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India, Pakistan were ready to go nuclear, we solved it: Trump

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India, Pakistan were ready to go nuclear, we solved it: Trump

During his remarks at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump also said that at least six to seven aircraft were "knocked out of the air" during the India-Pakistan military standoff in May. Washington: US President on Thursday (local time) claimed India and Pakistan were ready to go nuclear during the four-day conflict in May, but stressed that he resolved the conflict between the two countries. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the Oval Office. "If you look at Pakistan and India planes were being knocked out of the air. Six or seven planes came down. They…

Independence Day 2025 | A nation in banknotes

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Aug

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Independence Day 2025 | A nation in banknotes

The birth of a banknote occurred in the 18th century Defined by a nation and driven by commerce, a banknote — a promissory note issued by a bank and payable to the bearer on demand — is many things. For the longest time in history, the idea of money was transactional, pivoting from barter systems to commodity exchange such as grain, metal and metal coins, and a form of paper money in early Chinese history.The birth of a banknote, and money as we know it now, occurred only in the 18th century. Today, banknotes are so ubiquitous that few realise…

‘Most painful moment’: Venkatesh Iyer reveals most disappointing aspect of IPL 2025, reflects on his season

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Aug

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‘Most painful moment’: Venkatesh Iyer reveals most disappointing aspect of IPL 2025, reflects on his season

Venkatesh Iyer, who won the IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, was bought back by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 23.75 crore. Iyer didn't have a season to remember in IPL 2025, but admitted that it was a huge learning curve for him. New Delhi: Venkatesh Iyer, the man of all seasons for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), was first to admit that he didn't have a great season in the 2025 edition of the IPL but opined that the price tag didn't have pressure on him going into the season. Iyer, who scored a half-century in both…

Premier League 2025-26: Where to watch world’s number-one football league in India?

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Aug

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Premier League 2025-26: Where to watch world’s number-one football league in India?

The 2025-26 season of the Premier League will begin early Saturday in India. Defending champions Liverpool will take on Bournemouth in the opening fixture of the season. Check out where to watch the blockbuster action live on TV and stream online in India. New Delhi: The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with high drama as Liverpool, the reigning champions, host Bournemouth at Anfield. The Arne Slot side faces the toughest opening 10 games, including clashes with several top-six sides and a home game against Manchester United. On the other hand, the Red Devils, coming off their worst-ever Premier League…

Glenn Maxwell on brink of historic T20I milestone in third T20I vs South Africa

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Aug

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Glenn Maxwell on brink of historic T20I milestone in third T20I vs South Africa

Glenn Maxwell is one wicket away from becoming the first Australian to score 2500+ runs and take 50 wickets in T20Is. He’ll aim to reach the milestone in the series decider against South Africa on August 16, with the series tied 1-1. Sydney: The final T20I between Australia and South Africa, set to be played on August 16 in Cairns, is expected to be a blockbuster as the series is currently poised 1-1. Both teams will eye a win and seal the series in their favour, but for Glenn Maxwell, the match is also an opportunity to complete a historic…

Injury setbacks force Australia into late changes ahead of ODI series vs South Africa

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Aug

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Injury setbacks force Australia into late changes ahead of ODI series vs South Africa

Australia suffer triple injury blow ahead of ODI series vs South Africa, with Mitchell Owen, Matt Short, and Lance Morris ruled out. Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Cooper Connolly have been called up as replacements for the series starting August 19. Sydney: Australia’s preparations for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa have taken a significant hit, with three players ruled out due to injury just days before the first match in Cairns on August 19. Mitchell Owen, Lance Morris, and Matt Short will all miss the series, prompting a reshuffle in the squad. Owen, who was in line to…

This smallcap company posts double-digit increase in its revenue, check details

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Aug

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This smallcap company posts double-digit increase in its revenue, check details

The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 77.50, hit on August 27, 2024, and a 52-week low of Rs 41.01. The company's market capitalisation is Rs 1,223 crore. Mumbai: Shares of One Point One Solutions, which offers Business Process Management (BPM) services, started today's trading session with a decent gain as the company has reported a rise in its net profit and revenue. The counter began trading at Rs 46.79 in the opening session against the previous close of Rs 46.02 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). However, it touched the intraday low of Rs 45.55 amid profit booking.…

Glenn Maxwell targets early impact at 2026 T20 World Cup, embraces floating role

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Aug

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Glenn Maxwell targets early impact at 2026 T20 World Cup, embraces floating role

Glenn Maxwell eyes a key role with the new ball at the 2026 T20 World Cup, drawing from his 2023 ODI final impact. Now a T20 specialist, he embraces a flexible batting role and aims to stay adaptable as he enters the final phase of his international career. Sydney: As the countdown to the 2026 T20 World Cup began, Glenn Maxwell is once again preparing to be Australia's X-factor. However, this time, with a focus on the new ball. Reflecting on his game-changing role in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, Maxwell believes he can have a similar influence with…

How Kochi celebrated Independence Day on August 15, 1947, a day marked by heavy rain

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Aug

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How Kochi celebrated Independence Day on August 15, 1947, a day marked by heavy rain

It rained very heavily in Kochi on August 15, 1947. But that did not matter. Seventy nine years ago, to the day, bells rang all over the city, in schools and colleges, temples and churches, while the ships in the harbour, factories and mills sounded sirens to announce India’s independence. “Interestingly, the Indian flag was not hoisted at any official building in Thiruvananthapuram but the YMCA. In Kochi, the flag was hoisted at the Durbar Hall grounds, Ernakulam, by the Cochin Maharaja, Aikya Keralam Thampuran’s younger brother, the Elaya Raja Rama Varma Parikshith Thampuran,” says Balagopal Varma, city historian. A news…

China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap

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Aug

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China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said an official announcement on the matter is anticipated during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin. New Delhi: China on Thursday announced that it is actively engaging with India to restore direct flight services between the two nations, signalling a possible revival of air connectivity after a five-year pause. The discussions have sparked speculation that flights could resume in the near future, which could mark a significant step towards enhancing people-to-people ties and boosting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. When questioned about media reports…