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Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket drew over 15,000 fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Railways. An eager fan breached security to touch Kohli's feet, reflecting his immense popularity. Despite the excitement, Delhi's bowlers reduced Railways to 66/5, with Siddhant Sharma, Money Grewal, and Navdeep Saini taking key wickets.

Hundreds of fans gathered at the Arjun Jaitley Stadium to witness Virat Kohli's first domestic red-ball match in 13 years. Although the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association anticipated a 10,000-strong crowd, the unexpected magnetic pull of Kohli led to the opening of additional seating stands, pushing attendance over 12,000 before the game even began.

With work continuing round the clock, commuters are advised to plan their journeys and use alternative routes to avoid delays.

Microsoft-backed OpenAI's chief Sam Altman is planning to visit India next week, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said

Tahir Hussain, on custody parole for his alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots, campaigns in Mustafabad for the assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. He criticizes AAP's governance and vows to address local issues despite his incarceration, with family members actively supporting his campaign.

The duo allegedly crossed the border from West Bengal and traveled to Bengaluru, where they obtained Aadhaar cards with the help of an agent, police said

The Court issued a slew of directions to the Tamil Nadu government to rein in the pollution, revive the river and for timely payment of compensation

Director General of State Academy of Training Paulunthang Vaiphei has been given the charge of Additional Chief Secretary

The Election Commission has asked Arvind Kejriwal to provide evidence for his claims that Yamuna water was poisoned, including specifics on the type, quantity, and method of poisoning. The Commission aims to separate ammonia contamination from poisoning allegations and cautioned against making statements that could incite public unrest or promote discord.

A plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a military helicopter a few miles away from the White House, resulting in a search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River. Emergency personnel halted all takeoffs and landings at Reagan National Airport. President Trump expressed condolences, calling it a terrible accident.

A 30-year-old woman was brutally raped and had acid thrown on her in front of her two children in Cachar district, Assam. The accused, a 28-year-old neighbor, committed the heinous crime and fled the scene. The victim is currently in critical condition at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.

India's Shardul Thakur achieved a hat-trick for Mumbai in a crucial Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya. He became the second bowler in the 2024-25 season to do so and the fifth Mumbai bowler in Ranji history. Mumbai needs a decisive win to progress in the tournament.

US President Donald Trump offered condolences and praised first responders after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an army helicopter near Washington DC. The crash resulted in multiple fatalities, and no survivors have been found. The accident involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission. Investigations are ongoing.

Forex traders said the rupee continued to face pressure due to sustained foreign fund outflows and broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market

A pride of Asiatic lions was recently spotted strolling along the pristine shoreline of Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. A viral video captured these majestic lions traversing their natural habitat, highlighting the coastal region's rich wildlife.

Janarthanan Sundaram, accused of siphoning over ₹87 crore of investors' money through his ponzi scheme, was deported from Bangkok to India and taken into custody at the Kolkata airport by the Tamil Nadu Police

China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek has sparked controversy for its refusal to discuss sensitive topics like the Tiananmen Square massacre and territorial disputes. Its advanced capabilities, attributed to possible reverse-engineering of US AI models, have raised concerns over potential censorship and Beijing's influence in AI technology.

Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Anshuman Mishra told PTI that the area would remain a no-vehicle zone until the crowd disperses completely

Its eerie red colour, ability to flow in freezing temperatures, and the resilient life forms within it make it one of Antarctica’s most unusual natural wonders. Scientists keep studying it, finding new hints about how it formed and why it keeps going in such harsh conditions. With every discovery, we get closer to fully understanding this strange phenomenon.

The search operation was jointly launched by police and CRPF in Dorhu, Basti and adjoining forest area in Bhaderwah