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Sanju Samson vs Jofra Archer: Player battle that can decide IND vs ENG T20 WC semifinal

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Sanju Samson vs Jofra Archer: Player battle that can decide IND vs ENG T20 WC semifinal

New Delhi: With India taking on England in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, there will be many battles in the clash that the fans will be looking forward to. One of the most anticipated battles in the clash will be that between star India batter Sanju Samson and England’s Jofra Archer. It is worth noting that Jofra Archer boasts a brilliant record against Sanju Samson, and that could prove to be a big problem for the Indian team. It is interesting to note that the Indian team’s top order has been quite shaky throughout the…

Will Pakistan be the next country to enter Iran-Israel war? Here’s what minister Ishaq Dar hints

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Mar

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Will Pakistan be the next country to enter Iran-Israel war? Here’s what minister Ishaq Dar hints

Islamabad: Pakistan has indicated that it could be pulled into the widening Iran war, citing its bilateral defence pact with Saudi Arabia. Riyadh has been one of the Gulf nations targeted by Tehran in a series of retaliatory missile and drone strikes. According to a report in the Financial Times, Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar said he cautioned his Iranian counterpart against launching attacks on Saudi territory. "I made them (Iran) understand that we have a defence agreement," Dar said. This marks the first clear confirmation from a Pakistani official that the defence pact might be activated in the context of…

BSE shares jump 4% after SEBI’s approval to launch derivatives for Sensex Next 30 index

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Mar

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BSE shares jump 4% after SEBI’s approval to launch derivatives for Sensex Next 30 index

Mumbai: Shares of BSE Ltd jumped over 4 per cent on Thursday, March 5, 2026, after receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch index derivatives on two new indices. The stock opened at Rs 2,710 against the previous close of Rs 2,626.90 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The counter later surged to touch the intraday high of Rs 2,735.50, a gain of 4.13 per cent from the last closing price. In between, it touched a low of Rs 2,656.30. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 2,729.30 with a gain of 3.90…

IND vs ENG T20I squad comparison: Bumrah-Arshdeep vs Archer-Curran, which bowler has better stats?

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IND vs ENG T20I squad comparison: Bumrah-Arshdeep vs Archer-Curran, which bowler has better stats?

Mumbai: The 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 will see India taking on England. The two sides will face each other at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, and it is worth noting that both teams will look to put in a good show as they aim to book their tickets to the summit clash of the tournament. There is no doubt that both India and England have been in brilliant form in the World Cup. While England’s campaign in the early stages of the tournament was shaky, the Harry Brook-led side has done a…

US tests nuclear-capable Minuteman III doomsday missile off California coast as Iran war rages

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Mar

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US tests nuclear-capable Minuteman III doomsday missile off California coast as Iran war rages

California: Amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, the United States conducted a test launch of its nuclear-capable LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), often referred to as a "doomsday missile," according to the United States Space Force. The missile is capable of carrying nuclear warheads up to 20 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The unarmed missile was launched late Tuesday (March 3) by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara, California, at around 11 pm local time. The test missile, designated GT-254, carried…

Market Opening Bell: Sensex jumps 414 points, Nifty above 25,600, Adani Ports top gainer

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Mar

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Market Opening Bell: Sensex jumps 414 points, Nifty above 25,600, Adani Ports top gainer

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, bounced back on Thursday, March 5, 2026, amid positive global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 414.29 points to start the session at 79,530.48, the Nifty added 135.45 points to open at 24,615.95. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 79,116.19 and the Nifty 50 at 24,480.50. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index jumped 181.76 points, or 1.13 per cent, in the early trading session, the BSE Smallcap Select Index was up by 67.61 points or…

IND vs ENG squad comparison: Which team has hit more sixes in the T20 World Cup 2026?

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Mar

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IND vs ENG squad comparison: Which team has hit more sixes in the T20 World Cup 2026?

Mumbai: Team India will be taking on England in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides are looking to reach the final of the tournament. It is worth noting that both India and England have been in brilliant form in the ongoing World Cup. Team India reached the semi-final after finishing in second place in their Super 8 group, whereas England topped their Super 8 group. With the sides set to take on each other, it could be interesting to see which side comes out on top, considering the form that they have been…

275 seats, 18.9 million voters: Polling in Nepal underway after Gen Z protests last year | Key points

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Mar

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275 seats, 18.9 million voters: Polling in Nepal underway after Gen Z protests last year | Key points

Kathmandu: Voters in Nepal started to reach polling booths in all 165 constituencies amid tight security to cast their vote in the crucial general election, the first since a violent Gen Z protest that toppled the K P Sharma Oli-led government last year. More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese are exercising their franchise to elect the 275-member House of Representatives from among the 3,406 candidates vying for 165 seats under direct voting, and 3,135 candidates vying for 110 seats through proportionate voting. The voting started at 7 am and will conclude at 5 pm. The counting will start immediately after…

Omnitech Engineering IPO listing LIVE: Shares to debut on bourses today, check GMP

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Mar

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Omnitech Engineering IPO listing LIVE: Shares to debut on bourses today, check GMP

Mumbai: Shares of Omnitech Engineering Ltd, a manufacturer of precision-engineered components, are set to debut on the bourses on Thursday, March 6, 2026. Earlier, the Rs 583-crore initial public offer (IPO) attracted bids for 2,16,31,632 shares against 1,89,09,890 shares on offer, according to data available with the NSE. The category meant for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) witnessed strong demand, attracting 2.86 times subscription. The portion reserved for non-institutional investors received 73 per cent subscription, while the Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) quota was subscribed to 33 per cent. Ahead of the IPO, the company had raised over Rs 174 crore from…

Jasprit Bumrah on cusp of achieving legendary milestone, set to join elite list ahead of clash against England

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Mar

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Jasprit Bumrah on cusp of achieving legendary milestone, set to join elite list ahead of clash against England

Mumbai: India and England are all set to take on each other in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides will lock horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, and ahead of the clash, many eyes will be set upon star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. It is worth noting that Bumrah just needs one wicket to complete 500 wickets in international cricket. He will become the 42nd player in cricket history to achieve the feat and will etch his name in history as one of the best bowlers of the current…