Rajpal Yadav is in the headlines, as the actor has been sentenced to Tihar jail in a Rs 9 crore check bounce case. After the news of him being jailed surfaced, several celebs came forward to help him in his tough phase. Amidst this, an old video of Nawazuddin Siddiqui speaking about Yadav is doing the rounds on the internet. Let’s take a look at what he had said.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says Rajpal Yadav’s house was a Langar for strugglers

An old clip of Nawazuddin Siddiqui speaking about Rajpal Yadav is being circulated on social media. In the video, the ‘Badlapur’ actor can be seen praising the Chhote Pandit of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. He said, “When Rajpal was getting good work, he would feed a lot of people. He supported us when we were struggling in the industry. Not once did he back out from helping. He has helped many struggling actors. His house was like a langar—anybody could walk in and eat. He jokes a lot, but in reality, he is a very sensitive human being.”

More about Rajpal Yadav’s case

As per the reports, Rajpal Yadav took a loan of Rs 5 crore from a production house for his directorial debut, ‘Ata Pata Laapata’. However, the movie tanked at the box office, which resulted in the actor failing to pay his loan amount. Due to the same, multiple checks bounced and debts mounted.

In 2018, the actor and his wife were reportedly convicted in a case under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The legal fight went on for years. Due to interest piling up, the amount reached up to Rs 9 crore.See More: ‘Family is hopeful’: Rajpal Yadav’s BAIL hearing tomorrow; manager reveals Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and others lend support

Rajpal Yadav’s message before surrendering

Before surrendering at Tihar Jail in the case, the actor shared an emotional message with the media. He said, “What should I do? I don’t have the money. I see no other option. Sir, here we are all alone.”Soon, actors like Sonu Sood, Gurmeet Choudhary, and music producer Rao Inderjeet Singh came forward to help him in whatever way they could. They also urged everyone to aid the actor—one of their own.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have added fresh energy to their backroom staff ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, appointing an England great as their new assistant coach. The move signals a strategic shift for the franchise after Australian tactician Matthew Mott completed his stint as assistant coach during the 2025 campaign.

After narrowly missing out on a playoff berth last season, the Capitals appear determined to fine-tune both their squad and support system. The management believes that the inclusion of a seasoned international name in the coaching group will bring calmness, tactical depth, and valuable mentorship to a side brimming with talent but seeking consistency.

England icon begins IPL journey as assistant coach of Delhi Capitals

The man entrusted with this responsibility is none other than former England batting mainstay Ian Bell. Widely regarded as one of England’s most elegant and dependable batters of his generation, Bell will be experiencing the IPL environment for the first time in any official capacity.

Bell’s playing career speaks volumes about his pedigree. Representing England in 118 Tests, 161 ODIs, and eight T20 internationals, he was known for his classical strokeplay and composure under pressure. Since retiring from professional cricket in 2020, Bell has quietly built an impressive coaching résumé.

He has been closely associated with England’s Lions and Under-19 setups, playing a crucial role in grooming emerging talent. His eye for technique and temperament has earned praise within English cricketing circles. Bell also served as batting coach for Sri Lanka during their 2024 Test tour of England, gaining valuable international exposure from the other side of the dressing room.

In addition, he had a short assignment with New Zealand’s men’s side during their preparations in England before the 2023 ODI World Cup. On the franchise circuit, Bell was part of Birmingham Phoenix’s coaching unit in The Hundred, further strengthening his T20 credentials.

At Delhi Capitals, he will work under Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, alongside head coach Hemang Badani and bowling coach Munaf Patel. The Capitals are hopeful that Bell’s calm presence and technical expertise will sharpen their batting unit in crunch situations — an area that cost them dearly in IPL 2025.

Also READ: IPL 2026 Schedule: What’s taking BCCI so long to release the schedule? Here’s what we know

A balanced DC squad ready for the big challenge

Beyond the coaching change, Delhi Capitals have assembled a squad that looks both balanced and battle-ready for IPL 2026. The franchise has blended established Indian stars with smart overseas acquisitions to create a formidable unit.

