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During a Champions Trophy training session, Shreyas Iyer presented net bowler Jaskiran Singh with a pair of cricket spikes, making Jaskiran's day special. Although Jaskiran did not get the chance to bowl to the Indian team, Iyer's thoughtful gesture brought him immense joy.
The Madhya Pradesh HC granted anticipatory bail to an engineer accused of rape, ordering him to hand over passwords of his electronic gadgets and social media accounts to police. He must also provide all intimate photos of the complainant, who accused him of violating her privacy from 2010 to 2018.
Shan Masood and Babar Azam created history by setting Pakistan's highest-ever opening partnership against South Africa with a 205-run stand, surpassing the 137-run record. Masood remained unbeaten at 93 and Babar at 78, showcasing resilience and skill. Despite South Africa's strong bowling attack, the duo's performance has ignited discussions on Pakistan’s fighting spirit.
India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after failing to draw at the SCG, hindered by poor bowling. Australia capitalized on Jasprit Bumrah's absence and ineffective Indian openers, while Virat Kohli's off-stump struggles continued. Australia reclaimed the trophy and secured a World Test Championship final spot. India had previously won two consecutive series in Australia under Virat Kohli’s captaincy in 2018 and Ajinkya Rahane’s in 2020.
China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, aiming to develop clean energy and address climate change. Despite assurances from China about the project's safety and ecological measures, concerns arise in India and Bangladesh regarding potential control over water flows. The project faces engineering challenges due to its seismic location.
Groups representing minorities in Bangladesh have criticised British Labour MP Rupa Huq for not meeting Hindu and other minority communities during her recent trip to Dhaka. They expressed concern that her visit missed addressing the violence and persecution of these groups. Huq, who attended as part of a trade delegation, defended her activities, but communities felt the true narrative was not conveyed.
The Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple committee has requested local devotees to avoid visiting the temple for the next 15-20 days due to overcrowding from pilgrims traveling from the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Uttar Pradesh government has also increased security measures as they prepare for the 'Amrit Snan' on 'Mauni Amavasya'.
The Central government has approved an interest-free loan of Rs 529.5 crore for landslide rehabilitation in Wayanad, covering 16 projects like roads and public buildings. The state must submit expenditure estimates by March and utilize the funds by March 31, a deadline which concerns the finance minister.
India's Kuldeep Yadav turned the game around in the ICC Champions Trophy final by taking two crucial wickets after New Zealand's strong start. Following Rachin Ravindra and Will Young's 57-run opening stand, Kuldeep dismissed Ravindra and Kane Williamson, reducing New Zealand from 69/1 to 75/3. This pivotal moment shifted momentum in India's favour.
In Firozabad, a sub-inspector was assigned to serve a court order. He was supposed to find a theft suspect. Instead, he pursued the judge, Nagma Khan. The officer misread the document. He reported that "accused Nagma Khan" could not be found. The court criticized the officer's negligence. An inquiry was ordered. The officer was transferred to police lines.