Al Jazeera aired unseen footage of late Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar directing operations in Gaza, shown in Rafah with a military outfit and in a residential apartment over a map. Sinwar, a key figure in the October 7 attacks on Israel, was killed on October 16. The Gaza conflict resulted in 46,000 deaths.
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The Karnataka government withdrew the CID probe into police involvement in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case. A Bengaluru court reserved its bail plea verdict for March 14, with allegations of procedural lapses during her arrest, while the DRI disputed such claims. Gold worth ₹12.56 crore was seized from her.
Elon Musk criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting the end of the war with Russia was far away, calling it 'evil'. Musk echoed Donald Trump’s disapproval of Zelensky's comments, asserting that Zelensky seeks an endless conflict. Musk reiterated his earlier warning about the ongoing loss of Ukrainian and Russian lives.
Poornima Ramarao, mother of Suchir Balaji, seeks FBI investigation into his death, alleging foul play despite police ruling it a suicide. A private autopsy revealed discrepancies, and family efforts include legal action and public campaigns to prompt a proper investigation.
Virat Kohli etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first player to reach 1,000 boundaries during RCB's match against Delhi Capitals. His innings, though brief, showcased his enduring class, before being dismissed for 22. Delhi Capitals opted to bowl first after winning the toss, aiming to maintain their unbeaten record.
In Sidhi district, MP, a man killed his wife in a fit of anger and later died by suicide. The shock led his grieving grandfather to immolate himself on the pyre of his grandson and daughter-in-law. Police have registered cases of unnatural death and murder.
Indian stock exchanges will be closed on Monday for Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti. Last week, the markets closed positively, recovering from an initial decline triggered by US-China tariff concerns. Investors are now awaiting corporate earnings reports from major companies like Wipro, Infosys, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank in the holiday-shortened week.
Pakistan has put the Simla Agreement on hold, citing India's alleged support for terrorism and disregard for international law. This agreement, signed in 1972, aimed to establish peaceful relations and resolve disputes bilaterally. Experts suggest this move could invalidate the Line of Control and remove restraints on both sides, potentially escalating tensions and impacting India's foreign policy.