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Netherlands point poor shot selection as reason for T20I series defeat to Bangladesh

Netherlands point poor shot selection as reason for T20I series defeat to Bangladesh

The Netherlands lost the T20I series to Bangladesh with a game to go. However, Netherlands assistant coach Ryan van Niekerk feels that the poor shot selection cost them the series and not the absence of senior players. New Delhi: "Very disappointing (to lose the series in this manner) as we certainly hold high standards for ourselves and have been training that way," he said following the series loss. "I think Bangladesh are playing really good cricket at the moment in their home conditions. I don't think it is necessarily our batting depth (reason for the poor outing). I think it's…
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India steamroll minnows Kazakhstan 15-0 in final Hockey Asia Cup 2025 pool game ahead of Super Fours

India steamroll minnows Kazakhstan 15-0 in final Hockey Asia Cup 2025 pool game ahead of Super Fours

India registered their third straight win in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 after steamrolling Kazakhstan in their last Pool A game in Rajgir. The Olympic bronze medallists won the clash 15-0 after making Kazakhstan look clueless. New Delhi: India steamrolled a no-match Kazakhstan in the last Pool stage match of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a huge 15-0 win on Monday, September 1. The Indians made Kazakhstan clueless, with three players scoring hat-tricks in the game at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. The Olympic bronze medallists were too hot to handle for the 87th-ranked Kazakhstan team. The minnows…
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India to host Badminton World Championships after 17 years, BAI promises grand show in New Delhi

India to host Badminton World Championships after 17 years, BAI promises grand show in New Delhi

India hosted the Badminton World Championships in 2009 in Hyderabad and will be hosting the upcoming tournament in New Delhi next year. Meanwhile, the Badminton Association of India secretary, Sanjay Mishra, assured the nation will give 100 per cent for the tournament. New Delhi: India will be hosting the next Badminton World Championships, with the tournament making a return to the nation after 17 years. India last hosted the BWF's most prestigious tournament in 2009 in Hyderabad, 17 years from, when the event will take place in the nation next in August 2026.ย  The development was confirmed by the sport's…
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SCO Summit: India secures diplomatic win as Tianjin Declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack

SCO Summit: India secures diplomatic win as Tianjin Declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, India secured a major diplomatic victory as member states condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice. Beijing/Tianjin: India achieved a major diplomatic success at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin, as member nations strongly condemned the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Tianjin Declaration echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent message that "double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable." Member states extended deep condolences to the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and insisted that perpetrators, organisers, and sponsors…
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‘Seems like fly has been taken out of milk and thrown away’: Ex-India cricketer on Rishabh Pant’s T20I absence

‘Seems like fly has been taken out of milk and thrown away’: Ex-India cricketer on Rishabh Pant’s T20I absence

Rishabh Pant has been out of the Indian white-ball teams for quite some time now. He had a poor IPL 2025, with his century against the RCB being the only saving grace. Meanwhile, a former Indian cricketer gave his opinion on Pant's absence from the T20I side. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra gave his views on Rishabh Pant's T20I absence, weighing in for the left-handed wicketkeeper batter being the third-highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2024. Pant made a miraculous return to the Indian team during the T20 World Cup 2024 following his horrific car crash in…
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SCO Summit: Putin praises India’s role in Ukraine peace efforts, rejects US ‘Modi’s war’ narrative

SCO Summit: Putin praises India’s role in Ukraine peace efforts, rejects US ‘Modi’s war’ narrative

At the SCO Summit, Putin praised Indiaโ€™s peace efforts in Ukraine, dismissed US claims blaming Modi, and held a warm bilateral meeting with PM Modi. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were at the centre of attention during the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council summit held in Tianjin on Monday. Both leaders, playing pivotal roles on the global stage, emphasised the importance of diplomatic dialogue and peace efforts amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. During the summit, President Putin praised the constructive roles of India and China in seeking a resolution to…
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This smallcap stock surges over 15% as markets bounce back – Check details

This smallcap stock surges over 15% as markets bounce back – Check details

After a flat opening, the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 534.80 points or 0.67 per cent to 80,344.45. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 192.50 points or 78 per cent to 24,619.30. Mumbai: Shares of Hyderabad-headquartered MIC Electronics Limited surged over 15 per cent as the equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade on September 1, 2025, following the release of gross domestic product (GDP) data, which showed that India's economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 7.8 per cent in the April-June. The counter opened gap up with a gain of 3.46 per cent at Rs 49.40 on…
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South Africa announce playing XI for 1st ODI against England; Breetze, Rabada miss out onย seriesย opener

South Africa announce playing XI for 1st ODI against England; Breetze, Rabada miss out onย seriesย opener

After England, South Africa also announced their playing XI for the ODI series opener at Headingley, a day before. South Africa are coming off a 2-1 series victory against Australia in the format and will be keen to take the momentum over to England. Leeds (England): South Africa, too, announced their playing XI a day in advance, like their opponents, England. The Proteas, who recently had a successful away ODI assignment in Australia, had rested a few players in the finale, with the visitors taking an unassailable lead after two games themselves and hence, the likes of Keshav Maharaj, Lungi…
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Faced with backlash at home over India ties, Trump responds with ‘one-sided disaster’ rhetoric

Faced with backlash at home over India ties, Trump responds with ‘one-sided disaster’ rhetoric

Trump described the economic relationship between India and US as "totally one-sided" and a "disaster" for the United States. Washington: After facing criticism at home regarding his handling of relations with India, US President Donald Trump resorted to his familiar rhetoric, calling past trade engagements with New Delhi a "one-sided disaster."ย His comments come hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in China.ย  Trump also claimed that India has offered to cut their tariffs to nothing.ย In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "What few people understand is that we do very…
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Bank Holidays September 2025: Up to 15 days off โ€“ Check full list of holidays by RBI

Bank Holidays September 2025: Up to 15 days off โ€“ Check full list of holidays by RBI

Bank Holidays September 2025: Services that involve physical banking activities and are governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act will not be available to customers on closure days. New Delhi: With the beginning of September, people are eagerย to be aware of the bank holidays in this month. The banks across India will observe a mix of holidays and public holidays as per the RBI calendar. The Reserve Bank of India has released an official schedule, which includes several holidays falling on religious festivals and state-specific observances, as well as special local holidays. Along with these days off, all scheduled and non-scheduled…
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