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India forced to reshuffle after star pacer ruled out of NZ ODIs; Auqib Nabi tipped to receive call-up

India forced to reshuffle after star pacer ruled out of NZ ODIs; Auqib Nabi tipped to receive call-up

India's preparations for the ODI series against New Zealand have been dealt a blow after pacer Prasidh Krishna was reportedly ruled out due to an incomplete recovery from a hamstring injury. India encountered a fresh injury setback after it was reportedly confirmed that pace bowler Prasidh Krishna will not be part of the Men in Blue's ODI setup during the New Zealand tour.With the tour approaching soon, the Indian team management will scramble to find a suitable replacement for the Karnataka speedster, who has proved himself effective in the 50-over format.Team India is touring New Zealand for an all-format series,…
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Netanyahu facing setback in Israel elections? Rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties amid hung mandate

Netanyahu facing setback in Israel elections? Rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties amid hung mandate

Israelis awaited the final election results on Wednesday as no clear winner emerged, raising the possibility of weeks of coalition negotiations between and opposition parties seeking to remove him from power. Arab-led parties made historic gains, but it remained uncertain whether Netanyahuโ€™s opponents would agree to work with them to secure a parliamentary majority. Issues involving Palestinians and their descendants remain deeply sensitive in Israel. Netanyahu, who hopes to remain the countryโ€™s longest-serving prime minister, suffered a setback as his Likud party lost support compared with the 2022 election. Following the vote, he strongly rejected the possibility of forming a…
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WPL 2027 Auction: Molineux becomes costliest pick; Scotlandโ€™s Kathryn Bryce makes history

WPL 2027 Auction: Molineux becomes costliest pick; Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce makes history

UP Warriorz made the biggest statement at the WPL 2027 auction by securing Australian captain Sophie Molineux for a record Rs 1.1 crore, making her the most expensive player sold. Sophie Molineux emerged as the costliest buy at the Womenโ€™s Premier League auction here on Wednesday, with UP Warriorz shelling out Rs 1.1 crore for the current Australian captain.UP Warriorz also recruited India all-rounder Sneh Rana for Rs 30 lakh.Delhi Capitals splurged Rs 75 lakh to rope in the hard-hitting Kiran Navgire, who also attracted bids from two-time WPL winners Mumbai Indians.The UP Warriorz franchise, which did not have a…
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UAE President jokingly offers to train Captain Smit Machchhar to fight, pilotโ€™s reaction goes viral

UAE President jokingly offers to train Captain Smit Machchhar to fight, pilot’s reaction goes viral

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar arrived at a ceremony hosted by the United Arab Emirates with stitches across his head and his left arm in a sling. He was there to receive an honour for helping avert a terror incident aboard a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. But it was his warm exchange with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that caught the internet's attention. The UAE President conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Machchhar and his fellow flydubai crew members in recognition of their courage, professionalism and commitment to passenger safety. During the…
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29 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex and Nifty flat, IT stocks in action with TCS being top gainer

29 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex and Nifty flat, IT stocks in action with TCS being top gainer

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session flat on October 29, 2026, as investors assess global monetary policy cues alongside persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 22.44 points, or 0.03 per cent, to start the session at 73,268.47, while the Nifty shed 8.20 points to open at 22,690.65. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,246.03 and the Nifty 50 at 22,698.85. However, the broader indices traded in green in the opening session. The BSE Midcap Select Index gained 40.06 points, while the BSE Smallcap Select Index was up 21.68…
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JD Vance writes to Iran security chief in last minute push to revive truce talks ahead of US midterms

JD Vance writes to Iran security chief in last minute push to revive truce talks ahead of US midterms

US Vice President JD Vance has written to Iran's security chief in a renewed effort to restart peace negotiations and avert a possible fresh American military offensive following the US midterm elections in November, which Donald Trump has hinted is the deadline for resuming the conflict, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. According to the newspaper, the letter was addressed to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iranโ€™s Supreme National Security Council, at the direction of US President Donald Trump. The communication, along with subsequent exchanges between American and Iranian officials, focused on establishing a framework for negotiations rather than outlining…
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Vedanta announces first interim dividend for FY 2026-27, are you eligible? Check amount, other details

Vedanta announces first interim dividend for FY 2026-27, are you eligible? Check amount, other details

Mining major Vedanta has announced its consolidated results for the quarter ended September 2026 and has posted net profit of Rs 3,650 crore, a twofold jump from Rs 1,798 crore posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company has also announced its first interim dividend of Rs 5 per share for FY27. This is the first payout post-demerger. The company had already announced the record date for its dividend. To be eligible for a corporate action, investors must hold stock on or before this date.ย  Vedanta dividend record date The company had fixed October 14, 2026 as the…
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Flavio Bolsonaro declares himself Brazilโ€™s โ€˜president-electโ€™ from US, alleges voter fraud in Lulaโ€™s victory

Flavio Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil’s ‘president-elect’ from US, alleges voter fraud in Lula’s victory

Miami: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has declared himself country's "true president" after arriving in Miami, United States on Wednesday, October 28. He alleged electoral fraud in President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silvaโ€™s electoral victory. "I want to tell not only my 60 million voters but also the Brazilian people as a whole that I am the president-elect, and that the criminals who stole Brazil's election are part of a criminal organisation that has established a tyranny," he said. 'Left for Brazil's sake':ย Flavio's letter toย Brazilians In a lengthy statement addressed to Brazilians on X, Flavio said he had left to escape…
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CJP Backs Congress-Led INDIA Bloc Rally Against Gyanesh Kumar: Whatโ€™s Behind the Move?

CJP Backs Congress-Led INDIA Bloc Rally Against Gyanesh Kumar: What’s Behind the Move?

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has backed the Congress-led INDIA blocโ€™s November 1 rally at Delhiโ€™s Ramlila Maidan and renewed its demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. ย  The CJPโ€™s support suggests that separate opposition campaigns over alleged electoral fraud and the Election Commissionโ€™s handling of the voter-list revision may now be converging around a common protest platform. ย  โ€œNation above all!โ€ CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke posted on X while sharing a statement issued by the youth-led organisation. It was not immediately clear whether Dipke or other…
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Meet Bert Mueller, the American who moved to India in 2011 and turned a 0,000 investment into a  million Mexican food chain in Bengaluru; California Burrito now has 103 stores, with plans to reach 300 by 2030

Meet Bert Mueller, the American who moved to India in 2011 and turned a $250,000 investment into a $23 million Mexican food chain in Bengaluru; California Burrito now has 103 stores, with plans to reach 300 by 2030

Bert Mueller moved from the US to India and built California Burrito into a successful food chain. (Photo: CNBC Make It) When Bert Mueller first considered bringing Mexican-inspired cuisine to India, the options were limited. Now, more than a decade later, the American entrepreneur has built California Burrito into a business generating $23 million in annual revenue, proving that an idea born out of curiosity can grow into a substantial enterprise.Mueller, who grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, moved to India in December 2011. What began as a decision to explore a country vastly different from his own eventually led…
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