‘Spend one day as a scientist’: Top quotes from PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address
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Former batter Ahmed Shehzad warns Pakistan’s bowlers about an impending top performance from Virat Kohli, which may come in Sunday’s Champions Trophy match. Kohli recently showed signs of returning to form with a 52-run knock against England. However, Shehzad emphasizes the importance of India’s top-order batting long to avoid exposing their all-rounders early.
Off-field controversies have marred the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with incidents like the Indian national anthem mix-up before the England-Australia match, the PCB’s complaint about the missing ‘Pakistan’ watermark, and a flag controversy at Karachi’s National Stadium. These issues have overshadowed the tournament, raising questions about the professionalism of the organisers.
Candidates who appeared in the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 exam can now submit their post and department preferences via the official website until February 27, 2025, 5 PM. The SSC has announced 18,174 vacancies with a detailed category-wise distribution for the recruitment process.
UGC NET December 2024 cut-off: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET 2024 cut-off for the December session, including subject and category specifications. The cut-off marks are accessible on the official website. Over 6.49 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, with over 1.14 lakh qualifying for Ph.D. admission only.
Rescue operations continue at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapse site near Domalpenta. A 200-metre debris patch obstructs efforts to locate and rescue trapped workers. Teams from NDRF are working to dewater and clear debris in the tunnel. The exact location of the workers remains unknown until the debris is cleared.
President Trump announced that Elon Musk will inspect the gold reserves at Fort Knox to ensure the gold is still there. Fort Knox, the US Bullion Depository since 1937, holds 147.3 million ounces of gold. Musk suggests a live tour to verify the reserves, highlighting public interest in the nation’s gold.
Star batter Babar Azam missed Pakistan’s training before the crucial Champions Trophy match against India, sparking doubts about his participation. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who attended the session, instructed the team to secure a win at any cost. Intense pressure mounts as the team prepares for the high-stakes encounter in Dubai.
India and Pakistan will face each other in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy on Sunday. Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad previewed the match, highlighting India’s current superiority but cautioning that Pakistan could be a threat if they take early wickets. The match is crucial for Pakistan after their loss to New Zealand.
Anand Mahindra hinted at gifting a Mahindra Thar to newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel. This follows Mahindra’s tradition of gifting vehicles to individuals with notable achievements. Patel’s appointment is historic, as he becomes the first Indian-American and Hindu to lead the FBI.