Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test cricket future is uncertain as he has been repeatedly sidelined since early 2024. Pakistan selectors excluded him from the upcoming West Indies series to keep him fresh for the ICC Champions Trophy. Despite his desire to play, Shaheen has missed several key Test matches, raising questions about his role in the Test format.
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Indian citizen Binil TB from Kerala died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukraine has no confirmation of Indian fighters for Russia. Kyiv claims nations like North Korea and Cuba have been duped into supporting Russia's war. India is urged to assist in returning Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russia. 12 Indians have died, and 16 remain unaccounted for.
BIS officials raided Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Tiruvallur, seizing uncertified products worth lakhs under Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016. Authorities confiscated items like insulated flasks and baby diapers, and warned that the offense carries penalties including imprisonment and substantial fines.
US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing his intention to lower global oil prices, interest rates, and taxes. He warned of tariffs for products made abroad and expressed a desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war. Trump also criticized the import policies of Canada and the European Union.
Muthukumaran addressed fans in a live interaction following his Bigg Boss Tamil 8 win, praising housemates and sharing his Bigg Boss journey's impact. He expressed gratitude to Vijay Sethupathi and attributed his victory to fan support, highlighting their crucial role in his success.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis questioned Uddhav Thackeray's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be introduced in Lok Sabha. The bill faces opposition from Congress-led INDIA bloc and Muslim organizations, with Shiv Sena (UBT) having left the BJP alliance in 2019.
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced that Jan 17 will be a holiday for government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions. This declaration creates a six-day holiday stretch starting from Pongal on Jan 14 to Jan 19. Institutions will make up for this by functioning on Jan 25.