The Congress party removed a controversial post criticizing PM Modi for his alleged lack of responsibility regarding the Pahalgam attack, following strong objections from the BJP. The BJP accused Congress of using divisive imagery, while Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Prime Minister for prioritizing an election rally over an all-party meeting to discuss the terror attack.
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An ITBP constable shot and killed his senior colleague after an argument in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred at the ITBP battalion headquarters. The constable fired 20 rounds from his Insas rifle, which resulted in the death of the senior officer. A detailed investigation into the incident is currently underway.
India lost the toss for the 15th consecutive time in ODIs, this time in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. Despite this streak, India remains unbeaten in the tournament and will play the final with an unchanged team, while New Zealand faces a setback with pacer Matt Henry's injury.
Punjab farmer-activist Jagjit Singh Dallewal has agreed to medical aid after nearly two months on hunger strike for MSP guarantees. The central government will meet with farmer forums on Feb 14 in Chandigarh. Dallewal, a cancer patient, will continue his fast-unto-death despite health concerns. Supreme Court had urged for medical intervention and evaluated his health condition.
Gaurav Khanna emerged as the winner of Celebrity Masterchef's first season after a three-month culinary battle. He impressed judges Farah Khan, Sanjeev Kapoor, and Ranveer Brar with his innovative dishes, securing the title and a Rs 20 lakh prize. Despite initial challenges and revealing his color blindness, Gaurav's determination and growth throughout the competition led to his victory.
Shubman Gill scored a magnificent century, leading India to a 142-run victory over England, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer played significant supporting roles as India posted 356. The Indian bowlers dominated, dismissing England for 214 in 34.2 overs. The Indian bowling unit subsequently took control, dismissing England for 214 in 34.2 overs to secure their second-largest ODI victory by runs against this opposition.
A former CIA officer suggests the recent surge in Northeast drone sightings could be a classified government exercise testing evasion or detection technology. This theory contrasts with federal officials downplaying the incidents, despite receiving thousands of tips. The lack of transparency fuels public concern and speculation about the drones' true purpose.
Authorities in Virginia have identified 24-year-old Joshua Ribe as a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic. Konanki vanished during a spring break trip, and Ribe has given conflicting accounts of the night’s events. The FBI and local authorities are intensifying their search efforts.
A speeding Lamborghini Huracan driven by car dealer Deepak Kumar veered onto a pavement in Noida Sector 94, injuring two construction workers. Distracted by an error message on the car's display, Kumar lost control of the vehicle. The car's owner, Mridul Tiwari, was not present during the incident.
India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Beijing for high-level talks as part of efforts to normalize relations post the Oct 21 disengagement agreement. The discussions will cover cross-border cooperation, including Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumption and data sharing on trans-border rivers, while ensuring national security remains uncompromised.