India's cricket team is gearing up for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, with matches hosted in Dubai due to security concerns of travelling to original hosts Pakistan. They start against Bangladesh on February 20. India has a strong record in Dubai, with significant performances from players like Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan.
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Sixty-two-year-old Dinesh Nandwana, chairman emeritus of Vakrangee, died on Friday during an ED raid at his Andheri (East) home. The police await postmortem results to ascertain the cause of death. An accidental death report has been registered, and no complaints of ill treatment were made by the family amidst ongoing investigations.
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A 27-year-old woman from Odisha was gang-raped by three Bihar guest workers in Tirupur, while her husband was threatened at knifepoint. The accused, who lured the family with job promises, were arrested and are now in judicial custody. The victim is receiving treatment at Tirupur Govt Medical College and Hospital.
Latest EPFO interest rate: The EPFO is expected to maintain the provident fund interest rate for 2024-25 near the previous year's 8.25% as the central board of trustees meets on February 28.