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Bangladesh (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced new restrictions for journalists entering the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka amid the ongoing controversy over Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup in India. The decision comes as part of tighter security measures around the stadium and its surrounding areas.T20 World Cup | Finn Allen eager to make the most out of India’s smaller boundaries and flat wicketsThe BCB released an official statement on Saturday and informed media representatives about the updated rules. The board clarified that the new guidelines are effective immediately and will…

Prabhas’s ‘Raja Saab’ is nearing the end of its theatrical run, with collections dwindling significantly. The film has garnered approximately Rs 207.73 crore worldwide. While some viewers praised its innovative approach and production, others criticized the direction and editing, leading to mixed audience reception. ‘The Raja Saab’ is moving into its last days now and the numbers are showing the same. On day 23 the movie could make only Rs 27 lakhs. This is a very small number for a big film and it shows that the movie has lost almost all of its early strength.Total collections look clearThe full…

Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 05:47 ISTThe man allegedly followed a regimen suggested by the chatbot, which included an incorrect and aggressive dosage of antiretroviral drugsWhile PrEP is a highly effective tool in HIV prevention when administered under clinical supervision, it requires rigorous preliminary testing, including renal function assessments and confirmed HIV-negative status. Representational imageThe hazards of self-diagnosis via artificial intelligence have come into sharp focus following a medical emergency in the national capital, where a 45-year-old man remains in critical condition. The patient, a resident of South Delhi, reportedly suffered severe organ distress after consuming high-dosage HIV preventive medication—specifically Pre-Exposure…

Iran’s top security official said Saturday (January 31, 2026) that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic republic’s army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes.U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the two sides were talking, while keeping the threat of an attack in the foreground.Washington has deployed warships led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran’s shores, after Mr. Trump threatened to intervene in the wake of Tehran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.”Contrary to the hype of the contrived media war, structural arrangements for negotiations are progressing,” said Ali Larijani, head…

The Mumbai Police launched an investigation after gunshots were heard near the Juhu residence of filmmaker Rohit Shetty.Preliminary reports indicate that gunshot-like sounds were reported in the area, prompting an immediate police response. As per ANI, the Mumbai Police and forensic teams arrived at Director Rohit Shetty’s residence and secured the premises for a detailed search.Police condut probeAs per a report on India Forum, director Shetty allegedly alerted authorities after the four gunshot sounds were heard. Although no injuries or casualties have been reported, police reportedly cordoned off the area as a precautionary measure. A police told the portal, “No…

Pawar Couple Also Investigated Under Benami Properties Law Mumbai: Maharashtra’s first woman deputy CM Sunetra Pawar continues to face legal scrutiny in the Rs 25,000 crore Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, where ED had, in its charge sheet, mentioned her along with Ajit Pawar. The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police granted the couple a clean chit, but ED objected to the closure in its money laundering case and the matter is pending in court.Sunetra and Ajit were also investigated under Benami Properties law by income tax department, where the agency attached properties worth Rs 1,000 crore. But the…

New Delhi: Pointing to glaring holes in the prosecution case, a court has discharged a Kerala-based nurse from a decade-old cheating and passport forgery case linked to her deportation from Brus-sels in 2015. The court held that the prosecution failed to prove that she had cheated the Indian immigration authorities, as alleged by Foreig-ners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).Noting that there was “no sufficient ground” to proceed against the accused, additional sessions judge Pranav Joshi discharged Leena Ma-ria Soosai from offences under various IPC provisions, including cheating and forgery, as well as for allegedly “holding forged passport” under Passport Act.The multiple…

Bengaluru: The death by suicide of Confident Group chief CJ Roy has put the state govt in a tight spot over the course of the investigation, even as it constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the circumstances surrounding his death. Key questions now centre on the scope of the probe — including whether income tax officials should face action based on claims made by Roy’s brother, CJ Babu, or whether restraint should be exercised in assessing such allegations.While deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar described Roy as a “good businessman” and backed a high-level inquiry to establish the truth,…

Hyderabad: Former chief minister and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) will face questioning on Sunday at his Nandi Nagar residence in Hyderabad in an alleged phone tapping case, he told investigators on Saturday while objecting to SIT officials pasting a notice on his compound wall the previous night.This will be the first time KCR will face investigators over the alleged tapping, purported to have taken place during BRS govt’s tenure. The FIR was registered at the Panjgutta police station in 2024, months after BRS was voted out and the current Revanth Reddy-led Congress govt took over.Minutes after KCR informed…

Chennai: After six decades of delighting book lovers, the British Council Library in Chennai is shutting down with the lease for its premises on Mount Road ending. The library has begun selling its collection; books will be available for purchase until Feb 15.For Harini R, a final-year BA English Literature student, the library was far more than a place to borrow books. “It was like my research mentor and discussion partner. I found everything relevant to my course here: textbooks, academic and scholarly papers, humanities resources, and even political literature. Even though it was a small space, it never felt…