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England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes series, Fisher named replacement

Brisbane, Dec 9 (IANS) England pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of Ashes with a recurrence of the left-knee injury he sustained in the series opener in Perth. He will now return home to begin rehabilitation and recovery, ECB said on Tuesday. Wood returned after a nine-month absence following knee surgery for the first Test in Perth, managing eight overs before suffering tightness in his left hamstring, though scans later ruled out damage, and he was passed fit to play and had match figures of 0-44 in 11 overs.The 35-year-old pacer was later sent to a specialist after reporting pain in his knee and was ruled out of the second Test in Brisbane."England and Durham seamer Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes tour of Australia, following a recurrence of the left-knee inj...

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Boman Irani says ‘I’ve finally hit my limit, I am exhausted’ in cryptic post

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Veteran actor Boman Irani on Tuesday dropped a cryptic post stating that he has “finally hit” the “limit” and that he is “exhausted”. He also stated that he is considering “stepping away for a bit”. Boman took to Instagram stories, where he shared that everything has started to feel like déjà vu to him and needs a “breather.”He wrote: “You know those days when everything starts to feel like déjà vu? Same old plots, too much drama. Honestly, I think I've finally hit my limit. I am exhausted. Maybe it's time to step away for a bit, no chaos, no drama. I'm fine, just need a breather. Just my thoughts... don't read too much into it.”On his birthday on December 2, the makers of 'The Raja Saab', chose to celebrate the birthday of the veteran actor by releasing a special pos...

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Adah Sharma opens up about her ideal partner and the traits she looks for

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Actress Adah Sharma opened up about her preferences when it comes to matters of the heart.In her recent post on Instagram, she revealed the kind of man she is drawn to and the qualities she considers essential in a partner. Taking to her Instagram handle, Adah shared a new video in which she responded to a fan who asked her what kind of guy she likes. The clip also featured text that read, “Ask me anything: What kind of guy you like and what quality he should have?”In response, ‘The Kerala Story’ actress said that the one quality she values most is a “very small, tiny ego,” emphasising that humility is essential for her. Sharing her video, Sharma wrote, “Small and tiny hona bahut important hai.”Adah, who is an avid social media user, had earlier, shared Adah Ka Adda ...

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Tamannaah Bhatia on starring in V. Shantaram: It’s a great responsibility

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia will be seen starring alongside actor Siddhant Chaturvedi in the upcoming biopic V. Shantaram and will be seen essaying the role of legend’s second wife-actress Jayashree.Jayashree is known for her work in unforgettable movies like Dr. Kotnis ki Amar Kahani, Shakuntala, Chandra Rao More, Dahej and more.Talking about the same, Tamannaah said, “It’s a great responsibility to portray a character rooted in one of the most influential eras of our cinema. And I feel immensely honoured to bring to life Jayashree, as she has been part of such legendary projects and the amount of grace she had was surreal.”She said that Shantaram built a legacy that continues to shape generations, and decoding his universe has allowed me to witness the bril...

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Shiv Sena(UBT) accuses govt of ‘politicising’ Vande Mataram

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday accused the government of politicising ‘Vande Mataram’, claiming that efforts were being made from the Treasury Benches to use the debate for political gain, particularly in the upcoming West Bengal elections.Speaking to IANS, Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “Yesterday, the topic of discussion was ‘Vande Mataram’. We have seen that after 2014, lies have been presented repeatedly. Whether it is Vande Mataram or Jana Gana Mana, national songs and sentiments connected to the public should be respected, not politicised. However, we have witnessed increasing politicisation around them since 2014.”She further added, “Yesterday as well, members from the Treasury Benches attempted to use the discussion for political advantage, es...

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Gravely concerned for Khaleda Zia, says B’desh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

Makers of Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for grown-ups’ unveil new poster

ENTERTAINMENT

Chennai, Dec 9 (IANS) The makers of 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' on Tuesday officially kick-started the 100-day countdown to the film's grand release on March 19, next year by choosing to release a new poster from the film. The film, already one of the most anticipated releases of 2026, continues to generate buzz with each update.To heighten the excitement, the team has revealed a powerful new poster showcasing Rocking Star Yash in an intense avatar. In the poster, Yash presents a sexy, rugged look while posing in a bloody bathtub, flexing his chiselled biceps. Although his face is not visible, he gazes outside, illuminated by a streak of light. His body is adorned with tattoos, delivering a perfect badass vibe that hints at his character. Fans are thrilled with this striking image...

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Cold wave in Bihar, westerly winds intensify chill

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Patna, Dec 9 (IANS) Bihar is reeling under an intense cold wave with icy winds sweeping across the state.According to meteorologists, complex atmospheric conditions are pushing cold winds toward Bihar, drastically lowering temperatures and disrupting daily life.The Bihar Meteorological Centre has reported severe cold conditions in several districts, including Patna, Gaya, Saharsa, and Katihar.For the past several days, the minimum temperature has remained below 10 degrees Celsius, while in the last two nights, it dipped to around 5 degrees Celsius, significantly below normal for this time of year.Although the weather is expected to remain dry across the state, light fog and morning mist may cause difficulties for commuters.The Met Department has urged travellers to remain cautious, especia...

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Centre to expand crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals, inundation: Shivraj Chouhan in LS

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday assured the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the government has expanded the ambit of the crop insurance scheme to cover losses caused not only by natural calamities but also by inundations and wild and stray animals. The assurance came in reply to questions raised by Nareshchandra Uttam Patel of the Samajwadi Party from Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. He sought clarity on how the government plans to address crop losses that often fall outside traditional definitions of natural calamities.Responding to questions raised during the session, Chouhan emphasised that the government has introduced several amendments to make the scheme more farmer-friendly and responsive to ground realities.Explaining the changes, the...

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Opposition stages protest over farmers’ distress during Maha Winter Session

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Nagpur, Dec 9 (IANS) The second day of the Maharashtra Legislature’s Winter Session on Tuesday saw the opposition staging a forceful protest over what they termed the state government’s “continued neglect” of farmers. Accusing the MahaYuti government of apathy, opposition leaders said that despite repeated assurances, the situation on the ground has worsened, with farmer suicides reportedly averaging eight per day.Leaders, including Vijay Wadettiwar and Aaditya Thackeray, said the government had “misled” farmers with promises of a comprehensive loan waiver that remains unimplemented.They also criticised the administration for failing to ensure a fair Minimum Support Price (MSP) for key crops.The opposition further alleged that the government’s decision to reduce import duty on cotton to ze...