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Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have claimed 16 lives and damaged over 12,000 structures. The Palisades and Eaton Fires are the most severe, with widespread evacuations and disruptions. Search and rescue efforts continue, with significant support from volunteers. Officials highlight health hazards and urge caution. Governor Newsom calls for unity in addressing the disaster.

Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah may miss the Champions Trophy next month due to a back injury. The selectors, who have rested him for the upcoming T20I series against England, await his complete medical report. Bumrah’s absence could be a significant blow to the Indian team as they prepare for the tournament starting February 19.

The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning 28-14 to advance in the AFC playoffs. Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns, and Derrick Henry rushed for 186 yards and two scores. George Pickens led the Steelers with five catches, but his performance was marred by a costly penalty and a $22,511 fine for unnecessary roughness.

Pratibha Prajapat's family has refused to accept her body after she was allegedly murdered by her partner, Sanjay Patidar, and kept in a refrigerator for over nine months. Her family had severed ties with her years ago. A community member performed the last rites while police have taken the accused into custody for questioning.

Mr. Manohar said the real estate sector had been contributing to the development of the State, and it should not be neglected for political reasons

The minimum temperature recorded in the national capital was 12°C as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD has issued a warning of a wet spell in the city, with thunderstorms and hail expected later in the day.

Ezhikkara and Edavanakkad panchayats have already passed a resolution to this effect and forwarded it to the State government

Isro's planned space docking experiment faced another delay, pushing the procedure beyond Sunday after a trial run. The agency is carefully analyzing trial data before proceeding, emphasizing the mission's complexity. Initial attempts showed promising progress, bringing satellites closer gradually, but required further validation. Limited to just three other nations, successful docking remains a challenging milestone.

It plans to expand workforce at the facility to more than 300 engineers in the first phase, over the next two years

The fair saw participation of 12 multinational corporations and private companies

Dewald Brevis' extraordinary boundary catch to dismiss Faf du Plessis highlighted the SA20 clash at Wanderers. Despite Brevis' effort and Kagiso Rabada's impressive bowling, rain ultimately led to a six-run Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) victory for Joburg Super Kings. MI Cape Town posted 140/6, but rain and a revised target of 136 runs benefited Joburg Super Kings.

New Zealand Cricket announces its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring young pacers Will O'Rourke, Ben Sears, and Nathan Smith. The squad is a mix of experience and youth, led by new captain Mitchell Santner. Kane Williamson and Tom Latham provide veteran support. The tournament begins for NZ on February 19 against Pakistan in Karachi.

Jack Smith, the special counsel who pursued two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, has stepped down from his position. His resignation revealed in a legal filing footnote, marks the end of a tumultuous tenure of courtroom losses and political tension. His resignation was expected before Trump’s inauguration, who had vowed to remove him from his role.

Joburg Super Kings secured a six-run victory over MI Cape Town using the DLS method in a rain-affected SA20 clash. A revised target of 136 runs from 19 overs saw JSK ahead by six runs when rain halted play. Leus du Plooy and Wihan Lubbe were not out at the stoppage, while MI Cape Town's Kagiso Rabada excelled with 2/10.

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Water Resources Ramanaidu explains them the status of the project works

Dubai Capitals won by one run against MI Emirates in ILT20 Season 3's opener, with Gulbadin Naib's precise bowling leading the way. Despite Nicholas Pooran's 61 for MI Emirates, Naib's dismissal of Pooran and Olly Stone's tight bowling secured victory. Fazalhaq Farooqi's 5 for 15 restricted Capitals to 133/8, but their bowlers defied the odds.

Indichip Semiconductors Limited and M/s Yitoa Micro Technology Limited (YMTL) of Japan sign MoU with the State government for the project

Bangladesh's interim government claims that attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, are politically motivated, despite evidence suggesting communal intolerance. Since August 2024, 115 cases have been registered, with 100 arrests made. Officials report that only 20 incidents were communal and the rest politically driven, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy towards such violence.

DC forms a committee to investigate the matter; the parents demand resignation and arrest of accused school principal

A school principal in Dhanbad allegedly made 80 Class X girls remove their shirts with messages during Pen Day, leading to an investigation by a five-member committee formed by the deputy commissioner. Parents and an MLA demanded action against the principal, who denies the allegations. The committee is reviewing CCTV footage and questioning staff members to gather more information.