Evening news wrap: Scotland replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup; Air India cancels New York flights due to winter storm & more | India News
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International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with Scotland.Bangladesh Cricket Board Failed to promise to travel to India. Air India All flights from New York and Newark on January 25-26 have been canceled due to a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice and power outages to the US East Coast.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant suggested that removing the 25% tariff on Indian oil imports from Russia could be a “pathway”, saying the penalty had already sharply reduced purchases.- In Ukraine, Russia fired more than 370 drones and 21 missiles overnight, coinciding with peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over appointment letters to 61,000 newly recruited youths at the 18th Rojgar Mela, calling them an “invitation to nation-building”.
Here are the top 5 news stories of the day:
Scotland to replace Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) did not commit to a tour of India for the tournament starting in India and Sri Lanka on February 7. Scotland will now compete in Group C with England, West Indies, Italy and Nepal. Read the full story
Air India cancels all New York, Newark flights amid US winter storm forecast
Air India on Saturday canceled all flights to and from New York and Newark on January 25 and 26, following a major winter storm forecast for New York, New Jersey and surrounding areas along the US East Coast. The airline cited the safety of passengers and crew as a reason and said its teams would provide full assistance to affected passengers. Read the full story
US has indicated to withdraw 25% tariff on India
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant has indicated that there may be a “path” to removing the 25% tariff imposed on India for buying Russian oil, claiming that the penalties have already achieved their goal by reducing imports. Speaking to POLITICO at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Besant said the tariffs were “a check and a huge success” as Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil collapsed after the US move. Read the full story
Kiev says Russia has launched more than 370 drones, 21 missiles into Ukraine amid peace talks
Russia fired more than 370 drones and 21 missiles into Ukraine overnight, Kiev said, coinciding with a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators. Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, have accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians and undermining diplomacy. Read the full story
Prime Minister Modi distributed 61,000 recruitment letters to new government employees at the 18th Rozgar Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed appointment letters to over 61,000 recruited youth at the 18th Rojgar Mela in New Delhi, calling the letters an “invitation to nation-building”. Addressing the program virtually, the Prime Minister highlighted the duty of youth towards the Constitution and emphasized that government jobs, skill development, and emerging sectors like startups, Digital India and infrastructure are creating new opportunities. Read the full story
