Assam police issued summons to comedian Jaspreet Singh and YouTubers in connection with allegedly vulgar remarks made on a show. Following public outrage and death threats to his family, Ranveer Allahbadia apologized for his remarks. The Guwahati crime branch registered an FIR based on a complaint filed about the offensive comments.
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KL Rahul continues to exhibit flexibility in his batting roles, transitioning between top-order, middle-order, and finisher positions across formats. His adaptability will be tested once more as he likely bats in the middle-order for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. While he last played a T20I back in the 2022 T20 World Cup, movement in the batting order could well continue when he turns up for Delhi Capitals - his fifth Indian Premier League franchise.
Australia's strategy of selecting fast tracks early in the Border Gavaskar Trophy to disrupt India hasn't entirely worked. Jasprit Bumrah has excelled, keeping India competitive. However, Australia's pace attack has not let Indian batters settle, and they are now eager for the more batting-friendly conditions in Melbourne and Sydney to regain form and support Bumrah's efforts.
Alok Kumar Singh, a 35-year-old software developer, was arrested by UP STF for masterminding a toll tax fraud spanning across 42 toll plazas in 14 states, causing significant daily losses to NHAI. Singh developed illicit software diverting toll collections to private accounts, with the help of collaborators. The operation was uncovered after a detailed investigation.
India will face New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. Both teams took different routes to the final, with India's strong spin attack and reliable top order being key. The Dubai pitch favours spinners, promising a low-scoring match, with 270-280 being a competitive total.
Reliance Jio has introduced a new Rs 195 JioHotstar plan offering 15GB of data with 90 days validity for cricket fans to stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Additionally, a Rs 949 plan provides 2GB of 4G data per day along with unlimited 5G data, voice calls, and 100 SMS per day, plus a complimentary Hotstar subscription.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the 'Make in India' initiative, contending its failure has let China gain a foothold in Indian territory. He asserted the nation's reliance on Chinese products affects national security and emphasised that India's production capabilities must be strengthened, in collaboration with the United States.
A dispute over wedding grandeur escalated into the murder of Himmat Pandya in Sayla town, Surendranagar. The altercation began after Umang Aghara allegedly sent provocative messages, leading to a confrontation. Multiple police teams are now searching for the suspects, who are currently at large.
The Trump administration, led by Indian-origin lawyer Abhishek Kambli, is defying a federal judge's orders to halt deportation flights of illegal immigrants. MAGA activists criticize the judge, claiming bias due to his daughter's work. Kambli argues the orders were issued after the flights had departed, and refuses to disclose details citing national security.
A 16-year-old student, Muhammed Shahabas, died due to critical head injuries from a student clash near a tuition center in Kozhikode. Five students have been detained and will face charges of murder. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the Education Minister has called for a departmental review.