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T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma misses India’s first training session in New Delhi – here’s why | Cricket News

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T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma misses India’s first training session in New Delhi – here’s why | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: India without Abhishek Sharma in first training session in New Delhi - here's why

Abhishek Sharma misses Team India’s training session in Delhi (Photos: PTI and TimesofIndia.com)

New Delhi: Team India opener Abhishek Sharma He missed the team’s first training session in New Delhi on Tuesday due to illness. He is also suffering from a stomach problem and his availability for the next game against Namibia remains uncertain, Cricbuzz reported.Abhishek got off to a rocky start in the tournament, winning the Golden Duck against the United States.

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He also did not play when the United States batted, with Sanju Samson replacing him, raising questions about his fitness. Indian coach before Namibia game Gautam Gambhir hosted a team dinner but Abhishek was seen leaving early, fueling concerns over his health.After the US team match, Mohammad Siraj confirmed Abhishek’s condition, saying: “Abhishek Sharma has a stomachache and that’s why he didn’t play. He will definitely come back safely. ” Jasprit Bumrah also missed the U.S. team’s game due to illness.India may choose to rest Abhishek to ensure he is fully fit for the high-profile clash against Pakistan on February 15. If that happens, Sanju Samson may be recalled to start batting and get in some match practice.Abhishek is considered a key figure in India. The 25-year-old has been in explosive form in T20Is, scoring close to 200 and is known for helping India get off to a fast start. Even though he failed against Team USA, team management valued his impact and wanted him to return as soon as possible.India recovered from their batting failure to win the first match against the United States by 29 runs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored an outstanding unbeaten 84 while Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh ensured victory with their bowling efforts.

Evening News Report: Opposition moves no-confidence motion against LS Speaker; Rahul Gandhi unannounced and more India News

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Evening News Report: Opposition moves no-confidence motion against LS Speaker; Rahul Gandhi unannounced and more India News

Evening News Report: Opposition moves no-confidence motion against LS Speaker; Rahul Gandhi pays no attention, etc.

Congress and its allies took the rare step of: motion of no confidence Objected to the Lok Sabha Speaker’s alleged partisan handling of parliamentary proceedings.
Rahul Gandhi The Congress cited the Assembly Assembly and did not issue a no-confidence notice against the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Newly released Justice Department records show that Donald Trump contacted Florida police during the early stages of the Epstein investigation and supported action against him.
Mohammad Asif has warned Pakistan that they could pull off another upset win over the United States ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Indian household gold holdings are estimated at 34,600 tonnes, but their value cannot be directly compared to India’s GDP.

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How a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker works – does oppn have numbers?

The Congress has moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of biased behavior during the budget session. The opposition raised issues such as Rahul Gandhi being denied a chance to speak and several MPs being suspended. The move, backed by about 120 MPs, was seen as an extraordinary measure aimed at highlighting what the opposition said was a breakdown in parliamentary democratic norms. Read more

Opposition cites ‘abuse of power’ in move of no confidence against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

No-confidence move against Om Birla: Why Rahul Gandhi didn’t sign the notice

Congress and Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi is yet to sign the no-confidence note filed by the opposition party against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, party sources said on Tuesday. According to Congress sources cited by ANI, the decision stemmed from the view that in a parliamentary democracy it would be inappropriate for the leader of the opposition to formally support a motion seeking to remove the Speaker. Read more

New documents show Trump kicked Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago, telling police ‘thank God you stopped him’

Recently released U.S. Department of Justice documents shed new light on Donald Trump’s past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, including claims by a former Florida police chief that Trump contacted him during the initial investigation, saying Trump made phone calls to the Justice Department during the investigation in the mid-2000s and welcomed law enforcement actions against Epstein. Michael Reiter, who served as chief of the department from 2001 to 2009, was overseeing the case in 2005 when the local investigation began. Read more

Is Pakistan in great danger? Former Pakistan star assures ‘America will beat Pakistan again’

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has warned the national team not to take the United States lightly in the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup, warning of another upset. He pointed to Pakistan’s shocking loss to the United States in the 2024 Super Super Series, which saw the US team achieve a landmark victory. Asif said the possibility of a similar outcome could not be ruled out and could seriously weaken Pakistan’s campaign. Read more

indian family gold Value hits record high, exceeding $5 trillion, exceeding national GDP

