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T20 World Cup opening ceremony: Full list of performers and where to watch | Cricket

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T20 World Cup opening ceremony: Full list of performers and where to watch | Cricket

Birmingham: The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will get underway at Edgbaston on June 12 with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka. Ahead of the blockbuster clash, the ICC has planned an opening ceremony featuring a live performance from the West End production of Wicked. The England and Wales Cricket Board is planning a programme that combines cricket with elements of music and entertainment as the competition begins. Leading the performance will be theatre actors Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen, who will be joined by the full cast of the musical. The appearance forms part of celebrations marking the 20th…

Gold witnesses strong recovery on MCX, jumps over 1.5 lakh per 10 grams, silver too shines | Check city-wise rates | Markets

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Gold witnesses strong recovery on MCX, jumps over 1.5 lakh per 10 grams, silver too shines | Check city-wise rates | Markets

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures witnessed a strong recovery after US President Donald Trump signalled a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran and called off planned military strikes. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 1,663 or 1.11 per cent at Rs 1,50,595 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,48,932. It jumped further to touch an intraday high of Rs 1,50,600, a gain of Rs 1,668, or 1.11 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,49,705, down Rs 773, or 0.52 per cent. On the MCX,…

Jigar Naik First Iitian From Odisha’S Village: Jigar Naik set to become this Odisha village’s first IITian; before that, his mother had to win a much harder battle

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Jigar Naik First Iitian From Odisha’S Village: Jigar Naik set to become this Odisha village’s first IITian; before that, his mother had to win a much harder battle

Jigar Naik with his mother Apoorva Naik. (Image Courtesy: Dainik Bhaskar) Every time Apoorva Naik sat down at her sewing machine, she wasn't just stitching clothes. She was stitching together hope. That machine became her family's lifeline, paying school fees, covering daily expenses, and keeping alive a dream that once seemed out of reach. Today, that dream has brought her son Jigar Naik close to becoming the first person from his village Bakilikona, in Odisha, to make it into an IIT.Jigar scored an All India Rank of 5474 in JEE Advanced 2026. It’s a result that came after years of…

Tactical Analysis: South Korea control tempo, exploits Czechia in counter-attack to secure 2-1 win in FIFA World Cup | Football

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Tactical Analysis: South Korea control tempo, exploits Czechia in counter-attack to secure 2-1 win in FIFA World Cup | Football

New Delhi: South Korea defeated Czechia 2–1 in a tightly contested 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match. The result reflected Korea’s adaptability after falling behind and Czechia’s inability to maintain control after a strong spell around the hour mark. Notably, the match began cautiously, with both sides prioritising structure over risk. Czechia set up in a compact 4-2-3-1 mid-block, staying narrow to protect central zones and forcing South Korea into wider areas. South Korea responded with a flexible 4-3-3 that often shifted into a 2-3-5 in possession, with full-backs pushing high and one midfielder dropping deeper to aid circulation. Despite…

Congress protests at Jantar Mantar over RS nomination rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan

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Congress protests at Jantar Mantar over RS nomination rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan

The Congress party staged a satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi at 10 am on Friday to oppose the Election Commission of India’s decision to reject Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. The electoral body disqualified Natarajan’s nomination papers on the grounds of alleged irregularities in her election affidavit, a move that prompted immediate protests from the opposition party, which accused the commission of bias. Earlier in the week, a ten-member Congress delegation had met the Chief Election Commissioner to formally voice their concerns over the matter. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of…

Spacex IPO raises USD 75 billion, makes Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire | Business

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Spacex IPO raises USD 75 billion, makes Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire | Business

New Delhi: Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, has created history by launching the world's largest IPO. With the launch of this IPO, Musk has become the world's first trillionaire. Notably, only about 20 countries in the world have a GDP (Gross Domestic Product) exceeding USD 1 trillion. The SpaceX IPO raised USD 75 billion, surpassing the record of USD 29.4 billion set by Saudi Aramco in 2019. SpaceX has issued 555.6 million shares at a price of USD 135 per share. SpaceX's valuation has reached USD 1.77 trillion Based on the IPO price, SpaceX's market cap is estimated at USD 1.77…

Jaspal Rana death: Key records and achievements of shooting legend | Other

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Jaspal Rana death: Key records and achievements of shooting legend | Other

New Delhi: Renowned Indian shooter and high-performance coach Jaspal Rana has passed away at the age of 49. His death marks a significant loss for Indian sport, particularly the shooting community, where he was widely regarded as both a champion athlete and a transformative coach. Notably, Rana had been undergoing medical treatment in Delhi after falling ill during the Indian contingent’s return from the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany. He required emergency medical attention upon landing in India and underwent a procedure following complications. Despite medical intervention, he passed away at a hospital in the national capital on Thursday…

EAM Jaishankar questions West over India’s Russian oil criticism: ‘Europe’s weapons used to attack us’ | World

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EAM Jaishankar questions West over India’s Russian oil criticism: ‘Europe’s weapons used to attack us’ | World

Helsinki (Finland): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Friday questioned the West over its double standards and defended India's decision to procure Russian oil following the beginning of the Ukraine war in 2022. The diplomat-turned-politician underlined that India would prioritise its energy needs, which are guided by the country's national interest. Participating in a discussion on 'Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition' at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Jaishankar countered Europe's criticism of India buying Russian oil and said pointed India's concerns over West supplying arms to India's neighbours, referring to Pakistan. "I'll make two observations. I…

Hexagon Nutrition IPO Listing Highlights: Shares list at premium of 7% over issue price | Markets

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Hexagon Nutrition IPO Listing Highlights: Shares list at premium of 7% over issue price | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Hexagon Nutrition Ltd, which received a good response from investors during the three-day subscription window, made a positive debut on the bourses today, i.e. on June 12, 2026, listing at a premium of 7.22 per cent over the issue price of Rs 45. The stock began trading at Rs 48.25, up 7.22 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the shares listed at Rs 45 apiece, a premium of 6.67 per cent. The Rs 139-crore IPO, with a price band of Rs 42-45 per equity share, was overall subscribed…

Jaspal Rana, Asian Games gold medalist and Manu Bhaker’s coach, dies at 49; PM Modi expresses grief | Other

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Jaspal Rana, Asian Games gold medalist and Manu Bhaker’s coach, dies at 49; PM Modi expresses grief | Other

New Delhi: Renowned Indian shooter and high-performance pistol coach Jaspal Rana has passed away at the age of 49. According to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana breathed his last at a hospital in Delhi in the early hours of Friday. He had recently undergone a medical procedure after falling ill during the Indian contingent’s return journey from the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany. Upon landing in New Delhi, Rana was immediately admitted to the hospital, where he underwent a procedure involving the placement of a stent after his condition deteriorated. In the…