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Aman Khan, Puducherry captain, gave away 123 runs in 10 overs against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, setting the record for the most expensive List A bowling spell. Puducherry lost by 133 runs. The 29-year-old, with 12 IPL games experience, will play for Chennai Super Kings in 2026 and hopes to improve.
Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are reportedly getting married soon. Sources say the wedding is planned for February 26 next year at Udaipur Palace in Rajasthan. The ceremony is expected to be private, with only close family and friends invited. An official announcement may be made in the next few days.
Former Bangladesh PM and BNP chief Khaleda Zia died Tuesday in Dhaka at age 80 while receiving treatment. Party officials said her condition worsened overnight. Zia, widow of ex-president Ziaur Rahman, served three terms as prime minister and led the BNP for decades. Leaders across parties expressed condolences. Funeral details will be announced later.
Delhi remained shrouded in dense fog on Monday, prompting a red alert from the IMD until this afternoon. Extremely low visibility threatens air, road, and rail travel. Airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India warned of delays and cancellations across northern airports, urging passengers to monitor flight status and allow extra travel time.
Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin told him Ukraine attempted to attack his residence in northern Russia, a claim denied by Kyiv. Trump said he was “very angry,” calling it inappropriate during a delicate phase of peace efforts. He said evidence was unclear, described his call with Putin as positive, and noted talks to end the […]
India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the 120-km range Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at Chandipur, Odisha. The rocket met all mission objectives with high precision. Developed by DRDO, the test coincided with project clearance for the Army, boosting indigenous firepower. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed it as a game-changer.
PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from Feb 15-20, 2026, bringing together global leaders and top CEOs from firms including Google DeepMind, Anthropic, Adobe, Salesforce, Qualcomm and FedEx. India hopes the summit will yield a consensus declaration focused on inclusion, democratisation of AI resources and forward-looking AI impact.
Russia said Ukraine sent drones to attack President Putin’s residence, claiming 91 were stopped. Ukraine denied this, calling it a lie. President Zelenskyy said Russia is planning attacks on Kyiv and using false claims to hurt peace talks. He said a new plan includes long-term US security support for Ukraine for the next fifteen years.
The government has extended the OALP-X oil and gas auction bid deadline for a third time to February 18, 2026, giving investors six more weeks, DGH said. Launched during IEW 2025, the round offers 25 blocks across about 1.92 lakh sq km, the largest acreage so far. Deadlines for DSF-IV and CBM bid rounds were […]
Boeing has secured an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract for Israel’s F-15IA programme following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The deal covers design, testing, production and delivery of 25 jets, with an option for 25 more. Work will be done in St. Louis through 2035. The sale is part of military assistance
US President Donald Trump said that phase two of the Gaza peace plan will start soon and requires Hamas to disarm. He said rebuilding Gaza will begin shortly under a new peace board. Trump warned Iran that the US will strike if it rebuilds missiles or nuclear weapons and urged Tehran to negotiate with America […]
The BJP alleged that the Congress has split into two factions, one aligned with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the other with her brother Rahul Gandhi. It claimed that calls within the main opposition party to replace Rahul Gandhi with “anyone” are growing stronger. There was no immediate response from the Congress to these allegations.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is appointing advisors known for public service rather than political loyalty. Spiritual speaker Chaganti Koteswara Rao advises on students and values, Dr. Manthena Satyanarayana Raju on naturopathy, and Pochampally Srinivas on endowments. These appointments reflect a focus on wellness, ethics, and positive societal impact.
Telugu states are in full holiday mode with Christmas, year-end celebrations, and Sankranthi. Tourist spots like Araku Valley and major temples, including Tirumala, are crowded. Hotels and transport are at capacity, while authorities manage traffic and pilgrim rush. Families are traveling, relaxing, and enjoying the festive spirit despite congestion.
China strongly opposes Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, affirming support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Beijing urges Somaliland to halt separatist activities and avoid collusion with foreign powers. Somalia, the African Union, Arab League, and other regional bodies have also condemned Israel’s move.