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Joe Root set to become England captain again after Ben Stokes’ retirement; why not Harry Brook?

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Joe Root set to become England captain again after Ben Stokes’ retirement; why not Harry Brook?

London: Star England batter Joe Root is very likely to be named the next captain of the Test side. Former international Ben Stokes announced his retirement after the New Zealand series, leaving the door open for a new captain. However, the England and Wales Cricket Board is considering bringing Root back as leader, even though it was Harry Brook who was serving as Stokes’ deputy. In the second Test against New Zealand, when the former all-rounder was out with a suspension following a nightclub incident in London, Root was handed the baton. The team management wanted to bring in someone…

Cabinet approves rail capacity expansion along critical Andhra Pradesh–Karnataka economic corridor: Details

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Cabinet approves rail capacity expansion along critical Andhra Pradesh–Karnataka economic corridor: Details

New Delhi: In a major push toward infrastructure and industrial growth, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a Rs 1,264-crore rail capacity expansion along the critical Andhra Pradesh–Karnataka economic corridor. The approval has been given for a third and fourth line on the Bellary-Guntakal rail section. The project is planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. This project will provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services. Project to cover 3 districts According to…

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Sony to distribute ‘Ramayana’ worldwide

Prime Focus Studios has officially announced that Sony Pictures Entertainment will serve as the global distributor for the highly anticipated epic film Ramayana, expanding the film's international reach beyond India. The announcement marks a significant milestone for one of Indian cinema's most ambitious projects, underscoring its global aspirations and positioning it as a major cinematic event for audiences worldwide. The large-scale mythological action-adventure is being produced by filmmaker and entrepreneur Namit Malhotra under the Prime Focus Studios banner. Malhotra, who also serves as the CEO of the globally renowned visual effects company DNEG, has envisioned Ramayana as a landmark adaptation…

Another Indian athlete ruled out of Commonwealth Games after NADA suspends for whereabouts failure

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Another Indian athlete ruled out of Commonwealth Games after NADA suspends for whereabouts failure

New Delhi: Olympian Tulika Maan has been withdrawn from India's Commonwealth Games squad after being provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). The 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist will miss the Glasgow Games after allegedly committing three whereabouts failures within a rolling 12-month period. Notably, she was among India's leading medal contenders in the women's +78kg judo event. “She has committed three whereabouts failures in a 12-month period and NADA has sent notice to her. So, she will be withdrawn from the team,” a judo coach told PTI on condition of anonymity. According to reports, the alleged whereabouts failures…

Saudi Arabia prince found dead in luxury London hotel; probe reveals fatal drug and alcohol overdose

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Saudi Arabia prince found dead in luxury London hotel; probe reveals fatal drug and alcohol overdose

London: A Saudi prince was discovered lying on the bathroom floor of his room at the Marriott Hotel after allegedly consuming a fatal combination of alcohol, drugs, and prescription medication in his luxury hotel in London. Blood tests placed his alcohol level at nearly three times what UK law allows for driving, one of several findings presented during the inquest into his death. The hearing at Inner West London Coroner's Court established that Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi Al Saud went into cardiac arrest after ingesting large amounts of alcohol and drugs. What did the…

NSE SME stock below Rs 150 in focus as firm shares detail about collaboration with global company

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Jul

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NSE SME stock below Rs 150 in focus as firm shares detail about collaboration with global company

Mumbai: Wol 3D India Limited, a small-cap company listed on Nifty SME EMERGE with a market cap of Rs 84.84 crore, is on investors' radar as the company, which provides 3D printing-related products and services in India, has shared significant information with investors. The stock ended today's trading session in the red amid a decline in benchmark indices. While Sensex declined 331.62 points to settle at 76,059.77, Nifty dropped 102.15 points to 23,767.45. The stock ended the trading session at Rs 130.30, with a fall of Rs 6.70 or 4.89 per cent from the previous close of Rs 137 on…

I’ll not give my full effort in the Commonwealth Games, my focus is the Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

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I’ll not give my full effort in the Commonwealth Games, my focus is the Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

Glasgow: India’s premier weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has confirmed that she will adopt a measured approach at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She chose to protect her fitness ahead of a bigger target later this year, which is the Asian Games in Japan. The Olympic silver medallist, who carried the Indian flag during Thursday’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, said her competition strategy has been planned with the Asian Games in mind rather than pursuing maximum lifts in Glasgow. Chanu is seeking a first-ever Asian Games podium finish when the continental event takes place in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4. As…

Why Trump imposed 10% tariff on goods imported from India, but hit China, Japan with 12.5% tariffs?

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Jul

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Why Trump imposed 10% tariff on goods imported from India, but hit China, Japan with 12.5% tariffs?

Washington: The United States imposed a fresh round of tariffs on 60 trading partners, replacing the temporary global tariff that had been in place for the past five months. US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on imports from India and 16 other nations as part of a global crackdown on goods produced using forced labour. India was bracketed among countries to face a higher 12.5 per cent levy. However, Washington reduced the rate to 10 per cent after taking note of New Delhi’s recent amendment to its Foreign Trade Policy, which explicitly banned the import…

NBFC stock hits upper circuit even as benchmark indices face selling pressure amid weak global cues

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Jul

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NBFC stock hits upper circuit even as benchmark indices face selling pressure amid weak global cues

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell amid selling pressure and weak global cues due to rising Brent crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 681.83 points or 0.89 per cent to 75,709.56, and the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 187.45 points or 0.79 per cent to 23,682.15 at the time of writing the report. Despite this fall, the shares of non-banking financial company (NBFC) NCL Research & Financial Services Ltd, a small cap company with a market cap of Rs 89.91 crore, are seeing a rise today. The rise comes as the company, in its latest exchange filing today,…

Jos Buttler surpasses Chris Gayle in elite list, scripts history despite subpar performance in The Hundred 2026

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Jos Buttler surpasses Chris Gayle in elite list, scripts history despite subpar performance in The Hundred 2026

London: The 3rd game of the ongoing The Hundred 2026 saw Manchester Super Giants taking on London Spirit. The two sides met at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 23rd, and the game saw Super Giants register a 7-run victory in the clash. However, it was veteran batter Jos Buttler who etched his name in the history books. It is worth noting that Manchester Super Giants came into bat first, and the side posted a total of 138 runs in the first innings of the game, and Buttler only managed to amass 16 runs to his name. Despite…