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Shami has recently returned from injury, and Rahul acknowledged the hard work and discipline it took for him to get back into competitive cricket ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 clash against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli will become the seventh Indian player to feature in 300 ODI matches when he walks out on to the field during India's final group stage match against New Zealand. 

Shikhar Dhawan highlighted Shubman Gill's consistency, Rohit Sharma's leadership and Harshit Rana's opportunity in Jasprit Bumrah's absence in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla extended the deadline for voluntary surrender of arms until March 6. Security forces recovered 48 illegal weapons, while public awareness campaigns led to the surrender of 87 weapons across multiple districts.
 

Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury during India’s six-wicket win against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. 

Rescue efforts are underway in Uttarakhand's Chamoli after a massive avalanche buried 57 BRO workers. Despite extreme weather, 16 have been rescued. Authorities, including NDRF and ITBP, are working tirelessly to save lives.
 

Lalchand Rajput is confident India will win the Champions Trophy 2025, citing the team's unity and in-form players like Kohli and Shami. He highlights New Zealand as a potential threat, but remains optimistic about India's chances.

From Sadhguru’s ‘Miracle of Mind’ app breaking records to a mother saving her child from a Rottweiler attack, a man’s crocodile encounter, and a viral electric unicycle debate, today’s internet trends kept netizens engaged.

A Delhi court has pronounced death penalty to a man for raping and murdering a 7-year girl in 2019. The convict's father has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the offence of murder.
 

Sachin Baby played a valiant innings of 98 off 235 balls before he was removed by Parth Rekhade at 324/7 in the Ranji Trophy Final.

Oscars 2025, the most-watched global entertainment awards event, is around the corner. Here's the list of the Best Picture nominated films and where to watch them online before the winners are announced. 

New Zealand's Michael Bracewell praises Virat Kohli ahead of his 300th ODI, acknowledging his impact and India's formidable batting lineup.

A massive avalanche near Mana village in Uttarakhand trapped 57 Border Roads Organization workers. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 15 workers rescued so far, but inclement weather is hampering efforts.

Political tensions have risen as photos linked Pune rape suspect Dattatray Gade to several current and former MLAs. The photos have fueled a controversy amid police efforts to arrest him.
 

The last time India and Pakistan played a bilateral series was in 2012-13 when Pakistan toured neighbouring nations for two T20Is and the three-match ODI series.

Hyderabad-based Innomatics Research Labs, a bootstrapped EdTech, has trained thousands in data science without external funding. Founded in 2019, it emphasizes practical learning, real-time mentorship, and industry exposure, securing placements in 500+ companies. Its free internship program further democratizes data science education in India.

Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new chief of SEBI. He will assume responsibility for this position after Madhuri Puri Buch retires on February 28. His term will be three years.

World Bank highlights India's potential to produce technology at a lower cost than China by mastering efficient manufacturing. India's large workforce and focus on sectors like green technology provide a competitive advantage in the global market.

On April 6, 2025, at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will reignite their iconic battle - Legends Faceoff - in a spectacle that promises to electrify fans like never before.

The Delhi University (DU) on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that while it is willing to present Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s degree records before the court, it will not disclose them under the Right to Information (RTI) Act to what it described as "strangers."