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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years, attending the Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony. Addressing the Indian diaspora, Modi lauded their contributions, describing Kuwait as a "mini-Hindustan" reflecting India's diverse talent. He emphasized India's potential as a global skill capital.
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India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, a global spectacle, intensifies as the archrivals prepare to clash on February 23 in the Champions Trophy. A recent Netflix trailer, featuring cricket legends like Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, and Shoaib Akhtar, highlights the fierce competition and mutual respect between the players.
BJP claims the UPA government enabled infiltration of Indian institutions through a US-funded programme for voter turnout. Former CEC S Y Quraishi refuted claims of any financial involvement, clarifying the MoU with IFES was purely for training purposes with no financial or legal obligations. Amit Malviya alleged external interference linked to George Soros.
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed as the new director general of DGCA. Other appointments include Ashutosh Agnihotri as chairman and managing director of Food Corporation of India, Akash Tripathi as additional secretary in the ministry of power, and Kamal Kishore Soan as mission director of Jal Jeevan Mission. Shubha Thakur was also reassigned to the Inter-State Council Secretariat.
Dhanashree addressed baseless rumors and personal attacks with a powerful statement on Instagram, emphasizing her resilience and dedication to integrity. She condemned the spread of negativity by trolls and highlighted the importance of truth and kindness. Fans are now curious if Yuzvendra Chahal will respond, given recent actions that fueled speculation about their relationship.
In January, UK authorities arrested 609 migrants in a nationwide crackdown on illegal working, marking a 73% increase from last year. The operation, targeting establishments like restaurants and cafes, also aligns with the Labour government's efforts to strengthen immigration laws. Shadow home secretary criticizes the bill, calling for stronger measures to address illegal migration.
Wriddhiman Saha, a former Team India wicketkeeper batter, explained his national team departure was a strategic decision. Despite retiring officially, he harbors no resentment and appreciates the opportunities cricket has given him. Relishing his career highlights, he looks forward to spending time with family after 18 years of professional commitment.
Multiple employees at Chinese AI chatbot company DeepSeek previously worked at Microsoft's AI labs in China. These employees, including a key department chief, contributed to DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model. While Microsoft acknowledged the connections, it downplayed their significance and stressed confidentiality agreements. Politicians have warned Microsoft about maintaining AI development ties with China.