Posts archive for Feb 2025

In 2020, exit polls within the Delhi elections closely matched outcomes, predicting AAP's win with 62 seats. Pollsters like India Today-Axis My India foresaw 59-68 seats while Times Now suggested 47. In a deviation from 2015, when AAP's sweep was underestimated, these predictions were more accurate. The 2025 elections, featuring 699 candidates for 70 seats, will gauge opinions on AAP's rule versus BJP's state-level achievements.

World Cancer Day, commemorated every February 4, initiates global awareness on cancer prevention. The 2025 theme, ‘United by Unique,’ focuses on tailored cancer care, underscoring personalized interventions and equitable access. The day aims to reduce the cancer burden, emphasizing early detection and addressing treatment disparities. This year's approach builds on past efforts to close care gaps globally.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the admit cards for the 2025 board exams for Class 10 and Class 12 students. The exams are slotted to start on February 15th, with Class 10 finishing by March 18th and Class 12 by April 4th. These exams will take place in a single shift, and students must collect their admit cards from schools, ensuring accuracy of the details provided to avoid issues.

Rishabh Pant pays tribute to Wriddhiman Saha as the veteran cricket star retires. Saha, who has played a pivotal role in Indian cricket, was applauded for his outstanding wicketkeeping skills and significant contributions both in national and domestic games. Saha's retirement ceremony during the Ranji Trophy season was an emotional affair, marking the end of a notable career that spans across Test matches, ODIs, and the IPL.

On February 1, 2025, veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Despite an anticlimactic final match, his career has been celebrated by teammates and legends alike. Cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, and Rishabh Pant have paid glowing tributes to Saha's unique talents and contributions to Indian cricket.

The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 is not just an event but a pivotal chapter in the wrestling calendar, heralding the journey to WrestleMania 41. Taking place on February 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium, the event features the iconic men's and women's Royal Rumble matches. With legends like John Cena and newcomers competing, fans can catch the excitement live on Peacock or Netflix.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025-26 presents ambitious plans to accelerate India's economic growth, focusing on investment, middle-class empowerment, and women's support. Amid targeted fiscal deficit goals, tax structure simplifications, and a new Deep Tech fund, Indian stock markets react with notable volatility. Key updates capture infrastructure investments and enhanced foreign direct insurance involvement.