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The T20 World Cup 2026 begins today. A total of 20 teams are participating in this month-long tournament. Three matches will be played on the first day, the first of which is scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo. However, rain is looming over this match, causing concern among fans.
If the match between Pakistan and the Netherlands is cancelled due to persistent rain, both teams will be awarded one point each. This could be beneficial for the Netherlands, but could increase difficulties for Pakistan. For the Pakistani team, which is already under pressure due to the tournament, every match is considered crucial. Consequently, the Duckworth-Lewis rule could also play a major role in the match.
The Delhi Police Vigilance Department has filed an FIR against an IPS officer for alleged abuse of power, illegal detention, conducting raids without permission, and misappropriation of seized property during a narcotics operation in southwest Delhi in 2023. The accused officer has been identified as Shankar Chaudhary, who was then posted as Superintendent of Police (Narcotics) in Mizoram. The FIR filed on Thursday is under sections 166, 341, 342, and 409 of the Indian Penal Code.
According to the FIR, Chaudhary personally led the raid in the Dabri-Bindapur area between November 21 and 29, 2023, without written permission or informing Delhi Police Headquarters. He was in Delhi on approved leave at the time and continued the operation even after his leave ended on November 20.
Drivers associated with Ola, Uber, and Rapido will be on a nationwide strike on today on Saturday. Driver unions have dubbed it an "All India Breakdown" and will keep their mobile apps shut down during this period. Passengers may face difficulties in getting cabs, autos, and bike taxis due to the strike, which is expected to disrupt daily commutes.
This strike has been called by several organizations, including the Telangana Gig Workers Union. Announcing this via social media, drivers stated that they have neither a fixed minimum fare nor clear rules. They allege that companies deduct commissions arbitrarily, making their income unstable and supporting their families difficult.
The arrest of Purnea MP Pappu Yadav in connection with an old criminal case dating back to 1995 has sparked political and legal turmoil in Patna. When police arrived at his residence to take him into custody, a high-voltage atmosphere prevailed for a considerable time. During his detention, Pappu Yadav expressed concern for his health and safety, stating that he did not know what would happen to him next.
In a media interaction, Pappu Yadav stated that he was ill and feeling scared. He alleged that the police arrived at his home in plain clothes, making him feel as if a criminal gang had arrived. He questioned the need for an arrest now in a nearly 35-year-old case. He also stated that he could have been placed under house arrest if desired and was ready to appear in court.
The weather is rapidly changing across the country. Winter is slowly receding in Delhi-NCR, and a mild warmth is beginning to be felt during the day. Meanwhile, there are signs of a change in the weather in the mountainous states of North India.
According to the India Meteorological Department, a new western disturbance will become active from the night of February 8th, bringing light rain and snowfall to the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh. Currently, another western disturbance is persisting as a cyclonic circulation over northeastern Iran and Afghanistan, affecting the weather. The subtropical westerly jet stream is also active over North India, with wind speeds reaching approximately 130 knots.
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