The Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to announce the squad for the England tour in May, with captaincy a key point of discussion. While Rohit Sharma's recent performance and Jasprit Bumrah's injury raise questions, the BCCI is considering Shubman Gill for a leadership role, potentially as vice-captain.
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Kapil Dev wished the Indian cricket team luck for the 2025 Champions Trophy, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Jasprit Bumrah will miss the tournament due to injury, replaced by Harshit Rana. India's squad includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and key players.
A court has sentenced three traffic police officers and an auto driver to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill ASP Kalpana Saxena during her crackdown on an extortion racket in 2010. The officers were dismissed from the department, and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each of them. Additional charges of bribery could not be proven due to investigation flaws.
Maharashtra government forms a 10-member SIT to probe the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. The CID-led team aims to expedite the arrest of the remaining suspects. Villagers staged a protest for swift action. Three accused are arrested; others remain at large. Investigation includes extortion allegations tied to a windmill company.
The NIA has taken over the Pahalgam terror attack investigation, prompted by the detection of a banned Huawei satellite phone in the area. The attack, which killed 26, is claimed by the Pakistan-backed TRF. Security agencies are working with Western partners to track the device and investigate potential links to foreign entities.
Veteran film actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan, known for roles in 'Gadar' and 'Welcome,' was allegedly abducted by a group posing as event organizers in Meerut. Lured with a fake award ceremony and an advance payment, Khan was taken to Bijnor, assaulted, and robbed of Rs 2 lakh.
US President Donald Trump is set to unveil a significant trade agreement today with a nation speculated to be Britain. This move occurs amidst global economic concerns, as the Bank of England anticipates cutting interest rates. Britain, actively pursuing new partnerships post-Brexit, recently secured a trade deal with India.
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Chinese phishing scams are targeting US residents with fraudulent text messages that mimic toll road operators, urging recipients to pay fake toll bills.
Following a terror attack in Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam, Abdul Waheed Wani, head of the ponywalla association, was among the first responders. He recounted a scene of chaos and grief, with numerous casualties and desperate pleas for help. Despite the challenging circumstances, Wani and other ponywallas played a crucial role in evacuating the injured, while security forces secured the area.