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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has clarified its position on the controversy surrounding the venue of the T20 World Cup. The ICC has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's demand to move Bangladesh's matches out of India. Based on the latest security review report, the ICC stated that there is no serious security threat to the Bangladesh team in India.
Bangladesh's objection arose when Asif Nazrul, an advisor to the country's Sports Ministry, claimed that some Bangladeshi players, especially Mustafizur Rahman, might face security threats in India. Following these statements, the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested the ICC to relocate the venue for their matches.
The festival of Lohri will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy today in many states of North India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. This festival, rooted in folk traditions, symbolizes the change of seasons. Lohri heralds the departure of winter and the arrival of spring. On this day, the aroma of sweets made from sesame seeds, jaggery, gajak, and peanuts permeates every home, and the bonfire symbolizes the love and warmth of loved ones.
The Indian stock market opened with a positive opening on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, amid strong global cues. The BSE Sensex opened with a gain of 201.15 points at 84,079.32 in early trade. The Nifty 50 rose 107.1 points to 25,897.35. In the previous trading session, the Sensex closed at 83,878.17 and the Nifty at 25,790.25.
The broader market also witnessed a positive sentiment. In the opening session, the BSE Midcap Index was trading with a gain of 108.65 points, or 0.24 percent. The BSE Smallcap Index rose 153.21 points, or 0.31 percent, to 49,726.96. This indicates that investor interest is not limited to large-cap stocks alone.
Concerns about the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh continue to grow. Another Hindu youth was beaten to death in the Daganbhua area of Feni district. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Samir Das, who supported his family by driving a battery-operated auto-rickshaw. This incident is reported to be the eighth murder against the Hindu community in the past 25 days.
According to police, the attackers first brutally beat Samir Das and then killed him with the intention of robbing his auto-rickshaw. After the incident, the accused fled the scene with the auto-rickshaw. Police say robbery may be the primary motive for the murder, although other angles are also being investigated.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on countries trading with Iran. He says the US may have to take drastic measures to stop the violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran. According to Trump, nearly 600 people have died during protests across the country, which amounts to crossing a "red line."
Trump stated in a social media post that the tariffs imposed on Iran's trading partners will take effect immediately. This decision could affect several major countries trading with Iran, including China, Brazil, Turkey, and Russia.
Gold prices continue their upward trend, and today, January 13, 2026, gold has set a new record. According to the Indian Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold rose to ₹1,40,449 per 10 grams by Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, according to data from GoodReturns, 24-carat gold has reached ₹1,42,300 per 10 grams in the market. Gold reached an all-time high of ₹1,44,600 per 10 grams in the Delhi bullion market.
According to the latest rates released by IBJA, the price of 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,40,449 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, 23-carat gold was trading at ₹1,39,887, 22-carat gold at ₹1,28,651, 18-carat gold at ₹1,05,337, and 14-carat gold at ₹82,163 per 10 grams. Taxes and making charges apply separately to these rates.
Icy winds blowing from the high peaks of the Himalayas have gripped North India in a severe cold wave. Temperatures have dropped well below normal in several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The minimum temperature in the capital, Delhi, was recorded at 3.2 degrees Celsius, while in Gurugram, the mercury dropped to 0.6 degrees Celsius. Due to the persistent cold winds, people are experiencing chills day and night.
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