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After delays and cost overruns, NHAI fixes March deadline for Gurugram–Pataudi Highway

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After delays and cost overruns, NHAI fixes March deadline for Gurugram–Pataudi Highway

The upcoming stretch will be running for a total distance of 46.1 km, a project being built at a cost of around Rs 1,000 crore. Mumbai: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has made a significant announcement saying that the Gurugram–Pataudi highway stretch, connecting the Dwarka Expressway to Pataudi, will finally be completed and opened for public use by the end of March this year. Once completed, the corridor will significantly improve connectivity between Gurugram, Pataudi, and Rewari. What has led to delays The development follows multiple delays and missing timelines. The NHAI has attributed these delays to changes…

ICC delegation set to travel for meeting with BCB regarding T20 World Cup row: Reports

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Jan

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ICC delegation set to travel for meeting with BCB regarding T20 World Cup row: Reports

As per recent reports, the delegation from the ICC (International Cricket Council) is set to travel to Bangladesh regarding the side's travel status to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. A decision on the matter is expected after the meeting. New Delhi: With the T20 World Cup 2026 rapidly approaching, one of the biggest talking points ahead of the tournament has been the situation surrounding the travel of the Bangladesh cricket team to India. It is worth noting that the World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is slated to kick off on February…

Auto stock trades in green amid rally in Indian benchmark indices, check share price and other details

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Jan

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Auto stock trades in green amid rally in Indian benchmark indices, check share price and other details

Earlier, the company signed an agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government to invest Rs 250 crore in the state. Mumbai: Shares of electrical equipment maker Pavna Industries traded in green on Friday, January 16, 2025, amid a rally in the Indian benchmark indices. The stock opened flat at Rs 20.07 and later gained to touch the high of Rs 20.96, a gain of 4.4 per cent from the previous close. Last seen, the scrip held firmly in green at Rs 20.49 with a gain of 2.09 per cent. The 52-week high of the stock is Rs 58.44 and the 52-week…

Abhishek Nayar clears air with Harleen Deol following retired out incident in WPL 2026

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Jan

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Abhishek Nayar clears air with Harleen Deol following retired out incident in WPL 2026

UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar recently came forward and talked about the decision to retire out Harleen Deol against Delhi Capitals women and her subsequent performance against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing WPL 2026. New Delhi: With the ongoing WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 mesmerising fans with some brilliant matches, one of the biggest highlights from the tournament so far has been the retired-out fiasco involving UP Warriorz batter Harleen Deol. It is worth noting that during Warriorz’s clash against Delhi Capitals on January 14, Deol was retired out by Abhishek Nayar after she was unable to accelerate the…

PNJB vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy Match Score Live: Saurashtra opt to field first hoping to book final spot

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Jan

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PNJB vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy Match Score Live: Saurashtra opt to field first hoping to book final spot

PNJB vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy Match Score Live: The stage is set for the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. Punjab takes on Saurashtra in the clash as the two sides aim to book their berth in the final. Bengaluru: The stage is set for the second semi-final of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Centre of Excellence ground in Bengaluru sees Saurashtra winning the toss and opting to field first. The two sides will be hoping to put in their best performance as they aim to reach the final and set up a final clash…

Stock under Rs 50 hits 5% upper circuit as markets rebound, check share price

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Jan

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Stock under Rs 50 hits 5% upper circuit as markets rebound, check share price

Meanwhile, the BSE has placed the stock under the Short Term Additional Surveillance Measure Stage 4 (ST ASM-4) framework. Mumbai: Shares of Spice Lounge Food Works are in action as equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied on Friday, driven by a sharp jump in Infosys after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 343.44 points to 83,726.15 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 77.65 points to 25,743.25. The stock started the trading session in green at Rs 35.94 against the previous close of Rs 34.56 and later hit…

Arrest of journalists triggers a political row in Telangana

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Jan

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Arrest of journalists triggers a political row in Telangana

The arrest of two journalists of a popular Telugu news channel “NTV”, for airing a controversial report insinuating a relationship between a woman IAS officer and a state minister, has triggered a political storm in Telangana.The TV channel’s input editor Donthu Ramesh, along with Paripurna Chari and Sudheer, were also taken into custody by the police. They were granted conditional bail by the 14th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) in Hyderabad in the early hours of Thursday. The arrests were made based on a complaint filed by the secretary of the Telangana IAS Officers’ Association and Special Chief Secretary to…

How many countries can you visit ‘Visa-Free’ with the world’s strongest passports in 2026?

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Jan

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Lifestyle

How many countries can you visit ‘Visa-Free’ with the world’s strongest passports in 2026?

Passport is among the most important documents required to travel overseas. Also the strength of a passport is crucial in determining how freely citizens can travel globally. Every year, the Henley Passport Index, releases its report of the powerful and strongest passports. The 2026 Henley Passport Index report is out and it shows diplomatic shift, and global mobility trends. Here’s a look at powerful passports on the Earth for 2026. A look:1) SingaporeVisa-free access: 192 countriesIt is an achievement for Singapore! The country has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport. This dominance shows the city-state’s extensive network…

Ian Harvey appointed as Nepal’s bowling consultant ahead of T20 World Cup

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Jan

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Ian Harvey appointed as Nepal’s bowling consultant ahead of T20 World Cup

Nepal Cricket recently came forward and announced the appointment of former Australia cricketer Ian Harvey as their new bowling consultant coach ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 that is slated to begin on February 7. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is right around the corner; the marquee tournament is all set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is slated to begin on February 7. Ahead of the new season, Nepal Cricket came forward and announced that former Australia cricketer Ian Harvey will be joining the side as a bowling consultant coach. He will be…

Bangladesh cricketers call off boycott, BPL expected to resume after delay

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Jan

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Bangladesh cricketers call off boycott, BPL expected to resume after delay

The Bangladesh cricketers have called off their boycott of the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) after BCB director Nazmul Islam was sacked from the finance committee after his recent comments against the players. New Delhi: In a major development, the Bangladesh cricketers have withdrawn their boycott of the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) after the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) and the CWAB (Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh) reportedly resolved the matter at a meeting held late on January 15. The BPL is all set to continue on January 16. It is worth noting that the players had requested the resignation of BCB…