The ministry of external affairs is working to repatriate nearly 500 Indians detained in Thailand after crossing from Myanmar. These individuals are believed to be victims or perpetrators of cyber scam hubs operating in Southeast Asia. India previously repatriated 549 nationals rescued from similar facilities.
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India's women's cricket team achieved a historic first-ever World Cup victory, defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's powerful message on her T-shirt, 'Cricket is EVERYONE'S game,' resonated as the team scripted a golden chapter in Indian sports history, inspiring future generations.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded Harshit Rana's stellar performance in the third ODI, urging him to remain humble and grounded. Gambhir's 'tough love' approach, including a stern warning to perform or face exclusion, reportedly motivated the young pacer. Rana's childhood coach defended the player and Gambhir's talent identification, emphasizing Rana's potential.
Investigators are searching for a diary containing a dying declaration in the mysterious death of Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa. The FIR names Mustafa, his wife, daughter, and daughter-in-law. The post-mortem was inconclusive, with viscera analysis awaited. The family is expected back for questioning soon.
Kotak Mahindra Bank's consolidated net profit for Q2FY26 saw an 11% decline due to higher provisions, despite continued credit and deposit growth. CEO Ashok Vaswani remained non-committal on reports of interest in acquiring IDBI Bank, emphasizing the bank's focus on scaling through both organic and inorganic avenues. The bank evaluates opportunities based on strategic fit, management bandwidth, and financial valuations.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that a virtual calculator will not be available for JEE Main 2026. An earlier mention in the Information Bulletin was a typographical error from a generic template. The NTA has uploaded a revised bulletin and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to candidates.
The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education has released the IPE 2026 timetable for first and second-year students. Exams commence in late February and conclude in mid-March, with practical exams scheduled from February 2 to February 21. Hall tickets will be available approximately two weeks prior to the examinations.
Bengaluru authorities are dumping garbage outside homes of litterbugs as a new crackdown. While some residents support the strict measure, others criticize it, citing issues with waste collection and segregation. Officials state the campaign aims to deter public littering and has already reduced garbage black spots.
SpaceX has submitted a simplified Starship mission plan to NASA, aiming for a faster and safer lunar landing. This comes amid NASA's concerns about the rocket's readiness for Artemis III, with the agency reportedly facing internal pressures. SpaceX highlighted its development milestones and upcoming tests, including crucial in-space refuelling demonstrations.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will not compete in the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa, India. Citing motivational issues and a disinterest in long-format classical games, the five-time world champion has withdrawn from pursuing the classical title again. Carlsen is now focusing on faster chess formats and esports.