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‘None of our business’: Russian President Putin amid Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland

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Jan

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World

‘None of our business’: Russian President Putin amid Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland

Putin said, reminding that in 1917, Denmark had sold the Virgin Islands to the United States. Putin also recalled that in 1867, Russia had sold Alaska to the United States for USD 7.2 million. Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is not concerned about US President Donald Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland, even as the issue has strained relations between Washington, Denmark and other NATO allies. Speaking during a televised meeting of Russia's Security Council late Wednesday, Putin publicly distanced Russia from the controversy, stressing that Greenland's future was not Russia's concern. He said the matter was…

Union Budget 2026: Agriculture industry demands tax relief, biofuel and infra push

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Jan

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Business

Union Budget 2026: Agriculture industry demands tax relief, biofuel and infra push

Stakeholders have emphasised the need for sustained investment in innovation, infrastructure and market reforms to position Indian agriculture as a globally competitive growth engine. New Delhi: Ahead of the FY27 Union Budget, representatives of the agriculture and allied sectors have urged the government to announce tax relief, boost allocations for biofuels, and strengthen support for farmers as the sector grapples with rising climate-related challenges and seeks to improve rural incomes. The demands come at a crucial time, with India nearing the midpoint of its agriculture goals for 2030 while simultaneously laying the foundation for the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Stakeholders…

Bangladesh sports advisor to meet Litton Das and his team after ICC ultimatum on T20 World Cup row

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Jan

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Sports

Bangladesh sports advisor to meet Litton Das and his team after ICC ultimatum on T20 World Cup row

A final decision on Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is expected today as the ICC has given the ultimatum to the BCB. On the same front, the Bangladesh sports advisor is set to meet the national cricketers and brief them about the prevailing situation. Dhaka: Bangladesh sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, will meet the national cricketers today to brief them about the prevailing situation regarding Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The impasse didn't break on Wednesday when the ICC board members voted in favour of replacing Bangladesh in the tournament, with only Pakistan supporting the…

Eight Islamic countries agree to join Trump’s Board of Peace | Check list of nations joining and not joining

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Jan

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Eight Islamic countries agree to join Trump’s Board of Peace | Check list of nations joining and not joining

Several countries have received invitations to join the Peace Board. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have also received invitations to join the board. Washington: Foreign Ministers of eight Islamic countries including Arab nations have accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join the "Board of Peace" for Gaza to support the effort for bringing peace to the troubled region. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said they welcomed an invitation extended by Trump to their leaders to join the body and…

Arshdeep Singh thrashes Shaheen Afridi’s all-time record in T20Is, Know details

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Jan

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Arshdeep Singh thrashes Shaheen Afridi’s all-time record in T20Is, Know details

Arshdeep Singh might have picked only one wicket in the first T20I against New Zealand, but it was enough for him to create an all-time record in the shortest format of the game. With Devon Conway's wicket, he thrashed Shaheen Afridi's record in the format. Nagpur: India's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh returned with figures of 1/31 in his four overs as the men in blue defended a mammoth total of 238 runs comfortably against New Zealand on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. He dismissed Devon Conway in the first over of the innings, and in…

Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland after talks with NATO chief on future framework

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Jan

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Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland after talks with NATO chief on future framework

The US President has been calling for the annexation of Greenland and making threats to impose tariffs on European allies if the Arctic Island is not sold to Washington. Davos: US President Donald Trump said he is cancelling his tariff threat on several European countries over Greenland after reaching an understanding with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on a "framework for a future deal" focused on Arctic security. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the tariffs that were set to take effect on February 1 would no longer proceed after discussions with the NATO chief. I…

Suryakumar Yadav breaks Babar Azam’s major record in first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur

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Jan

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Suryakumar Yadav breaks Babar Azam’s major record in first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur

Suryakumar Yadav became the fastest player among full-member nations to reach 100 T20Is, breaking Babar Azam’s record in the first T20I vs New Zealand in Nagpur. Despite the milestone, his recent lack of runs remains a concern ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Nagpur: India captain Suryakumar Yadav became the fourth Indian to feature in 100 or more T20 internationals, joining Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya. The milestone came during the first T20I against New Zealand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. In the process, the Mumbai batter also surpassed Babar Azam’s world record to become the…

Why is Shreyas Iyer not playing in IND vs NZ 1st T20I despite being Tilak Varma’s replacement? Check here

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Jan

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Why is Shreyas Iyer not playing in IND vs NZ 1st T20I despite being Tilak Varma’s replacement? Check here

Shreyas Iyer has not been named in India's Playing XI for the India vs New Zealand 1st T20I despite being Tilak Varma's replacement. India lock horns against New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series. New Delhi: With the T20 World Cup title defence approaching, India take on New Zealand in their final assignment before the global showpiece tournament. The Men in Blue face the Kiwis in a five-match series with the first clash starting at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. India will be having a new No.3 as Tilak Varma is recovering from his testicular torsion…

BCB hopes for ‘miracle’ on T20 World Cup row, board president to talk to government ‘one last time’

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Jan

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BCB hopes for ‘miracle’ on T20 World Cup row, board president to talk to government ‘one last time’

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam stated that he will talk to his government for 'one last time' and also hopes for a miracle from the ICC as their participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 hangs in the balance. New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam is hoping for a miracle from the International Cricket Council over the team's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 after. This comes as the ICC, during its meeting, told the BCB to inform its government that Bangladesh will be ousted from the tournament if it does not send the team…

Meghan Trainor, Daryl Sabara welcome third child

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Jan

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Meghan Trainor, Daryl Sabara welcome third child

Singer Meghan Trainor and her actor husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their third child, a daughter, on January 18. The couple, who are parents to sons, Riley, 4, and Barry, 2, shared a series of photographs in a joint Instagram post from the hospital and introduced their newborn baby girl to the world. Trainor and Sabara’s baby girl was born via a surrogate, a choice the couple said was the safest way for them to grow their family. Along with the pictures, they added a caption that read, "Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it…