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Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a 29-run victory over the USA in their T20 World Cup opener, scoring an unbeaten 84. He emphasized prioritizing team goals and fostering open communication for continued success. India aims to defend their title, with Yadav confident in the team's preparation and ability to go all the way.

Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar Jail over cheque-bounce cases totaling nearly ₹9 crore. His wife, Radha, revealed the film fraternity, including Sonu Sood, Guru Randhawa, and Mika Singh, has rallied behind him, offering financial and moral support. Several prominent industry figures have also reached out, promising assistance.

Nathan Ellis spearheaded an under-strength Australia to a dominant 67-run victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener. Ellis's exceptional 4 for 12, coupled with Adam Zampa's 4 for 23, restricted Ireland to 115. Earlier, contributions from Inglis, Green, Renshaw, and Stoinis powered Australia to 182.

From a US perspective, many H-1B holders remain US Tax residents under the substantial presence test despite prolonged physical absence, particularly where the absence is involuntary and the intent to return to USA is clear.

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.

"I want to remind you that today, during the Parliament session, my name was mentioned in the context of some developments elsewhere—the Epstein files. I just want to share some information... I want to clarify that these facts are all public," Puri said at a press conference. Puri said the meetings took place before he joined the Union Cabinet in 2017 and are already in the public domain.

During a recent Plano City Council meeting, comedian Alex Stein caused a stir by mocking Hindu customs, specifically cow veneration along with the traditional uses of cow dung and urine. Clad in Indian garb, his satirical commentary prompted several Indian-American attendees to walk out in protest.

Rajpal Yadav, currently jailed in a cheque-bounce case, will have his bail hearing on February 12. His manager, Goldie, confirmed industry support from Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Varun Dhawan. The family hopes for his release before his niece’s February 19 wedding, as FWICE also urged members to help.

The FAA has imposed a 10-day flight restriction over El Paso International Airport and parts of southern New Mexico due to "special security reasons." All flights are grounded, with the federal government warning of potential deadly force against any aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Officials expressed surprise and lack of clear information regarding the unprecedented shutdown.

Former coach Sanjay Bangar urged India not to overanalyze their batting struggles against the USA, emphasizing their aggressive style has yielded success. He suggested a slight moderation in approach might be needed, with experienced players like Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya potentially stabilizing innings.

Practical constraints limit the scale at which Indian refiners can replace existing supplies with oil from the United States or Venezuela. US crude is typically light and sweet, meaning it has lower sulphur content, while many Indian refineries are configured to process medium-grade crude.

Over 10 trade and farmers' unions have called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on February 12, protesting the Centre's 'anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies.' An estimated 30 crore workers are expected to participate, potentially impacting public banking, transport, and government sectors across over 600 districts.