevented his helicopter from landing at the Taherpur helipad near the event venue, forcing it to return to Kolkata airport. Earlier today, People gathered at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat, Nadia, waving national flags and chanting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name, ahead of his public address and the inauguration of multiple development projects worth Rs 3,200 crore. Key projects include a 66.7 km 4-lane stretch of the Barajaguli-Krishnanagar section of NH-34 and the foundation stone for the 4-laning of the Barasat-Barajaguli section of NH-34, which aims to improve connectivity between Kolkata and Siliguri. The Prime Minister said in a post on X on Friday that while people in West Bengal are benefiting from the Centre's multifaceted development projects, they continue to suffer due to what he described as the "misrule of the Trinamool Congress in every sector." Asserting that the BJP is now the "only hope and trust" of the people, Modi said the excesses of the ruling party had "crossed all limits." "Tomorrow, on the 20th of December, at noon, I will deliver a speech at the BJP public meeting in Ranaghat. The people of West Bengal are receiving the benefits of the central government's multifaceted projects. However, at the same time, due to the misrule of the Trinamool Congress in every sector of the state, they are becoming victims of suffering. The looting and intimidation by the Trinamool have crossed all limits. That is why today, the BJP is the only hope and trust of the people", PM Modi tweeted on X. The visit comes amid an intensifying political battle between the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal ahead of upcoming electoral contests.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The visit comes amid an intensifying political battle between the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Dec 20) will address a public gathering at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat via video conferencing after poor visibility prevented his helicopter from landing at the Taherpur helipad near the event venue, forcing it to return to Kolkata airport. Earlier today, People gathered at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat, Nadia, waving national flags and chanting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name, ahead of his public address and the inauguration of multiple development projects worth Rs 3,200 crore. Key projects include a 66.7 km 4-lane stretch of the Barajaguli-Krishnanagar section of NH-34 and the foundation stone for the 4-laning of the Barasat-Barajaguli section of NH-34, which aims to improve connectivity between Kolkata and Siliguri. The Prime Minister said in a post on X on Friday that while people in West Bengal are benefiting from the Centre's multifaceted development projects, they continue to suffer due to what he described as the "misrule of the Trinamool Congress in every sector." Asserting that the BJP is now the "only hope and trust" of the people, Modi said the excesses of the ruling party had "crossed all limits." "Tomorrow, on the 20th of December, at noon, I will deliver a speech at the BJP public meeting in Ranaghat. The people of West Bengal are receiving the benefits of the central government's multifaceted projects. However, at the same time, due to the misrule of the Trinamool Congress in every sector of the state, they are becoming victims of suffering. The looting and intimidation by the Trinamool have crossed all limits. That is why today, the BJP is the only hope and trust of the people", PM Modi tweeted on X. The visit comes amid an intensifying political battle between the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The visit comes amid an intensifying political battle between the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

PM Modi to address Ranaghat event virtually after his helicopter forced to return due to poor visibility

Veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter, director and producer Sreenivasan passed away on Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind a prolific body of work that shaped Malayalam cinema's social and comic sensibility for over four decades. As soon as the news came out, fans have been mourning the great loss, with condolences also pouring in for the veteran star. Born on April 6, 1956, in Patyam near Thalassery in Kerala's Kannur district, Sreenivasan emerged as one of the most influential voices in Malayalam cinema, known for blending sharp social satire with accessible storytelling. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he acted in more than 225 films and wrote several landmark screenplays.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/is-kendall-jenner-dating-ben-gorham-who-is-the-swedish-entrepreneur-linked-to-supermodel-1766206055962">Kendall Jenner dating Ben Gorham? Who is the entrepreneur linked to supermodel</a> &nbsp;His writing credits include classics such as Odaruthammava Aalariyam, Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam, Gandhinagar 2nd Street, Nadodikkattu, Pattanapravesham, Varavelpu, Thalayana Manthram, Sandesam, Midhunam, Mazhayethum Munpe, Azhakiya Ravanan, Oru Maravathoor Kanavu, Udayananu Tharam, Katha Parayumpol and Njan Prakashan, the latter ranking among the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. &nbsp;His screenplays were widely noted for their wit, political insight and moral clarity. As a filmmaker, he scripted and directed 'Vadakkunokkiyanthram' and 'Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala'. &nbsp;'Vadakkunokkiyanthram' won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film, while 'Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala' received the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rest in Peace Legend Sreenivasan ❤️ The greatest writer from Malayalam &amp; an actor par excellence! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sreenivasan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sreenivasan</a> <a href="https://t.co/lx6gsZ9441">pic.twitter.com/lx6gsZ9441</a>&mdash; PSN (@2shambhunath) <a href="https://twitter.com/2shambhunath/status/2002219621894771199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sreenivasan also received several honours during his career, including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and six Kerala State Film Awards. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay for Sandesam and Mazhayethum Munpe. A frequent collaborator of directors Priyadarshan, Sathyan Anthikad and Kamal, he played a key role in shaping the golden era of Malayalam comedy and social drama.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/spider-man-brand-new-day-director-destin-daniel-praises-tom-holland-s-fearless-performance-as-filming-wraps-up-1766202505690">Spider-Man: Brand New Day- Director praises Tom Holland's 'fearless performance'</a> &nbsp;He made his acting debut in P A Backer's Manimuzhakkam in 1976, with his first lead role in Sanghaganam (1979). He was formally trained at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Chennai. &nbsp;Beyond cinema, Sreenivasan was also a producer and co-produced Katha Parayumpol and Thattathin Marayathu under the Lumiere Film Company with actor Mukesh. He is survived by his wife, Vimala Sreenivasan and sons Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan.&nbsp;

Beyond cinema, Sreenivasan was also a producer and co-produced Katha Parayumpol and Thattathin Marayathu under the Lumiere Film Company with actor Mukesh.

Veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter, director and producer Sreenivasan passed away on Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind a prolific body of work that shaped Malayalam cinema's social and comic sensibility for over four decades. As soon as the news came out, fans have been mourning the great loss, with condolences also pouring in for the veteran star. Born on April 6, 1956, in Patyam near Thalassery in Kerala's Kannur district, Sreenivasan emerged as one of the most influential voices in Malayalam cinema, known for blending sharp social satire with accessible storytelling. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he acted in more than 225 films and wrote several landmark screenplays. Also read: Kendall Jenner dating Ben Gorham? Who is the entrepreneur linked to supermodel His writing credits include classics such as Odaruthammava Aalariyam, Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam, Gandhinagar 2nd Street, Nadodikkattu, Pattanapravesham, Varavelpu, Thalayana Manthram, Sandesam, Midhunam, Mazhayethum Munpe, Azhakiya Ravanan, Oru Maravathoor Kanavu, Udayananu Tharam, Katha Parayumpol and Njan Prakashan, the latter ranking among the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. His screenplays were widely noted for their wit, political insight and moral clarity. As a filmmaker, he scripted and directed 'Vadakkunokkiyanthram' and 'Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala'. 'Vadakkunokkiyanthram' won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film, while 'Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala' received the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film.

Beyond cinema, Sreenivasan was also a producer and co-produced Katha Parayumpol and Thattathin Marayathu under the Lumiere Film Company with actor Mukesh.

