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Pak skipper Salman has not confirmed outright if former skipper Babar Azam and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman will be part of Playing XI in their T20 World Cup 2026 opening match against Netherland on Feb 7. Salman said that the selection will be based on 'what's best for the team.'

Araghchi, who led the talks with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, said that both sides reached an agreement on the continuation of negotiations, while the decision on the date and location of the next session will be taken in the coming days.

From Ben Mayes to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in U19 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Faisal Shinozada, Thomas Rew and Viran Chamuditha

Gaza continues to come under Israeli fire even as a ceasefire fails to translate into lasting peace. Deaths and strikes persist, underscoring the fragility of truce efforts and the absence of a durable political settlement as violence continues on the ground.

Senior Israeli officials have been urging the United States to launch military strikes against Iran, according to US officials, as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional actions persist. Despite sustained pressure from Jerusalem, including from defence and intelligence chiefs, President Donald Trump has so far resisted ordering direct attacks on Iran, with aides saying he “really does not want to do it.” Analysts say Trump’s reluctance stems from concerns over the broader risks of escalation, even as Washington continues to deploy forces to the region and pursue diplomatic talks with Tehran aimed at averting conflict.

Director Lenin Bharathi has recently called out the veteran actor Rajinikanth for being a fake philanthropist on social media over the charity act. Read more.

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

Vishal Jethwa and Aneet Padda will reportedly reunite in Maddock Films' Shakti Shalini, a new project of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. Read to know more.

Dhurandhar's OTT release has led to fans coming up with wild theories and scrutinising each moment of the film in great detail. Soon after, the trend ‘Peak detailing by Aditya Dhar’ became viral and led to a hilarious meme fest on social media.

The Supreme Court has allowed the termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old girl, stating that courts cannot compel any woman, especially a minor, to carry a pregnancy to term.

Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team as the T20 World Cup will start on Saturday in Mumbai.

Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev was injured after an alleged assassin posing as a delivery person shot him inside his Moscow apartment building, prompting a major security probe.

Bangladesh is reportedly set to sign a secret agreement with the United States, with the interim government keeping the details confidential. The lack of transparency around the deal has sparked questions over its scope and implications, even as officials remain tight-lipped about the terms and timeline.

The death toll in a bus accident in Nepal has risen to 13 after a vehicle carrying a wedding party tumbled off a mountainous road. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as rescue operations continued in the difficult terrain.

The T20 World Cup will begin on Saturday (Feb 7) and one of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Under an agreement with the BCCI and the ICC, Pakistan is scheduled to play all its matches in Sri Lanka.

The governor confirmed that there are currently no signs of speculative pressure, even though the rupee has strengthened in recent sessions. And added that the RBI will continue to let market forces guide the movement of the currency.

Zayn Malik, who had recently announced his fifth studio album, has revealed his biggest solo tour. Read to know more details.

He highlighted that the port represents Irans own capacity, with some countries seeking to utilise it, while adding there had been no negative comments from the Indian side.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a United States special envoy have met in Muscat, Oman, for indirect nuclear talks aimed at addressing Tehran’s nuclear programme. Iran’s foreign minister issued a firm warning that Tehran will defend itself against any “excessive demands or adventurism” by the United States, signalling a hardening stance ahead of negotiations. The talks come amid heightened military and diplomatic tensions between the two countries and broader Middle East geopolitical uncertainty.