In a tense Oval Office meeting, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy challenged President Trump’s stance on Ukraine, leading to a heated confrontation. Trump and Vice President Vance criticized Zelenskyy for his perceived lack of gratitude, resulting in an abrupt end to discussions without securing a crucial deal.
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The NBA revamps its All-Star Weekend with a tournament-style format featuring legends like Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley drafting the teams. The focus is on faster-paced games to 40 points. Rising Stars winners will join the All-Star roster, and increased prize money adds to the excitement, aiming to address concerns over competitive balance.
The Maharashtra Cabinet was sworn in on Sunday in Nagpur, a rare event since 1991. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, saw ministers take oath. Portfolio allocation is expected soon, with the winter legislative session starting Monday. This follows the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's victory, securing 235 seats in the state polls.
South Africa coach Rob Walter announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team, captained by Temba Bavuma, includes 10 players from South Africa’s 2023 ODI World Cup team. New additions are Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Wiaan Mulder. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and UAE from February 19 to March 9.
Bajrang Dal protested at Rishikul Ayurvedic College in Haridwar against an Iftar party organized by Muslim students, alleging it to be part of an 'Islamic Jihad' conspiracy in the religious city. The college administration is investigating the incident, with the Bajrang Dal demanding action within three days or threatening to escalate the protest.
Venkatesh Iyer's blistering 60 off 29 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders set a competitive total of 200/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2025 clash. This was Iyer’s third successive fifty against SRH. Contributions from Rahane, Raghuvanshi, and Singh also bolstered KKR's score, emphasising the significance of domestic cricket in player development.
Attorneys general from 18 Democratic-led states, joined by San Francisco and Washington, DC, have sued to block President Trump's executive order that refuses citizenship for US-born children of unauthorized immigrants. Filed in Massachusetts federal court, the suit challenges Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship, with officials arguing it exceeds presidential authority.
Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, effective from the date he assumes charge, with Justice Ashutosh Kumar succeeding him as the acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court. This marks representation from the Kerala High Court following Justice C T Ravikumar's retirement.
A 19-year-old social media content creator, Ankur Nath, died by suicide live on Instagram in Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh, with 21 followers witnessing the tragic event. Attempts to save her failed, and preliminary investigations suggest heartbreak in love as the reason. Police are examining her mobile for clues.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the arrest of Punish Nunisa for an 'illegal' coal mine incident in Umrangso, where nine workers have been trapped due to flooding. Rescue operations involving the Navy, Army, and other emergency teams are ongoing to save the trapped miners.
A Bengaluru tech professional, Mahesh Suthar, exposed a taxi scam at the airport involving a fake Uber app called "Blumeter." The driver inflated the fare by Rs 1,000, attributing it to GST, and refused a physical bill. Suthar shared his experience online, warning others about the deceptive practice of manipulating fares through the app.