A video of MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant singing 'Tu Jaane Na' at Sakshi Pant's sangeet has gone viral. The ceremony, held in Dehradun, featured several cricket stars. Dhoni attended with his wife Sakshi, and Pant joined fresh from winning the Champions Trophy. More cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected at the wedding.
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The Vatican released the first photo and video of Pope Francis in repose, dressed in red liturgical vestments. He died at 88 from a cerebral stroke, as confirmed by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. Pope Francis requested a modest burial at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major, departing from the tradition of entombing popes at St Peter’s Basilica.
Alia Bhatt began her 32nd birthday celebrations with a cake-cutting event with the media and husband Ranbir Kapoor. Ranbir's playful smearing of cake on Alia's nose delighted fans. The couple will appear together in 'Love & War', with Alia embracing a no-makeup look. The upcoming film is set for release in 2026.
India's T20 team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, faces England in a five-match series, beginning in Kolkata. Key players include returning pacer Mohammed Shami, debut vice-captain Axar Patel, and come-backer Sanju Samson. Jos Buttler leads an England team with injured players but includes hopefuls like Jacob Bethell.
UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened registrations for the Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025 and Indian Forest Service (Prelims). Applications can be submitted until February 11, 2025. Scheduled for May 25, the Prelims serve as the first stage in selecting candidates for prestigious services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. Visit upsc.gov.in for details.
Young Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh became India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal, by achieving 97 wickets in 61 matches during the first T20I against England on Wednesday. His precise yorkers and death-over bowling make him a crucial asset for the team, especially during India's transition phase in T20 cricket.
The Supreme Court has acquitted a Haryana woman in a 23-year-old murder case, emphasizing that mere suspicion cannot lead to conviction. The prosecution's evidence, including the recovery of an axe, was deemed insufficient to conclusively link her to the crime.
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Two schoolgirls and a boy, aged between 10 and 12, were repeatedly raped and sodomised by four minors and an 18-year-old in Coimbatore over the past few months. Authorities were alerted by a child helpline call, leading to the arrest of four suspects. The case is now under investigation under the Pocso Act.
Balochistan's long-standing insurgency reached a new level, with the Baluch Liberation Army seizing a passenger train. The militants killed 21 passengers before being overpowered by Pakistani forces. The BLA fights for independence and more control over Balochistan's resources, claiming support from India. This attack might weaken their support despite drawing significant attention.