Veteran Malayalam actor, writer and filmmaker Sreenivasan passes away at 69

The filming for Tom Holland's starrer Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially over, and director Destin Daniel Cretton has confirmed the same through his social media post. Taking to Instagram, the Spider-Man director penned his thoughts on the journey while working on the upcoming Marvel film.&nbsp;"I'm so deeply grateful for the people who walked with me through the biggest, most rewarding film I've ever been a part of. To @nik__ki, for laughing through the insanity and carrying our entire family on your back. To my kids, for forcing me to put my phone down and get out of my head long enough to build a fort in the living room with couch cushions," he wrote.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/celebrity-splits-of-2025-nicole-kidman-and-keith-urban-to-katy-perry-and-orlando-bloom-1766144979648">Celebrity splits of 2025: Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom</a> Daniel also gave a major shoutout to the 'Brand New Day' team and added, "To our amazing cast, for breathing so much life into these beloved characters and moving us every day. To our unbelievable crew, who worked tirelessly with unmatched creativity and craftsmanship, who made me laugh so hard my stomach never stopped hurting. I love you all so much and can't wait for the world to see your stunning work on the big screen."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-share-a-warm-photo-with-kids-archie-and-lilibet-for-christmas-1766167161141">Meghan and Harry share a warm photo with kids Archie and Lilibet for Christmas</a> In a special mention to the protagonist himself, Tom Holland, the director praised his "kind and generous leadership on and off screen, for your relentless work ethic, your fearless performances, and for your friendship." Destin Daniel also dropped pictures from the sets, offering a glimpse of what appeared to be the final day of shooting.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/digger-teaser-out-tom-cruise-dances-with-a-shovel-in-alejandro-g-i-rritu-s-new-film-watch-1766163362170">Digger teaser out! Tom Cruise dances with a shovel in Iñárritu’s new film</a>&nbsp;Spider-Man: Brand New Day productions began in Glasgow in early August, and the film is scheduled to hit theatres in July 2026. Earlier this year, the makers unveiled a new Spidey suit, featuring visible, raised black webbing against a bright red-and-blue cover.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/backstreet-boys-release-new-music-video-of-their-hit-song-i-want-it-that-way-90s-kids-can-t-stop-gushing-1766153604991">Backstreet Boys release new music video of their hit song ‘I Want It That Way’</a> Besides Holland, the returning cast features Zendaya and Jaco Batalon. The film will also feature a number of fresh entries, like Liza Colon-Zayas, Tramell Tillman, and Sadie Sink. Mark Ruffalo will also return as the Hulk, further joined by Jon Bernthal as the Punisher and Michael Mando as the Scorpion.&nbsp; &nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience. &nbsp;

Taking to Instagram, the Spider-Man director, Destin Daniel, shared his thoughts on the journey while working on the upcoming Marvel film.

The filming for Tom Holland's starrer Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially over, and director Destin Daniel Cretton has confirmed the same through his social media post. Taking to Instagram, the Spider-Man director penned his thoughts on the journey while working on the upcoming Marvel film. "I'm so deeply grateful for the people who walked with me through the biggest, most rewarding film I've ever been a part of. To @nik__ki, for laughing through the insanity and carrying our entire family on your back. To my kids, for forcing me to put my phone down and get out of my head long enough to build a fort in the living room with couch cushions," he wrote. Also Read: Celebrity splits of 2025: Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Daniel also gave a major shoutout to the 'Brand New Day' team and added, "To our amazing cast, for breathing so much life into these beloved characters and moving us every day. To our unbelievable crew, who worked tirelessly with unmatched creativity and craftsmanship, who made me laugh so hard my stomach never stopped hurting. I love you all so much and can't wait for the world to see your stunning work on the big screen." Also Read: Meghan and Harry share a warm photo with kids Archie and Lilibet for Christmas In a special mention to the protagonist himself, Tom Holland, the director praised his "kind and generous leadership on and off screen, for your relentless work ethic, your fearless performances, and for your friendship." Destin Daniel also dropped pictures from the sets, offering a glimpse of what appeared to be the final day of shooting. Also Read: Digger teaser out! Tom Cruise dances with a shovel in Iñárritu’s new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day productions began in Glasgow in early August, and the film is scheduled to hit theatres in July 2026. Earlier this year, the makers unveiled a new Spidey suit, featuring visible, raised black webbing against a bright red-and-blue cover. Also Read: Backstreet Boys release new music video of their hit song ‘I Want It That Way’ Besides Holland, the returning cast features Zendaya and Jaco Batalon. The film will also feature a number of fresh entries, like Liza Colon-Zayas, Tramell Tillman, and Sadie Sink. Mark Ruffalo will also return as the Hulk, further joined by Jon Bernthal as the Punisher and Michael Mando as the Scorpion. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Taking to Instagram, the Spider-Man director Destin Daniel shared his thoughts on the journey while working on the upcoming Marvel film. &nbsp;

