Virat Kohli, fondly known as 'Chiku,' owes his nickname to MS Dhoni's on-field mention and a childhood resemblance to a comic book character. Kohli clarified a recent social media interaction with Avneet Kaur's fan page, attributing it to an algorithmic error. This explanation followed a wave of speculation and memes online, highlighting the cricketer's constant presence in the news.
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A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crashed at Muan airport in South Korea, killing 176 of the 181 passengers on board. The plane skidded off the runway due to landing gear failure and struck a concrete barrier. Initial reports suggest a bird was stuck in the wing. Recovery operations are ongoing, and investigations are underway with retrieved flight data and voice recorders.
Yuzvendra Chahal will return to Northamptonshire for the 2025 County Championship after impressive performances in 2024. The India leg-spinner, joining post-IPL 2025, will play until season-end. Chahal's 2024 stint saw him take 19 wickets in four first-class games. New head coach Darren Lehmann and CEO Ray Payne expressed enthusiasm for his return.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in Washington, accompanied by his family. Modi presented Musk's children with books by renowned Indian authors. They discussed important topics such as space, mobility, and technology, aiming to strengthen collaboration between Indian and US entities in various fields.
Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has warned that the country's independence and sovereignty could be jeopardized if people do not work together. He emphasized the need for national unity, especially in light of upcoming elections, and stressed accountability for crimes to prevent future incidents.
A fire erupted at Hotel Rituraj in Kolkata's Mechhua wholesale fruit market, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. A man died after jumping from a ledge in panic, while another fractured his leg attempting to escape. Firefighters and disaster management teams rescued several individuals, some suffering from smoke inhalation, as concerns arose about others potentially trapped inside.
Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' has made a strong start at the Indian box office, earning over Rs. 30 crore in its first two days. The film, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, opened with Rs. 19.25 crore on Thursday, boosted by a partial holiday and franchise popularity. While Day 2 saw a drop to Rs. 11.
Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener highlighted his continued wicket-taking prowess, especially in ICC tournaments. Shami, who overcame a year-long recovery following an injury, became India's highest wicket-taker in 50-over ICC events, surpassing Zaheer Khan's record.
Tesla's entry into the Indian EV market seems imminent as the updated 2025 Model Y, codenamed Juniper, was spotted testing on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. This facelifted version boasts design tweaks like C-shaped LED taillights and a long-range battery offering 526 km. The Model Y could be the first Tesla vehicle to launch in India, featuring a 15.
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