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Irfan Pathan explains why Virat Kohli is a 'great player' in format

In the third ODI match against New Zealand, Team India stalwart Virat Kohli played a knock of 124 runs off 108 deliveries, including 10 boundaries and three maximums. Despite his century, Team India suffered a loss by 41 runs at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Following his century, former cricketer Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Kohli by saying tha

19 January,2026 08:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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'Decide on participation by January 21 or risk removal': ICC to BCB

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to decide on their participation in the marquee event or risk being replaced by another team. Despite holding a meeting, no solution was found for the crisis that was triggered after the removal of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahma

19 January,2026 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday travelled to the Delhi airport and personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he began his third official visit to the country since assuming office. Both leaders also travelled together in the same car from the airport, showcasing their longstanding friendsh

19 January,2026 05:48 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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India to grow 6.4 percent in 2026-27, remain fastest-growing major economy: IMF

India is set to retain its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy over the next two years, even as global growth shows signs of moderation, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook Update released in January 2026. The IMF estimates India's economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in 2025, followed by 6.4 pe

19 January,2026 04:05 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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China records lowest birth rate in 2025 as population falls for 4th year: Report

China recorded its lowest birth rate on record in 2025 as its population declined for the fourth consecutive year, deepening a demographic challenge that could weigh on the world's second-largest economy for decades, CNN reported. The CNN report citing data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics on Monday stated the birth rate fell to 5

19 January,2026 03:48 PM IST | Beijing (China) | ANI
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EU leaders vow to uphold Greenland’s sovereignty against US pressure

European leaders have affirmed that they "will uphold" the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark to protect Europe's strategic economic and security interests amid US President Donald Trump's interest in taking over the Arctic island. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement on X that she spoke with NATO

19 January,2026 03:22 PM IST | Brussels (Belgium) | ANI
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Gaza ‘Board of Peace': Countries must commit 1 bn dollars for permanent seat

President Donald Trump has unveiled a high-profile international initiative called the “Board of Peace,” inviting leaders from 60 countries to join a new body aimed at promoting stability and overseeing post-conflict reconstruction, particularly in the Gaza Strip, news agency ANI reported. According to officials from the United States

19 January,2026 02:07 PM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondent
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Nirvaan Birla to perform in Mumbai this weekend; here's all you need to know

Amid a variety of performances this January, Nirvaan Birla, the youngest son of Yash Birla, is all set to perform in Mumbai this weekend in a musical evening at the Jio World Drive in Bandra Kurla Complex in Bandra East. Known for blending spirituality with modern musical expression, Nirvaan brings his 'Sounds for the Soul' initiative to life thro

19 January,2026 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Greenland will be free of Russian threat, says US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that Greenland has not been able to keep "Russian threats" away from Greenland despite being warned about it for over two decades. White House cites NATO warnings to Denmark over Greenland security In a post on X, the White House wrote, "NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that "you have to get the Russ

19 January,2026 12:42 PM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondent
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US-based rights group says it has verified 3,919 deaths in Iran protests

A US-based activist agency said Sunday it has verified at least 3,919 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly higher. The Human Rights Activists News Agency posted the revised figure, up from the previous toll of 3,308. The death toll exceeds that of any other round

19 January,2026 11:08 AM IST | Dubai | AP
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Spain train tragedy: 21 dead as derailed high-speed train hits oncoming service

A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. The tail end of an evening train between Malaga and Madrid with some 300 passengers went off the rails near Cordoba at

19 January,2026 11:00 AM IST | Barcelona | AP
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