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Five players to keep an eye on in Duleep Trophy as India’s Test season awaits

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Five players to keep an eye on in Duleep Trophy as India’s Test season awaits

The forthcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy will begin on August 28. Ahead of that, check five cricketers that the selectors will keep an eye on, especially with the Test series against South Africa and West Indies in mind. New Delhi: The Duleep Trophy is set to begin on August 28, with North Zone playing East Zone and Central Zone taking on NorthEast Zone. By virtue of their dominance in the previous edition of the zonal tournaments and in the Ranji Trophy, West Zone and South Zone have already qualified for the semi-finals, which will be played on September 4…

FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years as Goa gears up to host tournament

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Aug

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FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years as Goa gears up to host tournament

India last hosted the FIDE World Cup in 2002 in Hyderabad, with Viswanathan Anand lifting the title. The tournament returns to India after 23 years, with Goa set to host the event in which 206 players will take part in. New Delhi: The FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years, as Goa will be hosting the prestigious tournament from October 30-November 27. 206 players will be featuring in the tournament that will offer a berth to three players for the coveted Candidates and a prize purse of USD 2 million. India will have a strong field with the…

Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail over alleged misuse of govt funds

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Aug

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Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail over alleged misuse of govt funds

Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on the alleged charges of misuse of government funds amounting to LKR 16.6 million. Earlier on Friday, Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on allegations of state funds' misuse, as reported by Newswire Lanka. Colombo: In a significant development, former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday was granted bail after he was named a suspect in an ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of public funds for a private overseas trip involving ten individuals, Daily Mirror Online reported. As per the Sri Lankan-based newspaper, Daily Mirror, Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura released him on three sureties of LKR 5 million each, with the next court…

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on recovery journey after third surgery in three years

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Suryakumar Yadav opens up on recovery journey after third surgery in three years

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav detailed his recovery from a recent sports hernia surgery, praising the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence for its role in his rehab. Set to lead India in the Asia Cup, he confirmed he’s feeling fit and ready. Bengaluru: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shared valuable insights into his recent recovery from sports hernia surgery, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous rehabilitation process that took place at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. The flamboyant middle-order batter underwent surgery in Munich this June after experiencing discomfort in his lower right abdomen during the…

Stock Market Holidays 2025: Are BSE, NSE open or closed on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi?

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Aug

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Stock Market Holidays 2025: Are BSE, NSE open or closed on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi?

Stock Market Holidays 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday: The 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark tanked 849.37 points or 1.04 per cent, to close at 80,786.54. During the day, the index hit a low of 80,685.98 and a high of 81,450.28. Mumbai: The equity benchmark index Sensex tumbled 849 points on Tuesday amid weak global cues and the United States issuing a draft notice regarding the implementation of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian products. Continuous selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) further dampened investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark tanked 849.37 points or 1.04 per cent, to close at…

PV Sindhu makes winning start at World Championships, beats Kaloyana Nalbantova in straight games

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Aug

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PV Sindhu makes winning start at World Championships, beats Kaloyana Nalbantova in straight games

PV Sindhu defeated Kayolana Nalbantova in the first round of the Badminton World Championships 2025 in straight games. Sindhu was under the pump in the first game as she faced two game points but managed to pull it off, before a cakewalk second game. Meanwhile, HS Prannoy also won his opener. New Delhi: Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu made a winning start to the Badminton World Championships as she defeated Bulgarian Kaloyana Nalbantova in straight games on Tuesday, August 26. Sindhu, who has endured a lean run in 2025 with several first-round exits, survived two game points in the first…

Vande Bharat Express: How to book confirmed tickets 15 minutes before departure, check guidelines

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Aug

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Vande Bharat Express: How to book confirmed tickets 15 minutes before departure, check guidelines

Vande Bharat Express: Currently, this new feature is available on eight Vande Bharat trains that operate under the Southern Railway (SR) zone, including major routes in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. New Delhi: For the convenience of the passengers, the Indian Railways has rolled out a new feature allowing passengers to book tickets on select Vande Bharat Express trains just 15 minutes before the train arrives at their station. Where is this facility available? Currently, this new feature is available on eight Vande Bharat trains that operate under the Southern Railway (SR) zone, including major routes in Andhra…

Staying in present and controlling the controllables: Yash Dhull 2.0’s mantra post surgery | Exclusive

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Aug

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Staying in present and controlling the controllables: Yash Dhull 2.0’s mantra post surgery | Exclusive

Yash Dhull has been scoring runs for fun in the ongoing Delhi Premier League, scoring 435 runs in eight innings at an average of 87, while striking at 167.31 for Central Delhi Kings. Dhull sat down exclusively to chat with India TV about his heart surgery, the comeback and the learnings. New Delhi: "It was around this time last year, I don't remember it exactly and I actually don't want to, as I want to put it behind me. But I didn't have any other option apart from surgery," an anxious Yash Dhull tries to recall the timeline of his…

Kolkata Metro: 366 trains to run daily – Check new timings and other details

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Aug

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Kolkata Metro: 366 trains to run daily – Check new timings and other details

Kolkata Metro: The Yellow Line will provide 120 services to commuters on a daily basis, from Monday to Friday, with 60 trains operating from both ends. Kolkata: Following the inauguration of three new metro lines in Kolkata, the City of Joy, the daily commuters experience improved connectivity and seamless movement. The inauguration of the newly laid metro lines by Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes as a gift for the residents of the city, as it enables them to enjoy pandal-hopping through seamless connectivity between South and North Kolkata. In total, commuters will get 366 services on these metro routes. As…

Sanju Samson continues his strong run in KCL, falls little short of consecutive tons as Asia Cup stands ahead

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Aug

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Sanju Samson continues his strong run in KCL, falls little short of consecutive tons as Asia Cup stands ahead

Sanju Samson produced another strong knock in the Kerala Cricket League as he auditions himself for the Asia Cup 2025. Samson had hit a hundred in the previous match and has now hit 89 in the clash against Thrissur Titans. New Delhi: India batter Sanju Samson continued his strong run in the Kerala Cricket League as he slammed another fifty-plus score. Samson made a 46-ball 89 as he gears up for the Asia Cup 2025 with another stroke-filled knock. Playing for the Kochi Blue Tigers, Samson made 89 with nine sixes and four fours in another strong knock at the…