After parting ways with underperformers such as Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk, DC reinforced their top order by signing Pathum Nissanka and Ben Duckett, while also bringing back Prithvi Shaw to add stability at the top. The trade acquisition of Nitish Rana and the auction steal of David Miller for ₹2 crore provide experience and finishing prowess alongside the retained Tristan Stubbs.

Their pace battery could be one of the most feared in the league, spearheaded by Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, and Lungi Ngidi. Meanwhile, the ₹8.40 crore investment in uncapped all-rounder Auqib Nabi Dar could prove to be a masterstroke if he delivers on his potential. In the spin department, the trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Vipraj Nigam ensures control during the middle overs.

Also READ: Will MS Dhoni enter the commentary box? Former skipper opens up on a potential new role

NEW DELHI: On the eve of the USA match at the Wankhede Stadium, India opener Abhishek Sharma was in full flow, going hard and tonking the ball all over the park. It felt like the top-ranked T20I batter was ready to take the 2026 T20 World Cup by storm. Instead, the 24-year-old is likely to miss India’s second World Cup game against Namibia on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, due to a stomach infection, accompanied by high fever and severe weight loss.“He went to the hospital for the examination. He is discharged today. We have one more day to take the call,” India batter Tilak Varma told reporters on Wednesday when asked about Abhishek Sharma’s health updateIn Abhishek’s absence, Sanju Samson could emerge as an option to open the innings for India alongside Ishan Kishan.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that on February 6, after a net session at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek ate something in Mumbai that caused an upset stomach. On matchday, his condition worsened, but the batter decided to carry on and play the game.However, his stay at the crease lasted just one ball. Throughout the match, he was not seen sitting in the dugout and did not walk out to shake hands with the USA team after the 29-run win. It is learnt that the stomach infection was aggravated and led to a high fever.The southpaw travelled with the team to New Delhi, where his condition deteriorated further. Over the past couple of weeks, the Indian team have played matches in Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, and then Mumbai, all of which are hotter venues compared to Delhi. While winter in North India is nearing its end, mornings and evenings remain chilly, and the sudden change in weather did not help the cause of the destructive Indian batter.After suffering drastic weight loss due to dehydration and fluid loss, Abhishek was admitted to Ganga Ram hospital in New Delhi.Abhishek did not travel with the Indian team to the ground for the training session on Wednesday.“Abhi [Abhishek] still has a few issues with his tummy. We are hopeful that he will be available for the game in two days’ time,” India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said at the press conference.“We’re waiting on Abhi’s fitness more than anything, and that will again open up a few different combinations,” ten Doeschate added.However, due to the drastic weight loss, the team management have decided not to take any risk, and Abhishek will not feature in the Namibia fixture.It is also learnt that Abhishek Sharma has called his personal trainer to Delhi, who will stay with him before the team leaves for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan fixture in Colombo on February 15.

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a temporary flight restriction on Wednesday halting all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days, citing “special security reasons”.The restriction, which came into effect February 11 at 0630 UTC, will remain in place until the same time on February 21, covering the airspace over El Paso and the neighbouring community of Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The temporary restrictions extend across a 10-nautical-mile radius around the city and up to an altitude of 17,999 feet, according to a notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the FAA. “No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas covered by this NOTAM,” the official notice said.The airport operator said in a travel advisory posted on its official Facebook and Instagram accounts that all commercial, cargo and general aviation flights had been grounded and advised travellers to contact their airlines for updates. An airport operator who answered the phone early Wednesday also confirmed that all flights had been halted because of an FAA order, according to The New York Times.The airport said the restriction had been issued “on short notice” and that it was awaiting further guidance from the FAA, according to a statement cited by CNN affiliate KFOX. In a notice, the FAA said the federal government “may use deadly force” if an aircraft violating the airspace is determined to pose “an imminent security threat”, The New York Times reported.Representative Joaquin Castro, a Democrat who represents San Antonio, said he had no clear information about the situation. “Sorry, I don’t have some clear answer,” Mr Castro said early Wednesday. When asked if the move was surprising, he replied, “Yes.” Texas State Representative Vincent Perez of El Paso said he had no information about the restriction and added, “I have never heard of an American airspace being shutdown for 10 days, absent a major emergency,” according to The New York Times.El Paso International Airport serves a large area of West Texas and eastern New Mexico, The New York Times noted.This is a developing story.

