Congress accused Election Commission officials of attacking their Rithala assembly candidate, Sushant Mishra, during a permitted padyatra. Mishra claims the officials did not identify themselves and tried to stop their march. The District Magistrate of North-West Delhi refuted the allegations, stating election staff conducted their duties impartially.
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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia remains optimistic about India's chances at the ICC Champions Trophy despite the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah. With a strong bench, the team looks forward to upcoming matches, buoyed by recent impressive performances from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20.
India is emerging as a global economic power due to reforms, infrastructure, and education development, according to OECD chief economist Alvaro S Pereira. At the ET Now Global Business Summit, he emphasized India’s potential if it continues with its current trajectory. Highlighting protectionism and the importance of global trade, he underscored the need for ongoing reforms in developing nations.
Putin declared Russia's readiness for a "missile duel" with the US, showcasing the Oreshnik hypersonic missile. He confirmed plans to meet Assad and expressed willingness to engage with Trump. Putin also addressed Russia's economic overheating, supporting the central bank's measures to curb inflation and projecting slower growth in 2025.
In a significant police operation, the Special Task Force (STF) eliminated Arshad, a member of the Mustafa Kagga gang, along with his accomplices in Shamli district. STF Inspector Sunil Kumar was critically injured in the shootout. Arshad had a criminal history marked by numerous cases of robbery and murder.
President-elect Trump referred to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau as "governor" and suggested Canada become a US state if proposed tariffs harm its economy. Trudeau expressed concern over the tariffs' potential impact on American consumers, citing increased costs for essential goods like oil and gas imported from Canada.
HDFC Bank reported a 6.6% increase in standalone net profit for Q4 FY25, reaching Rs 17,616 crore. Total income remained nearly flat at Rs 89,488 crore, while interest income rose to Rs 77,460 crore. The board recommended a dividend of Rs 22 per share. Asset quality slightly deteriorated, with gross NPAs rising to 1.33%.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief witnessed the handover of the first rear fuselage for the Tejas Mark-1A jet produced by the private sector to HAL, marking progress in India's self-reliance in defense. Despite delays, HAL aims to meet additional delivery commitments for the IAF starting from 2025-26 through partnerships with private Indian companies.
Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai urged prompt action against comedian Kunal Kamra following a parody song targeting deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Sena workers vandalized a Mumbai studio in response, leading to arrests. Desai warned police to act quickly, emphasizing the tension among party workers.
Opener Sam Konstas made a memorable Test debut, scoring an impressive 65-ball 60 against India on the first day of the Melbourne Test. Konstas aggressively took on bowler Jasprit Bumrah, hitting him for 18 runs in one over. Australia ended Day 1 at 311 for six, with the series tied at 1-1 after three Tests.