Nasir Uddin and Rizul Haque, truck drivers from Assam’s Cachar district, were kidnapped in Manipur while transporting cement. After receiving ransom calls, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and police from Assam and Manipur successfully rescued the drivers unharmed after 13 days near the Assam-Manipur border.
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The BCCI has released Team India's official jerseys for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring star players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The Indian squad will miss Jasprit Bumrah due to injury, with Harshit Rana named as his replacement. India will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.
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A University of Nottingham study revealed that prolonged paracetamol use in individuals 65 and older increases the risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal complications. Researchers analyzed data from UK GP records, finding that repeated paracetamol prescriptions were linked to higher instances of peptic ulcers, heart failure, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
Supreme Court has called for a unified policy across India to manage tiger reserves more effectively, addressing issues like vehicular disruptions and illegal activities. Highlighting recent irregularities in Corbett Tiger Reserve, the Court emphasized the need for consistent regulations. A CBI investigation into illegal activities related to wildlife tourism and deforestation in Uttarakhand is ongoing under court supervision.
A Bangladeshi inquiry commission has implicated deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and top officials in approximately 3,500 enforced disappearances. The commission's report unveiled a "systematic design" involving secret detention centers and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus pledged full support to the ongoing investigation, which is expected to continue for another year.
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Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for not reprimanding Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Ambedkar. Kharge accused both of "supporting each other's sins" and demanded Shah's removal from the cabinet. This follows Shah's statement in Rajya Sabha where he implied invoking Ambedkar's name had become a trend.
PV Sindhu has withdrawn from the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships due to a hamstring injury sustained while training. She announced her extended recovery time on social media. Her absence impacts Team India, aiming to improve on their previous bronze-medal finish. Sindhu recently married businessman Venkata Datta Sai in an intimate ceremony.