A 17-year-old BTech student in Muzaffarnagar, UP was raped after being offered a bike lift while returning from college on February 21. The main accused, Himanshu, along with his friends, took her to a secluded spot and assaulted her. A police complaint was filed after the girl narrated her ordeal to her parents.
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Ravi Shastri, former India cricketer and ex-head coach, weighs in on head coach Gautam Gambhir's remarks about the India-Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match, emphasizing its deep significance despite public statements. Shastri highlights the added pressure and rivalry, suggesting India's advantage in the 50-over format due to experience and depth. India faces Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai.
A Chennai policeman, Selvakumar, died tragically after falling onto an iron grille. Following a drunken quarrel with his brother, he ransacked the house and became trapped on the grille while attempting to escape. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Russia's Supreme Court has removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, a designation in place since 2003. This decision follows increasing diplomatic engagement between Moscow and the Taliban, particularly after the group's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan. While formal recognition is pending, this move signifies a notable shift in Russia's foreign policy, aligning it with other regional powers.
A CISF jawan named Kisan Singh, from Jaipur, allegedly shot himself dead at Surat International Airport. The incident occurred in the airport washroom and he was declared dead at the hospital. Recent reports indicate a 40% decline in CISF suicides from 2023 to 2024.
Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujarat, the health ministry and experts are monitoring the situation closely. Nadda emphasizes there is no reason to worry as health systems are vigilant and ready to respond to any emerging health challenges.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Rohit Sharma to use his experience to overcome his current rough patch ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Despite Rohit's dipping form and bleak statistics in 2024, Pathan remains confident in his ability to turn things around and highlights his crucial role in the team.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said there is "no difference in opinion" with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. RSS member Seshadri Chari described the visit as very important and historic. PM Modi also paid tribute to RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur on Sunday.
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The Milwaukee Bucks secured the 2024 NBA Cup title, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder. Assistant coach Darvin Ham reflected on his challenging 2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, citing LeBron James's age and Anthony Davis's injuries as contributing factors to lineup difficulties.