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  • Ohio State Defeated Notre Dame 34-23 To Win National Championship

    Ohio State Defeated Notre Dame 34-23 To Win National Championship

    The recent matchup between Notre Dame and Ohio State marks only the eighth time the teams have played each other. The Buckeyes hold the lead against the Irish with six wins and only two losses. The US football teams have only faced each other in bowl games twice, and both times, the Ohio State team won decisively.

    Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: 2025 National Championship

    Ohio State’s 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in a tense match formally crowned them 2025 National Champions. The Buckeyes showed off their strength on both sides after Kyle McCord scored 34 points. The Ohio State defense stopped Notre Dame’s potent offense, which forced several turnovers and made the Irish STAND at several crucial moments. Despite substantial efforts from Notre Dame, a hero quarterback, and a running back, Ohio State’s offensive power and uncompromising defense were too much to handle. The Buckeyes earned victory number 34 for the National Championship and wrapped up with a title that had long been out of their reach. This solidified their place among the elite college teams. 

    The Last Time Notre Dame won a National Championship

    The last Fighting Irish victory in a bowl game was back in 1988 when the team was led by Lou Holtz through an undefeated season with a record of 12-0 before the game was played at the college football playoffs. 

    Some highlights of 1988’s Championship included the signature game during Notre Dame’s winning streak against the number-one Miami team, which took on the title of ‘the Catholics vs. the Convicts.’ The Fighting Irish pulled a close 31-30 victory in this game. For the national championship game, Notre Dame claimed the title over West Virginia after scoring 34 points against their 21 in the Fiesta Bowl. 

    The basketball players, including quarterback Tony Rice and receiver Rocket Ismail, won the MVP award that year even though Notre Dame did not take home the coveted Heisman Trophy.

    Last Victory Of Ohio State Buckeyes National Championship Title

    In the history of Ohio State Buckeyes, they last won any college football national championship in 2014. This title was captured during the first CFB playoffs held by the College Football Playoff (CFP) on UME Meyer.

    Highlights of the 2014 Championship

    • Big Ten Championship Game: Ohio State scored a 59-0 victory over Wisconsin. This was a remarkable win that also assisted them in qualifying for the CF playoffs. 

    • CFP Semifinal: In the Sugar Bowl, Ohio State went against Alabama, ranked number one, and the Ohio State team won with 42 against 35. 

    • National Championship Game: The Buckeyes performed stellar against Oregon, winning 42-20 and taking home the title on January 12, 2015. Ezekiel Elliott was noted for his impressive performance. He barreled through the game, rushing for 246 yards and scoring four touchdowns.

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  • ‘No Pakistan’; BCCI throws another tantrum before  Champions Trophy

    ‘No Pakistan’; BCCI throws another tantrum before  Champions Trophy

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) has thrown yet another tantrum  before the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025.

    According to media reports, BCCI is objecting to printing “Pakistan” (the host country) on their team’s jerseys, angering cricket fans.

    The Indian team will play their matches in Dubai using the hybrid model. However, ICC rules state that the host country’s name must be printed on tournament jerseys. BCCI’s refusal to print “Pakistan” on their jerseys is seen as a political move.

    A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, in a conversation with news agency IANS, accused the BCCI of bringing politics into cricket, saying, “This is an attempt to mix politics with cricket, especially as India also plans to skip the opening ceremony and captain’s meeting in Pakistan. We will respond to this unnecessary controversy.”

    India refused to play in Pakistan, citing security concerns, triggering widespread condemnation. They pushed for the tournament to be held as part of a hybrid model, with India’s matches to be played in Dubai. 

    Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and UAE.

  • Trump starts second term with border, ‘woke’ culture restrictions

    Trump starts second term with border, ‘woke’ culture restrictions

    On the first day of his new term, President Donald Trump signed orders ranging from climate to immigration, along with sweeping pardons for many of those who stormed the capital on January 6, 2021.

    Some of his orders delivered on promises he made during the 2024 campaign. Others, like a withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), had not been expected.

    Here is a summary of the orders Trump signed at a Washington arena packed with supporters, and later at the White House, after he was sworn in as president.

    Immigration

    Trump signed various orders aimed at reshaping how the United States manages immigration and citizenship.

