SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight over Earth's polar regions, carrying four astronauts including commander Jannicke Mikkelsen and entrepreneur Chun Wang. The mission, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, aims to advance research for future Mars travel and involves various scientific experiments, including space X-ray imaging and microgravity mushroom cultivation.
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Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to the Delhi squad was short-lived as he was bowled out for 6 runs by Railways' Himanshu Sangwan. Sangwan, who hails from Delhi and trained under Glenn McGrath, made a significant impact by dismissing Kohli and has shown promising growth in his cricket career.
Princess Beatrice gave birth to a baby girl, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, on January 22, 2025. Athena's name pays tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace announced the news, and the royal family expressed their happiness on the new arrival.
Varun Chakravarthy highlighted how the Rajkot pitch slowed down in the second innings, aiding England's spinners. Despite expecting dew, it didn't appear, benefitting England. Adil Rashid's economical bowling with figures of 15 runs in four overs and one wicket played a crucial role, showcasing his mastery and control, significantly impacting India's chase.
A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha after TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee made personal remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Banerjee's comments, targeting Scindia's family and appearance, drew strong condemnation and demands for action from BJP MPs. While Banerjee later apologized, Scindia refused to accept it, emphasizing the importance of respecting self-respect within the House.
Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistani pacer, has openly stated his preference for playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Aiming to obtain a UK passport through his wife's citizenship, Amir hopes to open doors to the IPL.
Navjot Singh Sidhu lauds MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as "institutions" of cricket, highlighting their legendary status, leadership, and global impact. Kohli's charisma and Dhoni's inspiring leadership, even at 43, were praised. Sidhu emphasized their enduring influence on future generations and the extraordinary respect they command in the cricket world.
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A court in Budgam, J&K, has ordered Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin to appear within a month regarding a 2002 murder and arms case. Failing to comply, proceedings will commence to declare him a proclaimed offender. The court noted that Salahuddin is reportedly residing in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, making his arrest impossible, and ordered public notification of the proclamation.
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