The Delhi High Court has granted temporary bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a convicted rapist, for an eye surgery scheduled at AIIMS on February 4. Sengar is ordered to surrender back to custody on February 5. His appeal against his conviction is still pending.
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Former cricketer Zaheer Khan is concerned over coach Gautam Gambhir's flexible strategy in white-ball cricket. Frequent changes in batting positions in the India-England series might lead to player insecurity. Zaheer advises clear guidelines and communication for the strategy to prevent instability. He stresses alignment of coach, captain, selectors, and players for success.
Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United, thanks to James Maddison's early goal, lifted Spurs to 12th place and eased pressure on manager Postecoglou. Manchester United, plagued by injuries and lacking offensive punch, slipped to 15th. Fans protested against Tottenham's chairman Levy, demanding change. Key players returned for Spurs, while United struggled with a youthful bench.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced the introduction of a new iPhone SE, set for launch on February 19. This fourth-generation SE will feature significant design changes, including a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, and USB-C charging. The new model is anticipated to include the A18 chip and a 48MP camera sensor.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday after facing increasing calls to step down over managing the ethnic conflict since May 2023. His resignation came on the eve of the assembly's budget session and a potential no-trust motion by Congress.
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Prithvi Shaw is likely to be excluded from Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy matches due to fitness and attitude concerns. Shaw's current struggle with discipline and performance has led to criticisms from team officials and senior players. He was also unsold during the IPL auction and last played for India in 2021.
Brazilian star Neymar has ended his 18-month stint with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia due to lingering injuries, after playing just seven times since his $104 million per year move from PSG. Aiming for the 2026 World Cup, Neymar's former club Santos is reportedly in talks for a return, providing a final opportunity for Brazil's all-time leading scorer.
The Election Commission of India addressed concerns about wrongful voter list modifications and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), calling allegations baseless. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the transparency of the voter list process and dismissed claims of EVM tampering, citing multiple court rulings and the reliability of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) checks.
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