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Iran War: Trump says US ‘taking control’ of Strait of Hormuz, to be paid for ‘guarding’ it | World

Iran War: Trump says US ‘taking control’ of Strait of Hormuz, to be paid for ‘guarding’ it | World

Washington: President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway which remains a contentious issue between the US and Iran since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East earlier this year. In an interview with Fox News for its programme 'Fox and Friends', the 80-year-old Republican leader said the US would also be paid for guarding the Hormuz through which one-fifth of global oil and natural gas transit. He even claimed that the US had been guarding the strait, but would be "reimbursed by wealthy nations"…
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Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway inaugurated, check toll charges, speed limit, travel time and other details | Business

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway inaugurated, check toll charges, speed limit, travel time and other details | Business

Lucknow: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today inaugurated the Lucknow-Kanpur National Expressway (NE-6), connecting the state capital with Kanpur. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This project will significantly reduce travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur. While the expressway has been inaugurated, it is not open to public use at this time. Below, we have listed all the details about the expressway that travellers must know. When will the expressway open for the general public? The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway will open to public traffic at…
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Hilary Duff reflects on her iconic ‘Lizzie McGuire’ legacy

Hilary Duff reflects on her iconic ‘Lizzie McGuire’ legacy

Pop icon and actor Hilary Duff has opened up about her enduring legacy, revealing she feels immense pride in having shaped the childhoods of an entire generation. ย  Reflecting on her massive, decade-spanning career across both music and television, the โ€œLizzie McGuireโ€ star warmly described her unique connection with millennial and Gen-Z fans as a lifelong "badge of honour." ย  Duff emphasised that knowing her early work remains a safe space and a cherished memory for millions of people worldwide is an extraordinary privilege she never takes for granted. ย  "I hear that a lot from people, [that I was…
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3 options who can replace Stephen Fleming as CSK head coach after 18-year association ends | Cricket

3 options who can replace Stephen Fleming as CSK head coach after 18-year association ends | Cricket

New Delhi: Stephen Fleming and Chennai Super Kings ended their 18-year-long association, bringing the curtain down on a fabled period that brought all the glory to the CSK and Fleming too.. Fleming was associated with the Super Kings since the start of the IPL, having played for them in the inaugural year in 2008 before being their head coach from 2009 onwards. The former New Zealander oversaw the franchise's golden days, helping them win five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 crowns. Overall, Fleming led the Super Kings to 10 IPL finals and 12 playoff appearances, marking a historic…
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IT stock below Rs 50 hits upper circuit as US unit signs 5-year agreement with SpaceX International | Markets

IT stock below Rs 50 hits upper circuit as US unit signs 5-year agreement with SpaceX International | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Hyderabad-based technology firm Blue Cloud Softech Solution witnessed strong buying towards the end of the trading session and showed good recovery after the company informed exchanges that its United States subsidiary, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd โ€“ USA (BCSSL-USA), has executed a definitive five-year Master Services Agreement (MSA) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) services with SpaceX International Ltd, Malaysia. The company has not disclosed detailedย commercial terms, pricing, implementation schedules, customer-specific operational information orย other confidential provisions of the agreement, citing confidentiality obligations. However, it stated that it will make further disclosures as required under applicable law and the SEBI…
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India women register huge win over England in one-off Lord’s Test as Yastika and Kranti shine | Cricket

India women register huge win over England in one-off Lord’s Test as Yastika and Kranti shine | Cricket

New Delhi: Indian women have completed a historic win over England in the one-off Test at the iconic Lord's. The Women in Blue defeated the English side by 270 runs in the first-ever Test match at the Home of Cricket as Yastika Bhatia, Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana put up stellar performances. Krant led the show with the ball in the first innings as she took five wickets, becoming the first player to have taken a five-wicket haul at the iconic Lord's. After India piled up 285 batting first, Kranti jolted the home side with 5/37 in her 17 overs…
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Trump, Netanyahu and Meloni among 13 world leaders on Iran’s ‘revenge list’ as Mideast continues to boil | World

Trump, Netanyahu and Meloni among 13 world leaders on Iran’s ‘revenge list’ as Mideast continues to boil | World

Tehran: Days after Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of revenge over killing of his father and predecessor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehranย  has released a list of 13 world leaders who it said are its targets and feature on the 'revenge list'. The 'revenge list' was published on Saturday by Iran's national daily Hamshahri, which contained a graphic layout that depicted US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with "sniper-style crosshair targets superimposed on their foreheads". Under that, the 'revenge list' featured the names of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister…
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Retail inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June, breaches central โ€‹bank’s 4% target | Business

Retail inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June, breaches central โ€‹bank’s 4% target | Business

New Delhi: India's retail inflation rose to 4.38 per cent in June, up from 3.93 per cent in May. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the inflation data on Monday. Higher prices of petrol, diesel, CNG, along with food items, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and monsoon-related concerns put pressure on prices, pushing up retail inflation. The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for controlling inflation Additionally, this marks the first time in 17 months that the country's retail inflation rate has exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's 4 per cent target. The Reserve Bank of India…
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Suryakumar Yadav still in fray of T20I return? BCCI source drops major update | Cricket

Suryakumar Yadav still in fray of T20I return? BCCI source drops major update | Cricket

New Delhi: India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's return to the Indian T20I team might not be completely out as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly not ruled out his comeback. This comes after India's horror tour to the UK, where they failed to win a single match in their seven outings. India were blanked by Ireland 2-0 and were then handed a 4-0 drubbing by England in a five-match series, with one game ending as a no-result. As per a BCCI source, he is not in the scheme of things currently, but a comeback is…
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‘Get ready for sudden death,’ Iran issues chilling warning to Trump after Lindsey Graham’s demise | World

‘Get ready for sudden death,’ Iran issues chilling warning to Trump after Lindsey Graham’s demise | World

Tehran: The Iranian media is celebrating the death of Donald Trumpโ€™s close aide Lindsey Graham. Hamshahri, an Iranian national daily, also shared an illustration and warned that the US President and other American officials could meet โ€œsudden deathโ€. The publication carried an illustration showing Trump down on one knee, holding a photograph of Graham, alongside US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and several American and Israeli officials, under the headline โ€˜Get Ready for Sudden Deathโ€™ following the Senatorโ€™s death. What were Iranian newspapers warning Trump? Hamshahri, a state-run national daily, published the illustration showing Trump…
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