The Squid Game 2 release is confirmed for December 26, 2024, bringing back Netflix’s globally successful series. The first season became Netflix’s “biggest series launch ever,” attracting 111 million viewers in just 12 days.

Netflix teased fans with “Green light… red light!” while announcing the Squid Game 2 release. Creator Hwang thanked fans, saying, “Thank you for loving our show.” Season 2 promises fresh characters, shocking twists, and intense survival games.

Returning cast members include Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, and Wi Ha-joon. New faces include Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, and Park Sung-hoon. Each character brings a unique angle to this dramatic sequel.

The story resumes three years after Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) survived the games. Gi-hun is now determined to destroy the sinister operation. He reenters the competition to save new players from suffering the same horrifying fate.

The trailer teases a confrontation between Player 456 and the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). Their heated showdown raises the stakes higher than ever. Another surprise in Squid Game 2 is the return of Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon). Fans believed Jun-ho was dead, but this season offers unexpected revelations.

The Squid Game 2 release brings intense drama, emotional depth, and jaw-dropping challenges. New alliances and betrayals will keep audiences captivated. The survival games will test every character’s willpower and morality.

Prepare for a thrilling narrative full of suspense and unpredictable twists. This season promises to leave viewers glued to their screens.

Puneri Paltan won the final of the PKL 2024 against Haryana Steelers in a well-competed match. Given the strength of the table toppers, it was evident that they were not going to get blown away in the final. However, Haryana punched above its weight and put on a good performance. In a final where things could have gone either way, Paltan emerged victorious.

Right from the first half, Puneri had a slight edge over Haryana. Both the teams deployed defensive tactics and waited for do-or-die raids to capitalize on the pressure of the opponents. It worked mostly for both the opponents barring a couple of sensational super raids. The first of it came in the first half from Pankaj Mohite, whose raid turned out to be the decisive factor.

Minute claimed a 4-point raid which gave a crucial 3-point lead for Paltan at the end of the first half. From 13-10, Puneri deployed more defensive tactics and played well as a unit. They did not allow the Steelers to be back in the game. Towards the last few minutes of the game, Haryana tried their best to make a comeback in the game. Siddharth Desai’s raid gave the fans a bit of hope.

Best team performance in a PKL season?

However, Paltan held their nerves to win the title. After losing the previous season in the final to Jaipur Pink Panthers, Puneri had a redemption, as they won their maiden title in the league. The absence of Mohit Goyat and Aslam Inamdar cost them a lot in the final of PKL 9. In the presence of the two, Puneri won the title. Many regard it to be the best team in the history of the PKL.

Their performances in the 10th edition of the league were top-notch. Paltan remained in the top spot in the league for the most part. They ended the league with just two losses to their name, beating all the teams in the process. They had a relatively easy game in the semifinal against Patna Pirates as they beat the 3-time champions by 37-21. They won the final by 28-25.

Here’s how the fans reacted to Puneri Paltan’s big win – 

Congratulations Pune

Hardluck Haryana

— 🇮🇳 Thomas Cup 🏆 (@Anmolkakkar27) March 1, 2024

People’s winner Haryana Steelers 😭😭

— @Gokulraj EEE (@Gokulraj_EEE) March 1, 2024

Feel for manpreet the man, 3 times despair in finals,🥹
And congrats the greatest kabaddi team ever Puneri,🎉
Also for shadlu 99 tackles,🎉

— Vineet Ch. (@hunych17) March 1, 2024

Well done Aslam and team but haryana Steelers been the dark horse of the tournament and fought hard 🙌

— Supreme-X (@Supreme_X_18) March 1, 2024

Congratulations PUNERI PALTAN!!
Unarguably the best team ever assembled in PKL history
Kudos to BC Ramesh, two titles as coach with two different teams

— Maestro Manohar (@MaestroManohar) March 1, 2024

That 4 point raid from Pankaj Mohite was the game changer and then @PuneriPaltan dominated throughout the second half

— ABDul Sohail (@Kingof9realms24) March 1, 2024

Ye tou hona hi tha …. From the very first point paltan was bang on 🔥🔥…

— chiya (@chiyuuuu5) March 1, 2024

This Season Puneri Paltan Team Playing UnStopable

— Mr Perfect 🤟 (@StarManjeet008) March 1, 2024

Actual coach of this Pune team is Anup Kumar 💥

— LEADs (@LoadingLeads) March 1, 2024

Lol one sided tournament for them too easy 🔥

— 🕊️ (@farziaspirant) March 1, 2024

Shocking news has come out regarding an Indian Hockey player. Varun Kumar has been accused of raping a minor girl in Bengaluru. A case has been registered in the Silicon City of India by the girl. The police have reported the same and are in search of the accused. The case seems to be a shocking one hearing the accusation of the victim. 

The woman who has accused the Hockey player of raping her is 22 now. It is claimed that Varun has raped the woman many times in the last five years, which is shocking. It is also being reported that Varun had promised the woman to marry in the past. The two met each other in 2019 via Instagram when the woman was just 17 years old. 

The woman claimed that Varun used to have sex with her now and then. Varun used to visit Sai Stadium for coaching camps in Bengaluru. The girl has complained against Varun in a police station in the Graden city. As a result, an FIR (First Investigation Report) has been filed on the Hockey player in Bengaluru. The police have been in the search for the accused for the past few days. 

‘He is on the run and a search is on to trace him’ – Police statement

Varun has been living in Punjab’s Jalandhar. The player belongs to Himachal Pradesh, a northern state in India. The police of Bengaluru have reacted to the case and claimed that he is currently running away from them. They added that the search operation to get hold of the accused is in full swing. “He is on the run and a search is on to trace him,” said a Police statement. 

Varun was a part of the Indian team that won the Bronze in the Olympics in 2021 at Tokyo. It was a huge achievement for India, as they won a medal in the event for the first time since 1980. Kumar was awarded a cash price of INR 1 Lakhs back then by the government of Himachal Pradesh for his contribution to the win.