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Mohammed Shami is set to return to India's squad for the T20I series against England after a 14-month absence due to a knee injury. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are to be rested for the series. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy are confirmed for the T20 series.

Veteran actor Tiku Talsania is in critical condition after suffering a brain stroke. Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor spark reunion rumors with a joint appearance. New photos of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma with their children go viral. Speculation arises about actor Prabhas's possible marriage. Manisha Koirala discusses gender bias in Bollywood.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed eagerness ahead of his visit to inaugurate the Sonmarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel, part of a Rs 2,700 crore project, is expected to boost tourism and improve connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, enhancing winter tourism and local economy.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, detained in Adiala Jail, demanded a judicial commission to investigate violence in Pakistan, particularly incidents on November 26 and May 9. Accusing the government of stalling negotiations and mistreating PTI members, he threatened international intervention over alleged human rights violations.

India captain Rohit Sharma initially planned to retire after the fourth Test against Australia, but external influences led him to reconsider. Rohit, who did not feature in the fifth and final Test in Sydney, managed 31 runs in 5 innings Down Under. India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1.

A centring frame collapse at a construction site in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, resulted in two deaths and six injuries. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon during slab installation between the 7th and 10th floors of a multi-storey building. Emergency responders rescued eight trapped workers. Authorities continue to clear debris to ensure no additional workers are trapped.

AIADMK's announcement came after a meeting of district secretaries at the the party headquarters in Chennai on Saturday.

BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri claims many AAP leaders will be jailed and accuses them of providing fake Aadhaar cards to Bangladeshi infiltrators. Arvind Kejriwal refutes these allegations, asserting BJP's involvement in fraudulent voting practices. AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of bribing voters with Rs 1,100.

Reliance Jio announces a complimentary 24-month YouTube Premium subscription for JioAirFiber and JioFiber postpaid users on plans ranging from ₹888 to ₹3499. Users can enjoy ad-free videos, offline downloads, and background play. Activation is accessible via the MyJio app. This move aims to enhance digital services for millions of subscribers.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's upcoming resignation has sparked a race within the Liberal Party to succeed him. Notable frontrunners include Transport Minister Anita Anand and MP Chandra Arya, both of Indian origin. While Anand is a high-ranking minister, Arya has raised his voice against Trudeau's policies. Indian Canadians are proud and optimistic about their representation.

Muhammad Jawad Ullah, a Pakistani cricketer now playing for UAE, recounts the pressure of defending 8 runs in the ILT20 GCC final, ultimately leading UAE to their first title. Despite a challenging job as an electrician, Jawad transitioned to professional cricket and now aspires to become the best bowler in ILT20, inspired by legends like Shoaib Akhtar.

An under-construction lintel collapsed at a Kannauj railway station, trapping workers engaged in beautification work. Eleven people have been rescued so far, with two in critical condition. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite relief efforts and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.

A severe winter storm across the southern US caused major travel disruptions with over 3,000 flight cancellations and thousands more delays. Delta Airlines faced extensive issues, including a temporary shutdown of Atlanta International Airport's runways. Significant disruptions were also reported at Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas Airports. The storm followed an earlier system causing fatalities and power outages.

A police report states that the majority of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh since August 2024 were politically motivated. With 1,769 incidents reported, police confirmed 1,234 as political, 20 as communal, and 161 as false. Over 100 individuals have been arrested and the government pledges zero tolerance towards communal violence.

The BJP has accused the AAP of causing a Rs 2,026 crore loss to the Delhi exchequer through a liquor scam, according to leaked CAG report pages. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and BJP President JP Nadda criticized the AAP's excise policies, calling former CM Arvind Kejriwal the kingpin of the alleged scam.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called on PM Modi to order a SIT probe into the Dima Hasao mining tragedy in Assam, where four labourers died. Gogoi highlights ongoing illegal mining due to weak enforcement, demanding accountability and broader safety measures. Rescue operations continue.

Congress MP Manish Tewari emphasized that the INDIA bloc was created to protect the nation's essence, not just for elections. His comments follow Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's concerns over Congress's role in the alliance's disunity post-Lok Sabha elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal clarified that Delhi elections will be an AAP and BJP contest.

Talsania further elaborated on Bhatt's propensity for last-minute changes. He described how the director often made spontaneous decisions that could alter the course of a film. In another anecdote, Talsania recounted how Bhatt cast him in a film on a whim.