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Former captain and senior off-spinner Sana Mir was on Monday dropped from Pakistan's 15-strong squad for the women's T20 World Cup in Australia next month. The women's selection committee didn't include Sana in the squad, citing performances in the international and domestic events as well as the team combination considering conditions Down Under.

A Pakistani delegation arrived in Beijing on Sunday for the three-day face-to-face talks with the Financial Action Task Force Working Group that would start on January 21. The briefing will go over whether Pakistan has complied with an earlier agenda presented to it by the Paris-based financial task force, The News reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at opposition parties, saying those rejected by people in elections have been left with few weapons and were spreading confusion and lies. Without naming his rivals, PM Modi also targeted the "echo system" backing them, and said it has always been against the BJP.

The long time debate over who is better between India skipper Kohli and Australian star batter Steve Smith was once again brought up by social media enthusiasts after Smith slammed 131 off 132 balls in the third and series-deciding ODI against India.

Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday supported the idea of setting up deradicalisation centres for youth, who have gone astray, in the trouble torn union territory. "In recent times, there have been lot of efforts from Pakistan and it's agencies to spur radicalisation in this area, some of our young minds have been affected by it and have gone astray. If such a facility (deradicalisation centre) comes up, it should be welcomed," DGP Dilbagh Singh told reporters here.

Tamil Nadu thrashed Railways by an innings and 164 runs on the second day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match on Monday, to register their first win of the season.

India's senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma hurt his ankle badly while bowling during a Ranji Trophy game here on Monday, just before the announcement of the Test squad for the New Zealand tour. Spearheading the Delhi attack against Vidarbha, the extent of the 31-year-old's injury is not known, but Ishant looked in real pain as he hobbled off the ground with the help of support staff.

The Supreme Court Monday accepted the proposal of the Centre to take over the management control of embattled realty firm Unitech Limited. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud gave two months to the new board of Unitech to prepare the resolution framework of the company and sought its report.

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Bigg Boss 13 contestants, Asim Riaz and Paras Chhabra will once be seen getting into a war of words. As per the latest promo shared by the channel, Asim can be seen interfering in Paras Chabbra and Rashami Desai's matter over their duties.

England walloped South Africa by an innings and 53 runs in the third test on Monday to turn the series around and lead 2-1 with one to play. England needed four wickets on the last day in Port Elizabeth and fast bowler Stuart Broad ticked the first one off in the first over to send Vernon Philander packing for 13.

In a highly volatile trade, equity indices plunged on Tuesday after hitting record highs. The benchmark BSE sensex dived 416 points or 0.99 per cent to close at 41,529; while the broader NSE Nifty slipped 128 points or 1.03 per cent to settle at 12,225.

Two out of two wins against the world No. 3 Netherlands in their FIH Pro League debut was the perfect way for India to start the Olympic preparations. India ticked most boxes in the two victories separated by just 20 hours. But, like after every outing, there remain areas that need to be worked upon.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by one of the convicts, Pawan Kumar Gupta, in Nirbhaya gang rape case where he had claimed that he was a juvenile when the crime was committed. Pawan has claimed that he was a juvenile at the time of crime and the Delhi high court had ignored this fact.

While the show has progressed to another phase, Ashnoor revealed how meeting Sourabh Raj Jain - who is playing the character of head chef Neil in the restaurant Patiala Babes - took her down the memory lane.

Former Bigg Boss winner Gauahar Khan recently posted a picture on her social media account that grabbed the attention of many, not only for her pretty outfit, but also her caption.

India captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma consolidated their top two positions in the batting chart, while pace ace Jasprit Bumrah continued to lead among bowlers in the ICC ODI Rankings issued on Monday.

JP Nadda, who was appointed as BJP's working president last June, will take over from Union home minister Amit Shah, who was at a helm for an eventful five-and-a-half years during which the party won its biggest majority in 2019 Lok Sabha election and expanded its footprint across the country.

A court on Monday convicted 19 people, including prime accused Brajesh Thakur, in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case. The court had on March 20, 2018, framed charges against the accused, including Thakur, for offences of criminal conspiracy to commit rape and penetrative sexual assault against minors.

Royal Enfield on Monday announced the launch of the new Himalayan with BS-VI compliant engine, starting at Rs 1,86,811 (ex-showroom). The new Royal Enfield Himalayan will be available in three colours, including two dual-tone colours - Lake Blue and Rock Red. The updated Himalayan now comes with a switchable ABS (anti-lock braking system).

Retiring former world number one Caroline Wozniacki Monday urged the younger generation of players to "be nice to each other", saying locker-room friendships can last through life.

A photo of a man donning a burqa is being shared on Twitter with a claim that he masqueraded as a Muslim woman to protest at Shaheen Bagh against Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019.