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ICC replacement decision imminent as Scotland emerge in Bangladesh row

New Delhi, Jan 24 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to announce a replacement for Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 any time soon, as uncertainty continues over Dhaka’s participation in the tournament.
Scotland have emerged as the likely replacement, as per media reports, following Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India citing security concerns — a stance that has remained unchanged despite multiple rounds of discussions and alternative arrangements being explored.
The standoff traces back nearly three weeks to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asking IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to drop Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad, a move that triggered a wider impasse between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Indian cricket authorities.
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Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi likely to speak in Lok Sabha

11 Feb 2026 | 10:19 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (UNI) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to address the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, parliamentary sources said, as the House remains tense amid repeated disruptions during the ongoing Budget Session.

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Discussion on motion to remove Speaker likely on March 9, say LS Secretariat sources

11 Feb 2026 | 10:07 AM

‎New Delhi, Feb 11 (UNI) The Lok Sabha is likely to take up a discussion on the opposition’s motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla on March 9, the first day of the second part of the Budget Session, according to sources in the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

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MNS officers now eligible for ex-servicemen benefits under new amendment

11 Feb 2026 | 1:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) To clear long-standing uncertainty regarding the post-retirement benefits available to officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS), the government has issued the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026, the Ministry of Defence said.

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‘Make in India, Make for the World’ pitch resonates at Riyadh Defence Show

11 Feb 2026 | 1:34 AM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a series of high-level meetings with key Saudi defence officials aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. In discussions with Dr Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs, on the sidelines of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, both sides focused on enhancing engagement and operational cooperation between the armed forces of India and Saudi Arabia.

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BHEL OFS opens for non-retail investors tomorrow; Govt to divest up to 5pc stake

11 Feb 2026 | 1:04 AM

‎New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) The government will open an Offer for Sale (OFS) in state-owned engineering major Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Wednesday, with the issue initially available to non-retail investors, while retail investors can place their bids on Thursday.

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