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The BCCI will remove the A-plus central contract category, secretary Devajit Saikia said. He explained that players must play all three formats to qualify. With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja retiring from some formats, only Jasprit Bumrah meets the criteria. The A-plus category paid ₹7 crore annually.
In Uttar Pradesh, 24-year-old Suraj Bhaskar amputated part of his leg to qualify for the disability quota in Jaunpur after failing the NEET exams twice. He reported that he was later attacked by assailants, which worsened his injury. The police are currently investigating this shocking and unusual attempt to secure a medical education.
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane alleged that musician Palaash Muchchal was caught with another woman during pre-wedding celebrations, leading to a breakup with cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Mane claimed female cricketers confronted and beat Muchchal. He also said he invested Rs 40 lakh in Muchchal’s film and now feels cheated as its release is delayed indefinitely now.
Experts warn users not to share sensitive data with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok. Reports say millions seek health advice weekly, often uploading diagnoses, medications, and test results. Despite privacy assurances, policies may change, risking misuse of medical data. Sharing personal health details with chatbots could prove dangerous for users.
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in the MIDC Pawane area of Navi Mumbai on Saturday afternoon. Several fire engines were rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations are ongoing. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the site. No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire […]
Even as AI and innovation transform society, discrimination against girls continues. On National Girl Child Day, issues like anemia affecting 56% of girls, school dropouts, and skewed sex ratios remain pressing. Only when communities reject the notion that girls belong solely to household roles will we achieve real empowerment.
Prabhas’s horror comedy The Raja Saab has seen a steep box office decline after a strong opening. Following negative word-of-mouth, collections dropped over 90 percent in the second week. On Day 15, the film earned just Rs 22 lakh in India, taking total domestic collections to Rs 143.03 crore, raising concerns over its Rs 400 […]
India are among the top favourites to win the 2026 T20 World Cup at home. Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith said India have a strong chance to defend their title but noted the competition will be very close. He also named Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand as serious contenders for the trophy.
Congress accused the Kerala government of pressuring the SIT probing Sabarimala gold loss cases to stall the investigation. K C Venugopal alleged attempts to paralyse the probe, rejecting claims over UDF leaders’ photos. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said the SIT ignored High Court directions on gold recovery and announced protests on January 27 statewide.
In Faridabad, a 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly beating his four-year-old daughter to death after she failed to write numbers up to 50. The incident occurred at their home on January 21. The crime was revealed by the victim’s brother, who witnessed the assault.
YouTube plans to launch AI-powered video tools in 2026 that let creators appear in videos without recording. AI will generate Shorts using creators’ faces from text prompts. The platform will also add AI tools for games, music, and photos, plus new monetisation features to help creators earn more and reach audiences faster.
The Congress criticized the BJP-led government over the transfer of Sambhal Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudheer after he ordered an FIR against police over violence. Calling it arbitrary and alarming, the party said it undermines judicial independence. Congress urged the Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court to take suo-motu cognizance.
Mumbai’s mayor poll is postponed to February as BJP and Shinde Shiv Sena face registration issues. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is ready, gaining an advantage. The delay exposes Maharashtra’s political divisions and uncertainty over alliances in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu’ stormed the box office with a thunderous opening, driven by Megastar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, with a victory Venkatesh cameo. Despite tough competition, it dominated the festive season and sustained momentum beyond the holidays. The film now stands tall as a regional industry hit and shows megastar credibility.
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said seven people were killed and 82 reported missing after a landslide hit a village in West Java’s West Bandung region amid heavy rainfall. Officials said search and rescue efforts will be intensified. The meteorology agency had earlier warned of adverse weather, including sustained heavy rain.