    One declared a national emergency at the southern border.

    Trump also promised a mass deportation operation involving the military, which he says will target those he called “criminal aliens.”

    In the Oval Office, Trump signed an order revoking birthright citizenship.

    But automatic US citizenship to people born in the country is enshrined in the Constitution, and Trump’s action is certain to face a legal challenge.

    January 6 rioters

    Trump signed pardons for some of the 1,500 participants in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol by his supporters trying to overturn the 2020 election.

    He again referred to those who were convicted or pleaded guilty over the riots as “hostages.”

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

    Trump repealed various executive orders promoting diversity programs and LGBTQ equality, in line with his promised attack on “woke” culture.

    He overturned decrees promoting diversity and equality in the government, businesses and healthcare, as well as the rights of LGBTQ Americans.

    Trump said that moving forward the US government will only recognize “two genders, male and female.”

    Paris Climate accord

    The president immediately withdrew the United States from the Paris climate accord, repeating an action he took during his first term.

    The order extends Trump’s defiant rejection of global efforts to combat planetary warming as catastrophic weather events intensify worldwide.

    It would take a year to leave the agreement after submitting a formal notice to the United Nations framework that underpins global climate negotiations.

    Oil drilling

    Trump signed an order declaring a “national energy emergency” aimed at significantly expanding drilling in the world’s top oil and gas producer.

    “We will drill, baby, drill,” Trump said in his inaugural address.

     

    Work from home

    Another order requires federal workers to return to the office full-time, with Trump seeking to undo most of the work-from-home allowances that flourished during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Leaving WHO

    Trump signed an order for the United States to exit the World Health Organization, insisting Washington was unfairly paying more than China into the UN body.

     

    TikTok

    The president ordered a 75-day pause on enforcing a law that would effectively ban TikTok.

    His action delayed implementation of an act that came into effect this week, prohibiting the distribution and updating of TikTok in the United States.

    Trump has said the app’s Chinese parent company must agree to sell a fifty percent share to the United States.

    West Bank settlers

    Trump revoked sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank accused of abuses against Palestinians, undoing an unprecedented action taken by Joe Biden’s administration.

    Cuba

    Reversing another one of Biden’s more recent moves, Trump removed Cuba from a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism.

    Biden had removed Cuba from the list only days earlier as part of a deal to free prisoners.

  • Woman raped at fake job interview

    Woman raped at fake job interview

    A single mother from Rawalpindi was allegedly raped by two men at gunpoint, the local police reported on Sunday.

    The woman was reportedly lured to a commercial building on Rawalpindi’s Double Road by the two suspects, who used her co-worker to make their pretext of offering her a good job believable.

    Media reports suggest that when the alleged victim approached the New Town police to file a complaint against the suspects, she was reportedly pressured to reconcile with them.

    She then turned to social media, and a video statement of the victim surfaced online, in which she alleged harassment by police officials at the New Town police station.

    Following the video release, the City Police Officer (CPO) Khalid Hamdani intervened and registered the case.

    According to the police report, the victim lived with her parents after a divorce and worked at a call centre to support herself and raise her child.

    She received a call from her female colleague on January 14, asking her to come to a commercial building on Double Road, promising her a better job opportunity.

    The victim told the police that upon reaching the location, she found two unknown men there. She alleged that they raped her at gunpoint, filmed the crime, and threatened her not to disclose the incident to anyone.

    Earlier, on January 1, a similar incident was reported in Bahawalpur, where a girl was allegedly subjected to sexual assault for several days at different locations.

    Details reveal that a gang of three men from Burewala allegedly lured the daughter of a brick kiln worker with promises of a job and took her to a house in the city, where two of them gang-raped her over several days.

    The suspects held the victim captive, later taking her to Dera Ghazi Khan, where they continued to abuse her.

    The victim managed to escape after 25 days and returned home, after which the matter was reported to the police.

    Crimes against women facing difficult circumstances are alarmingly high in the country.

  • Hamas bids farewell to Israeli hostages with goody bags

    Hamas bids farewell to Israeli hostages with goody bags

    Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas reportedly received gift bags after their release on Sunday.

