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‘Two spinners for sure’: Former India cricketer picks his optimal India XI for one-off Test against AFG | Cricket

‘Two spinners for sure’: Former India cricketer picks his optimal India XI for one-off Test against AFG | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test match. The two sides will take on each other across one Test and three ODI matches, with the series kicking off with the Test match. The Test will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, from June 6.ย  Ahead of the game, former India cricketer Anil Kumble came forward and talked about the ideal playing XI for the hosts as they take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test match.ย  "Two spinners for sure. One of them, Harsh Dubey, and…
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Mojtaba Khamenei alive? Marco Rubio gives major update on Iran’s Supreme Leader | World

Mojtaba Khamenei alive? Marco Rubio gives major update on Iran’s Supreme Leader | World

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said that Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was wounded in US-Israeli attacks and has not been seen in public since assuming office, is alive and increasingly active, as negotiations continue between Washington and Tehran aimed at reaching a broader settlement to the conflict in West Asia. Mojtaba Khameneiย is increasingly engaging Marco Rubio made the remarks while addressing the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, noting indications of continued involvement from the Iranian leadership amid ongoing regional tensions. "I think there are indications out there that he (Mojtaba Khamenei) is increasingly engaging…
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‘Extra factor of motivation’: Ruben Dias opens up on desire of lifting FIFA World Cup 2026 for Ronaldo | Football

‘Extra factor of motivation’: Ruben Dias opens up on desire of lifting FIFA World Cup 2026 for Ronaldo | Football

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on June 11th, and 48 sides will be in the running to get their hands on the prestigious title. With the competition right around the corner, there is no doubt that Portugal is being looked at as one of the biggest favourites. With the likes of Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, and many more stars, Portugal has a stacked squad, and they will be hoping to go to the USA and potentially lift their first-ever FIFA World Cup. It is interesting to note that Portugal will be…
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Germany scraps airport transit visa requirement for Indian travellers: What it means and who benefits | World

Germany scraps airport transit visa requirement for Indian travellers: What it means and who benefits | World

New Delhi: Indian nationals will no longer need an airport transit visa when transiting through German airports en route to a third country, the German Embassy in India announced on Tuesday.ย  The German Embassy said the decision was published in the Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt) on June 2 and will come into effect from June 3. What it means "Indian nationals will no longer require a transit visa when travelling to another country with a layover at a German airport," the embassy statement read. According to the German Embassy, the decision implements an outcome of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit…
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England name XII for Lord’s Test against New Zealand, Emilio Gay set to make Test debut | Cricket

England name XII for Lord’s Test against New Zealand, Emilio Gay set to make Test debut | Cricket

New Delhi: With England all set to take on New Zealand in the first Test of the upcoming series, the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) came forward and announced Englandโ€™s playing XII for the Lordโ€™s Test. Ben Stokes will be leading the side, with the likes of Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, and many other stars included in the lineup.ย  One of the most notable inclusions in the lineup is that of Emilio Gay, who is all set to make his Test debut. Three players have been cut from the original 15 in the squad that was announced last month,…
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BCCI announces appointment of Sairaj Bahutule as team India’s new spin bowling coach | Cricket

BCCI announces appointment of Sairaj Bahutule as team India’s new spin bowling coach | Cricket

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced the appointment of former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as the new spin bowling coach of the Indian menโ€™s senior team. It is interesting to note that Bahutule brings with him a wealth of experience as both a player and a coach.ย  Across both domestic and franchise cricket circuits, Bahutule has garnered a reputation for nurturing and developing spin-bowling talent. The 53-year-old joins the Indian side ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan. He will also be helping the spinners on the Indian side in…
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Why govt is selling up to 6% stake in NHPC at Rs 71 per share? Offer for sale is now open | Markets

Why govt is selling up to 6% stake in NHPC at Rs 71 per share? Offer for sale is now open | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of state-owned NHPC fell over 5 per cent on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after the Offer for Sale (OFS) to sell up to 6 per cent of the government's stake opened for subscription. The stock opened gap down at Rs 74.78, a fall of 3.12 per cent from the previous close of Rs 77.19. Amid heavy selling, the scrip dipped further and touched the intraday low of Rs 72.61, representing a dip of Rs 4.58 or 5.93 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 73.04, with a fall of Rs 4.15 or 5.38 per cent.…
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Manoj Bajpayee to play RBI governor in โ€˜Governorโ€™

Manoj Bajpayee to play RBI governor in โ€˜Governorโ€™

Actor Manoj Bajpayee says his forthcoming film Governor shines a light on the unsung individuals whose decisions and efforts helped India navigate one of the most challenging economic crises in its history more than three decades ago. Inspired by real events, the film explores the severe financial turmoil that gripped the country during the 1991 economic crisis. Bajpayee portrays an RBI governor, a character based on former Reserve Bank of India governor S. Venkitaramanan. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, known for Inspector Zende, the film also stars Adah Sharma and Madhoo in key roles. Reflecting on the economic crisis of the…
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Not Dhoni or Rohit, these three players have won hat-trick of IPL titles; two Indians on list | Cricket

Not Dhoni or Rohit, these three players have won hat-trick of IPL titles; two Indians on list | Cricket

New Delhi: Winning an IPL title is an achievement in itself. It gives the teams and the players a different honour of being at the top of arguably the most challenging league in the world. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have now done it twice after their win over the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. They became just the third team to have defended an IPL title, joining the likes of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. There are only four multiple champions in the league, with the Kolkata Knight Riders being the only other side. While these four…
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Project Shikhar: Here’s how partnership between Meesho and BSE will help MSMEs, digital sellers | Markets

Project Shikhar: Here’s how partnership between Meesho and BSE will help MSMEs, digital sellers | Markets

Mumbai: E-commerce platform Meesho has partnered with the BSE to help Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and digital businesses become publicly listed companies. The initiative, called 'Project Shikhar,' has been formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). It aims to help high-performing independent e-commerce sellers list on the BSE's SME platform, thereby accessing the capital they need for growth.ย  BSE provides opportunities in the capital markets for dynamic and employment-generating businesses Sundararaman Ramamurthy, Managing Director and CEO of BSE, said that BSE launched the SME platform to provide dynamic and job-creating businesses direct access to the capital markets. "Over…
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