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Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani recounted Hardik Pandya's journey from financial struggles to becoming MI captain. Discovered through MI’s scouting system, Pandya’s dedication and talent stood out. Alongside Krunal Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, MI nurtured their careers. The franchise’s commitment to young talent continues with players like Tilak Varma rising to the national team.

CCTV videos from a Rajkot hospital showing women undergoing medical treatments were leaked on social media. Both the Ahmedabad and Rajkot cybercrime branches are investigating the breach. The content was shared on YouTube and Telegram, amassing over five lakh views. Authorities are working to identify the suspects and remove the videos to protect the victims.

A video from Karachi's National Stadium showing flags of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 participants has sparked controversy as the Indian flag was missing. The PCB clarified that only flags of countries playing in Pakistan are hoisted, as India will play their matches in Dubai. Banners in Pakistani cities feature all participating nations, including India.

‘Chhaava,’ a historical drama starring Vicky Kaushal, chronicles the bravery of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The film opened with record-breaking numbers, crossing Rs.100 crore in its debut weekend despite a dip on Monday. Directed by Laxman Utekar, it highlights significant moments in Sambhaji's life.

The BCCI has released Team India's official jerseys for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring star players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The Indian squad will miss Jasprit Bumrah due to injury, with Harshit Rana named as his replacement. India will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.

In Season 4 of Shark Tank India, 16-year-old Meet Deore from Pune presented his startup, Deni Bikes, which focuses on affordable, eco-friendly electric motorcycles. Despite not securing financial investment, he gained mentorship and national exposure. Meet plans to focus on his studies before fully committing to his startup.

The government of India plans to outline the key elements of a new bilateral trade agreement with the US over the coming weeks. Discussions will address import duties on goods, focusing on reducing the trade deficit and promoting investments. Formal negotiations may begin after the new US commerce secretary is confirmed.

A Class X student in Gujarat, who was raped by her teacher following her Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao speech, is displaying remarkable resilience by focusing on her upcoming board exams and her dream of becoming a police officer. With strong family support, she continues her studies despite the trauma.

The Supreme Court ruled that holding an undertrial prisoner for six to seven years without a verdict violates their fundamental right to a speedy trial. This decision followed the case of an accused held under UAPA for five years without conclusion, leading to his release on bail.

A Pocso court in Kolkata deemed a case "rarest of rare" after finding a man guilty of raping a seven-month-old baby kidnapped from a pavement. The prosecution seeks the death penalty due to the child's critical condition and permanent damage. The trial concluded in 40 days with police using technology to identify the accused.

A Nepalese BTech student at KIIT in Bhubaneswar allegedly died by suicide due to on-campus harassment, leading to the arrest of a fellow student. Nepal's PM intervened after reports of forced eviction of Nepali students, prompting Odisha's government to allow their return and restore normalcy.

A Delta airplane crashed at Toronto's Pearson airport, flipping upside down during landing, injuring seventeen people, with three in critical condition. Runways are closed until Tuesday for investigation. Emergency services responded swiftly, confirming all passengers and crew survived the incident involving Flight 4819.

Congress distanced itself from Sam Pitroda's comments suggesting India has been unnecessarily confrontational towards China, following strong BJP criticism. BJP condemned Pitroda's remarks as anti-national, citing sacrifices in the Galwan clash, and emphasized maintaining India's security and prestige in international relations.

PM Narendra Modi welcomed Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani at the airport, marking his first visit to India in nine years. This gesture places Al-Thani among a select group of dignitaries who received this honor. Discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and energy, and addressing regional and global issues, including the Gaza situation.

A senior secondary school in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has received orders to replace Urdu with Sanskrit as a third language due to low enrollment in Urdu classes. The decision follows a similar directive to a school in Jaipur, sparking controversy and allegations about fake degrees among Urdu teachers.

BJP has demanded an investigation into USAID's alleged $21 million contribution to boost voter turnout in India, following revelations by Elon Musk-led DOGE. Despite claims of no funding involvement by the former CEC, concerns about the transparency of USAID's operations remain.