A joint operation of the SWAT and Surveillance teams led to the killing of wanted criminal Sunny Dayal, involved in a Lucknow bank heist. Dayal, carrying a Rs 25,000 bounty, was killed after an exchange of gunfire in Ghazipur. Police continue to search for other gang members involved in the robbery.
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Shreyas Iyer's heartfelt interaction with a fan showcases his humble nature. Iyer, who led KKR to IPL victory in 2024, is set to captain Punjab Kings in the upcoming season. PBKS signed him for a record Rs 26.75 crore. Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting aim to secure PBKS’s first IPL title.
India has announced its 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy and ODIs against England, led by Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Despite Jasprit Bumrah being named, his participation depends on his recovery. The squad features spinner-heavy choices and will begin their campaign on February 20. India, who have won the Champions Trophy twice, were runners-up in the last edition of the tournament in 2017.
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At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni amazed fans with a lightning-fast stumping of Phil Salt in CSK's IPL 2025 match against RCB. Salt, in great form, was dismissed by Dhoni’s sharp reflexes after misjudging a googly from Noor Ahmad. Dhoni's agility and cricketing intellect continue to impress, reinforcing his reputation as a legendary wicketkeeper.
India's space program is gaining momentum with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's upcoming trip to the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, marking the second Indian in space. Following this, the joint Indo-US NISAR satellite, a significant Earth observation project, is scheduled for launch in June. These missions highlight India's growing capabilities and international collaborations in space exploration.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting to address tensions arising from LG Manoj Sinha's recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers. The NC alleges this undermines the democratic process. The issue will likely be discussed during Union home minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit to J&K.
Matthew Perry's death in October 2023 was due to the acute effects of ketamine, with 27 doses administered over three days. His assistant and several others, including doctors and an alleged drug dealer, are charged in connection with his accidental death. Trials are forthcoming for the accused.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a plea challenging the consolidation of four chargesheets related to corruption in appointments for various positions, including assistant engineers and bus drivers, within the Tamil Nadu transport sector. These cases are linked to a cash-for-jobs scam involving minister V Senthil Balaji.
Hundreds of Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur, displaced by ongoing ethnic violence, appealed to a delegation of Supreme Court and High Court judges for the restoration of their homes and lands. The judges assured them of legal aid services and pledged support for their resettlement.