For the fifth consecutive night, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a measured and effective response from the Indian Army. The unprovoked firing, involving small arms, occurred near Kupwara, Baramulla, and the Akhnoor sector. These incidents follow heightened tensions after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
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Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins criticised Code Cricket for misquoting him on India's Champions Trophy matches. Cummins clarified that he never called the tournament a 'farce,' comments actually made by Jonathan Agnew. Cummins acknowledged India's advantage playing entirely in Dubai.
A six-year-old boy named Krishna died after being kicked by a horse during a wedding procession in Kanpur. The incident was captured on CCTV. Despite being rushed to multiple hospitals, he succumbed to his injuries. The police reviewed the footage, but the family has not filed any complaints nor requested legal proceedings.
Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali condemns Virat Kohli's physical altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test at the MCG. Basit criticizes Kohli for intentionally colliding with Konstas, contrasting his behavior with Sachin Tendulkar's. The ICC fines Kohli with a 20% match fee and a demerit point, raising debates on disciplinary consistency.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the announcement of a trade deal with the US has instilled significant confidence among businesses on both sides. The agreement aims to strengthen economic ties and targets a bilateral trade of $500 billion by 2030, while promoting domestic manufacturing through initiatives like the National Manufacturing Mission.
121 farmers ended their hunger strike in Delhi after farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal accepted medical aid, following the government's invitation for talks on farmers' demands. Dallewal had been on a hunger strike since November 26. The talks, scheduled for February 14, aim to discuss the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
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Israel launched airstrikes on multiple locations in Lebanon, killing at least six people in retaliation for a rocket attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on Hezbollah targets, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire. Hezbollah denied responsibility for the attack, and Lebanese leadership stressed they do not seek a return to war.