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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Sports ministry suspends recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India

New Delhi: The Indian sports ministry has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India. The ministry cited "governance deficiencies" as the reason behind the move. The ministry has asked the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad hoc committee to administer the sport. The ministry cited TTFI's inability to conduct elections on time as one of the factors behind the move, following an "unsatisfactory response" from the TTFI to an earlier show-cause notice. "The IOA, in consultation with the international body (ITTF), will take appropriate action to create an internal regulatory mechanism, including the constitution of an…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Sri Lanka finally announce squad for first Test vs India, starting August 15

Galle: Sri Lanka have finally announced a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, starting August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Dhananjaya de Silva has been appointed as captain, while Kamindu Mendis will be serving as his deputy. Meanwhile, the series will mark Indiaโ€™s first Test tour to Sri Lanka in nine years.ย  Sri Lanka arrive at the assignment after a difficult result against West Indies in June. They were beaten by an innings and 217 runs, leaving the hosts with work to do before facing one of the leading Test sides in home conditions. The squad…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Is Imran Khan dead? Pakistani journalist’s explosive claim about former PM sparks massive buzz

Islamabad: A senior Pakistani journalist, Wajahat S Khan, has made a major claim that jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has died inside Adiala Jail. Khan reportedly made the claim citing sources within the Pakistani government and military, alleging that Imran Khan died in jail and that this was the reason authorities were not allowing people to meet him. Khan has not been seen in public in Pakistan for the past three years. What Pak journalist said about Imran Khan In his August 10 vlog, Wajahat Khan saidย that three senior Pakistani Army officers told him they believe, based on…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

N Chandrasekaran steps down as Tata Sons chairman: How much did he earn in FY26?

New Delhi: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has announced that he will step down when his current term ends on February 20, 2027. Chandrasekaran, widely known as Chandra, has been with the company for the past 40 years. Chandra said he had informed the Tata Sons board that he would not offer himself for reappointment when his term ended and asked to settle on a successor soon to ensure a smooth transition. He said leading the group over the past decade had been "a great honour and a profound responsibility" and thanked its stakeholders for their support. How much did…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Rohit Sharma set for television debut with own show – How many cricketers participated in Indian reality shows?

Mumbai: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is moving into television, with Sony Entertainment Television preparing to launch The Rohit Sharma Show. The programme will also be available on Sony LIV, although the broadcaster has not disclosed its format beyond listing it as a reality show. The announcement comes as Rohitโ€™s future in ODI cricket remains under discussion. The 39-year-old has already stepped away from T20Is and Test cricket, but continues to be available for ODIs, leaving his place in Indiaโ€™s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup uncertain. Apart from that, the veteran also plays for Mumbai Indians in the…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Iran knew Trump’s location, missile was locked on Air Force One; the inside story of Turkey plane switch

Washington: A potential Iranian surface-to-air missile threat targeting Air Force One prompted US President Donald Trump to make a covert exit from Turkey last month, with the President secretly switching aircraft as he concluded his visit to the NATO summit in Ankara, according to two US officials. New York Times reported, citing two officials familiar with the intelligence said US agencies had received multiple streams of information indicating a specific threat involving a surface-to-air missile targeting Air Force One, meaning whichever aircraft was carrying the President. The officials also said that a person in the vicinity of the NATO summit…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Smallcap stock hits upper circuit even as stock markets decline amid rising crude oil prices, here’s why

Mumbai: Shares of Hyderabad-based global food and tech enterprise Spice Lounge Food Works surged to hit the 10 per cent upper circuit even as markets decline amid a rise in crude oil prices. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 591.81 points to 77,562.44, the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 185.55 points to 24,286.15. The counter opened the trading session gap-up at Rs 26.67, up 5.04 from the previous close of Rs 25.39 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in trading volume by more than 2.0 times, the stock touched an intraday high of Rs 27.92 and was locked in the 10…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Is Litton Das fit to play Bangladesh’s first Test vs Australia in Darwin? Najmul Shanto answers

Darwin: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has confirmed that keeper-batter Litton Das is available for selection for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. The 31-year-old is cleared just in time for the first Test after he completed batting and keeping duties at Marrara Stadium on Wednesday. He also took part in a brief net session before joining the teamโ€™s slips practice, with medical staff satisfied with his condition. Shanto subsequently confirmed that Das is โ€œ100 per cent fitโ€. The keeperโ€™s availability comes after his fitness had emerged as a major concern for Bangladesh. Das has been an established presence…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Caitriona Balfe to lead horror thriller series โ€˜Ascensionโ€™

Apple TV has greenlit the horror thriller series 'Ascension' from Alfonso Cuaron with Caitriona Balfe attached to play the lead role. ย  According to reports, Cuaron has been working on the series for years, with word of it first breaking in 2017 with Casey Affleck originally attached to star. It is inspired by the novel โ€˜Last Daysโ€™ by Adam Nevill. ย  The logline for the show states that it follows Rose (Balfe), "a relentless documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother, brilliant at uncovering others' truths but struggling to resolve her own. When Rose begins a project on a mysterious 20th-century…
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