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Dhanashree Verma's family dismisses rumors that she sought ₹60 crore in alimony from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal amid their divorce proceedings. They label the claims as baseless and emphasize that no such discussion occurred. The couple had cited compatibility issues for their mutual consent divorce filing, with legal experts warning against public discourse as the case remains sub judice.

Rekha Gupta, Delhi's new Chief Minister, is under fire for allegedly replacing photos of BR Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh in her office with images of Modi and Murmu. Opposition leaders, particularly from AAP, perceive this as disrespect towards Dalit and Sikh communities, intensifying the political rift with BJP's government.

In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener, Ben Duckett stunned with a record 165, leading England to a strong 351/8 against Australia in Lahore. Despite early setbacks, Duckett and Joe Root's partnership alongside Jofra Archer's late surge offered England a commanding total. Australia's bowlers, initially struggling, later regained momentum, with Ben Dwarshuis and Adam Zampa curbing the run flow.

South Africa roared into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a commanding 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi. Ryan Rickelton's first ODI century fueled their massive total of 315/6. In response, Afghanistan faltered at 208/10, with Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi leading a fierce bowling attack that overwhelmed their opponents.

Vicky Kaushal's historical drama *Chhaava* sweeps past ₹300 crore in global box office earnings within a week, marking Kaushal's most successful film. With over 10 million tickets sold, it's leading over other 2024 blockbusters like *Singham Again*. Anticipation grows for its Telugu version, with the film set to challenge major records like *Gadar 2*'s ₹525 crore domestically.

In a gripping match of WPL 2025, Mumbai Indians narrowly defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets. Chasing 168, Mumbai achieved 170/6 thanks to Amanjot Kaur's key innings. Bengaluru's top players included Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur. The match saw impressive bowling from Georgia Wareham, while Mumbai's strategic play was pivotal.

OPPO introduces the Find N5, the world's thinnest foldable smartphone. At just 3.7mm thick when unfolded, it features a Hasselblad camera system and Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Initially launching in China, it's set to go global as the OnePlus Open 2, possibly showcased at the Mobile World Congress.

The Board of Intermediate Education in Andhra Pradesh has released the hall tickets for the 2025 Intermediate Exams. Students can download them via the website or WhatsApp. Exams for 1st-year run March 1-19, and 2nd-year from March 3-20. Hall tickets include crucial information, and students should check all details carefully. Security at exam centers is enhanced with CCTV and a dedicated control room.

In Visakhapatnam, the International Mother Tongue Day was celebrated with tributes to the Telugu Thalli statue, emphasizing the significance of the Telugu language and cultural heritage. The event showcased traditional attire and rituals, reinforcing linguistic pride and support for education reflecting UNESCO’s linguistic diversity aspirations.

Shaktikanta Das, who served as the RBI Governor for six years, has been appointed as Principal Secretary to PM Modi in a role created just for him. Known for steering India through key economic reforms and crises, his new appointment is expected to enhance economic policy coordination. His tenure with the RBI saw landmark events like GST implementation and the response to global financial disruptions.