The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has lifted the economic blockade in Manipur, effective from Sunday 2am, which had halted traffic and essential supplies. They issued a 48-hour ultimatum for state government to withdraw CAPF personnel from Saibol, following violent clashes at year-end.
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BJP reveals its final list of candidates for the 70 Delhi assembly seats, allocating two seats to allies JD-U and LJP-Ram Vilas, to strengthen the NDA's position ahead of the Bihar assembly polls. Notable contestants include Shikha Rai, Poonam Sharma, and Ramesh Bidhuri.
During the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane was recalled to the crease minutes after being dismissed due to a no-ball by J&K’s Umar Nazir. Despite the rare intervention, Rahane was soon dismissed again. Shardul Thakur’s unbeaten century helped Mumbai recover to 274/7, gaining a lead of 188 runs.
Overnight, Russia launched extensive drone and airstrike attacks across Ukraine, resulting in at least four fatalities and multiple injuries, as reported by Ukrainian officials. The attacks targeted regions including Kostyantynivka and Pavlohrad, causing significant damage and casualties. Amidst these events, Donald Trump expressed skepticism regarding Vladimir Putin's commitment to ending the war, hinting at potential further sanctions against Moscow.
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A 19-year-old college student, Rajagopal, was run over by a suburban train near Kodambakkam railway station while trying to retrieve his Bluetooth earphones from the tracks. He was a BSc student at Govt Arts College, Nandanam. Rajagopal stayed at a govt hostel in Saidapet and also worked part-time with a caterer. Further investigations are ongoing.
The Ranji Trophy starts on Thursday with key Indian cricketers seeking to regain form. Important players such as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be in action. Matches feature Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi vs Saurashtra. The tournament promises high-quality cricket and excitement for fans with expanded seating arrangements.
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Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav announced a liquor ban in 17 religious places to address social-economic problems arising from alcohol consumption. The ban is likely to affect Ujjain, Orchha, Salkanpur, Chitrakoot, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Maihar, Amarkantak, and the Pashupatinath temple area of Mandsaur, with cabinet discussions scheduled for Maheshwar on Friday.
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