Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube has been called up for the third T20I against England, to be played on Tuesday in Rajkot. The 31-year-old was part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team last year and last played a T20I against Sri Lanka in July 2024.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress for amending the Constitution to maintain power, treating it as their "private fiefdom." He accused them of being anti-reservation, citing their handling of the Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission report. Shah also pointed to Congress's inconsistent stance on EVMs and alleged that they neglected Muslim women's rights for political gain.
The CBI and Bengal government contested in the Calcutta High Court over whose appeal for capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, the RG Kar rape-murder convict, should be considered. The victim's family opposes the death sentence for now, fearing it could impede the investigation and the trial of other suspects.
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Tech leaders, once opposed to Donald Trump, are now flocking to Mar-a-Lago for private dinners. Zuckerberg, Brin, Bezos, and Musk have all met with the president-elect, seeking influence and aiming to protect their companies from potential political backlash. This marks a significant shift from the 2016 election, when many kept their distance.
PM Modi will visit Washington DC for a brief 36-hour trip, culminating in a meeting with President Trump. Key discussions will include tariffs, immigration, and strategic concerns, although larger strategic considerations are expected to take precedence over these issues. Modi is the fourth foreign leader to meet Trump in such a short period.
Iran plans to relocate its capital from Tehran to the southern Makran coastal region due to economic and ecological concerns. The move aims to address the challenges of Tehran's overpopulation and environmental issues, leveraging Makran's strategic location near the Gulf of Oman. The relocation remains in an exploratory phase.
The Ranji Trophy starts on Thursday with key Indian cricketers seeking to regain form. Important players such as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be in action. Matches feature Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi vs Saurashtra. The tournament promises high-quality cricket and excitement for fans with expanded seating arrangements.
Riding high on their Doda victory, AAP is now targeting the Kashmir Valley, declaring their intention to contest the Budgam assembly bypoll. This election was triggered by Omar Abdullah's decision to vacate the seat. While AAP J&K chief Mehraj Malik aims to win, National Conference is yet to announce their candidate, with calls for a local representative.