    Videos show the hostages bidding farewell to Hamas fighters, smiling at the camera, and accepting the goody bags.

    The three women, identified as Emily Damari (28), Romi Gonen (24), and Doron Steinbrecher (31), were handed paper bags through the window of a vehicle. The bags, bearing the logo of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, reportedly contained mementoes from their time in captivity.

    The video, released by Hamas, revealed that the bags included photos of the hostages during their captivity, a necklace, and a map of the Gaza Strip. Israeli media also reported that each bag contained a certificate inscribed with a “release decision” written in both Arabic and Hebrew.

    The hostages were then taken in a Red Cross SUV to Al-Saraya Square in Gaza City, where they were handed over to the Red Cross amidst a crowd of Palestinians.

    Before the transfer, a Hamas fighter reportedly required a Red Cross representative to sign an Arabic-language document titled “Acknowledgment of Receipt of Israeli Prisoners.”

    “I, the representative of the International Red Cross, acknowledge that I have received from the Izz Eddin al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, a total of three prisoners, who are…” and then the names of the hostages.

    The Israeli women were returned to Israel on Sunday, January 19, as part of the first phase of the hostage exchange and ceasefire agreement between Gaza authorities and Israel.

    A video released by Israel’s Foreign Ministry shows the three women being greeted by Israeli military forces on Sunday.

    As per sources, the three hostages did not require any immediate medical care, and their bags were confiscated by Israeli authorities.

    Hours after the release of the three hostages, Israel released 90 Palestinians.

    Emotional footage of Palestinians returning to Gaza as part of the first phase of the deal also emerged. Some appeared physically changed, while others were seen crying as they reunited with their relatives.

    In one such incident, Palestinian female leader Khalida Jarrar, who was freed as part of the prisoner exchange deal, showed a significant change in her appearance. Her hair had turned gray, and she apparently struggled to walk.

    Harrowing stories of brutality faced by Palestinians in Israeli detention have surfaced before as well.

    The internet also compared the condition of hostages released from both sides, with Palestinians visibly in a worse state.

  • Qarz-e-Jaan highlights mature love and family acceptance

    Qarz-e-Jaan highlights mature love and family acceptance

    Qarz-e-Jaan does a great job of showing romance between an older couple in an interesting way. It also portrays adult children, like Nashwa, accepting their mother’s past and wanting her to be happy now. This is very refreshing.


    While we love the drama, it’s troubling how everyone, including Nashwa and her friend, is so comfortable around Ammar. Ammar raped Maheen and might have killed her too.


    The stolen glances between Asim and Bisma are heartwarming. Bisma gets flustered and confused, showing the slow, mature, and deep love story between them. Despite their complaints, they are still in love.


    It’s wonderful to see the drama highlight that love isn’t limited to young people. Love, excitement, and butterflies swoop in when seeing a special someone, regardless of age. The drama helps us accept the emotions and feelings of older people, which society often dismisses.


    Barkat Apa, Bakhtiyar’s mother, is a nuisance. She kept nagging Bakhtiyar about selling the house to Burhan. This was a shock for the family because the person they wanted to avoid now owns the house.


    Qudsia Apa is refreshing. Her character’s positivity and helpfulness move the story forward. Her role is executed wonderfully, making her likable and essential to the plot.


    Is Burhan really Asim’s son? What’s the story behind it? Nashwa and Nameer’s interactions are always intriguing. This time, Nashwa caught Nameer taking pictures of a Canadian cousin without her permission. Is she his new target? Would he risk doing something to her?


    After getting away with what he and his friends did to Maheen, Nameer might think he can do it again and escape unscathed. If he killed Maheen, it might have made him more prone to such actions.


    Some parts of the drama are confusing. For instance, why didn’t anyone pick up Qudsia? They surely have an extra car and driver. Also, it’s strange how Nashwa and her friend are so casual around Ammar, considering he’s a murderer and rapist. You’d expect some aversion or discomfort in his presence.

  • Newly-wed Neelam Muneer pens heartfelt birthday wishes for husband

    Newly-wed Neelam Muneer pens heartfelt birthday wishes for husband

    Actress Neelam Muneer’s first birthday wish for her husband after marriage is as sweet and meaningful as their love story.

