Three Bihar labourers aged between 18 and 20 were killed, and another was injured in a brawl initiated by inappropriate comments about a sister of one of the attackers at a Bengaluru construction site. The suspects, Sonu and Sudheer, both from Gopalganj, are being sought by police.
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Australia advanced to the Champions Trophy semifinals after their rain-hit match against Afghanistan was abandoned. Chasing 274, Australia were 109 for 1 when the game was called off. Travis Head was in fine form with 59 runs. Afghanistan's hopes hinge on the South Africa-England match outcome, with net run-rate calculations potentially deciding their fate.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan praised Indian NSA Ajit Doval for emphasizing technology in strengthening US-India ties. Sullivan highlighted their professional and personal rapport in advancing the partnership, particularly through the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) amid geopolitical competition.
A headmistress in UP's Bulandshahr was suspended for allowing an 'iftar party' in a school classroom, violating conduct rules. The event, held with her permission after school hours, was recorded and shared online, prompting the suspension. This follows a similar incident at a Meerut university involving religious activities on campus.
Nitish Reddy silenced critics with a century at the MCG, scoring 114 runs and bringing India's total to 369. His determination and years of hard work have paid off, overcoming doubts about his abilities. Reddy expressed gratitude to his supportive father and cherished a compliment from Virat Kohli. Team India remains optimistic for a comeback.
Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamna praised CM Devendra Fadnavis for his New Year's visit to Gadchiroli, highlighting his plans for infrastructure and industrial development. The editorial emphasized the positive impact on social harmony and the tribals. Prime Minister Modi also commended Fadnavis for his efforts in advancing the development of the Naxal-affected region.
The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, refutes claims of an advantage in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy by playing all matches at one venue. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak emphasises that success comes from performance rather than location. He adds that discussing past results against New Zealand is irrelevant for the final match.
Asian markets faced a sharp decline due to escalating US-China trade tensions. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index significantly dropped. Investors rushed to safer assets like yen and gold. President Trump's tariff hikes on Chinese goods triggered retaliatory measures from Beijing. Wall Street also experienced a major sell-off. Global talks are expected as countries seek to address trade imbalances.
Hindustani Bhau, a social media celebrity, has demanded a public apology from choreographer-director Farah Khan within two weeks for calling Holi the 'Festival of chapris.' Bhau emphasized that her comments insulted Sanatan Dharma and depicted Hindu practices as negative. He also mentioned filing a police complaint to initiate legal action against her.