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Allan Donald sees MI Cape Town as the favourites to win the SA20 trophy but emphasises Sunrisers Eastern Cape's peak form and experience. With a strong recent performance, Donald highlights the mental preparation by coach Adrian Birrell and rising young talents, ensuring an intense final at Wanderers Stadium between MI Cape Town and the Sunrisers.

The Trump administration's potential policy changes, including the revocation of birthright citizenship and employment authorisation documents for H-4 visa holders, raise concerns for Indian H-1B visa professionals. These changes could exacerbate the green card backlog, increase the number of 'aging-out' children, and cause financial instability.

A group trespassed the Indian Consulate in Seattle, compelling authorities to take action as intruders behaved aggressively despite requests to leave. The incident is speculated to be linked to Kshama Sawant's protest over visa denial for travel to India, contrasting with her husband's emergency visa approval.

Jeet Adani, son of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is set to marry Diva Shah, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah, in an intimate ceremony in Ahmedabad. The wedding will feature contributions from NGOs, highlighting the event's focus on community support and positive impact.

Eight friends from Bhilwara district traveling to Mahakumbh tragically died in a car accident near Jaipur. Their bodies were brought back to their villages for cremation. In Badliyas, five friends were cremated together, causing widespread mourning and a complete village shutdown. Bhilwara District Collector assured prompt compensation to the grieving families.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau visited Arvind Kejriwal's residence after he accused the BJP of offering large sums to AAP MLAs to switch parties. This move follows a directive from Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, who ordered an investigation into these serious allegations.

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A video of Aaradhya Bachchan performing on stage on Annual day in December 2023 had gone viral on the internet. At that point, people were surprised to see her talent and many felt that she's giving other star kids a run for their money! Proud mom Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen recording her.

Indonesia's Constitutional Court ruled that citizens must profess a faith on official documents, rejecting atheists' petitions for non-religious recognition. The decision reinforces Indonesia's ideological stance that belief in a supreme deity is essential, impacting non-believers who face ongoing discrimination and legal challenges.

A debate erupted on social media when Dr Sylvia Karpagam questioned the classification of milk and paneer as vegetarian foods. Her comments sparked a divided response, with some defending dairy as vegetarian due to the non-lethal procurement process, while others disagreed, aligning with Western dietary classifications.

Infosys has laid off around 700 campus recruits from October 2024 due to multiple failed internal assessments. Complaints filed with NITES claim unethical practices, while Infosys asserts adherence to existing contracts. The company is accused of intimidation and violating labor laws, leading NITES to seek government intervention.

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is under evaluation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, with a comprehensive medical report expected soon. He will consult with the BCCI medical team to plan his recovery. Bumrah's availability for the Champions Trophy will be decided based on this report. Varun Chakaravarthy has replaced him in the England ODI squad.

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill assured that Virat Kohli is fit and should play in the second ODI against England, despite missing the first match due to knee swelling. Gill highlighted his own performance, scoring 87 runs and stressing the importance of adapting to the game situation while batting.

A candid photograph of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav during a protest over the treatment of Indian immigrants has gone viral. The light-hearted interaction suggests a possible improvement in relations between Gandhi and Yadav, who were recently at odds.

FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation due to its failure to implement necessary constitutional amendments for better governance. The federation has been under the supervision of a FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee since 2019, which has struggled with internal conflicts and delays. The suspension will remain until the amendments are adopted.

The Lokniti-CSDS exit poll suggests the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds an edge in Delhi's assembly elections with a 46% vote share, surpassing Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 41%. Another exit poll by Axis My India predicts a similar trend, with BJP likely securing 45-55 seats. Voting concluded on February 5, and results are expected on February 8.

Exit polls indicate a BJP comeback in Delhi after 27 years, potentially ending AAP’s decade-long governance. AAP dismisses these predictions, citing past instances where its success was underestimated. Historical data from 2013, 2015, and 2020 elections show consistent underestimation of AAP’s performance by pollsters.

An accident in Manpur, involving a traveller carrying pilgrims, has left six people dead and 15 injured. The accident happened when the vehicle collided with a motorcycle and then a tanker. The crash resulted in the immediate deaths of four individuals, with two more dying in the hospital.

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have alleged discrepancies in Maharashtra's voter list, citing a sudden addition of 39 lakh voters. They accused the Election Commission of ignoring repeated requests to investigate, claiming voter irregularities mostly affected Dalit, tribal, and minority communities.