Times of India

Virat Kohli led India to victory in the Champions Trophy semifinals against Australia, scoring 84 runs. Despite falling short of a century, his effort allowed KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya to chase down Australia's 264. Mohammed Shami and spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja took key wickets.

European leaders are grappling with the fallout from Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine, highlighting Europe's reliance on US military support against Russia. European countries lack the military capabilities to deter Russia without US assistance, urging nations like India to self-rely for defense.

Recent reports indicate duplicity in some electors' photo identity card numbers across various regions in India, raising concerns about potential fake voters. This issue stems from a decentralised and manual electoral roll system prior to 2017. The Election Commission is taking steps to rectify duplicate EPIC numbers to ensure each voter retains a unique ID, without affecting voter eligibility.

A 26-year-old man accused of rape and online exploitation of a 23-year-old woman is granted bail by the Allahabad high court on condition he marries her within three months. The high court emphasizes the accused's right to liberty until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

A leopard cub attacked a woman and her daughter in their Uttarakhand home, prompting their dog to defend them for 20 minutes. The family members were injured but managed to escape and alerted the forest department. Increasing leopard sightings have made the village unsafe for residents.

Assam health minister Ashok Singhal's controversial remarks about the exclusion of 'Miyas' from Hindu festivals caused disruptions in the Assam assembly. AIUDF accused him of inciting communal divisions and demanded action, but the Speaker disallowed a privilege motion against him.

A 25-year-old software professional in Hyderabad reportedly took her own life due to persistent dowry demands from her husband. Following her family's complaint, police have arrested the husband for questioning. Devika's family claims he was pressuring her to transfer property to his name, leading to frequent disputes.

The Centre launches a capacity building programme to curb the 'Sarpanch Pati' phenomenon, focusing on leadership and decision-making skills of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The initiative includes a primer on laws against gender-based violence to empower women leaders and enhance their legal knowledge.

Elon Musk criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting the end of the war with Russia was far away, calling it 'evil'. Musk echoed Donald Trump’s disapproval of Zelensky's comments, asserting that Zelensky seeks an endless conflict. Musk reiterated his earlier warning about the ongoing loss of Ukrainian and Russian lives.

India, led by Virat Kohli with a composed 84, secured a tense four-wicket victory over Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final. This victory ended Australia's dominant run in ICC knockout matches against India and booked a spot for India in the final. Chasing 265, India lost the 36-year-old Kohli in the final stretch, but KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 ensured the team crossed the line with 11 balls to spare at the Dubai International Stadium.

The Allahabad High Court addressed a verbal plea to refer to Sambhal Jama Masjid as a 'disputed structure' while considering cleaning and whitewashing permissions. The court scheduled the next hearing for March 10, 2025. The mosque became contentious after a survey led to clashes and violence in November 2024, resulting in a judicial inquiry.

India's captain Gautam Gambhir defended their Dubai-only schedule after defeating Australia by four wickets in the Champions Trophy semi-final. Virat Kohli scored a brilliant 84, leading India’s chase with contributions from Shreyas Iyer and others. Mohammed Shami and the bowlers restricted Australia to 264. India advanced to the final to face the winner of South Africa vs New Zealand.