An October 2025 Morgan Stanley report estimated that Indian households held a total of 34,600 tons of gold. However, it is worth noting that the value of household gold and India’s GDP are essentially different as they represent stock and flow concepts respectively. Read more

The report said that despite visa fees of up to $100,000, the wage gap still makes hiring H-1B workers attractive. that’s why

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The report said that despite visa fees of up to $100,000, the wage gap still makes hiring H-1B workers attractive. that’s why

The $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B workers may not significantly deter the hiring of H-1B workers, the National Bureau of Economic Research said in a study by economist George Borjas. Titled,’H-1B Wage Gap, Visa Fees, and Employer Needs,” the paper highlights the wide pay gap between U.S. workers and H-1B workers and investigates whether the new law is sustainable.Borjas, who is often cited as the brains behind Trump’s immigration fees, found that “H-1B workers on average earn about 16 percent less than U.S.-born workers in the same region, with the same education, age, gender and occupation.”The paper analyzes how this affects employers’ desire to hire high-skilled H-1B workers despite the new $100,000 fee, noting that since these high-skilled workers typically earn more than $100,000 per year, employers will still find it advantageous to hire them because “the average wage savings from hiring an H-1B is nearly $100,000 over the six-year visa period.”According to New India Abroad, the Cuban-born, Harvard-educated economist claimed that “imposing visa fees of $150,000 to $200,000 may not have much impact on the number of H-1B workers hired” because the wage gap would make employers willing to pay big bucks for the “privilege” of hiring such workers. Furthermore, according to Borjas’ calculations, such fees “would generate a total of $10 billion to $20 billion annually and change the skill mix of the H-1B workforce to make it more skilled.”He noted that the economic benefits of immigration are greater when the flow is composed of highly skilled workers.Additionally, he argued that because companies must apply for permission to temporarily hire specific workers, employers gain a certain amount of market power that could lower wages for the H-1B workforce. This is further confirmed by the numbers H-1B visaUnder the legislation, new visas issued to for-profit companies are capped at 85,000 per year, making H-1B visas a precious and scarce commodity.

‘Could be part of conspiracy’: Rohit Pawar cast doubt on Ajit Pawar crash India News

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‘Could be part of conspiracy’: Rohit Pawar cast doubt on Ajit Pawar crash India News

'Could be part of conspiracy': Rohit Pawar raises suspicions over Ajit Pawar crash

