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India chased down Bangladesh's total of 228 with 21 balls remaining in their ICC Champions Trophy opener, despite some mild concern at 144/4. Virender Sehwag dismissed Bangladesh as a serious threat, suggesting that the win could have been swifter if more wickets had been preserved. India secured victory with 21 balls remaining, thanks to a significant partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, with the latter reaching his century.

South Africa's star wicketkeeper-batter missed the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Afghanistan due to an elbow injury. Captain Temba Bavuma won the toss, opting to bat first. Afghanistan made their Champions Trophy debut with a three-man spin attack led by Rashid Khan. This match marks Afghanistan’s debut in the Champions Trophy.

Riding on Mohammed Shami's 5 for 53 and Shubman Gill's excellent hundred, India registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match of Champions Trophy in Dubai on Thursday. Pacer Shami returned to an ICC tournament with a five-wicket haul to help his team bowl out Bangladesh for 228. In reply, India completed the chase with 21 balls to spare.

A fresh dispute has arisen between BJP and Congress after US President Trump questioned $21 million USAID funds for voter turnout in India, calling it a “kickback scheme.” BJP accused Congress of using foreign support to influence elections while Congress highlighted BJP’s past USAID links and accused hypocrisy. Trump reasserted that the funds aimed to influence 2024 elections.

Elon Musk has openly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, labeling him a dictator and accusing him of corruption. Musk challenged Zelensky’s commitment to democracy, citing his control over media and postponement of elections, and linked him to the death of an American filmmaker in Ukraine.

Lawyer tells BT the matter is sub-judice, contrary to reports confirming the divorce.

Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring 130 to 300 feet, is predicted to closely pass earth in 2032, with Mumbai and Kolkata among the potential impact zones. Nasa has lowered the strike probability to 1.5 per cent, while monitoring continues. The asteroid's trajectory also places parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and other states at risk.

A high-speed car crash led Kolkata police to discover three women dead in a Tangra home, revealing a suspected murder-suicide. Financial distress and a supposed suicide pact are under investigation, with autopsy findings showing slashed throats and poisoning signs. The Dey family's business troubles may have played a role.

A mysterious disease has hit poultry farms in Telangana's Wanaparthy district, leading to the sudden deaths of around 2,500 chickens in three days. Veterinary officials are investigating the cause by collecting and testing samples. Authorities are urging farm owners to follow biosecurity measures to prevent further spread while awaiting lab results.

AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025 out: The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has released the hall tickets for AP Intermediate 1st and 2nd Year Examinations 2025. Students can download their hall tickets from the official BIEAP website or via WhatsApp service. Exams are scheduled from March 1 to March 20, 2025.

US President Donald Trump has accused the allocation of $21 million for voter turnout in India as a 'kickback scheme.' The BJP echoed these claims, alleging the funds were used to support 'deep-state assets' in India. GOP leaders are calling for an investigation to determine if the Congress party benefited from these kickbacks.

Saleem Rajput was wrongfully arrested in 1999 on charges of possessing stolen property and spent nearly 26 years battling the case. Finally acquitted due to lack of evidence, the 50-year-old's life was devastated as he drained his savings and fought over 200 court hearings. His children's education and family's well-being suffered immensely.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar revealed his critical role in the 1999 no-confidence motion against the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, swaying one ruling alliance vote in the opposition's favor, causing the government to fall by a single vote. Pawar shared this during a book launch in Delhi, reminiscing about the old Parliament building.

He also held a review meeting at Shaheed Hardev Bhawan in Biharsharif regarding the developmental schemes in Nalanda

The court directed the investigating officer to record the statement of the accused and file a report explaining whether a custodial interrogation of the accused was necessary

An economy’s growth depends on two factors. One is the supply or the production of goods and services, and the other is the demand or expenditure for purchasing these goods and services. Among the sources of demand, investment stands out for its ability to create ‘multiplier effects’. Consumption can only follow, not lead, growth

The demand for a separate State to be carved out of territories of north Bengal has been a recurring political issue, with BJP legislators from the region raising the issue time and again

The Telangana government is making concerted efforts to revive sugarcane cultivation across the vast agricultural lands of Nizamabad, Medak, and Karimnagar districts to breathe life back into the once-thriving Nizam Sugars Limited, a key player in the region’s sugar industry for decades

President Donald Trump announced the creation of the National Garden of American Heroes during a Black History Month ceremony at the White House. The outdoor statue park will honor iconic American figures, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and boxing great Muhammad Ali, among others like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Jackie Robinson.

Singer Vishal Dadlani challenges Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to drink water from the Maha Kumbh river, countering claims of its potability despite high levels of faecal bacteria. The dispute follows a National Green Tribunal report highlighting contamination concerns.