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Injury setbacks force Australia into late changes ahead of ODI series vs South Africa

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Aug

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Injury setbacks force Australia into late changes ahead of ODI series vs South Africa

Australia suffer triple injury blow ahead of ODI series vs South Africa, with Mitchell Owen, Matt Short, and Lance Morris ruled out. Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Cooper Connolly have been called up as replacements for the series starting August 19. Sydney: Australia’s preparations for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa have taken a significant hit, with three players ruled out due to injury just days before the first match in Cairns on August 19. Mitchell Owen, Lance Morris, and Matt Short will all miss the series, prompting a reshuffle in the squad. Owen, who was in line to…

This smallcap company posts double-digit increase in its revenue, check details

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Aug

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This smallcap company posts double-digit increase in its revenue, check details

The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 77.50, hit on August 27, 2024, and a 52-week low of Rs 41.01. The company's market capitalisation is Rs 1,223 crore. Mumbai: Shares of One Point One Solutions, which offers Business Process Management (BPM) services, started today's trading session with a decent gain as the company has reported a rise in its net profit and revenue. The counter began trading at Rs 46.79 in the opening session against the previous close of Rs 46.02 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). However, it touched the intraday low of Rs 45.55 amid profit booking.…

Glenn Maxwell targets early impact at 2026 T20 World Cup, embraces floating role

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Aug

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Glenn Maxwell targets early impact at 2026 T20 World Cup, embraces floating role

Glenn Maxwell eyes a key role with the new ball at the 2026 T20 World Cup, drawing from his 2023 ODI final impact. Now a T20 specialist, he embraces a flexible batting role and aims to stay adaptable as he enters the final phase of his international career. Sydney: As the countdown to the 2026 T20 World Cup began, Glenn Maxwell is once again preparing to be Australia's X-factor. However, this time, with a focus on the new ball. Reflecting on his game-changing role in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, Maxwell believes he can have a similar influence with…

How Kochi celebrated Independence Day on August 15, 1947, a day marked by heavy rain

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Aug

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How Kochi celebrated Independence Day on August 15, 1947, a day marked by heavy rain

It rained very heavily in Kochi on August 15, 1947. But that did not matter. Seventy nine years ago, to the day, bells rang all over the city, in schools and colleges, temples and churches, while the ships in the harbour, factories and mills sounded sirens to announce India’s independence. “Interestingly, the Indian flag was not hoisted at any official building in Thiruvananthapuram but the YMCA. In Kochi, the flag was hoisted at the Durbar Hall grounds, Ernakulam, by the Cochin Maharaja, Aikya Keralam Thampuran’s younger brother, the Elaya Raja Rama Varma Parikshith Thampuran,” says Balagopal Varma, city historian. A news…

China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap

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Aug

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China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said an official announcement on the matter is anticipated during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin. New Delhi: China on Thursday announced that it is actively engaging with India to restore direct flight services between the two nations, signalling a possible revival of air connectivity after a five-year pause. The discussions have sparked speculation that flights could resume in the near future, which could mark a significant step towards enhancing people-to-people ties and boosting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. When questioned about media reports…

Quarterly Results: Homegrown logistics solution provider announces Q1 results – Check details

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Aug

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Quarterly Results: Homegrown logistics solution provider announces Q1 results – Check details

According to BSE Analytics, the stock has delivered a solid return of 1196 per cent in five years, outperforming the benchmark index's surge of 112.79 per cent during the same period. Mumbai: Homegrown logistics solution provider Sindhu Trade Links has released the results for the April-June quarter of the financial year 2025-26. The company's total revenue for the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,409.92 crore, as against Rs 1,271.58 crore in the same quarter last year. The company's profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 273.56 crore in Q1 FY26, as compared to Rs 256.30 crore in Q1 FY25.…

Trinbago Knight Riders announce new captain ahead of CPL 2025, to replace Kieron Pollard

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Aug

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Trinbago Knight Riders announce new captain ahead of CPL 2025, to replace Kieron Pollard

Nicholas Pooran takes over as Trinbago Knight Riders captain for CPL 2025, replacing Kieron Pollard. Backed by veterans like Narine and Russell, Pooran aims to lead TKR into a new era. Dwayne Bravo returns as head coach as TKR face Patriots on August 17 to start the new season. Trinidad: Nicholas Pooran has been appointed the new captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season, taking over from veteran Kieron Pollard. The announcement marks a significant moment in TKR’s leadership transition, with Pooran becoming the third captain in a line that began…

Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE and BSE closed on August 15 for Independence Day? Check details

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Aug

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Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE and BSE closed on August 15 for Independence Day? Check details

Stock Market Holidays 2025: According to the stock market holiday calendar, the stock market will remain closed for five days post-August. Mumbai: In the truncated week, the benchmark indices witnessed a pullback rally with the Sensex gaining 748 points and the Nifty ending up by 1.1 per cent. The 30-share BSE Sensex extended gains for the second consecutive day and climbed 57.75 points or 0.07 per cent to end the trading session at 80,597.66. The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 11.95 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 24,631.30, holding the psychological level of 24,600 ahead of Independence Day 2025. …

Prithvi Shaw earns call-up to Maharashtra squad for Buchi Babu tournament

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Aug

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Prithvi Shaw earns call-up to Maharashtra squad for Buchi Babu tournament

Prithvi Shaw has been called up to the Maharashtra squad for the upcoming Buchi Babu tournament. He left Mumbai ahead of the upcoming domestic season, after the youngster was left out of the Ranji Trophy squad in the last season. Mumbai: Youngster Prithvi Shaw has been called up to the Maharashtra squad for the upcoming Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Chennai, slated to begin on August 18, which will continue till September 9. After spending his entire career with Mumbai, the 25-year-old joined Maharashtra in the upcoming domestic season. He was dropped from the Ranji Trophy squad last season, which…

SBI Customers Alert: Bank to hike IMPS charges starting August 15, 2025 – Here’s what PNB, Canara Bank are charging

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Aug

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SBI Customers Alert: Bank to hike IMPS charges starting August 15, 2025 – Here’s what PNB, Canara Bank are charging

IMPS serves as an innovative payment service with real-time availability round the clock. The IMPS is facilitated and brought to the users by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). New Delhi: In a significant development, the State Bank of India has made a crucial announcement to revise its Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transaction charges for retail customers. The revised IMPS will be applicable from August 15. Notably, the charges are different depending upon whether it is online or branch channel. For online users, small-value IMPS transactions which remain under a threshold of Rs 25,000 will continue to be free.…