New Delhi: NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday said the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash could be part of a larger conspiracy as several questions surrounding the incident remained unanswered.Rohit Pawar made the remarks while speaking in Mumbai on the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar and four others last month. Briefing on the incident, he said the circumstances leading up to the crash required closer review.“Ajit Dadar’s plane crash could be part of a conspiracy. We have also investigated certain aspects of the accident. A book mentions that if someone wants to kill someone, the easiest way is to target the driver. The day before the accident, Dada was supposed to travel from Mumbai to Pune by car and the convoy had also set off. But why didn’t he drive away? Ajit Dadar is also scheduled to meet a senior leader,” Rohit Pawar said.He claimed there were serious doubts about the plane, the pilot and the handling company. Rohit said the incident warranted a review beyond the usual procedures.He questioned the qualifications of the pilot who flew the plane on the day of the crash. The NCP (SP) leader mentioned Captain Sumit Kapoor, who flew a Learjet, and mentioned his past suspensions.“Captain Sumit Kapoor was earlier suspended for three years due to alcohol abuse. This raises serious questions,” he said, while adding that the role of pilot needs to be overhauled.Rohit Pawar also expressed concerns over the investigation process, arguing that the existing machinery may not be enough to clear all doubts.“AAIB operates under the DGCA. Multiple expert bodies, including international agencies, are required to conduct an independent and comprehensive investigation,” he said, naming agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board, the UK-based Air Accident Investigation Branch and Indian authorities.He further claimed that VSR, which owns Learjet aircraft, has influence over aviation regulators.“The final investigation report into the 2023 crash involving VSR aircraft has been submitted. Even now, VSR aircraft continue to be used by senior political leaders. Why was the company’s license never cancelled?” asked Rohit Pawar.He added that the tragedy could not be dismissed as an accident. “We do not believe it was just an accident. There is a possibility of suspicion of sabotage.”“The entire state of Maharashtra is questioning whether Ajit Dadar’s plane crash was an accident or a conspiracy? I am sharing my feelings with you. Some people are still expecting Dada to come from somewhere, some are saying there were six people on the plane and it was not Ajit Dada’s body, it still feels like a nightmare,” Rohit said. Rohit Pawar also pointed to multiple technical and operational issues, including whether the aircraft’s transponder was switched off, why a difficult runway was chosen in poor visibility, and why the aircraft attempted to land in such conditions.“Why did the pilot ask to use runway 11? Why did he try to land despite visibility problems? Why did he remain silent when the plane banked?” he asked.He further said that Ajit Pawar plans to leave for Pune via road on the evening of January 27 after the cabinet meeting and his convoy is ready.“However, the meeting was postponed after a leader from Vidarbha East arrived with a document related to the abolition of political consultant contracts. Flight bookings were made late at night. Ajitdada was scheduled to take off at 7 am, but the flight took off only at 8:10 am,” said Rohit Pawar.Ajit Pawar was killed on January 28 when a chartered Learjet crashed while trying to land at the Tabletop airstrip at Baramati in Pune district. Four other people, including his personal security guard, the pilot, co-pilot and a flight attendant, also died in the crash. Following the incident, the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Maharashtra were postponed.Notably, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar had earlier ruled out any conspiracy and described the incident as an accident.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had earlier claimed that Ajit Pawar’s death could be linked to a political conspiracy and asked the Supreme Court for a probe, citing reports that he was considering rejoining Sharad Pawar’s National Communist Party (SP).Meanwhile, the federal government said it was conducting a technical investigation. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mulidhar Mohol said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) were investigating the crash.“The black box has been recovered and is being analyzed. The data will be downloaded and a detailed investigation will follow. A preliminary report will be issued thereafter,” Mohol said, urging caution and not jumping to premature conclusions.The authority said the investigation is being conducted under the AAIB Rules 2025 and will determine the exact sequence of events, including the role of weather and visibility conditions during the aircraft’s attempted landing.A parallel investigation has also been initiated by the Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department (CID) and a case of accidental death has been registered at the Pune Rural Police Station and handed over to the CID.

Tommaso Cioni, Annie Guthrie’s home raided: What is Luminol? Have you used it before?

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Tommaso Cioni, Annie Guthrie’s home raided: What is Luminol? Have you used it before?

Nancy GuthrieNBC host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother disappeared overnight from her home in Tucson, Arizona, a week ago. Agencies including the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have launched a search to find any information about Nancy’s disappearance. Amid reports of a new ransom note, investigators returned on Saturday, February 7 Anne GuthrieNancy’s eldest daughter and her husband Tommaso Cioni.

Annie Guthrie and her husband Tommaso Cioni (Facebook/Jolene Marie)

Delegates spent nearly three hours at the residence, arriving after sunset and leaving before midnight, Parade magazine reported. Shortly thereafter, X entered into a lively discussion about luminol, a chemical reagent used in forensic identification of trace amounts of biological material. Authorities were allegedly seen leaving the premises with bags containing evidence, which they had collected with approval from authorities. Anne and Tommaso. Additionally, a former FBI agent clarified whether the team may have used Luminol at Anne’s residence.

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What is Luminol? Was Luminol used on Annie Guthrie’s property?

In a recent interview with Parade Magazine, former FBI agent Bryanna Fox discussed Nancy Guthrie’s The kidnapping case has escalated into one of the most high-profile criminal investigations in recent years.

In an interview with the publication, Fox clarified that Luminol is used at potential crime scenes to reveal traces of evidence that may not be visible to the naked eye. Luminol is commonly used in forensic investigations to help investigators identify body fluid residues, including blood, saliva and urine. Regarding his role, Fox said: ” [luminol] It is a fluorescent blue light. You need to use it in complete darkness. Basically, how it works is you shine light on it, and when it comes into contact with some kind of biological substance (could be blood, urine, or saliva), it appears iridescent. “

However, the use of luminol does not mean that the location is considered a primary crime scene. So far, authorities have confirmed whether luminol was used on Annie Guthrie’s property.

