Dhananjay Deshmukh, the brother of murdered Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the withdrawal of a writ petition filed in his name. The petition sought a probe into the murder and the removal of minister Dhananjay Munde. Dhananjay expressed confidence in the ongoing police investigation.
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India captain Rohit Sharma returns to Ranji Trophy after nearly a decade for Mumbai's Round 6 match against Jammu & Kashmir on January 23. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja bolster their respective domestic teams. The BCCI mandates participation for contracted players unless unfit. Other fixtures involve star players like Shubman Gill.
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Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree to a Gaza ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal with Israel, where 33 hostages will be swapped for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. This deal includes a phased release plan and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Israel maintains a buffer zone within Gaza, with international mediation from the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
US President Donald Trump announced that American astronauts will plant the Stars and Stripes on Mars, raising questions about the future of NASA's Artemis moon mission. This aligns with Elon Musk's plans for Mars colonization. Experts suggest financial and technical issues may have sidelined the lunar mission, and SpaceX could benefit from Trump's support.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge emphasised the need for organizational empowerment and nurturing local leadership. He criticised PM Modi for not addressing Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar. Kharge also raised concerns about the impartiality of the Election Commission and the involvement of ideologically committed individuals to protect the Constitution. Kharge promised to fully implement the Udaipur Declaration.
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