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JAMMU: The ongoing hunt for three fugitive ultras in the snowbound Chatroo-Dolgam-Dichhar belt was intensified on Sunday — day 15 of Operation Trashi-I.Security forces and terrorists had briefly exchanged bullets in Dolgam area Saturday. One terrorist was believed to have sustained injuries, as drone footage purportedly showed blood trails, officials said. Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma had visited Kishtwar on Saturday to review the counter-terrorism grid.The latest gunfight was the fourth encounter since initial contact was established in Sonnar forest near Mandral-Singhpora, Chatroo, on Jan 18, in which eight security personnel were injured, one of whom eventually succumbed. On Jan 22, another gunfight broke out with holed-up ultras in Singhpora. Yet another firefight followed on Jan 24, in which a Pakistani Jaish terrorist was shot dead.After an overnight cordon, the searches resumed early Sunday and continued till late in the night.Officials said the ultras, on the run for more than two weeks now, had been continuously changing hideouts. Additional forces were roped in to fortify the cordon, and sniffer dogs were deployed to assist the troops on the ground. The region was put under aerial surveillance using drones and choppers to plug possible escape routes.Security agencies were also trying to trace terrorist sympathisers who may have helped the ultras with food and shelter. After leaving a fortified hideout on Jan 19, the terrorists might have run out of rations and consumables, especially in view of the hostile weather conditions.Mobile internet services (all bandwidths) have remained temporarily suspended within a 6km-radius covering Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo since Jan 30 as a security measure.
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has responded to Pakistan’s decision to boycott its February 15 match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling the move a serious concern for the global game.In an official statement, the ICC acknowledged the announcement made by Pakistan’s government but made it clear that selective participation does not fit with the core idea of an international tournament.
“The ICC notes the statement that the government of Pakistan has made regarding the decision to instruct its national team to selectively participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026,” the statement said.The ICC added that it is still waiting for formal communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). However, it stressed that skipping a scheduled match goes against the basic principles of a world event. “This position of selective participation is difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event where all qualified teams are expected to compete on equal terms per the event schedule,” the ICC added.The governing body underlined that ICC tournaments are based on fairness and integrity. “ICC tournaments are built on sporting integrity, competitiveness, consistency and fairness, and selective participation undermines the spirit and sanctity of the competitions,” it stated.While respecting the role of governments, the ICC said the decision hurts the sport and fans. “While the ICC respects the roles of governments in matters of national policy, this decision is not in the interest of the global game or the welfare of fans worldwide, including millions in Pakistan,” the statement added.The ICC also warned about long-term consequences. “The ICC hopes that the PCB will consider the significant and long-term implications for cricket in its own country,” it said, pointing out that such actions affect the entire cricket ecosystem.The council stressed its main goal. “The ICC’s priority remains the successful delivery of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,” and it expects all members, including the PCB, to help find “a mutually acceptable resolution.”Earlier, Pakistan’s government confirmed it would allow the team to travel to Sri Lanka but instructed it not to play India.
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem by focusing on manufacturing expansion and trade facilitation, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Sunday, PTI reported.He said the Budget includes targeted support for both labour-intensive industries and high-technology sectors, while policy steps on logistics and trade facilitation are expected to reduce compliance burdens and help improve India’s share in global trade.“It is an excellent Budget which provides a strong systemic support to the trade ecosystem by focusing on manufacturing, trade facilitation, by focusing on new areas. It will all help in trade diversification also,” Agrawal told PTI.The secretary said sector-specific announcements covering electronics, IT, pharma, marine products, leather, textiles and semiconductors will further strengthen export competitiveness.In a sector-focused move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed duty-free imports of certain specified inputs to support leather exports. The measure is aimed at providing relief to leather exporters facing steep US tariffs of around 50 per cent.India’s leather and leather products exports dipped marginally by 0.23 per cent to $3.3 billion during April–December 2025-26, according to official data.The commerce ministry said the planned revival of 200 legacy industrial clusters through infrastructure and technology upgradation is expected to reduce production costs, improve productivity and enhance the competitiveness of traditional export hubs.It added that reforms in Special Economic Zones are designed to improve capacity utilisation, enhance economies of scale and strengthen overall resilience of the SEZ ecosystem while maintaining export orientation.“One-time facilitation for limited Domestic Tariff Area sales at concessional duties and extended tax incentives for cloud and data-centre operations are expected to attract global manufacturers and technology players to SEZs,” the ministry said.The ministry also said removal of the Rs 10 lakh value cap on courier exports will support small exporters and boost e-commerce-driven shipments, while improved processes for handling returned consignments will reduce friction in global business-to-consumer trade.Further, extensions of concessional customs duty regimes for gold and silver dore bars and lab-grown diamond inputs are expected to support domestic refining and value addition.The government has also proposed targeted tax and regulatory reforms for IT and IT-enabled services, including unified classification of IT services, higher safe-harbour thresholds, automated approvals, faster Advance Pricing Agreements and long-term policy certainty, which are expected to enhance India’s attractiveness for Global Capability Centres and international service providers.
