Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepalese student at KIIT, died after filing harassment complaints. Her father and Nepalese authorities demand justice and an impartial investigation. Protests and diplomatic interventions highlight the call for accountability and prevention of future incidents among Nepali students in India.
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Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi since 2012, against Railways on January 30. Kohli’s return to domestic cricket is part of his preparation for upcoming national duties. Several other Indian internationals like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja are also participating in the domestic competition.
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The long-standing Russian gas transit through Ukraine has ended, impacting both nations financially. Ukraine's energy minister called it a historical event that will hurt Russia's markets. Gazprom and European gas prices reflected the changes, with mixed reactions from EU countries. Slovakia raised concerns, while Poland welcomed the move. Hungary remains unaffected, and Moldova faces a gas supply suspension.
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