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Aug

Politics, States

Jharkhand BJP MPs protest in Parliament over lathi-charge on students

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament from Jharkhand on Wednesday staged a protest in the Parliament against the recent lathi-charge on student protesters in Ranchi, while simultaneously launching a sharp attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. BJP MPs accused Gandhi of maintaining "double standards" for supporting student protests in Delhi while remaining silent on the "barbaric" treatment of students by the JMM-Congress coalition government in Jharkhand. In a counter-protest, opposition leaders continued their demonstration against the centre, raising slogans of "Amit Shah Jawab Do" (Amit Shah, provide an answer). The…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Savita Punia confident India can challenge world’s best at Women’s Hockey World Cup

New Delhi: India will enter the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup with renewed confidence after winning the Nations Cup. Goalkeeper Savita Punia believes that the team has shown it can compete against the strongest sides in international hockey and is confident of their success in the forthcoming tournament. Notably, the World Cup is scheduled to take place from August 14 to 30 across Belgium and the Netherlands. India have been drawn in Pool D alongside China, England and South Africa and will begin their campaign against China in Amstelveen on August 16. Meanwhile, India’s recent success came in June, when…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Noida, Gurugram lead shift in India’s real estate market as average residential prices rise sharply

New Delhi: In Noida and Gurugram, sharp capital appreciation is now being accompanied by stronger rental yields, a combination reshaping housing investment. ANAROCK data show that Noida’s average residential prices rose 125% between 2019 and Q2 2026, and rental yields improved from 3.2 per cent to 3.9 per cent over the same period. In contrast, Gurugram saw an average price rise of 117 per cent, with rental yields going up from 3.5 per cent to 4.3 per cent. It suggests that the value of these markets is supported by a broader demand base: professionals seeking homes near workplaces, tenants seeking established…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Lionel Messi returns to action as substitute for first time since father Jorge’s death

Miami: Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami on Thursday morning, just days after attending the funeral of his father Jorge in Argentina. The 39-year-old came on at half-time during Miami’s 3-2 defeat to Leon in their final Leagues Cup group match. His appearance followed an emotional period for Messi, whose father died in Rosario last week at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. Messi had missed Miami’s 2-1 defeat by Monterrey but made himself available for coach Guillermo Hoyos against Leon. The result nevertheless ended Miami’s participation in the competition at the opening stage, which is…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Sensex rises 113.61 points, Nifty below 24,400 amid supportive global cues, Indigo gains 2.86%

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended mixed as elevated crude oil prices and weekly Sensex expiry-related positioning kept investors cautious despite a supportive global backdrop. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 113.61 points or 0.15 per cent to 78,079.96. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 78,119.39 and a low of 77,665.89, gyrating 453.5 points. However, the 50-share NSE Nifty ended 40.10 points or 0.16 per cent lower at 24,395.85. However, the broader market ended the session in the green. While the BSE MidCap Select Index gained 99.88 points or 0.53 per cent, the BSE SmallCap Select Index…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Rosario Dawson’s cameo was cut from ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

Rosario Dawson has finally broken her silence on her cameo bring chopped off from ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. During a recent appearance at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, North Carolina, the actress confirmed that she had shot a scene as her Daredevil character Claire Temple for the latest ‘Spider-Man’ film but it did not make the final cut. Dawson added that she was “a reject of Spider-Man.” Dawson’s character is a nurse who cares for injured superheroes across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Making her debut in the first season of ‘Daredevil’ (2015), she went on to reprise the role…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Ashleigh Gardner breaks silence after ex-wife’s explosive criticism over alleged affair with teammate

New Delhi: Australia women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has addressed the personal fallout from the breakdown of her marriage after allegations concerning a relationship with teammate Georgia Voll became public. Gardner’s ex-wife Monica Wright had criticised Cricket Australia over what she described as a lack of public action regarding the alleged affair. Wright questioned whether the governing body had adequately addressed the matter involving one of its senior players. “I think if you’re privileged enough to represent your country and be seen as a role model, there’s a responsibility to hold yourself to a high moral standard. What I can’t understand…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

New townships to metro corridors, here are key decisions of the Delhi Master Plan 2047

Mumbai: Delhi Master Plan 2047 has given a glimpse of how the national capital will look in the coming years. Under the new blueprint, several major decisions have been made. These include developing new townships in the capital, expanding the metro network, redeveloping old DDA flats and several other key developments. Master Plan 2047 was approved at the DDA board meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday. Here are the key details of the Master Plan 2047. 1. New townships in 105 villages Under the Master Plan, land in 105 villages in Delhi is planned for development…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

England lift midnight curfew after Ben Stokes’ international retirement, Joe Root confirms

New Delhi: Following England’s Ashes defeat in Australia, the management introduced a midnight curfew for players during any series. The decision was made after controversy involving Harry Brook at a nightclub in Australia. However, just one series later, the policy came under scrutiny when former captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were spotted at a London nightclub after England’s victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s. The incident sparked further controversy after an ECB staff member was injured and required stitches. Since then, Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket. Right after that, new England captain Joe…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Smallcap logistics stock in focus as revenue jumps 48%, has offered 264% return in 5 years: Details

New Delhi: Shares of small-cap logistics service provider Tiger Logistics (India) Ltd are in focus as the company has released its Q1FY27 results. According to information shared with exchanges, the company's net profit fell 53.9 per cent to Rs 216.99 lakh in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to Rs 470.68 lakh in the same quarter last year. This means the company's earnings have more than halved. However, its revenue from operations grew strongly by 48.8 per cent to Rs 15,252.50 lakh in Q1FY27 from Rs 10,251.87 lakh in Q1FY26. The company's operating expenses increased 58.6 per cent to…