West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee spoke at Oxford University on women's empowerment in Bengal, but was interrupted by students protesting post-poll violence and a controversial case. She emphasized the importance of unity and inclusive development while addressing accusations and challenges raised during her speech.
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India has announced its 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy and ODIs against England, led by Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Despite Jasprit Bumrah being named, his participation depends on his recovery. The squad features spinner-heavy choices and will begin their campaign on February 20. India, who have won the Champions Trophy twice, were runners-up in the last edition of the tournament in 2017.
Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Other Congress leaders, including Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath, have been implicated but have not been prosecuted to the same extent, with investigations and trials ongoing.
India's gas consumption is set to increase by 60% to 103 bcm by 2030, with LNG imports more than doubling. The International Energy Agency highlights the need for further market liberalisation and strategic planning to secure long-term contracts. The city gas distribution sector is expected to drive growth, supported by infrastructure expansion and competitive pricing.
A suspect claiming to be a professor from a private Haryana university was arrested at Mumbai airport for allegedly submitting false information to obtain UK visas for seven youths. The case appears to involve human trafficking, with minors included among those released. Authorities are verifying the suspect's affiliation with the university.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected calls from over 160 lawmakers to boycott England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, citing a preference for a coordinated International Cricket Council (ICC) approach to address the Taliban's persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan, rather than taking unilateral action.
Taiwan reported that seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operated near its territory, with one plane entering its northern ADIZ. This activity continues a pattern of increased Chinese military presence. Regional tensions heighten as Japan and NATO express concerns about China's actions. Taiwan emphasizes its right to self-defence amidst persistent threats.
Six US Congressmen have requested Attorney General Pamela Bondi to review the DOJ's decisions against the Adani Group, claiming the indictment could harm US-India relations. They argue the bribery case against Adani, worth $250 million, is baseless and risks strategic and economic ties. Adani Group has denied the charges and plans to contest them.
Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman passed away at age 76. Known for his 1968 Olympic gold and world titles in 1973 and 1994, Foreman was famous for his bouts with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. Beyond boxing, he gained fame for his grilling machine. He left behind a legacy in sports and business.
China describes the rise in respiratory infections as a common seasonal trend during winter despite reports of a flu outbreak overwhelming hospitals. Authorities maintain that the situation is less severe than last year. Indian health officials state there is no need for alarm regarding a Human Metapneumovirus outbreak.