MS Dhoni's highly anticipated return to IPL 2026 action was not to be, as he remained sidelined due to a calf strain. While Dhoni was seen engaging with a robotic dog during practice, fans continue to await his comeback. Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to field against Chennai Super Kings.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay distributed compassionate appointment orders to 32 families affected by a stampede at a TVK rally last year. He announced a memorial would be built in Karur to honor victims and alleged police conspiracy.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player since 1966 to achieve 10+ goal contributions in two separate World Cups, reaching 11 in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco. He also set records for youngest player with 20 appearances and fastest to 20 goals.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission ordered Reliance Retail to refund the price of expired Korean instant noodles and pay Rs 20,000 in compensation and costs after a customer's daughter fell ill. The commission rejected Reliance's defense that customers should check expiry dates, stating the seller bears responsibility.
India has extended anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese tubes and pipes until January 27, 2027, to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap imports. The duty, initially imposed in 2021, ranges from USD 961.33 to USD 1,610.67 per tonne. Additionally, anti-dumping duties on Normal Butanol imports from Malaysia, South Africa, and the US were continued for five years.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of appeasement politics and insulting Hindu faith by allegedly allowing namaz at Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya during their tenure. He criticized their past opposition to the Ram temple and Ayodhya's development.
India faces England in the final T20 International in Southampton, aiming to avoid a 4-0 series whitewash. Captain Shreyas Iyer seeks his first win amidst challenges with batting and facing pace bowling, while England's team has shown strong performance.
