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India Test cricketer announces retirement; played BGT, World Test Championship final vs Australia | Cricket

India Test cricketer announces retirement; played BGT, World Test Championship final vs Australia | Cricket

Visakhapatnam: Keeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from India cricketer. The 32-year-old made his international debut in 2023 against Australia in Nagpur. He was brought in a cover for Rishabh Pant, who was out of action following a car accident. The Visakhapatnam-born featured in seven Test matches for India, contributing 221 runs during that period. However, once Pant returned to the setup and other wicketkeeping options such as Dhruv Jurel and N Jagadeesan came into consideration, his opportunities at the highest level diminished. Later shifted his focus entirely to domestic cricket with Andhra. His red-ball record in domestic cricket…
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Uttar Pradesh to get 2 more highways, Kanpur, Barabanki among 8 districts to be connected | Business

Uttar Pradesh to get 2 more highways, Kanpur, Barabanki among 8 districts to be connected | Business

Lucknow: The rapid expansion of the expressway and highway network in Uttar Pradesh has doubled the state's development pace. Following the completion of the Ganga Expressway, the people of Uttar Pradesh are now in for a treat. The state will soon receive two new major highway projects. According to available information, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon inaugurate the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway and lay the foundation stone for two new highway projects that will accelerate Uttar Pradesh's development. Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway The 63-kilometre-long Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway was completed at a cost of approximately Rs 4,700 crore. The expressway's most significant feature is its…
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Lord’s host 150th Test match during ENG vs NZ, which Indian ground hosted most red-ball matches? | Cricket

Lord’s host 150th Test match during ENG vs NZ, which Indian ground hosted most red-ball matches? | Cricket

London: Lord's Cricket Ground added another landmark chapter to its storied history on June 4 as the iconic London venue became the first ground in the world to host 150 men's Test matches. It hosted its first Test match back in 1884. In that game, England beat Australia rather comfortably, winning the game by an innings and five runs. More than a century later, it remains one of the sport's most recognised venues and a regular stop on international tours of England. Stadiums to host most Test matches: Stadium Country Tests hosted Lord's England 150 MCG Australia 118 SCG Australia…
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5 financial mistakes investors should avoid during global geopolitical tensions: Details | Personal-finance

5 financial mistakes investors should avoid during global geopolitical tensions: Details | Personal-finance

Mumbai: Periods of geopolitical tension often trigger heightened market volatility, testing investors' discipline and decision-making. While uncertainty can create opportunities, it can also lead to costly mistakes. Here are five common pitfalls investors should avoid when navigating markets during geopolitical disruptions. 1. Avoid Over-Trading on Every Headline Geopolitical developments often lead to sharp market swings. One day, markets decline on fears of escalation; the next, they rebound on hopes of de-escalation. According to Paresh Bhagat, CIO of Veer Growth Fund (AIF), and Chairman at Mangal Keshav Financial Services, in such environments, constantly buying and selling based on the latest headlines…
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Former India cricketer weighs in on India’s next T20I captaincy choice after Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket

Former India cricketer weighs in on India’s next T20I captaincy choice after Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket

New Delhi: Recent reports have suggested that ace batter Suryakumar Yadavโ€™s time with the Indian team is coming to an end. After consistent subpar performances in the format and a dreadful IPL season, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) seems to have run out of patience and could exclude Suryakumar Yadav from Indiaโ€™s T20I squad going forward.ย  With the growing feeling that the time for Suryakumar Yadav might be up, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra came forward and talked about who could take up the mantle for the side when Suryakumar Yadav eventually leaves the role, and…
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CMR Green Technologies IPO booked nearly 9.57x so far, here’s what latest GMP suggests | Markets

CMR Green Technologies IPO booked nearly 9.57x so far, here’s what latest GMP suggests | Markets

Mumbai: The initial public offering (IPO) of CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycler, has received a strong response from investors on the second day of bidding, with the issue subscribed 9.57 times so far. According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Rs 630.62-crore IPO received bids for 22,05,84,078 shares against 2,30,43,930 shares on offer, translating into 9.57 times subscription. The category for non-institutional investors fetched 21.76 times subscription, while the quota for retail individual investors (RIIs) subscribed 7.88 times. The portion for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) attracted 3.45 per cent bidding. Raises Rs 188.44 crore…
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How is Rishabh Pant doing after losing India vice-captaincy and quitting LSG leadership? | Cricket

How is Rishabh Pant doing after losing India vice-captaincy and quitting LSG leadership? | Cricket

Chandigarh: India's upcoming Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh will mark the team's first red-ball assignment since a leadership reshuffle saw Rishabh Pant lose the vice-captaincy. KL Rahul has been announced as Shubman Gillโ€™s new deputy. However, despite the change, Pant continues to be regarded as one of India's most important players in Test cricket. The keeper-batter has been putting in extensive work during training sessions ahead of the one-off match, as he is looking to bounce back from an underwhelming IPL campaign. Thereโ€™s plenty of criticism around him at the moment, which eventually resulted in Pant quitting as LSG…
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Pakistan set to exit UNSC as 5 new nations elected; Muslim-majority Kyrgyzstan makes historic debut | World

Pakistan set to exit UNSC as 5 new nations elected; Muslim-majority Kyrgyzstan makes historic debut | World

New Delhi: Pakistan's tenure at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to end this year as five new countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the world's most powerful diplomatic body. In a significant outcome of the UNSC elections held on June 3, Kyrgyzstan secured a seat on the Security Council for the first time in its history. Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were also elected as non-permanent members for a two-year term. The newly elected nations will replace Pakistan, Panama, Denmark, Greece and Somalia, whose terms will conclude at the end of 2026. The…
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Market Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty advance marginally to end volatile session in green ahead of RBI MPC outcome | Markets

Market Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty advance marginally to end volatile session in green ahead of RBI MPC outcome | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty delivered a decent recovery to end the session with a slight gain on Thursday. The market started the session under pressure amid weak global cues, elevated crude oil prices, persistent selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and continuous geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. However, the profit booking stopped, allowing both the Nifty and Sensex to recover sharply from the day's lows. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 13.84 points or 0.02 per cent, to settle at 74,360.01. The 50-share NSE Nifty added 10.95 points, or 0.05 per cent to end at 23,416.55. During the…
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Season 2 of ‘Gram Chikitsalay’ to air on Prime Video from June 23

Season 2 of ‘Gram Chikitsalay’ to air on Prime Video from June 23

Prime Video has officially announced the release date for the second season of Gram Chikitsalay. The rural comedy-drama is set to return on June 23, continuing the story of Dr. Prabhat, played by Amol Parashar, as he navigates the challenges of improving healthcare services in the fictional village of Bhathkandi. ย  The upcoming season will follow Dr. Prabhat as he gradually earns the trust and confidence of the villagers while facing a fresh set of hurdles in his mission to transform the local Primary Health Centre.ย Directed by Lalitam Tiwari and written by Vaibhav Suman and Shreya Srivastava, the series is…
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