Lahore HC dismisses Rizwan's plea; PCB awaits forensic report on cricketers

Sydney Sweeney's Politics Debate: How a Birthday Party Sparked a Culture War

Actress Sydney Sweeney became a subject of political controversy in 2022 after photos from her mother's 60th birthday party circulated online. Some guests at the gathering were seen wearing a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and red caps reading 'Make Sixty Great Again.' Critics drew associations between Sweeney and conservative politics based on the imagery, despite no direct political statement from the actress herself. The incident highlighted how celebrities' personal lives are increasingly scrutinized through a political lens in the United States. Sweeney's case has since been cited as an example of broader cultural divisions playing out in public discourse around Hollywood figures.

Supreme Court pulls up Manipur over 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps

NHAI bans contractor for 3 years over Awadh Expressway defects, imposes daily penalty

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a three-year ban on the contractor responsible for the Awadh Expressway following the discovery of serious structural defects. The expressway, also known as the Awadh Expressway, developed premature problems including slippages within weeks of its inauguration. As part of punitive measures, NHAI has suspended tolling operations on the expressway. A daily penalty of Rs 42 lakh has also been imposed, signaling a strict accountability response from the authority.

Colorado buys 2,100-acre ranch for $2M to save dwindling prairie chicken population

Colorado's lesser prairie-chicken population has collapsed from over 80,000 birds in 1975 to just 89 breeding males in 2024. To address the crisis, the Southern Plains Land Trust has purchased nearly 2,100 acres of land for close to $2 million. The acquired property is located near an active breeding site, making it strategically important for the species. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will partner in restoring the grassland habitat to support the bird's recovery.