Spider-Man: Brand New Day-Director Destin Daniel praises Tom Holland's 'fearless performance' as filming wraps up

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday stated that the case of Zubeen Garg's death is still under investigation, and so far, they suspect no foul play. In their statement, the Singapore police said that their findings will be submitted in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act, 2010. They further mentioned that based on the findings, the state Coroner will conduct a Coroner's Inquiry (CI), with hearings currently scheduled for January and February 2026." "The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is aware of online speculation regarding the circumstances of Mr Zubeen Garg's death, and that the Indian media has reported that a Special Investigation Team in India has charged four persons for the murder of Mr Garg. The case is currently still being investigated by the SPF, in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010. Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Mr Garg," said SPF. "Upon completion of the SPF's investigations, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroner's Inquiry ("CI"). The CI is currently scheduled for January and February 2026. A CI is a fact-finding process led by the Coroner to establish the cause and circumstances of death. Its findings will be made public upon conclusion. The SPF is committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case. We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved. Meanwhile, we urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information," added SPF. Earlier, on December 12, the SIT of the Assam Police filed a chargesheet in the Court of the CJM, Kamrup, Guwahati, against seven arrested accused persons under various sections. The main chargesheet is about 2,500 pages, and the supporting documents are around 12,000 pages.The court has fixed the next date of hearing for December 22. In connection with the case, the SIT/CID arrested seven persons, including main event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen Garg's Manager Siddharth Sharma, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, co-singer Amritprava Mahanta, Zubeen's cousin Sandipan Garg, and two PSOs, Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya. The chargesheet was submitted by a team of SIT led by Rosie Kalita. In the chargesheet, the SIT charged murder under Section 103 of BNS against four accused - Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta. On October 21, the SIT team, led by Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta, met Singapore authorities regarding the case. So far, the SIT has recorded statements from over 300 individuals.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Singapore Police mentioned that based on the findings, the state Coroner will conduct a Coroners Inqu and that they have so far not found any foul play.  

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday stated that the case of Zubeen Garg's death is still under investigation, and so far, they suspect no foul play. In their statement, the Singapore police said that their findings will be submitted in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act, 2010. They further mentioned that based on the findings, the state Coroner will conduct a Coroner's Inquiry (CI), with hearings currently scheduled for January and February 2026." "The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is aware of online speculation regarding the circumstances of Mr Zubeen Garg's death, and that the Indian media has reported that a Special Investigation Team in India has charged four persons for the murder of Mr Garg. The case is currently still being investigated by the SPF, in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010. Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Mr Garg," said SPF. "Upon completion of the SPF's investigations, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroner's Inquiry ("CI"). The CI is currently scheduled for January and February 2026. A CI is a fact-finding process led by the Coroner to establish the cause and circumstances of death. Its findings will be made public upon conclusion. The SPF is committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case. We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved. Meanwhile, we urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information," added SPF. Earlier, on December 12, the SIT of the Assam Police filed a chargesheet in the Court of the CJM, Kamrup, Guwahati, against seven arrested accused persons under various sections. The main chargesheet is about 2,500 pages, and the supporting documents are around 12,000 pages.The court has fixed the next date of hearing for December 22. In connection with the case, the SIT/CID arrested seven persons, including main event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen Garg's Manager Siddharth Sharma, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, co-singer Amritprava Mahanta, Zubeen's cousin Sandipan Garg, and two PSOs, Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya. The chargesheet was submitted by a team of SIT led by Rosie Kalita. In the chargesheet, the SIT charged murder under Section 103 of BNS against four accused - Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta. On October 21, the SIT team, led by Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta, met Singapore authorities regarding the case. So far, the SIT has recorded statements from over 300 individuals. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Singapore Police mentioned that based on the findings, the state Coroner will conduct a Coroner's Inqu and that they have so far not found any foul play.

Singapore Police suspects no foul play in Zubeen Garg's death, investigation underway

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