Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed a second attack on the USS Harry S Truman and its warships within 24 hours. This retaliation followed US airstrikes that targeted Houthi positions in Yemen, resulting in at least 53 rebel deaths and over 100 injuries.
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Delhi Capitals faced a defeat against Mumbai Indians, ending their winning streak. Despite the loss, the team's spirit remained high. Skipper Axar Patel encouraged the team to stay positive. Coach Hemang Badani praised individual performances, especially Karun Nair's impressive return. The team is focused on maintaining momentum and looking ahead to future games.
Sidney Crosby, captain of Team Canada, led his team to victory against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face Off final. He maintains a low profile about his personal life, including his 15-year relationship with model Kathy Leutner, whom he met in 2008. Leutner supports Crosby’s career, often attending games to cheer him on.
India's Champions Trophy campaign faces a setback with Jasprit Bumrah out due to a back injury, weakening their bowling attack. His replacement, the inexperienced Harshit Rana, and concerns about Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami's readiness add to India's challenges. Former cricketer David Lloyd highlights the difficulties ahead for India's pace attack.
Australia secured a 184-run win over India in the Boxing Day Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ravi Shastri cited Rishabh Pant's dismissal as the turning point. An 88-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Pant offered hope, but Pant's exit after tea shifted momentum towards Australia, leading to their victory.
A group of compassionate individuals in Chhapra, motivated by a video of Kishorekant Tiwari, started Roti Bank in 2018 to feed the needy. Initially serving seven people, they now feed 200 daily. With a dedicated team and a structured kitchen setup, they provide quality meals and are supported by local donors on special occasions.
The Union government assured the Supreme Court it would refrain from appointments to the Central Waqf Council and Auqaf Boards, maintaining the status quo on waqf properties. This assurance preempted a potential stay on contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Congress's data analytics head, Praveen Chakravarty, has written to the Chief Election Commissioner, urging for the public release of Maharashtra's assembly-wise voter rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha and state polls.
The UPSC has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 to February 21. Candidates can make corrections from February 22 to February 28. Initially set for February 11, the deadline has been postponed twice. Applicants must register online at upsconline.gov.in to complete the process.
A high-level enquiry committee set up by the Centre in November 2023 has recommended legal action against an individual regarding "activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., who undermined the security interests of both India and the US". The Centre had set up a high-level panel in November 2023 shortly after concerns were raised by US authorities about security risks stemming from the alleged assassination plot of pro-Khalistani terrorist... Expand