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Australia vs Ireland Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Australia stand-in captain Travis Head won the toss and elected to bat against Ireland in their T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday.
Regular skipper Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of Australia’s opening fixture after sustaining a groin injury.

Ireland, on the other hand, are unchanged.

Despite entering the tournament on the back of patchy form and significant bowling concerns, Australia remain overwhelming favourites ahead of their T20 World Cup clash against Ireland.

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The former champions will be without their celebrated pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood — with the first two sidelined by injuries and Starc stepping away from the format — leaving the responsibility on Nathan Ellis to spearhead a relatively inexperienced attack.

Ellis himself faces a race against time after a hamstring issue, adding further uncertainty to Australia’s preparations.

In contrast, the spin department looks more settled, with Adam Zampa returning from a groin problem and expected to play a central role alongside Cooper Connolly and Matt Kuhnemann on Sri Lankan surfaces that favour slower bowlers.

Australia’s strength continues to lie in their explosive batting unit, where Travis Head, captain Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell provide firepower, complemented by versatile options like Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis.

Selector George Bailey has emphasised building a squad suited to sub-continent conditions, though several players arrive under fitness clouds.

Recent results have not inspired confidence, with Australia winless in five completed matches, including a 0-3 loss in Pakistan and a defeat to India at home.

Ireland, meanwhile, will draw belief from past giant-killing performances as they look to rebound from an opening defeat to Sri Lanka and challenge a vulnerable yet dangerous Australian side.

Playing XIs:
Australia: Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa.

Ireland: Paul Stirling(c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys.

NEW DELHI: A sharp exchange took place in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday between leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi and BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, who was presiding over the House in place of Speaker Om Birla.The session was chaired by Pal after Om Birla decided not to preside over proceedings until the Opposition’s notice seeking his removal is disposed of by the House. During the debate, Rahul Gandhi referred to Pal’s past association with the Congress.

Referring to Jagdambika Pal’s past association with the Congress, Rahul Gandhi said that he shared a sense of fondness for him.“You (Jagdambika Pal), are an ex-Congress member, so I will do a special favour today, I will back down. You know we have a fondness for you. We know your heart is not there, your heart is here.”Pal responded firmly, reminding Gandhi that he had not taken his advice. “I am here as a Presiding Officer. If you are sitting there, it is because you have not taken my advice.”The exchange came amid a broader and combative speech by Gandhi during the discussion on the Union Budget 2026–27, where he mounted a strong attack on the government’s handling of India’s strategic and economic interests.Jagdambika Pal, who now represents the BJP, was earlier a Congress leader and served in the 15th Lok Sabha as a Congress MP before resigning from the party and joining the BJP in 2014. At the time of his resignation, Pal had announced that he had stepped down both from the Lok Sabha and from the Congress party. “I met Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today and tendered my resignation. I have resigned from my Lok Sabha seat as well as from the party,” he had said.Explaining his decision, Pal had indicated dissatisfaction with the party’s internal functioning. “After serving in Congress for so long, I had been getting a feeling for sometime that I am not being able to put forth my views and suggestions and there was a problem in communication with the leadership,” he said.He had further remarked, without naming Rahul Gandhi directly, “The emerging leadership of Congress perhaps does not require senior leaders like me. Senior leaders like me are not being able to communicate, not being able to give their views. Their suggestions are not being heard and they are not being given respect.”Pal had added, “What is the point in staying put if I can’t command respect and can’t even communicate with the leadership,” while highlighting that he had worked in the party from the time of Indira Gandhi to Sonia Gandhi before deciding to quit.