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India’s U19 team virtually interacted with Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their decisive Super Six clash against Pakistan in the U-19 World Cup. Led by Ayush Mhatre, India earlier beat Zimbabwe by 204 runs, while Pakistan suffered a blow with Mohammad Shayan ruled out

England defeated India by 15 runs in the second T20I of the Mixed Disability Series in Greater Noida, levelling the series 1-1. Angus Garant Brown’s unbeaten century powered England to 206 for 3, while India finished at 191 for 8

Jailed activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to AIIMS Jodhpur for medical examination following Supreme Court directions. The court sought his medical report amid concerns over his declining health and ordered specialist treatment at a government hospital

Indian teenager Anahat Singh fought back from two games down to defeat Egypt’s Sana Ibrahim in the Squash on Fire Open quarterfinals in Washington. She will face Sabrina Sobhy in the semifinals, while Veer Chotrani lost to England’s Declan James

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the TMC government of shielding infiltrators, blocking border fencing and encouraging corruption at a BJP rally in West Bengal. He said a BJP government was necessary for national security and predicted the party’s victory in 2026

Indian shuttler Devika Sihag entered her maiden BWF Super 300 final at the Thailand Masters with a 22-20, 21-13 win over Huang Yu-Hsun. The 20-year-old will face Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei in the summit clash

All construction work related to the Ram temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by April 30, according to Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra. The project, costing around Rs 1,900 crore, is in its final phase

A traffic policeman in Indore, known as the ‘dancing cop’, has been demoted to constable for alleged indiscipline on social media. Authorities said the action follows viral photos and videos, while a separate inquiry over indecent messages is also underway

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has urged the CPI(M) to expel former MLA A Padmakumar, who is in judicial custody in the Sabarimala gold theft case. He cited court observations and raised concerns over the party’s inaction

A 17-year-old Kashmiri boy recalled being assaulted by a shopkeeper in Uttarakhand for speaking in his native language. The incident led to police action and strong political reactions, with leaders demanding strict punishment and better protection for J&K residents

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth straight Union Budget on February 1. Key focus areas include fiscal deficit, capital expenditure, borrowing, tax revenue, GST collections, and nominal GDP growth, which will guide market expectations

From February 1, the government will introduce a new tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco products, and pan masala. The move includes additional excise duty, a new cess, and MRP-based valuation to curb evasion and improve revenue

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An encounter resumed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district after joint security forces traced terrorists following a 12-day lull. The operation is part of Operation Trashi-I, with firing exchanges ongoing and security tightened.

A US federal jury convicted former Google engineer Linwei Ding of stealing sensitive AI trade secrets for China, the first AI-related economic espionage conviction, exposing a major breach of trust and national security concerns

Paris Paralympics champion Harvinder Singh and bronze medallist Sheetal are among the stars at the Para National Archery Championship 2026 in Patiala. Over 190 para archers from 20 states are competing, with blind archery introduced for the first time

India’s Veer Chotrani stunned French world No 19 Baptiste Masotti in a five-game thriller to reach the quarterfinals of the Squash on Fire Open in Washington

India face New Zealand in the final T20I at Thiruvananthapuram with Sanju Samson hoping home support lifts his form. Axar Patel’s fitness is under watch, while India aim for a 4-1 series win ahead of the T20 World Cup

Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham powered Gujarat Giants to their first-ever win over Mumbai Indians, securing an 11-run victory and a place in the Women’s Premier League Eliminator. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 82 went in vain as Mumbai fell short

Indian Railways and Haryana reached the final of the 72nd Women’s Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Balayogi Stadium

The Table Tennis Federation of India has approved a 10 per cent hike in prize money for National Championships, announced plans for an official league, and awarded new equipment contracts. The AGM also removed Dr Dhevanathan Yadav and suspended Kamlesh Mehta

K Srivalli has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 B team for practice matches against Uttarakhand Cricket Association at Chandigarh from February 2 to 10. The squad includes Meha Laxmi as vice-captain, with five stand-byes also listed

National champion Manish Suresh Kumar kept Indian hopes alive by entering the semifinal with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Aditya Balsekar at Jubilee Hills International Centre. He will face USA’s Keshav Chopra, while doubles will see an all-Indian final