Today in Politics: PM Modi to inaugurate Assam investment summit; Parl panel meet on ONOE

Political Pulse February 25, 2025

PM Modi concluded his three-state tour with visits to Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam. In Assam, he inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit with industrialists and Union Ministers present. President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College in Bihar. The Parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections held its third meeting with legal experts.

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Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Ali Agha at his press conference after the team's Asia Cup final defeat to India on Sunday. (Screenshot via YouTube/ACC)

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Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expects minimal changes in the squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The team has seen progress with players assigned specific roles, such as Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, and Naseem Shah. Limited matches before the World Cup make it challenging for changes, but allrounder Shadab Khan may return.

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Lewis Hamilton’s dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season

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Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was a letdown as he fell short of his eighth Formula 1 title. Despite a win in China, he faced struggles and even considered being replaced. His frustration was evident on the track and team radio, leading to uncommon errors. Despite demanding improvements, he finished sixth in the standings, with teammate Charles Leclerc surpassing him.

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(left) Pere Amat in Chennai for the FIH Junior World Cup 2025. (Express photo); (right) Pere Amat with his uncle Pol Amat, one of the Spain's greatest players (Image via special arrangement) Hockey

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Spain’s hockey heir Pere Amat chases Junior World Cup history

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His surname carries a lot of heft in the hockey world, and at the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai, Pere Amat is carrying the hopes of the Spanish Under-21 team as they look to clinch their first-ever title in the tournament’s history on Sunday. Pere, 21, comes from a family of hockey stars and moves on the pitch like he was born to play the sport. Only, in his case, it is not metaphorical.

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IND vs SA 1st T20 Cuttack Barabati Stadium Pitch Report India South Africa

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IND vs SA 1st T20 Barabati Stadium Pitch Report

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India and South Africa will clash in the first T20 at Barabati Stadium, with India aiming to maintain their winning momentum after recent victories in T20 World Cup and Asia Cup. The red soil pitch is likely to provide good bounce and support high scoring, while the weather is expected to be hazy and unhealthy.

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Mohamed Salah left out of Liverpool’s squad to face Inter Milan in Champions League

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah was excluded from the squad for their Champions League game against Inter Milan, with manager Arne Slot's support. According to a BBC report, the club believes it is best for Salah to take a short break. Despite his contributions, the forward has expressed feeling scapegoated by the media and club.

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IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, faced an 8% decline in shares due to flight cancellations and public backlash. The Delhi airport warned of more disruptions, with 450 flights already cancelled on Monday. Non-compliance with regulations led to this crisis, and the government may take stern measures.

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