Fox added that every seemingly unimportant blemish, cut and crack was scrutinized and re-examined for any clues that might aid the investigation. “I wouldn’t think there was any deeper meaning other than they just wanted to document everything. You never know what’s going to be important. You never get the chance to look back on it later.”

Are Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni suspects in the case?

Anne Guthrie She and her partner are currently undergoing additional tests as part of the investigation. Authorities have conducted two searches of their home. NewsNation reporter Ashleigh Banfield made the explosive claim that Tommaso Cioni is being considered a potential suspect in the 84-year-old’s disappearance. However, law enforcement representatives refuted the claim, clarifying that they had neither verified nor endorsed the claim.

‘This is the status of the book’: Former Army Chief MM Naravane reacts to memoir controversy; shares publisher’s statement | India News

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‘This is the status of the book’: Former Army Chief MM Naravane reacts to memoir controversy; shares publisher’s statement | India News

'This is the status of the book': Former Army Chief MM Naravane reacts to memoir controversy; shares publisher's statement

Congressman Rahul Gandhi holds the unpublished “Four Stars of Destiny” by former Army Chief MM Naravane

New Delhi: Former Indian Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane, whose unpublished memoirs have triggered a major political controversy, on Tuesday backed a statement on the matter by his publisher Penguin Books.“This is the state of the book,” Naravane wrote on X, sharing a screenshot of Penguin’s statement.

‘Both Naravane or Penguin are lying’: Rahul Gandhi reacts to publisher’s statement on memoir

Gen (retd) Naravane’s reaction came a day after the Delhi Police lodged an FIR over the release of his book “Four Stars of Destiny”. Opposition leader and MP seeks to quote excerpts from unpublished memoirs Rahul Gandhi In the House of Representatives on February 2, it was blocked by the Finance Minister, causing controversy.

‘Not true’: Frisco Indian restaurant owner faces charges for hiring only students with F-1 visas

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‘Not true’: Frisco Indian restaurant owner faces charges for hiring only students with F-1 visas

An Indian restaurant in Frisco, Texas, has been targeted multiple times by a group calling themselves the Texas Investigation Team. The group claims that Frisco’s Bollywood Pizza only hires Indian students on F-1 visas, which is essentially illegal. To support their accusations, they impersonated aIndian caller named Ravi and called restaurants looking for work. It became clear from the conversation that the restaurant employs F-1 visa students and pays them in cash or Zelle. Following that call, a video has now been released showing the same team visiting the pizzeria and requesting a meeting with the owner to ask him to comment on the allegations. “This is not true,” said the man identified in the video as store owner Omprakash Thota. The man also denied knowing anything about the previous viral call. He was also accused of moonlighting and working at Bank of America, which he denied.

Bollywood Pizza Parlor Official Statement

Bollywood Pizza House has issued a statement denying the accusation that it only hires F-1 students.

The Indian restaurant released an official statement after the video went viral and said they would be recruiting job applications from anyone interested in working with them. “We would like to clarify that the statement that our restaurant only hires F-1 visa students is not true,” the statement said. “At Bollywood Pizza House, we welcome anyone interested in working with us to apply for a job. Each application is reviewed fairly and all hiring decisions are made based on qualifications and legal qualifications.”“Bollywood Pizza House is owned and operated by a hard-working family that has been serving the Frisco community for the past three years, always striving to provide high-quality food, great taste, cleanliness and respectful service. We are also pleased to receive unanimously high marks from the City of Frisco for sanitation standards, which reflects the care and responsibility we have for everything we serve,” the statement read.

Can F-1 students work in restaurants?

F-1 students may only work in college campus cafes. After the first year, they can work in a field related to their subject, something restaurant jobs mostly don’t qualify for.

