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After his daughter’s final defeat & call crying ‘Papa, I lost’, Rabinarayan reminded her that the real goal is the Olympics

Kylian Mbappe's comments referencing Mao Zedong have stirred considerable controversy in China, jeopardising his sponsorship ties. This prompted Real Madrid and LaLiga to extend apologies to the Chinese community. Consequently, Chinese businesses have severed connections with Mbappe and put a hold on LaLiga broadcasts. Talks continue between Chinese officials and Spanish football organisations to foster clarity.

A Texas appeals court has established a new custodial agreement following a divorce, allowing the mother to have specified visitation during scheduled summer breaks and holidays. The arrangement also ensures that both parents maintain regular communication with their children throughout the academic year. This ruling comes after prolonged legal battles over parental access, emphasizing the need for the children's educational stability and aligning with the mother's desires.

Recent bomb threats targeting passenger aircraft have sparked panic across Europe, causing significant disruptions in air travel and affecting media outlets. Several flights have been escorted by military jets as precautionary measures in response to looming security risks. Authorities are investigating connections to extremist groups while assessing whether geopolitical motives play a role in these operations, which appear to aim at fostering widespread anxiety.

Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh won the Open title at the FIDE World Junior Blitz Championship in Al Ain, UAE, scoring 10.5 points from 13 rounds. The 20-year-old finished a point clear of his closest rivals, adding blitz gold to the rapid silver he won earlier. India’s Aamuktha Guntaka finished fifth in the Girls section, while Savitha Shri placed seventh.

Internal conflicts within the Pawar clan has once again put the party at a crossroads. A meeting of senior NCP leaders with Union home minister Amit Shah amid reports of discontent within the party has fuelled speculations. NCP chief Sunetra Pawar has convened meetings to address unity concerns after Ajit Pawar's death. Rohit Pawar has issued a caution to the family regaridng possible BJP manoeuvres.

The CBSE has released the 2027 datesheet for Class 10 and 12 board examinations, scheduled from February 16 to March 9. More than 45 lakh students have registered for the examinations across 204 subjects. All papers will begin at 10:30 am. The board said it considered major entrance examination schedules while preparing the timetable.

At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the captain of the senior cricket team for Bihar. The Bihar Cricket Association revealed the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, featuring 17 players, with Suraj Kashyap as vice-captain. The team's journey kicks off on November 14, following Sooryavanshi's standout performances in both the Indian Premier League and international T20 cricket.

As the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky confronted an unprecedented crisis when the pandemic struck the travel sector hard. Drawing inspiration from Steve Jobs, he adopted a hands-on leadership approach, reducing management levels to enhance agility. Jony Ive’s insights proved invaluable in steering the company. These strategic shifts ultimately propelled Airbnb to flourish, culminating in its impressive growth to a $105 billion valuation.

Nasa has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a cutting-edge experimental aircraft designed to test innovative flight-control technologies. This aircraft is set to revolutionize aircraft maneuverability while enhancing performance, capable of carrying a 2,000-pound payload. With its maiden flight anticipated in the next two years, Nasa aims to assess new aviation concepts under real-world conditions, thereby improving future civilian and military aircraft capabilities.

On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Boeing 767 experienced a loss of engine power while traversing over Manitoba. With 61 passengers and 8 crew aboard, a serious fuel miscalculation by ground staff resulted in a 45 percent shortage. Remarkably, the pilots managed to glide the aircraft and executed an emergency landing on an old military track. Thankfully, everyone onboard suffered only minor injuries, and the plane was later restored.