The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet to pick the T20I squad for the series against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. While Bumrah and Siraj are set for a break, uncertainty surrounds Shami's recall. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy lead the bowling attack with Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
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Kannada actor Ranya Rao was intercepted at KIA with 14.2kg of gold bars concealed in a belt. Subsequent searches at her residence uncovered ₹2.1 crore worth of gold ornaments and ₹2.7 crore in cash. Investigations suggest these were linked to a prominent politician.
INDIA bloc leaders criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of partisan behavior and disrupting proceedings. They likened the Parliament to a "circus" under his leadership and accused him of acting as a government spokesperson. The bloc filed a no-confidence motion, which the NDA dismissed as politically motivated.
Congress criticises PM Modi as "weak" after dozens of Sikhs deported from the US arrived in Amritsar bare-headed. The party shared a video juxtaposing the deportees with images of Modi and Trump, calling it a humiliation for Indians. The SGPC provided headgear and support to the deportees and plans to address the issue with the US government.
In Aligarh's Bhimpur village, eleven police personnel were injured, and six motorcycles were set on fire when residents violently protested the removal of an illegally installed statue of Dr B R Ambedkar. Police faced stone-pelting and vandalism, leading to arrests and charges against numerous individuals. Authorities emphasize that no construction is permitted on government land.
Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan's recent visit to a maternity clinic in Mumbai has sparked pregnancy rumors. The couple, who married in December 2023, were seen together, with Arbaaz protectively escorting Sshura. This comes after their intimate wedding and Arbaaz's statements about finding fulfillment in his second marriage, with his son Arhaan sharing a warm bond with Sshura.
Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket after the Australia tour. Known for his communication skills, he published a memoir revealing his true persona. Ashwin discussed the misconception about his on-field seriousness. With impressive career statistics, he is second-highest for India in Test wicket-takers, emphasizing his focus and dedication to the game.
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Following a deadly tiger attack that killed a tea garden worker and seriously injured another woman, Kaliabor district authorities imposed prohibitory orders to restrict movement in northern range Salna. The tiger, originating from Kaziranga National Park, poses a significant threat to nearby areas, leading to widespread disruptions.