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Several people were killed in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district when they stepped onto tracks due to a fire rumour and were struck by another train. The incident near Pachora station involved the unscheduled halt of Pushpak Express, leading to casualties from the approaching Karnataka Express. Rescue and railway officials are coordinating efforts.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday confirmed adherence to ICC guidelines for Team India's jersey in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma will lead with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah is included, pending final fitness clearance. India will play Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in Dubai with their matches starting on February 20.

Budget 2025 income tax expectations: In anticipation of Budget 2025, individual and salaried taxpayers are urging Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lower personal income tax rates and increase exemption thresholds.

Protests over the controversial 70th BPSC exam intensified as educator Guru Rahman attempted self-harm. Rahman joined students in demanding a re-examination, alleging a paper leak. Despite the BPSC's denial of any irregularities, the situation is being reviewed in the High Court. Prominent political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, have shown support. The state's response is awaited.

OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure project called 'Stargate' in collaboration with SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX. Initial funding is set at $100 billion. Key partners include Arm, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Construction has begun in Texas, with plans to expand. Elon Musk expressed skepticism about the project's funding.

ISRO's EOS-04 satellite captured detailed images of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. The images reveal extensive infrastructure like tent cities and pontoon bridges. Using radar technology to overcome cloud cover, ISRO's visuals assist in managing crowd control and disaster mitigation. Over 450 million devotees are expected during the event, which runs until February 26.

Divyanka Tripathi shared her experience of being scammed by her chartered accountant, who manipulated her into signing fraudulent forms and disappeared with Rs 12 lakh. Despite her busy schedule and initial trust in the CA, this incident underscores the importance of meticulous financial vetting and vigilance.

The Central Bureau of Investigation plans to seek the death penalty for Sanjay Roy in the Calcutta high court, following the West Bengal government’s similar appeal. Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a medic. The sessions court's decision against the death penalty sparked widespread discontent.

African rock pythons, spread across sub-Saharan Africa, sometimes display rare cooperative hunting behaviors. These pythons are powerful constrictors, capable of capturing large prey due to their considerable size and specialized physical traits. They dominate their ecosystems and maintain prey populations while being adaptable to diverse habitats such as savannas, forests, and riverbanks.

Aakash Chopra questions the exclusion of Yuzvendra Chahal from India's ODI squad despite his impressive performance. Chahal, who last played in January 2023, has 121 wickets in 72 ODIs. Chopra finds it puzzling that Chahal's name is not considered, especially when other spinners have been included for the Champions Trophy 2025.

The Supreme Court postponed the suo motu case on the safety of medical professionals following the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder to January 29. West Bengal is seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime.

TikTok, with 170 million US users, faces a potential ban unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells its US operations. President Trump has delayed the ban, considering alternatives like a joint ownership with US investors. The issue highlights concerns over data security, Chinese influence, and the balancing of US-China relations. The next 75 days are crucial for negotiations.

The Janata Dal (United) formally withdrew support from the BJP-led Manipur government, directing their lone MLA, Md Abdul Nasir, to join the opposition. JD(U) had initially aligned with the INDIA bloc but rejoined the NDA. Despite this shift, the BJP retains a strong legislative majority in Manipur.

The rickshaw driver who took Saif Ali Khan to the hospital, expressed how the actor showed respect towards him and appreciated his gesture. Meanwhile, a source has revealed to ETimes the money which Saif gave him as a token of appreciation.

Recovering from an ankle injury, Mohammed Shami is set to make a determined comeback in the T20I series against England, starting Wednesday at the Eden Gardens. Having worked hard both mentally and physically, Shami is eager to contribute and aims to regain his form ahead of India's ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and the state cabinet participated in a holy dip at Maha Kumbh, while also holding a special cabinet meeting at Sangam. Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the move as political, emphasizing that Kumbh should not be a venue for political decisions. Adityanath stated many important decisions would be made during the meeting.

A 17-year-old girl from UP's Budaun district climbed a water tank to protest her family's refusal of her marriage to her sister's brother-in-law. Police intervened, calming her down and counseling both her and her family to reconsider their decision regarding the marriage.

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened registrations for the Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025 and Indian Forest Service (Prelims). Applications can be submitted until February 11, 2025. Scheduled for May 25, the Prelims serve as the first stage in selecting candidates for prestigious services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. Visit upsc.gov.in for details.

Senior Hezbollah leader Sheikh Muhammad Ali Hamadi was fatally shot in the Bekaa Valley by unidentified gunmen. Lebanese authorities are investigating the attack, believed to be linked to a prolonged family feud. This incident happens just days before the scheduled end of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement.

Chalapathi, a top leader in CPI(Maoist), was killed along with 13 comrades at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border after a selfie helped security forces locate him. Known for executing a deadly 2008 Maoist attack and other operations, Chalapathi's movement was restricted following the identification. His demise marked a significant breakthrough for anti-Maoist operations.