Fri Jan 24 06:11:14 UTC 2025: **India-England T20 Series: India Wins Opener, Chennai Next**

AHMEDABAD, INDIA – India kicked off its five-match T20 series against England with a resounding 7-wicket victory in Ahmedabad. England, batting first, managed only 132 runs, a total easily surpassed by India in just 12.5 overs. The second match of the series will be played at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, January 25th, at 7 PM IST. The toss will take place around 6:30 PM. Chennai’s spin-friendly pitch presents a significant challenge for England, who struggled against India’s spinners in the first match. A win in Chennai would put India firmly in control of the series.

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* **Delhi Politics:** A political spat erupted between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with Kejriwal reportedly making a jibe at Adityanath’s governance model. The exact nature of the comments and their veracity are being debated.

* **Tamil Nadu Threat:** Thoothukudi airport in Tamil Nadu received a bomb threat, prompting increased security measures.

* **Manali Tragedy:** A 19-year-old was murdered in Manali during the Winter Carnival. He was reportedly strangled with a glass bottle.

* **International News:** Four foreign nationals were killed in a train accident in Jalgaon, India. Donald Trump predicted an end to the Russia-Ukraine war if oil prices continue to fall. Pakistan’s parliament approved controversial amendments to cyber laws, sparking protests from journalists. A knife attack in South London left five injured. Imran Khan ended talks with the Pakistani government. A new law in Iraq permits the marriage of girls as young as nine.

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* **Sports News:** A 16-year-old cricketer scored a century, breaking his father’s 27-year-old record. Rohit Sharma’s wicket did not elicit a celebration from Umar Nazir. A CSK player hit a century in the Ranji Trophy. Team India continued its strong performance in the U19 Women’s World Cup.

* **Business News:** A company announced a ₹50 dividend per share. Another government company secured board approval to raise ₹5000 crore via QIP. Experts speculate on government support for localization in the defense sector. Maruti Suzuki car prices are expected to rise by up to ₹32,500. The Indian stock market closed with a slight increase.

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