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Mirabai Chanu scripts history, sets three new national records in Weightlifting Championships

Mirabai Chanu scripts history, sets three new national records in Weightlifting Championships

Mirabai Chanu dominated the womenโ€™s 48kg event at the National Weightlifting Championships 2026, winning gold and breaking national records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total, finishing 22kg clear of the field. New Delhi: Mirabai Chanu produced one of the standout moments of the National Weightlifting Championships 2026 with a dominant gold-medal performance in the womenโ€™s 48kg category, rewriting the national record books in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. The Olympic silver medallist demonstrated complete control across both disciplines, registering lifts that reset the benchmarks for the snatch, clean and jerk, and overall total. Chanu opened her campaign with an…
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Xi Jinping speaks to Trump after hour-long video call with Putin to discuss ‘unstable’ global situation

Xi Jinping speaks to Trump after hour-long video call with Putin to discuss ‘unstable’ global situation

The call followed a video conversation between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders praised their countriesโ€™ โ€œstabilising" partnership. Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, state-run media reported without disclosing details of the discussion,ย  The call followed a video conversation between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders praised their countriesโ€™ โ€œstabilising" partnership against a backdrop of increasing global turbulence. The Kremlin said Putin and Xi exchanged "opinions"ย on the United States and that their views "practically matched". The talks lasted 1 hour…
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Real estate industry backs budget’s focus on infrastructure and connectivity

Real estate industry backs budget’s focus on infrastructure and connectivity

Developers also flagged the proposed Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund as a key Budget measure that could ease financing challenges for large urban and regional infrastructure-linked projects. New Delhi: The realty sector has broadly welcomed the Union Budget 2026 for its strong emphasis on infrastructure and connectivity, viewing it as a supportive framework for the sectorโ€™s long-term growth. With public capital expenditure pegged at Rs. 12.2 lakh crore, the introduction of an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund and announcements around high-speed rail corridors and urban connectivity, industry players say the Budget reinforces the governmentโ€™s focus on strengthening the backbone that underpins real…
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Suryakumar Yadav confirms India’s openers ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Suryakumar Yadav confirms India’s openers ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan will open in the warm-up clash against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. The move indicates that Sanju Samson will spend the time on the bench during the T20 World Cup 2026. Navi Mumbai: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed the opening pair ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. As Sanju Samson is struggling with his form lately, the team management is backing Ishan Kishan to open with Abhishek Sharma against South Africa in the warm-up clash. Notably, Kishan has been in phenomenal form as of late, scoring…
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FD Rates: Banks offering up to 7.75% interest on 3-year deposits for senior citizens

FD Rates: Banks offering up to 7.75% interest on 3-year deposits for senior citizens

It is important to note that banks offer additional basis points to senior citizens, resulting in higher interest rates for these depositors. New Delhi: Any investor seeking to invest their money in a fixed deposit needs to compare the interest rates offered by different banks. This becomes crucial as even a slight difference, for example, 50 basis points, in the interest rates offered by banks can make a huge difference during the time of fund maturity.ย  For example, if someone invests Rs 5 lakhs over 3 years with a bank offering a higher interest rate of only 50…
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Seven years on, Rhea Chakraborty returns to acting

Seven years on, Rhea Chakraborty returns to acting

Actor Rhea Chakraborty is returning to acting after a long hiatus of seven years. ย  The 33-year-old actress will soon be seen in upcoming series โ€œFamily Businessโ€ on Netflix. ย  On Tuesday evening, Chakraborty was spotted at the "Next On Netflix" event in Mumbai, where the news was announced. ย  The show also stars Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma in lead roles and is set to release later this year. ย  Rhea also shared a short teaser from the series on her Instagram Stories. Along with it, she wrote, "7 years later...." ย  Also read: Barun Sobti to lead โ€˜Tumhari…
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IND vs SA T20 World Cup warm-up live cricket score: India vs South Africa Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

IND vs SA T20 World Cup warm-up live cricket score: India vs South Africa Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

IND vs SA T20 World Cup warm-up live cricket score: India take on South Africa in their warm-up game at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue will look to make the most of the outing. Follow for the latest updates on the match. New Delhi: India lock horns against South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match at theย Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, February 4. The Men in Blue are tipped to be strong contenders to win the title and have…
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Despite earning โ‚น1 crore a year, IT professional says he can’t afford a home in Gurgaon.โ€œI genuinely donโ€™t understand why… |

Despite earning โ‚น1 crore a year, IT professional says he can’t afford a home in Gurgaon.โ€œI genuinely donโ€™t understand why… |

โ€œI genuinely donโ€™t understand why the f**k property prices are so insanely high here when the city barely offers anythingโ€, these are the words of a young professional struggling to buy a home. A recent Reddit discussion in the r/indianrealestate community (Naive-Awareness-6832) underscores the problems of buying homes in Gurugram (Gurgaon, Haryana) with raw honesty and hard hitting questions. It is not a rant, but a deeply human expression of irritation, confusion, and despair. These feelings are shared by thousands of middle-and upper-middle-class professionals who are doing everything โ€œright,โ€ and saving every penny to fulfill their dreams of โ€˜Home Sweet…
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BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of bias with opposition.

BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of bias with opposition.

BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of bias with opposition. They alleged that the Speaker was favoring the ruling party by limiting opposition members' speaking time. Despite protests, BJP members returned after persuasion, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in governance. ย  ย  Led by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, the BJP members staged a dharna outside the Assembly complex, alleging that the Speaker shielded the government from accountability and denied the opposition adequate opportunity as also adequate time to voice concerns in the House. ย  Despite…
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Sustained double-digit growth for India possible, says Mukesh Ambani

Sustained double-digit growth for India possible, says Mukesh Ambani

Speaking at a JioBlackRock event, Ambani also said that in the next decade, India will not be importing 80 per cent of its energy. Mumbai: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said sustained double-digit growth for India is possible, and that stable economic leadership defines a country. Speaking at a JioBlackRock event, Ambani also said that in the next decade, India will not be importing 80 per cent of its energy. Every Indian village has a 5G network that is better and cheaper than any other country, he noted. Sustained law and order for 15-20 years and social harmony…
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