India Assumes G20 Presidency, Pathaan poster release, Steve Smith completes 29th Test century: Top Headlines | Let's Catch Up | 1/12/22

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International

1)After a long court battle, a US House panel is granted access to Trump's tax returns.

Following a protracted legal battle with the Republican former president, who claimed the Democratic-led panel was politically motivated, a U.S. House of Representatives committee has now been granted access to Donald Trump's tax returns.

2)FM of  Russia Lavrov claims that the US is a threat to Russia's existence from the Ukraine.

Sergei Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, claimed on Thursday that the United States had turned Ukraine into a "existential" threat to Russia.

At a news conference, Lavrov said that NATO and the United States were active actors in the conflict in Ukraine.

3)The British royals are coincidentally visiting Boston for a charity function when Biden is there for a Democratic Party fundraiser.

The British Prince William and his wife Kate will meet with President Joe Biden on Friday in Boston, the White House announced on Wednesday.

National

1)It's Time We Become Voice Of Global South: Jaishankar As India Assumes G20 Presidency

As India assumed G20 Presidency from today, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reposed faith in India being the voice of the global south. He said that countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America trust India to speak up for them, Speaking at G20 University Connect here, Jaishankar said, “It's time when we must become the voice of the global south, which is otherwise under-represented in such forums. 

2)AAP Leaders Used Delhi Excise Policy As Device To Generate Illegal Funds: ED

AAP leader Vijay Nair, arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy case, received Rs 100 crore in "kickbacks" from the 'south group' controlled by some businessmen and politicians, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed a local court.Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), some of whom are part of the government, considered the policy as a "device" to allegedly generate illegal funds at the cost of the state exchequer, it told the court on Wednesday.

3)In response to the Delhi Police's appeal of the Patiala Court, the HC notifies Shashi Tharoor

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court served a notice to Congress Member Shashi Tharoor in response to a Delhi Police petition challenging the Patiala House Court's decision in the matter of wife Sunanda Pushkar's demise.

4)Aftab Confessed To Killing Shraddha, Using Multiple Weapons In Narco Test

Aftab Amin Poonawala has confessed to killing Shraddha Walkar in the narco test, according to sources. He has also admitted to using multiple weapons and told about the location where he disposed of Shraddha's clothes.Earlier, the teams of the forensic science laboratory and Ambedkar Hospital conducted the narco test of accused Aftab Poonawala on Thursday that went on for over 2 hours

Sports

1)In the ongoing first Test against the West Indies on Thursday, Steve Smith quickly reached his 29th Test century. On the 194th delivery of the contest, he confronted the three-figure mark.

As Australia dominated the West Indies in the opening Test at Perth Stadium on Thursday, Steve Smith reached his 29th Test century, tying him with Donald Bradman. A brilliant Smith, who has played 88 Tests compared to legendary Australian Bradman's 52, was unfazed as he stormed to his 29th century off 194 balls.

2)Shikhar Dhawan Explains On India Playing Rishabh Pant Over Sanju Samson

The Men in Blue skipper Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday specified that Rishabh Pant is a match winner and we will be backing him while he is going through a difficult phase.  Dhawan also suggested Sanju Samson to wait. "Overall you have to see the larger picture and who is your match winner. You analyse and your decisions are based on that," Dhawan said at the post-match interaction.

Entertainment

1)Pathaan New Poster Out: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone And John Abraham Look Fierce

 Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday shared a new poster of his much-anticipated film ‘Pathaan’. The poster also featured Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.  

2)Starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, 'Sam Bahadur' is set to release in cinemas on December 1, 2023.

Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, the much anticipated Meghna Gulzar directorial 'SamBahadur', starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, is set to release in cinemas on December 1, 2023. The film also stars Sanya Malhotra as Manekshaw's wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The makers dropped the first unit of the film today, announcing the date exactly a year before release next year, soaring the excitement for a long-awaited project among the audience. 

3)Oscar-winning director Ang Lee, known for helming 'Life of Pi', is set to direct a film about Chinese American martial arts legend Bruce Lee.

Oscar-winning director Ang Lee, known for helming 'Life of Pi' and 'Brokeback Mountain', is set to direct a film about Chinese American martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Ang Lee's son Mason Lee will star in the film, which is in development at Sony's 3000 Pictures.

The Sensex closed at 63,284 points with a gain of 184 points, while the Nifty closed at 18,812 with a jump of 54 points.

In the sixth consecutive trading session, the Indian stock market has closed at a new high. Even though the market has closed in the green mark, it has closed after falling below the upper levels. After the market opened in the morning, the Sensex had reached 63,583 points and the Nifty had reached 18867 points. But during the day the market saw profit booking from higher levels. And at the end of today's trading, the BSE Sensex closed at 63,284 points with a gain of 184 points, while the Nifty closed at 18,812 with a jump of 54 points.