    Taking to Instagram, the Kahin Deep Jaley actress shared a story with the caption “Happy Birthday, Ya Allah, on his birthday today, I pray for my husband’s well-being, both in this world and the Hereafter. Grant him good health, happiness, and prosperity in abundance.”  

    “Protect him from all harm, negativity, and distress, and surround him with your divine light and protection wherever he may go,” Neelam Muneer wrote.

    Earlier, the internet was curious to know about the identity of Neelam Muneer’s husband ever since the actress started posting her wedding pictures on Friday.

    While the news and pictures of Neelam’s wedding took fans by surprise, she also did not share her husband’s name or any other details, prompting netizens to speculate.

    Amid a flood of claims regarding his name and profession, The Current brings you exclusive details of who the groom is.

    According to sources, Neelam’s husband is Mohammad Rashid, who works as an officer of Dubai Police’s Crime Investigation Department.

    Earlier, the first pictures of Neelam’s Nikah, featuring her husband, went viral on social media after being shared by celebrity photographer Abdul Samad Zia. He captioned the photos, “With this New Year, starting a ‘new chapter’ of their life, remember them in your prayers!”

    For the ceremony in Dubai, Neelam looked stunning in an all-white ensemble by local design house Baroque, paired with pearl jewelry and dewy glam makeup by Rabia Anum’s team. Her groom matched perfectly in his traditional Arabic dress, jubbah.

    In the photos making rounds on social media, the ‘Chakkar’ actor was seen with her husband for the first time, posing with the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in the background. However, any details about the groom were not revealed.

    Thousands of social media users liked the viral photos of the new couple and extended their heartfelt wishes to them.

    For those who didn’t know, rumors about Neelam’s marriage began in November. She confirmed it earlier this week, sharing glimpses from her intimate Mayoun night and mentioning that, “All the wedding festivities have just started.”

    The picture of the couple’s Nikah ceremony had also led to unconfirmed reports claiming that Rashid was a “billionaire businessman” based in Dubai.

    Earlier, Neelam Muneer and her husband had chosen not to discuss their relationship with the media. However, her brother-in-law, Samar Ranjha, has shared details about their relationship and family.

    In a private media interaction, Samar Ranjha revealed previously unknown details.

    “We are four brothers and two sisters. My brother’s real name is Rashid, and his friends call him Shahid. He has been living in Dubai since 2006, where he runs a travel and tourism business, along with three to four restaurants,” he said.

  • Israel Frees 90 Palestinian After Hamas Releases Hostages

    Israel Frees 90 Palestinian After Hamas Releases Hostages

    People in the occupied West Bank are celebrating the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons as a result of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

    As Israeli forces ended their 15-month bombardment of the besieged territory, Palestinians in Gaza were rebuilding their destroyed homes and awaiting the delivery of desperately needed food and medical aid.

    It was the first truck of what has been pledged to be 600 trucks that will enter Gaza every day in the first phase of the ceasefire.

    Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s war on Gaza has resulted in the death of at least 46,913 Palestinians and left over 110,750 wounded. On that day itself, Hamas attacks left at least 1,139 people dead and over 200 captive in Israel.

    A UN agency chief for Palestinian refugees said on Sunday the sounds of children playing could now be heard in Gaza instead of bombs after more than 470 days of fighting. Describing it as a good first day, Philippe Lazzarini said help and commercial supplies went smoothly on Sunday.

    In a social media post, Lazzarini said, “The cessation of hostilities must continue, and the key components of the agreement must be fully implemented.” He called it “a step in the right direction towards long-lasting peace and stability for all.”

    The ceasefire that commenced on Sunday morning raised hopes for the end of the devastating conflict and the return of nearly 100 remaining hostage-taking individuals from the Hamas attack of 7th October 2023. Nevertheless, serious concerns remain about whether fighting will resume after a six-week respite.

    Hamas released hostages to Israel. Walking back from a tense handover to the Red Cross on a Gaza street, they were filmed encircled by thousands of spectators and mysteriously guarded by armed men wearing green Hamas headbands.

    The women were then swept up by Israeli forces and taken into Israel, where the girls ran into the arms of their relatives. Damari raised her bandaged hand in a gesture of victory. However, the army stated that she lost two fingers in the attack on October 7.

