24 February events: Russia invaded Ukraine, Steve Jobs born, and more

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Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Tech giant Apple, was born on this very day in 1955. In 2020, American film producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape by an American court. 1955 – Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc, was bornSteve Jobs, co-founder of tech giant Apple Inc, was born on this day in 1955. 2020 – American film producer Harvey Weinstein convicted of rapeHarvey Weinstein, the American film producer, was convicted by a New York court of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act on 24 February 2020. 2022 – Russia invaded UkraineRussia invaded Ukraine on this very day in 2022, just eight years after illegally annexing the country’s Crimea peninsula.
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Cheetahs are back in India: Know the world’s fastest predator that constantly lives in fear

To import cheetahs, India had initially contacted Iran, but the latter demanded Indian tigers in lieu of cheetahs. The Central government set up a team to study whether the African cheetahs can survive in India. On the other hand, the African cheetahs live in large areas. They are Asian cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus Benaticstridae), north-western African cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus hake), west African cheetah, east African cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus Rinal), south African cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus), central African Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus Soemmeringii) and Acinonyx Jubatus Belocs. In an open area, cheetahs live up to 12 years, but those captivated live up to 20 years and more.

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India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli's knock of a lifetime and other talking points from T20 World Cup clash

Virat Kohli produced one of his greatest knocks of all time as India defeated Pakistan in a last-ball thriller on Sunday to get their T20 World Cup campaign off to a resounding start. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc)It was this very pair that had stitched an unbroken 152-run opening stand a year back in Dubai to end Pakistan’s World Cup jinx against India. Both batters would score half-centuries, with Masood remaining unbeaten till the end of the innings, guiding Pakistan to a competitive 159/8. Much like Sachin Tendulkar in the 1990s and 2000s, the game wasn’t over till the time Virat Kohli was at the crease. Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.

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What is stubble burning? How much does it contribute to Delhi’s air woes?

Let’s take a closer look:What is stubble burning? As per Business Standard, stubble burning is a way of clearing fields of paddy crop residue in order to sow wheat. How much does it contribute to Delhi’s air woes? First, it is important to note that a prolonged spell of rain in the first half of October delayed paddy harvesting and consequently stubble burning this year. These areas respectively accounted for 72 per cent and 80 per cent of all stubble burning incidents in the aforementioned states.

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Thank God, it is over!-Entertainment News , Firstpost

Not that it ever promised to be as engaging as the God-sent comedy God Tussi Great Ho in which Amitabh Bachchan had played God. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sidharth Malhotra (@sidmalhotra)Officially adapted from the mediocre Danish film Sorte Kugler, Thank God means well. He plays God with a droll dignity. Malhotra’s Ayan is required to be cruel to his mother, wife, sister, brother, even a random child whom he traumatizes by shutting in the bathroom. Thank God is like watching a film you have not signed up for.

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China’s zero-Covid policy can lower economic growth in neighbouring Asian countries, warns IMF

New Delhi: The economic slowdown in China due to its stringent zero-Covid policy and intermittent lockdowns could spell trouble for its Asia neighbours with whom the country shares strong financial band trade ties. IMF report noted that there were early signs of it, with a jump in the number of trade restrictions imposed by countries. Zero-Covid policy backfiring? As per reports, the zero-Covid policy rapidly backfired for China, with the lackluster 0.4 per cent growth China produced in the April-to-June period year-on-year being miles away from the 5.5 per cent output Xi Jinping earmarked for 2022. He added that if China slows could be significantly bad for Asia, especially for countries which have very strong trade links with China, for example Japan and South Korea.

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Retail Therapy > Love: What is Singles’ Day in China and how has it turned into the world’s largest shopping festival?

What is Singles’ Day? Singles’ Day is an antidote of sorts to Valentine’s Day. Soon, it was called Singles’ Day or Double 11 and eventually, the trend caught on through social media. Like Valentine’s Day, Singles’ Day has also become all about shopping. It’s not an official holiday in China but has become the largest online shopping day in the world.

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WATCH: Powerful Nepal earthquake claims 6 lives; army, locals clear debris in Doti district, search for survivors

New Delhi: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck hit the remote and mountainous Doti district of Nepal, killing at least six people. Nepal earthquake: People search for their loved onesVisuals shared by local media showed mud and brick houses destroyed by the earthquake and rescuers digging through the rubble to look for survivors. A video shared by Nepal Army shows search and rescue operation underway at the house that collapsed in Doti district after the earthquake occurred at 2:12 am with its epicentre at Khaptad National Park in the Doti district. #WATCH | Search and rescue operation underway at the house that collapsed in Doti district of Nepal after the earthquake last night that killed six people. Nepal earthquake: Tremors shake DelhiThe earthquake, known as the Gorkha earthquake, shook several cities across north India.

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Pakistan's road to T20 World Cup 2022 final

Pakistan on Wednesday (9 November) booked their spot in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final in Sydney. India vs PakistanPakistan had put up 159/8 in 20 overs in Melbourne after Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed scored individual half-centuries. Pakistan vs ZimbabweThis probably was one of the biggest upsets in this edition of the T20 World Cup. Babar Azam’s troops restricted the Dutch at 91/9 in 20 overs and later chased down the target in the 14th over. Pakistan vs South AfricaThe clash between Pakistan and South Africa certainly changed the equation and qualification scenarios.

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