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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to bolster the Indian cricket team's support staff by appointing Sitanshu Kotak as the new batting coach. Kotak, an experienced former cricketer and current India A head coach, will join head coach Gautam Gambhir and other coaching personnel for the home series against England.

Isro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, marking a significant step for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and India's space station. The manoeuvre involved two satellites uniting at an orbital altitude of around 475km. PM Modi and Union minister Jitendra Singh praised the achievement, highlighting its importance for India's space ambitions. The docking process included various stages and validations.

Balaji’s role as a "Custodian Witness" was brought to light by The New York Times just days before his death. According to his mother, he possessed critical documents implicating OpenAI and other AI companies in wrongdoing. She suggested that her son's testimony might have uncovered far more than copyright violations. "We need the FBI to investigate thoroughly. Was there any criminal activity? Why would they silence him?" she urged.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully completed its maiden test flight, launching a prototype satellite into space. Elon Musk congratulated Jeff Bezos on the achievement.

The video, captioned “ghetto bih till I D-I-E, don’t let the uniform fool you,” gained widespread attention. Despite Diala's assertion that the video was harmless, Alaska Airlines terminated her employment just six months into her contract.

Hindenburg Research, noted for contentious short selling and aggressive practices, has ceased operations. Ajay Bagga, a market expert, highlighted concerns over their model, citing potential financial unviability and regulatory pressure. Known for damaging company reputations for profit, Hindenburg’s 'predatory' approach and lack of transparency have raised ethical and legal debates in the financial world.

Rupali Ganguly secures court relief against stepdaughter Esha Verma’s defamatory allegations, with the case set for hearing on February 15.

Maruti Suzuki India plans to launch its first electric car, the e-Vitara, and an electrified scooter, Access, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The company aims to increase its production capacity and boost exports while investing in green technologies and addressing the complexities of electrification in the automotive industry.

8th Pay Commission news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission. The Pay Commission decides the salary and compensation of central government employees, and with the 8th Pay Commission, they can look forward to a salary hike.

DDCA will name their squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, with Rishabh Pant expected to lead the team. The association awaits confirmation on Virat Kohli’s participation. Delhi needs strong performances in the last two games to qualify for the knockouts, currently standing fourth in Group D with 14 points.

JK Rowling criticised Neil Gaiman after he denied sexual harassment allegations. Gaiman released a statement refuting accusations of non-consensual sex, expressing regret over past behavior. The accusations span several years and locations, including New Zealand. The allegations first emerged in a podcast and a police report has been filed against Gaiman.

The Congress party has accused the BJP of shielding the Adani Group from scrutiny despite serious allegations highlighted by the Hindenburg report. They allege misuse of foreign policy for personal gain, monopoly creation in various sectors, and argue for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation.

A 34-year-old Queensland influencer is charged with poisoning her baby to gain online donations and followers. Authorities allege she induced medical distress in the child, photographed the pain, and solicited funds, raising AUD 60,000. The woman faces charges, including administering poison and fraud. The child is now stable and no longer in her care.

Actor Saif Ali Khan, assaulted at his Bandra home, underwent surgery to remove a knife lodged near his thoracic spine and to repair spinal fluid leakage. Further, he had deep wounds on his wrist and neck. Currently stable and in recovery at Lilavati Hospital, Khan is out of danger and may be discharged in a few days.

The Congress party reveals its promises for Delhi ahead of elections, including the Inflation Relief Scheme providing LPG cylinders at Rs 500 and free ration kits, and the Free Electricity Scheme offering 300 units of free electricity to households, aiming to alleviate financial burdens for citizens.

Railway Budget 2025: Indian Railways is likely to receive a 15-20% increase in capital expenditure for FY26, with a focus on track expansion, modernisation, and essential equipment procurement. Priorities include upgraded stations, modern trains, and reducing congestion.

The Election Commission of India has issued new guidelines for political parties to ensure transparency in AI-generated campaign materials. This advisory mandates clear labeling of synthetic content and includes a voter awareness campaign with auto-rickshaws in Delhi to encourage electoral participation.

India pacer Akash Deep reflects on his debut Test series against Australia, discussing the challenges and learnings of playing with the Kookaburra ball. Despite the team's series loss, he values the experience gained from senior players like Jasprit Bumrah and highlights the support from skipper Rohit Sharma. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Akash Deep opened up about his experience Down Under, bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah, and his thoughts on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s form, among other topics.