Railways pacer and ticket collector Himanshu Sangwan grabbed the spotlight after dismissing Virat Kohli in a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi. The 29-year-old, who played U-19 cricket alongside Rishabh Pant, shattered Kohli’s off-stump in the first session of day two. Calling it the "most important wicket" of his life, Sangwan hopes this moment will be life-changing. Thousands turned up to watch Kohli, playing domestic red-ball cricket after 12 years. Sangwan credited Railways for giving him an opportunity after missing Delhi’s senior team. Delhi reached 334/7, with Sumit Mathur (78*) and Ayush Badoni ensuring a strong lead.

Mohammed Wajid, a 28-year-old Hyderabad native and Telangana Youth Congress member, died in a road accident in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Wajid, a student in Chicago, was driving when he failed to stop at an intersection, colliding with a truck. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Authorities cited heavy fog and poor visibility as possible factors in the crash. Wajid was an active political figure in Hyderabad’s Khairatabad division and served on the NRI Minority Congress Committee in the US. His family is traveling to the US for his final rites.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Budget 2025 that the annual limit for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on rent will increase from ₹2.40 lakh to ₹6 lakh. She also proposed extending the time to file updated tax returns from two years to four years. Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on education-related remittances will be exempt if the loan is from a recognised financial institution. Senior citizens will get a higher tax deduction on interest income, now doubled to ₹1 lakh. The budget also extends tax benefits for startups by five more years.

8 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday. The gunfight started around 8:30 am in the Gangaloor forest during an anti-Naxalite operation. Security personnel launched the operation on Friday after receiving intelligence about Maoist activity in the area. The District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and CRPF’s CoBRA unit took part in the mission. Intermittent firing continued throughout the morning. Patrolling and search operations are still ongoing to ensure safety and gather more details. More information is expected as the operation continues.

Kate Middleton and Prince William made a surprise visit to Southport to meet the families of three children killed in a knife attack in July. This was Kate’s first public event since finishing chemotherapy.   The royal couple also spoke with emergency responders who helped during the tragedy. The visit was originally private, but Kate joined to show her support for the community. On July 29, a 17-year-old attacked a children’s dance group, killing three and injuring ten. The suspect was arrested at the scene. Kate is slowly returning to royal duties after her treatment.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Budget 2025-26, bringing major changes in prices. Mobile chargers, cancer medicines, and EV batteries will become cheaper due to lower customs duties. Gold and silver duties are now 6%, while shipbuilding materials will be duty-free for 10 years. However, flat-panel displays, used in TVs and mobile phones, will get costlier as duties increase from 10% to 20%. The government also removed some exemptions on social welfare surcharges. Sitharaman said the budget focuses on the poor, youth, farmers, and women, aiming for balanced growth. This is the second full budget of Modi 3.0.

A bus carrying 25 freed Palestinian prisoners arrived in Beitunia, West Bank, after leaving Israel’s Ofer prison, as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange deal. The Hamas-affiliated Safa news agency confirmed the release, which is part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that started on January 19. Earlier, Hamas released three Israeli hostages—Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Siegel. Large crowds gathered around the bus as officials attempted to manage the scene. In Tel Aviv, BBC reported a stark contrast between today’s orderly exchange and the chaotic handover on Thursday.

Aamir Khan surprised Mumbai as he roamed Andheri streets disguised as a caveman, wearing a wig, beard, and rags. A viral video showed him pushing a handcart, going unnoticed among pedestrians. Social media buzzed with theories, with some calling it a publicity stunt for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. A behind-the-scenes clip later revealed his transformation process. "Movies to chalti nahi, limelight me rehna padega," a netizen commented. Aamir Khan’s next film, a thematic sequel to Taare Zameen Par, is set for a mid-2025 release, marking his return to the big screen.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Budget 2025 that individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh annually will pay no income tax under the new regime. The revised slabs include 5% for ₹4-8 lakh, 10% for ₹8-12 lakh, and 30% for incomes above ₹24 lakh. "The middle class provides strength to the economy," she stated. The move aims to ease financial burdens, boost disposable income, and drive economic growth. Experts believe the changes will increase spending, savings, and investment. This is one of the biggest tax reforms in recent years, benefiting salaried individuals and small business owners.

Horrific dashcam and doorbell footage captured the moment a medevac jet crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood on January 31. The jet, carrying six people, including a pediatric patient and her mother, crashed shortly after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The impact created a fireball, witnessed by residents Domingo Colon and Chris Andro. The jet was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it went down. Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed all passengers were Mexican nationals. Among the victims was a young girl who had received life-saving treatment in the US.