10022026-TTB-01.qxd 2/10/2026 12:23 AM Page 1 c m y b CHINA CRITIC JIMMY LAI GETS 20-YEAR JAIL WORLD /thetribunechd 13 INDIA EXTENDS $175-MN AID TO SEYCHELLES BACK PAGE CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 146 NO. 40 | 20 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881  DELHI tuesday | 10 february 2026 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com Opposition mulls removal notice India match on: Pak rolls back against Birla, cites ‘bias, muzzling’ boycott after ICC, B’desh nudge They lack numbers: Govt| Rahul-led delegation meets Speaker to end logjam Breakthrough follows multiple meets in Lahore, SL Prez’s call to Sharif Shekhar Singh Lahore/Dhaka, February 9 Pakistan has agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka on February 15, its government said on Monday, reversing its earlier decision to boycott the game against its old rival citing geopolitical tensions. The move follows hectic talks between the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Bangladesh had also urged PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi to reconsider their Tribune News Service New Delhi, February 9 The Opposition is weighing a notice to seek the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on grounds of alleged bias, not allowing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, suspending eight MPs and making unfair remarks against women members. The development came even as Rahul and other Opposition leaders met Birla in his chamber to discuss ways to break the week-long logjam. The stalemate has persisted since Rahul was prevented by Birla from quoting portions about the 2020 India-China LAC standoff from former Army Chief MM Naravane’s book. While the Opposition objected to Birla “presiding over a systematic erosion of parliamentary conventions”, Lok Sabha continued on page 6 Tribune News Service New Delhi, February 9 In a move that will benefit former defence personnel, the Centre today amended rules to broaden the definition of “exservicemen” for re-employment in central services. ■ The ICC said it would not be ■ Besides, the ICC agreed to give penalising Bangladesh for its refusal to play in India hosting rights of a global event to Dhaka between 2028-31 decision to boycott the match. Media reports here said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif also received a call from Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who too urged him to withdraw the boycott call. Geo News reported that Sharif responded to the request by assuring that Pakistan would play against India. “PM Sharif received calls from both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and he has agreed to their request to withdraw the boycott call,” a source said. Earlier, Naqvi had stated that a formal announcement on the matter would be done in the next 24 hours. “We have had discussions with them. It would not be right for me to make any comments right now. Once we get their response, we will decide. We will go back to the PM for advice once the ICC replies,” Naqvi had said. “We respect our guests. The ICC came to our house so we respected them. At this point in time, we cannot say much as negotiations between the ICC and Bangladesh are ongoing. continued on page 6 Leader of the Opposition in LS Rahul Gandhi, Congress president & LoP in RS Mallikarjun Kharge along with leaders of various opposition parties during a meeting at Parliament House complex in New Delhi on Monday. PTI HAD CONCRETE INFO ON ‘UNEXPECTED ACT’ info that ❝ I had concreteMPs could Congress carry out an ‘unexpected act’ by reaching the spot where PM Modi sits. Om Birla, SPEAKER Won’t let anyone impede SIR: ‘Spurned’ Tarn Taran law , SCasksBengalDGPtofilereply student shoots girl inside FIR FILED IN DELHI ON PM FEARED DEBATE ON NARAVANE BOOK LEAK BOOK IN PARL: RAHUL The Delhi Police have filed an FIR to probe alleged leak of content on social media platforms and news sites and circulation of pre-print copies of ex-Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’. Rahul Gandhi yet again attacked PM Modi on Monday, claiming he did not come to the Lok Sabha on February 4 as he was “afraid” of a debate on the issue of former Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s book. Satya Prakash Tribune News Service New Delhi, February 9 The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that it would not allow anyone to impede the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in several states and UTs. “Whatever orders or clarification required, we will issue. But we will not allow any impediment in SIR. This must be understood by all states,” a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said while hearing petitions, including the one filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Govt redefines ‘ex-servicemen’ to widen job scope Aditi Tandon DHAKA AVOIDS PENALTY, GETS TO HOST GLOBAL MEET Officials said the amendment was aimed at removing ambiguity and ensuring uniform recognition of service rendered across different branches and categories of the armed forces, including Military Nursing Service, for the purpose of re-employment. The key change relates to the definition under Rule 2(c)(i) of the 1979 Rules. The amended provision now explicitly includes persons who have served in any rank—whether as combatant or non-combatant—in the Army, Navy or Air Force, as well as those who have served in the Military Nursing Service. According to a notification issued today, the government exercised powers under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution to promulgate the Exservicemen (Re-employment continued on page 6 Move follows EC’s claim that its notices burnt in WB EC: BID TO PARALYSE PROCESS IN BENGAL The EC has told the Supreme Court that deliberate and systematic attempts are being made to derail, paralyse and frustrate its special intensive revision in West Bengal. on the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in the state. The Bench, which also included Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice NV Anjaria, also directed the West Bengal DGP to file an affidavit continued on page 6 classroom,turnsgunonself Gurbaxpuri Tarn Taran, February 9 A first-year law student in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Monday opened fire at his classmate inside the classroom after she allegedly spurned his advances and then turned the gun on himself, the police said. Sandeep Kaur (20), a resident of Naushera Pannu village, died on the spot while Prince Raj Singh (21), who belonged to Mallia village in the district, is critically injured. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Tarn Tarn and then referred to A pistol lies on a desk after a law student shot a female classmate. Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar. The accused allegedly used the revolver of his father, who has retired from the CRPF in the crime. , continued on page 6 Today’s issue is of 20 pages, including four-page Delhi Tribune. MASTER AI — SHAPE THE FUT TURE A comprehensive AI Certification Course Designed exclusively for students from Class 6 to 12 2 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Data, Automation & Real-World Use Cases AI Education by Certified & Experienced Faculty No coding experience required Registrations Open. Course Begins: 04.04.2026 While others wait, smart students are already building apps, games and tools. 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