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Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday said if the Congress cannot stand a dissident then it is the party’s “doom”.

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Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday said if the Congress cannot stand a dissident then it is the party’s “doom”.

Firing a fresh salvo, veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday said if the Congress cannot stand a dissident then it is the party's 'doom', and if it does not have the courage to respond to the person in a 'polite but firm language', then it doesn't deserve to rule. Aiyar also recalled that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's words in Parliament in 1989 that 'only a secular Bharat can survive' and dared the Congress high command to get his son, Rahul Gandhi, to repeat those words. "The Congress lives because of dissidence, the Congress grows because there are…

Mohammed Shami grabs career-best eight-for; J&K on cusp of historic Ranji Trophy final

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Mohammed Shami grabs career-best eight-for; J&K on cusp of historic Ranji Trophy final

New Delhi: Mohammed Shami starred with his career-best eight-wicket haul in the first innings of Bengal's semifinal clash against Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. Shami took 8/90, his First-class career-best figures, as Bengal dismissed J&K for 302 in the first innings of the fixture at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani. However, Shami's effort was overshadowed by Auqib Nabi, who took a match haul of nine wickets to put his side on the brink of a historic first-ever appearance in the Ranji Trophy final. The J&K side need 83 runs in the second innings with eight…

Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan hospitalised

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Feb

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Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan hospitalised

Actor Salman Khan's father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, on Tuesday. While the family has not yet officially disclosed the medical reason behind his hospitalisation, further updates on his condition are awaited.Salman was seen arriving at the hospital and later spotted leaving the premises under heavy security. The superstar was dressed in a black T-shirt and cap. He did not address the media gathered outside. Salim Khan, who celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2025, remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian cinema. Also…

Abhishek Sharma spends more than an hour in spin-heavy nets, Rinku goes round-arm spin bowling

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Abhishek Sharma spends more than an hour in spin-heavy nets, Rinku goes round-arm spin bowling

New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma put in some hard yards in an over one-hour-long training session dominated by spinners ahead of India's upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 clash against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18. Abhishek, having suffered back-to-back ducks in the tournament, took on the bowlers and smashed them all around the park during the practice session. Meanwhile, Rinku Singh did a special bowling work as he bowled round-arm off-spin in the optional session. The World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek is yet to open his account in the T20 World Cup 2026, having dismissed for ducks in his…

‘Super 8 certainly a tick, but not the whole box’: Raza after Zimbabwe’s historic T20 World Cup feat

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‘Super 8 certainly a tick, but not the whole box’: Raza after Zimbabwe’s historic T20 World Cup feat

New Delhi: Sikandar Raza is chuffed to bits for Zimbabwe, having made it to the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup for the first time in their history, but knows that this is not the ultimate target of his side, which is looking to spring a surprise in the next stage. "To qualify for Super 8 with a game to spare for the first time in our history is certainly no small achievement. It's an achievement that our whole country and people should enjoy," Raza said at the post-match press conference. "Yes, Super 8 is certainly a tick…

PM Modi writes to new Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman; invites him to India

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Feb

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PM Modi writes to new Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman; invites him to India

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm wishes to Bangladesh's newly sworn-in prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on his electoral victory and appointment, underlining New Delhi's commitment to deepening bilateral ties and regional stability. In a letter addressed to Rahman, PM Modi said India and Bangladesh can "work for each other's security and enable mutual prosperity," reflecting the shared interests and longstanding partnership between the two neighbours. Prime Minister Modi also extended a formal invitation to the new Bangladeshi leader to visit India. The invitation was conveyed through Lok Sabha Om Birla, who met Rahman in Dhaka after…

SCO vs NEP T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Scotland vs Nepal Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

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Feb

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SCO vs NEP T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Scotland vs Nepal Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

New Delhi: Scotland lock horns against Nepal in their last league stage match in the T20 World Cup 2026. This is now a dead rubber clash between the two teams, with England having beaten Italy in their last game and qualified for the Super Eight stage along with the West Indies. The Scots have won one game from their three outings as they have defeated Italy but ran the West Indies close in their opener. While the spot in the next round is now gone, Scotland will look to make the most of this final league stage outing and end…

Will India rest Jasprit Bumrah for their T20 World Cup clash against Netherlands? Coach opens up

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Feb

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Will India rest Jasprit Bumrah for their T20 World Cup clash against Netherlands? Coach opens up

New Delhi: With their place in the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage already confirmed, India now have the luxury to rest some of their players for their dead-rubber against the Netherlands on February 18. They could deliberate on resting Jasprit Bumrah in particular, given the no-reward fixture against the Dutch, and the player being carefully managed by the Indian management. However, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak clarified that Bumrah is unlikely to be given a rest currently despite this clash being a dead-rubber. "Don't think Bumrah will rest. We will decide later," Kotak said during the pre-match press conference…

Cricket Australia planning to host one BBL match in India, Chennai to be likely venue: Report

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Feb

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Cricket Australia planning to host one BBL match in India, Chennai to be likely venue: Report

New Delhi: Cricket Australia (CA) is reportedly exploring the possibility of staging a Big Bash League (BBL) match in India next season as part of a strategic push to tap into India's lucrative cricket market. According to a report by Sen Cricket, the move aligns with CA’s broader plan to strengthen the BBL’s commercial footprint in India ahead of a potential sale of at least two of its eight franchises. As per the report, CA’s Head of Business Operations Phil Rigby and Head of Competition Development and Strategy Margot Harley recently travelled to India to assess the feasibility and logistics…

Top 10 Viking sites in Denmark to step back in time and explore ancient history |

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Top 10 Viking sites in Denmark to step back in time and explore ancient history |

Denmark has a lot of Viking history, and you can see it in many places. Old forts, rune stones, and burial mounds tell stories of warriors, leaders, and seafarers. Some sites are lively, with markets and reconstructed villages, while others are quiet and give a sense of what life was like hundreds of years ago. Walking among the ruins or along the fjords, it’s easy to imagine the past, the creak of Viking ships or the sounds of daily life back then. For travellers interested in history, Denmark offers plenty of opportunities to explore these sites and get a real…