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https://ift.tt/guEKZr7 Pressure is mounting on India's opening batter, Sanju Samson , as a string of poor performances at the top of the order has sparked a debate regarding his future in the side. Samson was selected for India's T20I squad ahead of Shubman Gill when the BCCI selection committee announced the 15-man roster for the T20 World Cup, which begins on 7 February. With only two matches remaining against New Zealand before the World Cup campaign commences, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged the Gautam Gambhi-led team management not to abandon the wicket-keeper batter just yet. "I am telling you, there might be discussions within the group or the camp along the lines of, 'He's not scoring, should we drop him?' All these things come to mind. But right now, you have to stand by him. Sanju Samson has scored three centuries; it is not as if he hasn't proven himself. He is a proven player, and he is capable," Kaif remarked during a discus...

https://ift.tt/UJaTc09 US President Donald Trump's health has been under the scanner in recent months, even though he keeps saying that his health is perfect and that he has aced several cognitive tests. According to a report by the New York Magazine, the soon-to-be octogenarian leader now thinks about "what he will be remembered for". Even the ballroom that is being built in the White House "is about leaving a legacy here", a senior White House official said. The White House has pitched him as "The Superhuman President" with more stamina and energy than a normal mortal. "He can work harder and he has a better memory and he has more stamina and has more energy than a normal mortal," Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said.  The New York Magazine report said that Trump has given up dyeing his hair golden and lets it turn white naturally, but that is not what is worrisome. A senior staff member told the publication that Trump's hearing...

https://ift.tt/7AphI6m Meta's WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of U.S. tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience. The new option, rolling out on Tuesday and called "Strict Account Settings," is a one-click button in WhatsApp's settings that activates a series of defences. These include blocking media and attachments from unknown senders, disabling link previews - the thumbnails that appear when a URL is entered into a chat - and silencing calls from unknown contacts. All three have been identified as potential vectors for surveillance and advanced hackers. In a blog post, WhatsApp said that while all its users' conversations were protected by end-to-end encryption, "we also know that a few of our users - like journalists or public-facing figures - may need extreme safeguards against rare and highly sophisticate...

https://ift.tt/GH5Suh1 A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American attack launched in response to a crackdown on anti-government protests. A US-based rights group said on Monday that it had confirmed the deaths of nearly 6,000 people in the wave of protests suppressed by Iran's security forces, but emphasised the actual toll could be several times higher. The protests started in late December, driven by economic grievances, but turned into a mass movement against the Islamic republic, with huge street demonstrations for several days from January 8. But rights groups have accused authorities of quelling the movement with unprecedented violence, shooting into crowds of protesters under the cover of an internet shutdown that has now lasted 18 days -- the longest Iran has ever imposed. The clerical leadership who took power after the 1979 Islamic re...

https://ift.tt/paBP2LV Veteran actor Dharmendra has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. The legendary star died on November 24, 2025, leaving behind an irreplaceable legacy in Hindi cinema. Reacting to the honour, his wife and actor-politician Hema Malini expressed her pride on X. She wrote, "So so proud that the govt has recognised Dharam ji's immense contribution to the film industry by bestowing on him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award."  So so proud that the govt has recognised Dharam ji's immense contribution to the film industry by bestowing on him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award🙏 pic.twitter.com/5zJnA53MT0 — Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) January 25, 2026 Born Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol on December 8, 1935, in Nasrali village of Punjab's Ludhiana district, he was the son of Kewal Kishan Singh Deol, a school headmaster.  Drawn by his deep love for cinema, Dharmendra moved to Mumbai and made his film debut with the 1960 ro...

https://ift.tt/yvh1eYz Violent clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters over putting up flags for a political programme in Sakher Bazar in Behala, roughly 11 km from Kolkata, on Sunday. The workers and supporters of the BJP vandalised the local Trinamool councillor's office. A makeshift stage, where former Tripura chief minister and BJP election co-incharge Biplab Kumar Deb addressed a public meeting in the afternoon, was also allegedly set on fire during the clash. The BJP workers accused the Trinamool (TMC) supporters of setting the stage on fire. Deb addressed a crowd during the 'Parivartan Sankalp Sabha' this afternoon. Soon after, TMC workers stormed the venue, vandalised the site and set the stage on fire after Deb left the venue. It is also being alleged that the BJP supporters were putting up flags in the area during the meeting. The BJP workers then allegedly vandalised the office of Trinamool councillor Sudip Polley. Putting up a video of...