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‘Won’t compromise on Bangladesh’s security, honour, dignity’: Advisor Asif Nazrul on T20 World Cup row

Bangladesh government’s sports advisor on Wednesday reiterated that their national team is not willing to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to ‘security concerns’ and that the International Cricket Council had not understood the concerns of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

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Jana Nayagan’s release date postponed, Thalapathy Vijay’s movie’s distributor announces

Amid the ongoing row over certification delays, Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited film Jana Nayagan has been postponed. Distributors of the film in Europe and Malaysia confirmed the development in a post on X on January 7. The film was originally scheduled to release on January 9.

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Jana Nayagan: Court reserves order on Thalapathy Vijay’s film, decision likely on January 9 morning

The Madras High Court has reserved its order in the Jana Nayagan censor clearance case involving Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film. The court indicated that the decision is most likely to be pronounced on the morning of January 9, as per a report by Live Law.

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EXPLAINED: What triggered Nestle’s infant formula recall, and should parents worry?

Swiss-based multinational food conglomerate, Nestle, has announced the recall of some batches of its baby formula. This action was followed by the identification of a potential contamination risk caused by an ingredient in the formula.

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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal share first photo with baby boy; reveal his name

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have shared the first photo of their baby boy on social media. Along with the picture, the couple also revealed their son’s name, Vihaan Kaushal, drawing warm reactions from fans.

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ISRO’s first launch of 2026 scheduled for January 12; to carry DRDO satellite among other payloads

ISRO is gearing up for its first launch of the new year, with the PSLV-C62 mission scheduled to lift off on January 12 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. According to an ISRO official, the mission’s primary payload is the EOS-N1, an imaging satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for strategic purposes.

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‘Donald, please don’t…’: Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron, boasts about coercing him with tariff threat

US President Donald Trump mocked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron by imitating him during a speech, claiming he pressured Paris into agreeing to sharply raise its drug prices by threatening to impose steep tariffs on French imports to the United States. Trump said the US had subsidised global healthcare for decades and argued that his Most Favoured Nation policy forced swift compliance from other countries.

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Osman Hadi murder: Police cite ‘political vengeance’ as motive, name 17 accused in chargesheet

Bangladesh Police has framed charges against 17 persons in connection with the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The police concluded that Hadi was assassinated due to “political vengeance” at the behest of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League.

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JNU students who raised derogatory slogans against PM Modi, Amit Shah to face expulsion, says university

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Tuesday said it would take the strictest action against students accused of raising objectionable slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during a protest on campus on Monday. The university warned that those found involved could face immediate suspension, expulsion and permanent debarment.

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Hrithik Roshan’s colourful plate is a masterclass in portion control: ‘Eat lesser, love better’

At 51, Hrithik Roshan still sets the gold standard for fitness in Bollywood. Instead of crash diets, extreme fads or rigid food rules, the actor follows a simple, mindful way of eating that fuels his energy, supports lean muscle and keeps cravings in check, and he shared a snapshot of it recently that lit up social media.

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