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Another top exit in 6 months at Akasa Air as co-founder Praveen Iyer resigns

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Another top exit in 6 months at Akasa Air as co-founder Praveen Iyer resigns

Akasa Air Co-founder and CCO Praveen Iyer has resigned, becoming the second senior leader to exit the airline in four months. The airline confirmed he will assist with the transition until April 30, 2026. New Delhi: Akasa Air's co-founder and chief commercial officer (CCO) Praveen Iyer has resigned, marking the second high-level exit at the over three-year-old airline in four months. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the airline said that after a remarkable five-year journey, Iyer has decided to move on to begin the next chapter of his life. He will partner closely with the leadership team to ensure a smooth…

ENG vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: England vs West Indies Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

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Feb

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ENG vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: England vs West Indies Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

ENG vs WI live cricket score: England and West Indies locked horns today in the 15th match of the T20 World Cup. Both teams won their respective opening matches against Nepal and Scotland respectively. Who will come out on top today? Follow for live score: Mumbai: England and West Indies lock horns today in the 15th match of the T20 World Cup 2026. The match is being played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, even as both teams are coming into this game after winning their respective opening matches. England survived the scare from Nepal, winning by only four runs,…

UP presents Rs 9.12 lakh crore budget: How does it compare to Pakistan and can it match Indian state’s outlay?

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Feb

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UP presents Rs 9.12 lakh crore budget: How does it compare to Pakistan and can it match Indian state’s outlay?

Uttar Pradesh has unveiled a record Rs 9.12 lakh crore Budget for 2026–27, the largest in the state’s history. The outlay is 1.5 times bigger than Pakistan’s FY26 federal budget, with major allocations for capex, infrastructure, education, and health. Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has presented a record Budget of Rs 9.12 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27. The Budget, tabled by Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna in the state Assembly, is the largest in the state's history and is being seen as the last full Budget ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled early next year.…

Abhishek Sharma health: Tilak Varma shares major update on India’s star opener ahead of Namibia clash in T20 World Cup

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Feb

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Abhishek Sharma health: Tilak Varma shares major update on India’s star opener ahead of Namibia clash in T20 World Cup

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma was hospitalised ahead of the clash against Namibia in Delhi. He was doubtful for the game and Tilak Varma has now shared a major update on the opening batter's health in the pre-match press conference. New Delhi: India are set to face Namibia in their second game of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Ahead of the clash, they are fretting over Abhishek Sharma, who was hospitalised due to a stomach issue and was also doubtful for the upcoming game as well. However, the star opener has now…

Ritu Tawde elected Mumbai Mayor, Sanjay Ghadi as Deputy

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Feb

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Ritu Tawde elected Mumbai Mayor, Sanjay Ghadi as Deputy

In a historic shift for the country's richest civic body, BJP corporator Ritu Tawde was elected mayor of Mumbai on Wednesday, ending a 44-year drought for the party in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Alongside her, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi was elected deputy mayor, with both securing their posts unopposed during a special general body meeting. Following the election, conducted by BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani in his capacity as the presiding officer, Tawde took charge as the 78th mayor, congratulated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The election marks the end of a long…

At least three injured in Thailand school shooting, gunman detained by police

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Feb

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At least three injured in Thailand school shooting, gunman detained by police

A gunman was holding an unknown number of student and teachers hostage in a school in southern Thailand's Songkhla, the provincial administration said on social media. Bangkok: At least three people were injured as one hostage situation was unfolded in Thailand's Songkhla on Wednesday after a gunman entered a school building. Authorities said an unknown number of students and teachers were taken hostage by the accused, who was eventually detained by the police. Deputy Superintendent Wichian Soboon said that the perpetrator has been captured and at least three people were injured in the incident. Gunman has been captured: Police Soon…

Stock under Rs 50 ended in green even as markets closed flat after volatile trade, check details

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Feb

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Stock under Rs 50 ended in green even as markets closed flat after volatile trade, check details

The company, in an exchange filing, said that it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Howrah Division of the Eastern Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. Mumbai: MIC Electronics Ltd., a manufacturer of railway signalling systems and LED displays, today announced another major order from the Indian Railways. Following this update, the stock ended the trading session in the green even as stock markets ended the session flat after volatile trade. While Sensex dropped 40.28 points to settle at 84,233.64, the Nifty gained 18.70 to close at 25,953.85. Earlier, the counter started the trading session in the…

How can Afghanistan still qualify for Super 8 round of T20 World Cup 2026? Here are scenarios

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Feb

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How can Afghanistan still qualify for Super 8 round of T20 World Cup 2026? Here are scenarios

Afghanistan lost to South Africa in the thrilling double super over today. They had already lost to New Zealand, but can still qualify for the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2026. Here are the scenarios for Afghanistan to make it to the next round. New Delhi: Afghanistan went down fighting to South Africa in the second super over in the league stage clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup. The match was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and with this loss, Rashid Khan and his men's chances of making it to the Super 8…

Rs 86 crore warrant conversion: This FMCG stock closes volatile session in green

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Feb

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Rs 86 crore warrant conversion: This FMCG stock closes volatile session in green

The action in the stock comes as the company has officially completed the conversion of all outstanding warrants into equity shares, raising approximately Rs 86.83 crore. Mumbai: Shares of rice exporter GRM Overseas Ltd ended in green even as benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed on a flat note in a choppy session on Wednesday. The stock opened in the green at Rs 162 on the BSE, up from the previous close of Rs 161.30. During the day, it touched a high of 164.90 and a low of Rs 161.30. The scrip ended the trading session at Rs 162.90…

Why is Mitchell Marsh not playing for Australia vs Ireland in T20 World Cup 2026?

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Feb

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Why is Mitchell Marsh not playing for Australia vs Ireland in T20 World Cup 2026?

Australia locked horns against Ireland today to start their campaign in the T20 World Cup. However, their captain Mitchell Marsh didn't walk out for the toss and Travis Head is leading the Aussies in the clash. Here's why Marsh is not playing in Australia's T20 World Cup opener. Colombo: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh didn't walk out for the toss in their opening game of the T20 World Cup against Ireland. Travis Head is leading Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and this has left many perplexed as Marsh was appointed the captain of the team for the mega…