The Press Editor

06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

England announce 16-member squad for Pakistan Tests; Jordan Cox ruled out, Lawrence and Pope return

New Delhi: England have recalled Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence for the opening two Tests of the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan, starting August 19 at Headingley. It is also confirmed that Jacob Bethell will miss the series, owing to a knee injury. In his absence, Jordan Cox is expected to feature at number three.  Meanwhile, the Pakistan series will be England's first in the Test format since Ben Stokes retired from international cricket and Brendon McCullum left his role as head coach. Joe Root will lead the side after returning as captain in July, while Marcus Trescothick takes charge…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Smallcap stock in focus as company’s net profit rises 26.6% in April-June quarter, check share price

Mumbai: Shares of Standard Engineering are in focus today as the company has announced its financial results for the April-June quarter of the financial year 2026-27. The stock opened higher, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gaining in the opening trade amid lower crude oil prices. The counter opened at Rs 282.65, with a gain of Rs 4.55 or 1.63 per cent from the previous close of Rs 278.10 on the BSE. Amid a more than 1.36-fold increase in trading volume, the stock rose to an intraday high of Rs 289.65, up Rs 11.55. Last seen, the stock was trading…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

‘He has lied’: Luis Figo asks for Gianni Infantino’s resignation amid FIFA World Cup share chaos

New Delhi: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been the talk of the town for quite some time now; with the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, reports emerged that Infantino had plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams from the 48 that played in the 2026 edition.  He invited controversy after it became known that the FIFA president wanted to sell stakes, which would end up giving private investors a share in ticketing and marketing. Across the globe, various football associations backed down and released statements against the move, expressing their concerns.  Reflecting on the same, legendary…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

SBI FD interest rate: Check interest offered on 12-month fixed deposits, benefits for senior citizens

New Delhi: State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector lender, offers competitive interest rates on fixed deposits. Not only that, but the public sector bank also offers additional interest on fixed deposits to senior citizens, i.e., those above 60 years of age. Here, we are going to tell you about the interest rate being offered by the State Bank of India on a 12-month fixed deposit.  How much interest is SBI paying on a 12-month FD? The country's largest public sector bank is offering its customers interest rates ranging from 6.25 per cent to 6.85 per cent on…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Former India cricketer makes massive claim around Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

New Delhi: The highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2027 is looming on the horizon, the biggest tournament in world cricket. The tournament will see sides from all over the globe battle it out in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. Ahead of the tournament, many eyes will be set upon the Indian team.  Revered as one of the best sides in world cricket, the Indian team will once again be regarded as one of the biggest favourites going into the tournament. Furthermore, with the tournament approaching, it could be interesting to see how India’s squad looks for…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Are you waiting for plastic currency notes? RBI Governor hints at possible timeline, check details

New Delhi: The Indian government is preparing to introduce polymer, or plastic, notes. However, the common man will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on polymer currency notes. For those who have been eagerly awaiting plastic notes and wondering when they will be made available, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has shared an important update on the planned issuance of plastic notes. When will plastic notes be issued? Responding to media questions after the Monetary Policy Committee's decisions were announced on Wednesday, Malhotra said that the RBI is preparing to issue polymer, or…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Mitchell Starc opens up on prospect of surpassing Dale Steyn, Kapil Dev in elite list ahead of BAN series

New Delhi: The stage is set for a two-game Test series between Australia and Bangladesh. The two sides will meet from August 13th for the first Test in Darwin; furthermore, the second Test of the series will be held in Mackay from August 22nd, and both sides will hope to put in their best performance in the upcoming series.  Ahead of the series, many eyes will be set upon ace pacer Mitchell Starc, widely revered as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. Starc is on the cusp of scripting history. It is worth noting that Mitchell Starc currently…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Gold gains Rs 1,200 per 10 grams on MCX on Hormuz reopening hopes, silver remains volatile | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai:  Rates of precious metals in futures traded mixed on Thursday, August 6, 2026, on growing hopes over the Strait of Hormuz reopening and a decline in the US dollar. The gold October 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 536 or 0.36 per cent at Rs 1,49,029 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,48,493. It further touched the intraday high of Rs 1,49,700, a gain of Rs 1,207 or 0.81 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,49,631, up Rs 1,138 (0.77 per cent). In between, it…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Anya Taylor-Joy explains why women don’t method act

Actor Anya Taylor-Joy has shared her thoughts on method acting, saying she has never adopted the technique despite playing some of film and television's most emotionally demanding characters.   In an interview, Taylor-Joy said she believes women often approach acting differently from many of their male counterparts. "If you'll notice, women don't method act because we have things to take care of, so we can't completely lose our minds," she said.   The actor, known for performances in ‘The Witch’, ‘The Queen's Gambit’, ‘Last Night in Soho’, ‘The Menu and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, said: "I see acting as…

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06

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Why did Andy Robertson choose to move to Spurs from Liverpool after nine years? Star full-back explains move

London: The latest Premier League season is right around the corner, and the transfer market is in full force. Several huge names have already changed clubs, with veteran Scottish full-back Andy Robertson being one of the many. After giving nine years of his career to Liverpool FC and winning every title imaginable, Robertson made the decision to move to Tottenham Hotspur.  It is worth noting that Spurs are coming on the back of a horrid season in the Premier League. Finishing around the relegation zone and barely avoiding it, the side has signed several star players for the new season…

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