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Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled to India T20 squad after four-year hiatus for New Zealand series
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled to India T20 squad after four-year hiatus for New Zealand series

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned a long-awaited return to India's T20I setup nearly four years after his last international appearance, following his impressive performances in the IPL. Veteran India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Tuesday returned to the national side nearly four years since his last appearance, for the upcoming five-match T20I series to be played in New Zealand later this month.The 36-year-old Meerut-born Bhuvneshwar, who has played a stellar role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's back-to-back IPL titles with 17 wickets in the last season, tormented the best in the business with swing and seam movement in powerplay overs.However, Bhuvneshwar's…
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Captain Smit Machchhar making steady progress, regaining his health: Indian embassy in UAE
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Captain Smit Machchhar making steady progress, regaining his health: Indian embassy in UAE

Dubai: The Indian Embassy in the UAE said on Tuesday that Captain Smit Machchhar is making "steady progress" and is "regaining his health". The development comes after Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, an Omani citizen, with a crash axe, typically kept in the cockpit for use in emergencies, seriously injuring him on flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday. The motive for the attack remains unclear. We thank everyone for their prayers: Indian embassy in UAE "Capt Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health. The Embassy remains in close touch with his family, doctors & local authorities,…
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Mandhana named captain as India announce womenโ€™s squads for Zimbabwe series; Shafali & Deepti vice-captains
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Mandhana named captain as India announce women’s squads for Zimbabwe series; Shafali & Deepti vice-captains

India women's cricket team will begin a new era under full-time captain Smriti Mandhana, with Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma appointed as vice-captains for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe respectively. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma were on Tuesday named vice-captains for India's T20I and ODI squads respectively, with both set to serve as deputies to newly-appointed captain Smriti Mandhana for the home series against Zimbabwe.The changes in India's leadership group followed Harmanpreet Kaur's decision to step down as captain across formats. While announcing her decision on social media, Harmanpreet vowed to continue as a player and was…
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US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns โ€˜act of terrorismโ€™
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns ‘act of terrorism’

Washington: The US House of Representatives has introduced a resolution honouring Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in protecting passengers and thwarting an attempted terrorist attack aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 on September 30. Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami in the cockpit of flydubai Flight FZ1073 while the aircraft was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.ย  The resolution, titled "Honoring Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073, and condemning the attempted terrorist attack on that flight", was introduced by US lawmakers Josh Gottheimer, Don Bacon and Michael McCaul.ย …
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IOC confirms Indiaโ€™s 2036 Olympic bid; six other countries also in race for hosting rights
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

IOC confirms India’s 2036 Olympic bid; six other countries also in race for hosting rights

India's ambition of hosting the Olympic Games has taken another significant step forward after the IOC confirmed the country among seven interested bidders for the 2036 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed on Tuesday that India is among seven countries that are interested in hosting the 2036 Olympics, with all prospective bidders invited to present their proposals to the IOC's Future Host Commission next month.India has been consistently echoing their intention to host the 2036 Olympics, strengthening its position as a major sporting country. After Indian athletes made huge strides at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, the nation…
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Why was Suryakumar Yadav left out of Mumbaiโ€™s Ranji Trophy squad? Reports identify prime reason
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Why was Suryakumar Yadav left out of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad? Reports identify prime reason

Suryakumar Yadav's hopes of forcing his way back into Mumbai's red-ball setup have suffered a setback after the T20 World Cup-winning India captain was omitted from the state's Ranji Trophy squad. India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has fallen out of favour after being left out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad on Tuesday. It was perhaps his only chance for SKY to seek redemption and make a statement with his performance.Suryakumar last played for India in the T20 World Cup final, where he led them towards a historic victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But his performance…
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World Bank raises Indiaโ€™s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1% citing resilient domestic activity
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

World Bank raises India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1% citing resilient domestic activity

The World Bank has raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 from 6.6 per cent to 7.1 per cent, up 0.5 per cent from its April projections, driven by a better-than-expected first-quarter print. "We have upgraded our FY27 growth forecast to 7.1 per cent from 6.6 per cent in April, as growth has held up better than expected despite trade and geopolitical uncertainties," the World Bank said in its latest India Development Update. India's growth accelerated to 7.8 per cent in FY26 from 7.2 per cent in FY25, driven by strong investment and solid private consumption, as the favourable policy…
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Sourav Ganguly takes charge of Delhi Capitals once again as franchise head coach
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Sourav Ganguly takes charge of Delhi Capitals once again as franchise head coach

Delhi Capitals have handed former India captain Sourav Ganguly a new challenge, appointing him as the franchise's head coach ahead of the upcoming IPL season. The Delhi Capitals today announced the appointment of former India captain Sourav Ganguly as head coach of the franchise for the Indian Premier League (IPL).Ganguly's association with Delhi Capitals began in 2019 when he joined the franchise as an Advisor. Over the years, he has held multiple leadership positions across the Capitals ecosystem, including Director of Cricket for both the men's and women's teams, according to a press release.Speaking on his appointment, Sourav Ganguly said…
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Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin

New Delhi: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from astrophysical origin. ย The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the prestigious honour in Stockholm on Tuesday. Awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the prize includes 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million). Halzen's work has played a central role in establishing a new way of studying the universe through neutrinos, extremely elusive particles that can travel vast cosmic distances while interacting only rarely with matter. His contribution…
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Cabinet approves Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority, Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Cabinet approves Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority, Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a proposal on Tuesday to establish an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA).ย ITLA will prepare a long-term Transport Plan covering roads, railways, ports and shipping, civil aviation, inland waterways, coastal shipping, urban mobility and logistics, he said. Technical appraisal of government infrastructure projects It will also undertake technical appraisal of government infrastructure projects, costing Rs 500 crore or more. Financial appraisal will continue to be carried out through the existing financial appraisal mechanisms. The authority will monitor implementation of transport and infrastructure projects above Rs 500 crore and provide a…
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