Israel's justice ministry announces the release of 95 Palestinian prisoners starting Sunday, pending government approval. The release is part of a ceasefire deal negotiated by Qatar, the US, and Egypt, aiming to end the recent deadly conflict in Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.
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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra apartment early Thursday morning. He sustained severe spinal injuries and underwent emergency surgery. The attacker, who demanded money and stabbed Saif, escaped. Police have deployed multiple teams to track down the intruder, while the incident raises concerns about security measures.
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Mauritius's 57th National Day celebrations as the guest of honor. Modi's visit highlights the strong ties between Mauritius and India, coming soon after his trips to Paris and the United States.
Congress leader Alka Lamba congratulated Rekha Gupta on becoming the newly elected Chief Minister of Delhi, expressing hope for a cleaner Yamuna and improved women's safety. Rekha Gupta, chosen as BJP’s legislative leader, will take the oath tomorrow at Ramlila Maidan.
Punjab Police have withdrawn their personnel from AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's security detail, but he retains his Z-Plus security cover. This decision follows reports of threats and a recent attack on Kejriwal's campaign. This comes as Delhi Assembly elections approach, with intelligence agencies warning of a possible attack by pro-Khalistan operatives.
The ICC Champions Trophy returns to Pakistan on February 19 after eight years, featuring the top eight men's ODI teams divided into two groups. India will play all their matches in Dubai under the hybrid model. Key players and squads have been announced for teams including India, Pakistan, and Australia, among others.
Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ achieved significant box office success, accumulating over Rs.10 crore within its first three days. Despite initial controversies and mixed predictions, the film led the box office, outperforming major contenders such as 'Game Changer', 'Azaad', and 'Pushpa 2', reflecting robust audience interest.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen stirred the pot by declaring faster chess formats the "pure sport", criticising classical chess for being "too forgiving". He argued that rapid and blitz chess better reflect a player's all-around skills. Carlsen also critiqued the recent World Championship match between Gukesh and Ding, deeming the quality subpar.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw supported the summons issued to comedian Kunal Kamra for comments on Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, underlining the importance of balancing constitutional rights with safeguards. Vaishnaw also announced India's forthcoming introduction of its first indigenous semiconductor chip amid a growing electronics manufacturing sector.
Karnataka HC dismisses petition to annul dowry death case despite victim's suicide note not implicating anyone. Justice M Nagaprasanna's ruling highlights evidence of harassment and matrimonial cruelty, overriding the suicide note. The victim's father filed a complaint after her suicide, leading to charges against her husband and in-laws.