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Pakistan will not change its decision to boycott matches against India in the T20 World Cup 2026, according to claims in Pakistani media. Instead of the Pakistan Cricket Board making the announcement, the decision has been conveyed by the government,
The Lok Sabha witnessed a major uproar on Tuesday after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi attempted to raise the issue of China during proceedings. Gandhi referred to points mentioned in former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s book, which drew strong objections from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir held an extended meeting with Libya’s Prime Minister as part of Islamabad’s ongoing push to improve bilateral relations and expand defence cooperation. The discussions focused on military collaboration and regional security, according to officials familiar with the matter.
Four accused have been arrested in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area, police officials said. The attack involved four to five rounds being fired, following which the case was transferred to the Crime Branch for detailed investigation.
The International Cricket Council has issued a strong warning to Pakistan Cricket Board following the Pakistani government’s decision to instruct its team not to play matches against India. The development has emerged ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, creating uncertainty around fixtures and tournament planning.
The World Health Organization has warned that the Nipah virus remains a serious public health concern, even though it is extremely rare. Commenting on recent cases reported in India, WHO Director-General said health authorities are actively monitoring the situation and have not detected any further transmission.
At least 15 workers of a Ukrainian energy company were killed after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting them, Ukrainian officials reported. The incident took place shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced preparations for a second round of peace talks, underscoring the fragile security situation.
Virat Kohli’s official Instagram account was briefly deactivated late on January 30, causing confusion and concern among fans across social media platforms. The account, which has millions of followers, disappeared for a short period before being restored.
Russia has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for peace talks, raising cautious hopes of progress towards ending the conflict. The invitation comes amid renewed diplomatic momentum after US President Donald Trump announced a proposed seven-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Bangladesh and China have signed a new agreement to manufacture drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in Dhaka, signalling an expansion of defence cooperation between the two countries. The deal comes after the 2024 political transition in Bangladesh, with the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus
India opted for a five-bowler combination in the fourth T20 match against New Zealand, going into the game with only six recognised batters in the playing XI. After the match, captain Suryakumar Yadav explained that the decision was based on match conditions, team balance, and the need for additional bowling options.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met DMK MP Kanimozhi in New Delhi to discuss alliance matters ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. However, the meeting did not result in any concrete agreement on key issues, including seat sharing.
