Israel's military struck the Nasser Hospital in Gaza, targeting a senior Hamas operative. The attack, which resulted in casualties and a fire, comes amid renewed Israeli offensives. More than 50,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict. Political tensions escalate in Israel, where public frustration grows against Prime Minister Netanyahu, while Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens.
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Mumbai defeated Madhya Pradesh by five wickets in a thrilling Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final in Bengaluru. Chasing 175, Mumbai overcame early setbacks thanks to Suryakumar Yadav (48) and Ajinkya Rahane (37). Late fireworks from Suryansh Shedge (36*) and Atharva Ankolekar (16*) sealed the victory.
A major winter storm in the central US, labeled as the heaviest snowfall in a decade, has disrupted travel with blizzard conditions blocking key roads in Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana. Authorities deployed the National Guard to assist, and several states declared emergencies as forecasts predict significant snowfall and freezing temperatures.
The Kazakhstan plane crash claiming 38 lives has led to speculation involving possible bird strike, adverse weather, or Russian air defense systems. Ukrainian officials and Andriy Kovalenko highlighted evidence of a Russian air defense missile strike. Contrarily, Russia noted factors like bird collision and heavy fog.
Virat Kohli's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy fell short of his usual standards, struggling with the Australian bowlers' tactics. His average dipped to 32.29 over the last 40 tests. Although his on-field altercations added entertainment, experts Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist rated his overall impact at 7 and 7.5 out of 10 respectively.
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali claims a deal has been struck between the ICC, BCCI and the broadcaster regarding the Champions Trophy hosting. Pakistan has conditionally agreed to a hybrid model, expecting the same for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The ICC might offer Pakistan to host a women's World Cup to ensure their team's visit to India in the 2026 event.
A controversy emerged when Harsha Richhariya sat on a chariot with seers during the Niranjani Akhara's procession at the Kumbh. Swami Anand Swaroop objected, saying the Kumbh is for spirituality, not for models. Mahant Ravindra Puri stated that wearing saffron for Sanatan events is allowed and clarified that Richhariya had taken 'mantra deeksha'.
DeepSeek, a Chinese company, demonstrated its capability to train AI systems with a fraction of Nvidia's chips, causing Nvidia's shares to plummet by over 17%. Despite the setback, Nvidia praised DeepSeek's R1 model as a significant AI advancement, emphasizing the compliance with export controls and potential demand for its GPUs.
Veteran singer Asha Bhosale praised Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, comparing his dedication to that of founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Speaking at Shinde's 61st birthday event, she commended his efforts in re-establishing the party and overcoming criticism, encouraging him to continue his noble deeds.
The Supreme Court is considering petitions from a Muslim woman, an NGO, and an advocate challenging the inheritance provisions of Sharia law, arguing they discriminate against women. They seek the freedom to follow the secular Indian Succession Act instead.