Tue Jan 07 15:44:53 IST 2025: ## India’s Cricket Team Announcement Expected on January 12th; Major Earthquake in Tibet Claims 53 Lives; HMPV Virus Cases Rise in India
**NEW DELHI, January 7, 2025** – Several major headlines are dominating news today. The Indian cricket team’s squad announcement is anticipated on January 12th. Meanwhile, a devastating earthquake in Tibet has claimed at least 53 lives, with aftershocks continuing to rattle the region. Cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are also on the rise in India, prompting alerts and emergency meetings in states like Maharashtra.
Other significant news includes:
* **Aircrafts Emergency:** An Air India flight experienced an engine failure mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing.
* **New Crime Fighting Initiative:** India’s Home Minister Amit Shah will soon launch “Bharatpol,” a new initiative to target criminals residing abroad.
* **Weather Update:** Delhi-NCR is experiencing a cold wave, with similar conditions predicted for other states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
* **Political News:** Speculation surrounds Prashant Kishor’s political strategies, while Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration is generating headlines. Further, rumors of Canada potentially becoming the 51st US state are circulating following a statement by Donald Trump.
* **Entertainment News:** Allu Arjun visited a victim of the “Pushpa 2” stampede, while an actress has garnered attention for leaving the entertainment industry to pursue religion and marriage.
* **Economic News:** The Indo Farm IPO saw a less than impressive listing despite high subscription rates, while gold prices have dipped. The stock market opened positively, with the Sensex surging.
These are just a few of the major stories unfolding today. More updates will follow.