Mumbai: Focusing on the growth of the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector in the country, the centre has announced support to the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai for creating content creation labs in 15000 secondary schools and 500 colleges.In the budget speech, the finance minister mentioned that the growing AVGC industry is projected to require two million professionals by 2030. She added that the govt would support these AVGC labs in schools and colleges. This was one of the many pathways under the education-to-employment initiatives announced in the budget.A state govt statement had earlier said that the IICT will serve as a flagship centre for research, training, and industry partnerships, nurturing talent for both Indian and global entertainment industries and will run as a hub and spoke model. The govt is also expediting all the approvals for the institute through single-window clearances.Shailendra Deolankar, state director, higher education, said that the distinctive feature of this year’s budget is its strategic emphasis on education and skill development as the core drivers of national development. “The budget clearly links education with employability, innovation, and export competitiveness, reflecting a forward-looking approach to human capital creation. The thrust on design education is significant with new National Institute of Design in Eastern India, along with initiatives in AVGC, demonstrates focus on skill-driven growth,” said the director.
Reality TV star Digvijay Singh Rathee, a well-known face previously seen in shows like Roadies, Splitsvilla, and Bigg Boss 18, is finally back on TV with the new reality show ‘The 50’. The much-awaited show, which is scheduled to air on from February 1st, represents a significant turning point in his life and, in Digvijay’s opinion, shows how much he has changed over the years.Talking about his journey so far, Digvijay Rathee sees it as much more than just moving from one show to another. “I see it as growth, not just progression. Roadies gave me courage, Bigg Boss gave me so many learnings, and now The 50 show feels like a space where experience meets clarity. I’m more aware of who I am and why I’m here,” he shared.
When asked how different he is today compared to his Roadies days, Digvijay admitted that the change has been massive. “A lot has changed since then; it even surprises me sometimes, the way this journey has been and the way I’ve evolved over time. That boy was fearless but reactive. Today, I’m calmer, more conscious, and more rooted. The fire is still there, but now I feel I’m much more controlled,” he said.Also See: The 50 Grand Premiere & Contestants List Live UpdatesSpeaking about his mindset going into The 50, Digvijay kept things honest and straightforward. “No specific mindset, but I have to give my 100 percent every second,” he stated.Digvijay also hinted that audiences will see a new side of him this time. “Even I’m excited about it because a lot has changed over the past year. But people will be surprised, I feel,” he added.Explaining why The 50 felt like the right comeback project, Digvijay concluded, “It’s the format, its intensity, and the space it gives personalities to unfold naturally.”
New Delhi: Pakistan will not take the field against India at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Government of Pakistan confirmed in an official statement on X.While granting permission for the national team to travel to Sri Lanka for the tournament, the government said Pakistan would boycott the group-stage match against India scheduled for February 15 2026, without specifying the reason for the decision.
Both sides were set to clash in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in a Group A fixture.“The government of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the World T20 2026, however the Pakistan Cricket Team shall not take field in the match scheduled on 15 February 2026 against India,” read the statement.TimesofIndia.com understands that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to inform the International Cricket Council (ICC) of its decision not to play the February 15 fixture.Although the Pakistan government has not issued an official explanation for this reason, the TimesofIndia.com believes it is linked to the recent terrorist attack in Balochistan. Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, who also serves as PCB chairman, has publicly attributed the attack to India. According to ISPR statements, counter-terror operations resulted in the deaths of 92 terrorists, while 18 civilians and 15 security personnel were killed in the violence.However, pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup came under a cloud after PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi raised doubts following Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament on January 24 due to security concerns in India.Pakistan was the only nation to support Bangladesh’s request for a neutral venue and accused the ICC of applying double standards in India’s favour. Naqvi had maintained that the final decision would be taken by the government.Two days later, after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Naqvi said he had been advised to keep all options open, with a call expected by “Friday or next Monday.”
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 reaches its crescendo, the 20th match at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara features a high-stakes encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and UP Warriorz (UPW) this February 1. With the playoff race coming down to the wire, every tactical shift is under the microscope. However, the biggest talking point before the first ball was even bowled was the radical reshuffling of the UP Warriorz lineup, as three mainstays, Amy Jones, Chloe Tryon, and Shweta Sehrawat were noticeably absent from the playing XI.
The exclusion of Jones, Tryon, and Sehrawat isn’t due to injury but rather a strategic “all-or-nothing” gamble by the UP Warriorz management. Speaking at the toss, skipper Meg Lanning provided clarity, noting that while the team remains competitive, they chose to inject “fresh energy” into a squad that has struggled for consistency.
The Warriorz have opted to bring in Shipra Giri, Deandra Dottin, and Charli Knott to replace the trio. For Jones and Tryon, the decision appears to be a performance-based rotation. Despite their international pedigree, neither has managed to provide the explosive finishing the Warriorz desperately needed in their recent defeats. By bringing in the veteran Deandra Dottin—a player known for her “see ball, hit ball” philosophy—UPW is banking on raw power to overhaul their flagging Net Run Rate (NRR).
Sehrawat’s absence is equally tactical. The youngster has struggled to find her rhythm at the top of the order, and the promotion of Giri as the designated wicketkeeper-batter allows the team to balance their overseas slots more effectively. As Lanning explained during the toss, “We want to give people opportunities to see what they’ve got.” In a season where their backs are against the wall, the Warriorz have decided that sticking to the status quo was no longer an option.
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The WPL 2026 table is currently a mathematical puzzle. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have already cruised into the finals and Gujarat Giants (GG) have secured their spot in the Eliminator, the third and final playoff berth is a three-way tug-of-war between Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians (MI), and UP Warriorz.
UP Warriorz Women: Meg Lanning (c), Simran Shaikh, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Shipra Giri (wk), Deandra Dottin, Charli Knott, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
Delhi Capitals Women: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
