Virat Kohli's return to Delhi's Ranji Trophy team on January 30 against Railways is anticipated. Last seen in the domestic circuit in 2012, Kohli joins a roster with former teammates now in varied roles, from Gautam Gambhir as India's head coach to Virender Sehwag’s commentary career. Fans are eager to see Kohli in action domestically.
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Two teenage step-sisters in Gujranwala, Pakistan, have been arrested for allegedly killing their father by setting him on fire as revenge for rape. The father died from injuries sustained in the attack. The girls stated they sought a permanent solution for the alleged abuse, according to police reports.
Delhi CM Atishi criticises Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena for not addressing high ammonia levels in Delhi's water and prioritizing political directives. Atishi accuses Saxena of ignoring the welfare of Delhi's residents and defending the Haryana government over water contamination issues.
Mumbai Police arrested Mohammad Shariful Islam Shahzad in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan. Shahzad, a Bangladeshi national, had illegally entered India and changed his name to Vijay Das. He worked for a housekeeping agency in Mumbai. Saif was stabbed six times during an attempted robbery at his Bandra residence, leading to serious injuries.
A 25-year-old software professional in Hyderabad reportedly took her own life due to persistent dowry demands from her husband. Following her family's complaint, police have arrested the husband for questioning. Devika's family claims he was pressuring her to transfer property to his name, leading to frequent disputes.
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NIA has filed a chargesheet against two Babbar Khalsa International operatives for the murder of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar in Punjab. The accused, Dharminder Kumar and Harwinder Kumar, face charges under UAPA, IPC, and Arms Act. The murder was part of a conspiracy involving BKI members in multiple countries, directed by Pakistan-based BKI chief.
The lion population in Gujarat is expected to reach between 900 and 1,500 in the 2025 census due to conservation efforts. The 2020 census recorded 674 lions, but informal estimates suggest much higher numbers. The lion territory has expanded by 36% in five years. Officials choose conservative reporting to account for factors like high cub mortality.
Telugu cinema has seen significant box office success with big-budget films like 'Pushpa 2' and 'Kalki 2898 AD' leading the way. However, smaller productions struggle for visibility despite having unique stories. Filmmakers like Ram Gopal Varma stress the importance of genuine storytelling over extravagant spending, suggesting a balance is needed in Tollywood.
A significant fire at the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka caused severe damage to critical documents within Building 7 housing seven ministries. Firefighters controlled the blaze after six hours. Authorities suspect sabotage and formed a high-level committee to investigate. Destroyed documents reportedly held evidence of financial misconduct. No casualties were reported.