French President Macron to visit India from February 17 to 19: MEA | India News

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French President Macron to visit India from February 17 to 19: MEA | India News

French President Macron to visit India from February 17 to 19: MEA

Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi (file photo)

New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India from February 17 to 19, the French Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.This will be Macron’s first visit to India since January 2024, when he attended the annual Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. In February last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France. “The two leaders will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas as contained in the Horizon 2047 roadmap. In addition, the two leaders will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region,” the MEA said in a statement. statement. “The two leaders will also jointly launch the Indo-France Year of Innovation in Mumbai, which both countries will celebrate in 2026. On February 19, President Macron will attend the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit in New Delhi. “Meanwhile, ahead of Macron’s visit, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled to meet to consider several large defense procurement proposals. The most important of these is the proposal that 114 products made in France may be granted the Acceptance of Necessary (AoN) Rafale fighter jet The cost is Rs 325 crore.Also read: Ahead of Macron’s visit, the DAC is likely to meet next week to approve the deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jetsAbout 80% of the 114 Rafale fighter jets planned to be purchased under the agreement are planned to be manufactured in India.

Aviator sunglasses, ‘For Sure’: Emmanuel Macron receives wine inspired by Davos speech |

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Aviator sunglasses, ‘For Sure’: Emmanuel Macron receives wine inspired by Davos speech |

french president Emmanuel Macron He’s not just swirling, sniffing and sipping at the Paris Wine Show – he’s bringing a dash of Davos swagger with him.This is the first time a head of state has visited the Paris Wine Fair since Macron’s Socialist predecessor François Hollande made an appearance in 2015.Macron received gifts during a visit to one of the industry’s biggest gatherings, including a bottle labeled “For Sure” and wearing a pair of aviator sunglasses – a reference to his viral speech in Davos earlier this month, AFP reported.“That’s great,” he said with a smile.After inspecting a bottle of fine Chinese wine, he stressed that the country “knows how to produce” – another concern for French producers.French and European wines are also affected by US President Donald Trump’s 10% and 15% tariffs on European alcoholic beverages in 2025.Beverage exports to the United States, France’s biggest destination for wine, fell 20% last year to 3.2 billion euros, according to French customs data.“One of the key points is to export effectively in Europe, defend (French wine) internationally when attacked by aggressive behavior and then go out and win new markets,” Macron said.He pointed to high potential in India, Canada and Brazil, all three countries included in the recently negotiated EU free trade agreement.For the first time, the Paris Wine Show has also opened a dedicated area for no- or low-alcohol wines and spirits, underscoring the importance of the growing demand from teetotalers.The wine and spirits industry supports 600,000 jobs in France and generates approximately 32 billion euros in revenue annually, half of which comes from exports.

Is India less worried about Donald Trump than the West? Here are the findings | India News

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Is India less worried about Donald Trump than the West? The survey said this

Even though most people in the western world are right Donald TrumpAfter returning to the White House, India’s reaction was completely different. The Munich Security Report 2026 presents the Indian public’s view of U.S. President Donald Trump, characterized by relatively high approval of his policies, growing concerns about U.S. economic coercion, and declining confidence in the need for U.S. global leadership.About 38% of Indian respondents believe Trump’s policies are good for India, and about 36% believe these policies are good for the world. These levels of consent are significantly higher than in Canada, France, Germany and Japan, where consent levels generally remain in the low teens

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According to MSI, India ranked among the most favored countries when respondents were asked whether “Donald Trump’s policies are good for our country” and “good for the world.”The report noted that compared with the Western public, Indian respondents were less critical of Trump and more likely to express conditional or partial support for his approach, even if there is still uncertainty about its global impact.While India has relatively few negative views on Trump’s geopolitical impact, the report documents greater concerns about its economic policies. The Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on India. With the recent India-US trade deal, the additional 25% tariff was reduced to 18%.The report said that between 2024 and 2025, the United States’ risk score for India increased by 18 points, the largest increase among India’s risk scores. Despite this increase, the United States does not rank among India’s top perceived threats. China remains a higher concern, while Russia is seen as relatively low risk.The findings are based on the Munich Security Index (MSI), which surveys public attitudes in the G7 and major global South countries.

The era of “wrecking ball politics”

The report sees Trump as a central figure in the era of “wrecking ball politics”, characterized by challenges to multilateral institutions and the post-1945 liberal order. In the case of India, the report underscores long-standing suspicions of the Western “rules-based order,” which policymakers criticize for selective application and double standards.The report cites External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s assessment that from the perspective of the Global South, the existing order often appears “anarchic and full of double standards”. Against this backdrop, the report suggests that Trump’s challenge to existing institutions is not generally viewed negatively in India.