Lionel Messi was fined by MLS for grabbing NYCFC assistant Mehdi Ballouchy’s neck after Saturday’s game. The league ruled he violated its “Hands to the face/head/neck” policy. Messi assisted a stoppage-time equalizer in the 2-2 draw. Luis Suarez also received a similar fine for grabbing NYFC’s Birk Risa’s neck at half-time.
Afghanistan and England will face off in the 8th match of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday, February 26. The match will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and will begin at 2:30 PM IST. Notably, these two teams are in a crucial do-or-die situation, as the loser will be eliminated from the […]
Devotees from all over the country flocked to Prayagraj as the Maha Kumbh Mela is set to conclude this evening, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri. With this, the number of devotees visiting the pilgrimage has surged significantly. The UP govt, led by CM Yogi, has made all arrangements to manage the heavy congestion of devotees.
A mysterious disease in the Congo, Central Africa, is causing widespread tension. At least 53 people have died from the disease, with infected individuals passing away within 48 hours. The World Health Organization stated that expert teams have been sent to Congo to study the disease through samples from affected patients.
India will play its final league match against New Zealand on March 2 in the Champions Trophy. Former England cricketer Darren Gough suggested, “Indian pacer Mohammed Shami should take a rest in the next ODI. The BCCI has the responsibility of taking care of Shami, who is facing fitness issues, and said that India’s bowling […]
The heated comments between BJP leader and actress Madhavi Latha and Tadipatri TDP leader JC Prabhakar Reddy continue and a case has been filed against Madhavi. AP Mala Corporation Director Kamalamma filed a complaint, alleging that Madhavi Latha made vulgar remarks against her. The police filed a case under Section 353 of the IPC.
AAP’s Atishi defended Delhi’s scrapped liquor policy, citing a CAG report that exposed corruption under the old system, claiming illegal liquor trade from neighboring states caused losses. BJP accused AAP of looting Delhi, targeting Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. The report highlighted a ₹2,002 crore loss due to policy flaws, leading to the 2022 policy rollback.
It is known that New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday night in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With this, New Zealand and India have secured their semi-final spots from the Group A category. On the other side, Bangladesh and Pakistan were eliminated from the series.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), under the Union Home Ministry, has issued a major recruitment notification. The posts of CISF Constable and Driver-cum-Pump Operator will be filled through the recruitment. A total of 1,124 positions are available, and applications can be submitted from Feb 3 to March 4, 2025.
Another big setback for the England cricket team, which lost to Australia in its first match as part of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. England team’s star pacer, Brydon Carse, missed the remaining matches in the tournament due to injury. Spinner Rehan Ahmed was replaced by him, and the England Cricket Board has announced this.
Ravi Teja is filming “Mass Jathara,” directed by Bhanu Bhogavarapu, where he plays an RPF officer alongside Sreeleela. Rumors suggest Trinadha Rao Nakkina is planning a sequel to Teja’s blockbuster “Dhamaka,” titled “Double Dhamaka.” With the script ready, filming will begin once Teja is available, making it a highly awaited project.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called out Bangladesh’s interim government for making “ridiculous” accusations against India, urging them to decide on the kind of relationship they want. Highlighting India’s historic ties with Bangladesh, he expressed concern over the strained relations since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in 2024.
Trump backed Elon Musk’s “Justify-Your-Job” directive for federal workers to justify their roles, calling it a “genius” move to eliminate waste. Musk’s order, sent via the Office of Personnel Management, asked employees to list recent accomplishments. Several agencies resisted but Trump dismissed this as a minor issue.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 74529.30, up at 74.89 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 22569.70, up at 16.35 points or 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.88 against the dollar.
The US imposed sanctions on over 30 Iran-linked individuals and vessels, including Iran’s deputy petroleum minister and National Iranian Oil Company head, for facilitating oil sales. This follows Trump’s renewed “maximum pressure” policy, targeting Iran’s oil network across the UAE, Hong Kong, India, and China to curb military funding.