The MEA informed the Delhi high court about Shahzadi Khan's execution in the UAE on February 15, with her cremation scheduled for March 5. Shahzadi, from Uttar Pradesh, had been convicted of a child’s murder. Her family claimed she was wrongfully implicated. Despite appeals, the court disposed of her father's plea for MEA's intervention.
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Virat Kohli's unbeaten century powered India to a comfortable victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash. Chasing 242, India achieved the target with six wickets in hand. Kuldeep Yadav's 3/40 helped restrict Pakistan to 241, while Kohli's 100 not out ensured India's dominance in the tournament.
The Supreme Court rejected claims that Ashish Mishra broke bail conditions and allowed him to visit his hometown for Ram Navami. The court found the accusations of attending a forbidden function and influencing witnesses to be false, permitting his visit under specific conditions.
Amid heavy snowfall near Mana, an avalanche forced 23 men to run for their lives, barefoot and underdressed in freezing conditions. Led by Laddu Kumar Pandit on a loader, the group navigated through snow and winds for 4km to reach safety at a Border Roads Organisation camp, eventually receiving medical attention at the Military Hospital in Jyotirmath.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of locals in state's developmental projects to prevent displacement and loss of cultural identity. Speaking at the Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, he urged thoughtful land allocation and encouraged Maharashtrians to promote Marathi language and culture.
Jondalagatti village in Haveri district, known as the 'Village of Bachelors,' faces issues with infrastructure, healthcare, and communication that discourage prospective brides. Consequently, the village is seeing a decline in new school enrollments due to the lack of children.
Dr Mehmet Oz's swearing-in ceremony as CMS administrator was abruptly halted when a young girl, later identified as a family member, collapsed during a White House press briefing. The incident occurred shortly after Oz took the oath of office, administered by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, with President Trump in attendance.
J&K's government disclosed a significant debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, equating to 52% of the state's GSDP. This debt exceeds the state's budget and includes various loans and liabilities. The economic survey for 2024-25 reveals the extent of outstanding liabilities and fiscal challenges faced by the territory.
Varun Chakaravarthy has joined India's ODI squad in Nagpur for a short camp ahead of the upcoming series against England. Known for his success in T20Is, Varun's inclusion, as suggested by former player R Ashwin, is generating interest, especially since he has yet to make his ODI debut. The spinner picked 14 wickets in the five T20Is vs England and dominated the opposition in all the games.
A seven-year-old girl from Ghaziabad was reported dead after allegedly eating food from a neighbor, Shanti Devi. However, an autopsy revealed she was raped and murdered, leading to her father's arrest. The father had tried to frame Shanti by claiming food poisoning. Police found his claims were false and arrested him for the heinous crime.