The ICC Board has voted to remove Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup 2026 if they refuse to travel to India. The ICC has told the Bangladesh Cricket Board that continued refusal will lead to replacement by another team, likely Scotland. The BCB has been given one more day to clarify its stance on playing in India.

ICC to remove B'desh from T20 WC if they don't travel to India, give them 1 more day to decide

Billionaire Deepinder Goyal, in a letter to shareholders, explained why he's stepping down as Eternal's CEO. He said his wish to pursue "higher-risk exploration" is better fulfilled outside a public company, adding that Eternal "deserves to remain focused and disciplined". "I'll continue...building this company...This is a change in title, not in commitment towards outcomes," he said.

Deepinder Goyal explains why he's stepping down as Eternal CEO, says 'This is a change in title'

Zomato-parent Eternal announced on January 21 that its CEO, Deepinder Goyal, has resigned, effective February 1, 2026. Albinder Dhindsa, currently Blinkit CEO, has been appointed as his replacement. "Of late, I have found myself drawn to a set of new ideas that involve significantly higher-risk exploration and experimentation," Goyal said in a letter to shareholders.

Deepinder Goyal resigns as CEO of Zomato-parent Eternal

MATTER unveiled AI-Defined Vehicle (AIDV) platform at Technology Day 3.0 in New Delhi, marking a shift toward intelligence-driven electric two-wheelers. Building on its AERA platform, already operating as a software-defined vehicle, the company announced a multi-segment product roadmap, with scalable AIDV architecture set to power motorcycles & scooters over the next 36-48 months.

MATTER unveils AIDV platform, signals next shift in 2-wheeler EVs

Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Keran sector during intervening night of January 20-21, reports said citing defence sources. The exchange took place when Indian Army troops were installing surveillance cameras to bolster border security. Pakistani troops reportedly fired two rounds of small arms, prompting a single retaliatory shot from India.

India, Pakistan exchange fire along LoC in J&K's Keran sector

Ex-India captain Virat Kohli has lost his world number one ODI ranking within a week of reclaiming the top rank. New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has become the new world number one ODI batter with 845 rating points, while Kohli has slipped to the second spot with 795 rating points. Ex-India captain Rohit Sharma has slipped to the fourth spot.

Virat Kohli loses world number one ODI ranking within a week

Scaler, with over a decade of building tech-first careers, has signed an MoU with IIM Tiruchirappalli to jointly build management programmes aligned with modern workplace realities. The collaboration aims to bring academic rigour and industry application together. As AI rapidly reshapes decision-making in business roles, this collaboration offers a pathway to build AI-led management skills.

Scaler and IIM Trichy join hands to shape AI-first managers

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired from the agency, effective December 27, 2025, after 27 years of service. Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and logged 608 days in space. Williams, along with astronaut Butch Wilmore, was stuck in space for nine months in 2024-2025 after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft suffered propulsion issues.

Astronaut Sunita Williams, who was stuck in space for 9 months, retires

Scientists have discovered a hidden RNA 'ageing clock' in human sperm, finding that certain RNA fragments lengthen as men grow older. University of Utah Health researchers observed a sharp mid-life shift in sperm RNA, a pattern also seen in mice. Tests showed 'old RNA' can affect metabolism-linked genes, which may help explain higher health risks in children of older fathers.

Hidden RNA 'ageing clock' discovered in human sperm

In order to strengthen compliance towards user fee payment at the toll plazas on National Highways, the government has notified 'Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026', introducing key changes to the 'Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989'. Vehicles with unpaid National Highway toll dues won't get NOCs for transfer, fitness certificate renewal or national permits for vehicle transfer.