In a heart-warming revelation that has sent social media into a frenzy, former Indian opening batter Shikhar Dhawan officially announced his engagement to his longtime partner, Sophie Shine, on Monday, January 12. Known for his persona on the field and his infectious smile off it, Dhawan took to Instagram to share the joyous milestone with his millions of followers, marking …

Meta has appointed former Trump administration adviser Dina Powell McCormick to a newly created senior leadership role, underlining the tech giant’s determination to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp said Powell McCormick will join the company as president and vice chairman, with a remit spanning global strategy, government engagement and capital partnerships, …

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli added yet another historic chapter to his legendary career by becoming the fastest batter to reach 28,000 international runs during India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on Sunday. The landmark came in Kohli’s 624th international innings, when he pierced the off-side with a crisp boundary off spinner …

Dark comedy One Battle After Another and the emotional drama Hamnet won the biggest awards at the Golden Globes, marking one of the first major events of Hollywood’s annual awards season. One Battle After Another was named Best Movie in the Musical or Comedy category and picked up four awards in total, while Hamnet secured the Best Movie Drama prize. …

Rising costs are pushing UK manufacturers dangerously close to an investment tipping point, with businesses warning that planned spending could be cancelled or moved overseas unless pressures ease. A new survey by Make UK, the manufacturing trade body, found that almost nine in ten industry leaders expect employment costs to rise this year, while two thirds anticipate higher energy bills. …

DiCaprio appeared to take the jokes in good spirits, smiling, nodding, and giving thumbs-up signals throughout her monologue. Web Desk January 12, 2026 At the recent Golden Globes, comedian Nikki Glaser had the audience in stitches with her playful jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio, referencing his dating life while highlighting his impressive career achievements. omg Leo DiCaprio’s reactions to all of …

Gold and silver prices have surged to fresh all-time highs, prompting experts to urge ordinary Britons to take a closer look at what they already own, including forgotten jewellery tucked away in drawers and boxes at home. Gold climbed to $4,603.87 while silver reached $84.69, as investors piled into traditional safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tension involving Iran, fears of …

The American space agency NASA is launching the first manned space mission, Artemis 2, in February 2026 after five decades. For this purpose, final preparations are being made by NASA and very soon the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft will be moved to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA will transfer the spacecraft there on or …

Jeremy Clarkson has sparked a fresh debate about the pressures facing British agriculture after delivering a blunt response to a social media user who blamed Brexit for the struggles of UK farmers. The exchange followed a video Clarkson recorded in support of the farming advocacy campaign No Farmers, No Food, in which he called on the next government to put …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded to growing speculation around a possible change in venues for Bangladesh’s matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The reaction comes amid reports suggesting that the ICC is evaluating two alternative Indian venues for Bangladesh’s fixtures following concerns raised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Reports hint …

The vibrant event saw 125 Hindu couples from across the country solemnize their marriages in a single, grand celebration. Web Desk January 12, 2026 Karachi: Under the patronage of senior parliamentarian and prominent minority leader Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, the Pakistan Hindu Council, in collaboration with the Dr. Prem Kumar Sital Das Memorial Trust, hosted the 19th annual collective wedding …

Riyadh, KSA: Ahead of the official opening of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, accompanied by H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister for Mining Affairs, visited the Pakistan Pavilion and praised it as one of the most visually impactful features of the event. Highlighting its marked …

The national team will be officially announced soon after receiving approval from the PCB chairman. Web Desk January 12, 2026 LAHORE: Pakistan selectors have finalized a provisional 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Australia in Lahore and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to sources, the national team will be officially announced soon after receiving …

Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK, becoming the most senior ex-Conservative figure to join Nigel Farage’s party. Zahawi, 58, was unveiled alongside Farage at a press conference in London, where he warned that Britain was “drinking in the last chance saloon” and said the country “really does need Nigel Farage as prime minister”. In a video message …

A rain-affected encounter at the Sydney Showground Stadium saw Sydney Thunder register a crucial four-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades via the DLS method in Match 33 of the Big Bash League 2025–26 season. Chasing a revised target after interruptions, the Thunder rode on a blistering late cameo from Chris Green to seal the contest with 28 balls to spare. Melbourne …