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‘Won’t compromise on Bangladesh’s security, honour, dignity’: Advisor Asif Nazrul on T20 World Cup row

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Sports

‘Won’t compromise on Bangladesh’s security, honour, dignity’: Advisor Asif Nazrul on T20 World Cup row

Bangladesh have refused to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to 'security concerns'. The Bangladesh government's sports advisor reiterated that they are not willing to travel to India and will be writing another letter to the ICC. New Delhi: Bangladesh government's sports advisor on Wednesday reiterated that their national team is not willing to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to 'security concerns' and that the International Cricket Council had not understood the concerns of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Nazrul met the BCB directors on Wednesday after ICC's response to the board's…

US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a 2 week chase: How this move could heighten tensions with Russia MV bella 1

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Jan

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World

US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a 2 week chase: How this move could heighten tensions with Russia MV bella 1

The seizure of M/V Bella 1 comes in the wake of reports that Russia attempted to shield the vessel by deploying naval forces to escort it. Washington: The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, in the North Atlantic Ocean after tracking the vessel for more than two weeks, amid reports that Moscow had attempted to shield the ship by deploying naval forces as an escort. The US military’s European Command confirmed the operation in a post on X, stating that the tanker was seized by the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of…

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport to get new transit system, switching between terminals to be easier

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Jan

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Business

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport to get new transit system, switching between terminals to be easier

Being rail-based transport systems, Automated People Movers are driverless and are specifically designed for short-distance, high-frequency travel. Bengaluru: Moving between terminals at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is going to get easier, as there are plans to introduce an Automated People Mover (APM). Marking a key major stride towards modernising inter-terminal connectivity at one of India’s busiest airports, bids have been invited by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates the airport. Bids are invited for design consultancy services for the proposed system. Automated People Movers Being rail-based transport systems, Automated People Movers are driverless and are specifically designed for…

Siddaramaiah becomes longest-serving CM of Karnataka

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Jan

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Politics

Siddaramaiah becomes longest-serving CM of Karnataka

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar took a moment to offer public congratulations to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who made history on Tuesday by equaling D Devaraj Urs as the state's longest-serving Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar described the milestone as a "very happy development" for the entire party, noting that Siddaramaiah has firmly secured his place in the history books. The timing of the achievement comes amid persistent rumors of a leadership transition, but Shivakumar was quick to shut down any baiting questions about his own ambitions. When asked if the CM’s record-breaking tenure would "smoothen…

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Jan

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Lifestyle

Flights cancelled, trains halted: Europe hit by cold wave and snow chaos |

Europe continues to reel under high winds and snowfall, whereas worsening travel disruption is still in place. A crippling cold wave is set to intensify across the continent with more snow, sub-zero temperatures, and powerful winter storms, as per Reuters. Authorities have warned that more flights will be cancelled, trains halted, and roads blocked after days of chaos that left thousands stranded in airports and along rail lines.Air travel has been hit the hardest. In the Netherlands, as another blizzard was forecast to sweep through overnight, authorities advised residents to stay home if possible. Dutch airline KLM cancelled 600 flights…

SL vs PAK 1st T20I live score: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

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Jan

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Sports

SL vs PAK 1st T20I live score: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

SL vs PAK 1st T20I live score: Sri Lanka and Pakistan lock horns in what is a crucial T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The two teams face each other in a three-match series. New Delhi: Sri Lanka are up against Pakistan in a crucial T20I series in Dambulla as the teams gear up for the T20 World Cup 2026. This will be final international assignment for Pakistan ahead of the World Cup, while Sri Lanka will be playing in another T20I series against England. Follow for the latest updates on the match. Match Scorecard

GDP to grow by 7.4% in FY2025-26: Govt’s advance estimates

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Jan

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Business

GDP to grow by 7.4% in FY2025-26: Govt’s advance estimates

Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices is estimated to attain a level of Rs 201.90 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, against the Provisional Estimates (PE) of GDP for the FY 2024-25 of Rs 187.97 lakh crore. New Delhi: The Indian economy is likely to grow at 7.4 per cent in 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent in the previous fiscal, mainly on account of better performance of manufacturing and services sectors, as per the government data released on Wednesday. According to the first advance estimates of national income released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), manufacturing…

Why are Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi not playing in PAK vs SL 1st T20I? Explained

07

Jan

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Why are Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi not playing in PAK vs SL 1st T20I? Explained

Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi are not playing the first T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dambulla. Pakistan face Sri Lanka in their last international assignment before the T20 World Cup 2026. New Delhi: Pakistan lock horns against Sri Lanka in a crucial dress rehearsal ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The two are facing each other in a three-match T20I series in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The series is Pakistan's last T20I assignment ahead of the World Cup next month. They will look to make the most of the outings as they gear up for the showpiece. Meanwhile,…

Residential Real Estate: Urbanisation, premiumisation and green living to shape next housing cycle

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Jan

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Business

Residential Real Estate: Urbanisation, premiumisation and green living to shape next housing cycle

Homebuyers are increasingly factoring in energy efficiency, air quality, and access to open green spaces while evaluating housing options, driven by health awareness and long-term cost considerations. New Delhi: After years of expansion driven by volume and velocity, the housing sector is steadily transitioning toward value-led growth, where quality, location, and long-term liveability are as important as price. This next phase is being shaped by the convergence of three defining forces—urbanisation, premiumization, and green living. Far from operating in silos, these trends are increasingly intertwined, collectively redefining how and where homes are planned, built, and bought in India’s evolving urban…

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes biggest Hindi film ever

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Jan

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Entertainment

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes biggest Hindi film ever

Ranveer Singh-starrer "Dhurandhar" has become the highest-earning Hindi film ever with a nett India collection of over Rs 831 crore, the makers announced on Wednesday. With its Day 33 earnings on Tuesday standing at Rs 5.70 crore nett, the film’s total India nett collection climbed to Rs 831.40 crore, placing it at the No. 1 spot among all Hindi releases to date. "History has been rewritten. With Tuesday’s collections, 'Dhurandhar' has officially risen to become the highest-earning Hindi film of all time, a towering achievement that has redefined Indian box office success," the makers said in a statement.…