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Vijay Shankar retires from Indian cricket, says ‘faced unreal hate and negativity’ | Cricket

Vijay Shankar retires from Indian cricket, says ‘faced unreal hate and negativity’ | Cricket

Chennai: Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from Indian cricket. It means, that the all-rounder will no longer feature in the IPL or play in Indian domestic cricket. He aims to explore opportunities overseas after more than two decades in the Indian circuit. He confirmed the decision through a detailed statement released on Friday, May 22, explaining that he intends to continue playing cricket outside India in search of greater opportunities. Notably, Shankarโ€™s exit marks the end of a long association with the IPL, where he represented four different franchises over 10 seasons. Across 78 IPL appearances, he scored 1233…
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Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir flies to Tehran as US-Iran talks near breakthrough | World

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir flies to Tehran as US-Iran talks near breakthrough | World

Islamabad: Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday left for Tehran amid reports that peace deal between the United States (US) and Iran has been almost finalised, according to Iranian state media reports. Munir is likely to meet the top Iranian leadership, including Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in Tehran. Munir was scheduled to fly to Tehran on Thursday, but the trip was postponed. According to various media reports, Munir was waiting for a green signal from Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who is in Tehran since Wednesday and holding talks with Iranian leadership over a possible deal…
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Rs 150 dividend stock: Shares of Jockey maker gains 5% post cash payout announcement, check record date | Markets

Rs 150 dividend stock: Shares of Jockey maker gains 5% post cash payout announcement, check record date | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Jockey maker surged over 5 per cent on Friday, May 22, 2026, as the company announced an interim dividend of Rs 150 along with its financial results for the January-March quarter of the FY25-26.ย The counter opened gap up with a gain of 2.85 per cent at Rs 39,498.55 against the previous close of Rs 38,402.60. Amid a spurt in volume by more than 4.86 times, the scrip touched the intraday high of Rs 40,474.85, representing a gain of Rs 2,072.25 or 5.4 per cent. The counter witnessed some profit booking at higher levels and fell to touch…
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Pakistan announce ODI squad for Australia series; Babar Azam returns, while Mohammad Rizwan dropped | Cricket

Pakistan announce ODI squad for Australia series; Babar Azam returns, while Mohammad Rizwan dropped | Cricket

New Delhi: Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, starting May 30 in Rawalpindi. The three-match series will mark Babar Azamโ€™s return to the national setup, while Mohammad Rizwan has been left out in one of the most notable selection calls of the year. The changes arrive shortly after Pakistanโ€™s disappointing Test series defeat against Bangladesh, a result that intensified scrutiny around the teamโ€™s direction across formats. Rizwan, despite standing out during the Test series, has lost his place following an underwhelming ODI outing in Bangladesh earlier this year, where he managed only 58…
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Amid geopolitical challenges, RBI to pay record dividend of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to government for FY26 | Business

Amid geopolitical challenges, RBI to pay record dividend of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to government for FY26 | Business

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government for the 2025-26 financial year, providing financial leeway amid geopolitical challenges. This is one of the highest dividend payouts by the central bank. The dividend or surplus transfer for 2024-25 was Rs 2.69 lakh crore, 27.4 per cent more than the payout in 2023-24. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had transferred Rs 2.1 lakh crore in dividends to the government for 2023-24 and Rs 87,416 crore for 2022-23. The decision on the dividend payout was taken at the…
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‘It has been so fu***** fun’ – Pep Guardiola announces decision to leave Manchester City after a decade | Football

‘It has been so fu***** fun’ – Pep Guardiola announces decision to leave Manchester City after a decade | Football

MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola revealed his decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season. The decision arrives despite the Spaniard still having a year left on his contract. This season, the 55-year-old guided City to another domestic cup double in what became his final campaign on the touchline. The side was in the hunt for the Premier League till the penultimate weekend, but it ended after a decisive draw away at Bournemouth. "And what a time we have had together. Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's…
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Market Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end volatile session in green, Trent gains 3% | Markets

Market Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end volatile session in green, Trent gains 3% | Markets

Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices ended a volatile trading session on Friday higher amid buying in blue-chip bank shares and positive global cues as hopes of progress in the US-Iran peace negotiations added to markets' optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 231.99 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 75,415.35. During the day, it surged 627.61 points, or 0.83 per cent, to 75,810.97. However, the market failed to sustain at elevated levels, as profit booking erased a major portion of the early gains in the latter half. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 64.60 points or 0.27 per…
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England announce FIFA World Cup 2026 squad; Trent, Foden, Palmer dropped by Tuchel | Football

England announce FIFA World Cup 2026 squad; Trent, Foden, Palmer dropped by Tuchel | Football

London: England manager Thomas Tuchel has finalised his squad for the 2026 World Cup, leaving several established names out of the marquee competition. Among the biggest surprises is the exclusion of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with full-back places instead handed to Tino Livramento and Djed Spence. John Stones, despite an injury-disrupted campaign with Manchester City, has been retained in defence alongside Dan Burn. The omission of Harry Maguire drew immediate attention after the defender publicly expressed disappointment over missing the tournament. Luke Shaw also failed to make the final selection, while midfielders Adam Wharton and Morgan Gibbs-White were left behind despite being…
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Govt to sell stake in this public sector bank, OFS opens for subscription – Check floor price, other details | Markets

Govt to sell stake in this public sector bank, OFS opens for subscription – Check floor price, other details | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of state-owned Central Bank of India fell over 7 per cent on Friday as the government launched its offer for sale (OFS) to divest 4 per cent stake in the lender at a discount to the previous close. The floor price for the Offer For Sale (OFS) of Central Bank of India, which also has a greenshoe option for selling an additional 4 per cent stake, was set at Rs 31 a share, which is 8.58 per cent lower than the stock's Thursday closing price of Rs 33.91 on the BSE. The discount apparently weighed on investor sentiment…
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Which hospitals in Delhi are best for cancer treatment and oncology care?

Which hospitals in Delhi are best for cancer treatment and oncology care?

Delhi is one of Indiaโ€™s leading healthcare destinations and is home to several world-class hospitals offering advanced cancer treatment and oncology care. Patients from across India and abroad visit Delhi for high-quality medical facilities, experienced oncologists, advanced technology and comprehensive cancer care services. These hospitals provide treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, robotic surgery, bone marrow transplant and targeted therapy for different types of cancer. All India Institute of Medical Sciences One of the most reputed cancer treatment centers in Delhi is All India Institute of Medical Sciences, commonly known as AIIMS Delhi. It is a government medical institution…
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