    In Tel Aviv, thousands gathered to watch the news of 90 Palestinian and Israeli prisoners on large screens and applauded as months of protests in the square for a ceasefire deal ended.

    The first 90 Palestinian prisoners were released more than seven hours later. They had been detained on charges that fit the nebulous definition of threats to Israeli security. It included everything from stone-throwing to much more serious offenses like attempted murder. Well, the 90 Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israel’s prison, and this brings hope toward peace in the country.

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  • Karan Veer Mehra wins Bigg Boss 18

    Karan Veer Mehra wins Bigg Boss 18

    Indian TV actor Karan Veer Mehra has won Bigg Boss Season 18, beating Vivian Dsena in an exciting finale.

    The competition, which lasted over three and a half a months, saw Karan Veer claim the title, a dazzling trophy and cash prize of Indian Rupees 50 lakh. Rajat Dalal secured third place, while the top six contestants included Isha Singh, Avinash Mishra, and Chum Darang.

    Mehra won the title of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 14 last year in 2023.

    The winner was determined through public voting, highlighting Karan Veer Mehra immense popularity among viewers.

    Last season, the Bigg Boss title was won by comedian Munawar Faruqui, but this year’s finale brought a new wave of excitement and drama.

    Karan Veer Mehra shared his joy with ANI News calling himself the “chosen one” after winning the title.

    He said, “I am very happy, this was my goal, and it came true.” Karan Veera Mehra talked about his success mantra and the personal growth he experienced on the show saying, “I am the chosen one, winning back to back reality shows is rare. I believed in myself, worked hard, aimed for the top and achieved it.”

    Earlier, rivals of this season, Avinash Mishra and Karan Veer Mehra, are fighting with each other every day in Bigg Boss 18.

    The two end up fighting with any chance they get and in the latest promo, Avinash has accused Karan of taking his coffee while Karan has warned him.

    Karan vs. Avinash Again

    The promo begins when Avinash says, “Someone stole my coffee.”

    Karan, who is working out, responds, “I take things openly; I don’t need to steal when I want something.” Avinash teases him, saying, “Why are you getting annoyed?” Karan replies, “Does a thief’s home ever get robbed?”

    Then, Avinash says, “I can move things around however I like, right?” Karan got annoyed and responded, “If anyone touches my personal stuff, I’ll throw them out.”

    The promo caption is: “Karan indirectly warns Avinash. When will their rivalry end?”

    Avinash and Karan’s Weekend Ka Vaar Fight

    Avinash and Karan fought previously in Weekend Ka Vaar. Both had started name-calling against each other.

    Special guests were Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Krushna Abhishek, and Sudhesh Lehri.

    In a task, Avinash told Karan to make a taco, which Karan completed and then called for Avinash to come and eat. Vivian, however, told him to take it to Avinash, which caused yet another argument.

    “You are going to learn some manners since I am here,” Karan said to Avinash

    Avinash retaliated by calling Karan names like “Chomu, Nalla, Takla (bald)” and added, “If he talks about my family, I’ll go after every hair on his head.”

    In the October 27 episode, Nyrra Banerji is evicted from the Bigg Boss house.

  • VIDEO: Bohemia loses cool on stage at Soul Fest concert

    VIDEO: Bohemia loses cool on stage at Soul Fest concert

    Well, it looks like Bohemia’s patience hit its limit—because when you’re a world-renowned artist, waiting for five hours backstage can really test your nerves. And that’s exactly what happened at a recent concert in Lahore.


    A video is going viral on social media in which singer Bohemia can be seen expressing anger during a concert in Lahore.


    As soon as he came on stage, Bohemia said, “I have been sitting backstage for the last five hours waiting for my performance and now you are saying that time is up.”


    The fans at the concert also started shouting in response to the singer’s statement, to which Bohemia added, “I respect this concert and its management, but there has been mismanagement here. These people have come here to listen to me, and nonsense has been going on on stage for so long.”


    Bohemia finally began his performance with the statement, “I had planned a 45-hour performance for these people; now I will go straight to jail from the stage.”

    Known for hits like Kali Denali and Ek Tera Pyar, Bohemia has a massive fan base across South Asia.