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Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy led to strong criticism, with ex-captain Shahid Afridi urging a complete overhaul of the team's approach. Afridi pointed out that Pakistan's cricket style is outdated and doesn't align with modern aggressive play, as seen in their losses to New Zealand and India, emphasizing the need for a mindset change.
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj led India's attack brilliantly on the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test. Bumrah's standout performance, including his 200th Test wicket, and Siraj's increased speed helped dismantle Australia's middle order. Despite a dramatic collapse, Australia extended their lead to 333 runs thanks to contributions from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.
Shahzadi Khan, an Indian woman, was executed in Abu Dhabi on February 15 for allegedly murdering a four-month-old infant. Her father approached the Delhi High Court seeking information about her wellbeing. The Indian government provided legal assistance, but the UAE court upheld her death sentence. Her last rites are scheduled for March 5 in UAE.
Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens faces serious allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior by 16 massage therapists. His wife, Amanda Bass, has firmly denied the accusations. An investigation is underway. Both Justin and Amanda Tucker assert the allegations are false and have caused significant distress to their family. The Ravens have not publicly commented yet.
A 20-year-old woman, Afreen Shah, died in a BEST bus crash in Kurla, Mumbai, after her first day at a new job. Her father, Abdul Salim Shah, last spoke with her when she was looking for a ride home. The crash killed seven and injured 42.
With the ICC Champions Trophy just over a month away, significant construction work at key Pakistani stadiums remains incomplete. The ICC are set to conduct status checks and discussing contingencies, due to the ongoing infrastructural delays and challenging weather conditions in Pakistan. The tournament begins on 19 February.
Sharmistha Mukherjee criticized Congress MP Danish Ali for linking a memorial for Pranab Mukherjee to his alleged connection with RSS, calling it ignorant. She emphasized the varied responsibilities Pranab held in Congress, questioning the intelligence of past leaders. BJP accused Congress of disrespecting its leaders, with spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla highlighting Modi's unbiased appreciation of contributions.
The Supreme Court has determined that the Foreigners Tribunal in Assam cannot review its own decision after declaring an individual is not an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant. The court invalidated the tribunal's attempt to reevaluate the case and upheld its initial judgment from February 2018.
Foreign students and scholars in the US face growing fear due to actions like doxxing and deportation over their criticism of Trump policies. Incidents involving French and Middle Eastern academics highlight the crackdown, with campus administrations under pressure. Right-wing activists and pro-Israel groups are escalating conflicts, causing anxiety in the academic community.
Sudha Kanwar, wife of 'most wanted' criminal Amarjeet Singh Vishnoi, has been arrested in Sicily, Italy. She is accused of involvement in the murder of gangster Rajendra alias Raju Theth and assisting her husband's criminal activities. The Rajasthan police had issued a Red Corner Notice for their arrest. Extradition proceedings are underway to bring her back to India.