An eight-year-old girl in Bangladesh succumbed to injuries after being raped, leading to widespread protests demanding justice and legal reforms. Authorities arrested several suspects, and the trial is anticipated to begin within seven days, seeking expedited justice under strict child protection laws.
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The Champions Trophy returns after over seven years, with Pakistan hosting and defending their 2017 title, while Indian legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma aim for another triumph in an ICC tournament in the twilight of their careers. The competition will witness eight teams competing at four venues in Pakistan and Dubai.
The Budget introduces an Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of Rs 1 lakh crore to drive innovative and sustainable urbanisation in cities. Expected to generate about Rs 4 lakh crore for infrastructure development, the UCF will finance projects with a mix of grants, bonds, and loans, focusing on redevelopment and urban improvements.
Veteran South Korean actress and voice artist Jang Mi Ja passed away at the age of 84 after a long-term illness. Her funeral will be held on January 29 at the Seoul City Cemetery. Jang Mi Ja's career spanned decades in both theater and television.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades. He engaged with Kuwait's leadership, elevating the bilateral partnership to a strategic level. Modi received Kuwait's highest honor and discussed collaborations across various sectors. Kuwait's Prime Minister personally saw Modi off, signifying the strengthened ties between the two nations.
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP government of weaponizing the Enforcement Directorate (ED), citing a surge in PMLA cases under NDA rule with a low conviction rate. Data revealed an eightfold increase in cases compared to the UPA era, with only 4.6% resulting in convictions.
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged some ministerial dissatisfaction after portfolio allocations. Pawar, retaining the finance ministry, assured pending projects would resume after the election-related delays. The budget session is scheduled for March 3. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde will hold key portfolios like home, urban development, and public works.
An initial group of Indian cricketers and support staff gathered in Mumbai, preparing to travel to Dubai for the Champions Trophy. Key players, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, were seen at the airport. Changes in the squad include Harshit Rana replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy in for Yashasvi Jaiswal.