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J-K Police summon cricketer, organiser for displaying Palestine flag on helmet in local tournament

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J-K Police summon cricketer, organiser for displaying Palestine flag on helmet in local tournament

The cricket player, Furqan-ul-Haq, has been summoned by J&K Police for displaying Palestine flag on his helmet while playing in a local tournament. The video of the same went viral on social media recently, even as police have also called the organiser for questioning. New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have summoned a local cricketer, Furqan-ul-Haq, and the organiser of a local tournament for questioning after the former displayed the Palestine flag on his helmet during a cricket match. "One cricket player and organiser of the tournament has been called for questioning by J&K Police regarding the use of…

Explained: China’s new contraceptive tax and the limits of pro-birth policies

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Jan

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Explained: China’s new contraceptive tax and the limits of pro-birth policies

Despite a series of incentives aimed at encouraging couples to have more children, China’s population has continued to fall. Beijing: China has begun imposing a 13 per cent sales tax on contraceptives, including condoms, birth control pills and devices from January 1 2026, while exempting childcare services from value added tax. The move is part of a broader tax overhaul announced in late 2025 that removes exemptions in place since 1994, when China was still enforcing its decades-long one-child policy, according to the BBC. Under the revised tax structure, marriage-related services and elderly care have also been exempted from VAT.…

BSE smallcap stock under Rs 300 in focus with back-to-back orders, check share price and other details

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Jan

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BSE smallcap stock under Rs 300 in focus with back-to-back orders, check share price and other details

Stock has fallen after two days of consecutive gain and technically trades higher than the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day and 200-day moving averages but lower than the 100-day moving averages. Mumbai: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMSL), which offers technology-based solutions in sectors like infrastructure, transportation, aerospace, defence among others, continues to on investors' radar as the company has been bagging back-to-back orders. The firm has now been declared as the lowest bidder by a defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), for orders worth Rs 257.89 million. According to the information shared, order needs to be executed within a period of…

Sjoerd Marijne of Netherlands appointed head coach of Indian women’s hockey team

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Jan

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Sjoerd Marijne of Netherlands appointed head coach of Indian women’s hockey team

Sjoerd Marijne of the Netherlands has been reappointed as the head coach of the Indian women's hockey team. It was under him that the women in blue created history, finishing fourth at the Tokyo Olympics. He will be assisted by Matias Vila as analytical coach. New Delhi: Sjoerd Marijne of the Netherlands has been appointed the head coach of the Indian women's hockey team, marking his return to the set-up after four years. He was at the helm of the team from 2017 to 2021 and it was under him that the women in blue knocked Australia out of the Tokyo…

Why has additional excise duty not impacted shares of all tobacoo product manufacturers? Know here

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Jan

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Why has additional excise duty not impacted shares of all tobacoo product manufacturers? Know here

Shares of cigarette and tobacco product manufacturing companies are under pressure after the government imposed an additional excise duty on such products effective February 1. Mumbai: Shares of cigarette and tobacco product makers such as VST Industries, Godfrey Phillips and ITC continued to drop on Friday, January 2, 2026, even as stock benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the trading session on an optimistic note amid steady buying by domestic institutional investors in the morning. While shares of ITC tumbled 5.11 per cent to Rs 345.35, its 52-week low, on the BSE, the stock of Godfrey Phillips India declined 4.58…

England announce 12-member squad for fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Shoaib Bashir to finally play?

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Jan

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England announce 12-member squad for fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Shoaib Bashir to finally play?

England might finally end up playing their lead and only spinner in the squad, Shoaib Bashir, in the Ashes. However, they have named a 12-member squad for now and will take the final decision on the match day depending on the nature of the surface on offer at the SCG. Sydney: England have named their 12-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney and the visitors might finally end up playing their lead spinner Shoaib Bashir for the first time on the tour. With the SCG curator set to leave 6mm grass on the pitch, there is…

Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

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Jan

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Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

To save his life after getting trapped from flames and smoke, Reddy jumped from the top of his residence, sustaining severe injuries on his head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Berlin: A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was killed after he jumped from a fire-stricken building in Berlin, Germany, during New Year celebrations. The deceased has been identified as Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who was pursing MS at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences. According to media reports, the incident had happened on Wednesday night after a fire broke out at his…

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Jan

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Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

To save his life after getting trapped from flames and smoke, Reddy jumped from the top of his residence, sustaining severe injuries on his head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Berlin: A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was killed after he jumped from a fire-stricken building in Berlin, Germany, during New Year celebrations. The deceased has been identified as Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who was pursing MS at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences. According to media reports, the incident had happened on Wednesday night after a fire broke out at his…

297% return in 1 year: Stock under Rs 50 hits upper circuit as markets rally in early trade

02

Jan

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297% return in 1 year: Stock under Rs 50 hits upper circuit as markets rally in early trade

Meanwhile, the BSE has placed the stock under the Short Term Additional Surveillance Measure Stage 4 (ST ASM-4) framework. Mumbai: Shares of food and tech company Spice Lounge, which has operations in India, Canada and the US, are in action as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rally in today's trading session amid steady buying by domestic institutional investors. The stock started the trading session in the red at Rs 37.58 against the previous close of Rs 37.97 on the BSE. It fell further to touch the low of Rs 36.26 before bouncing back amid a spurt in trading volume by…

South Africa all-rounder Donovan Ferreira, traded from DC to RR for IPL 2026, sets SA20 on fire for Joburg Super Kings

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Jan

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South Africa all-rounder Donovan Ferreira, traded from DC to RR for IPL 2026, sets SA20 on fire for Joburg Super Kings

Donovan Ferreira of Joburg Super Kings has been in superb form in the ongoing SA20 edition. He played a massive role in Super Kings' win in the Super Over against Durban Super Giants in the 9th match of the season. He will play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. Johannesburg: Donovan Ferreira has been the solution to all problems for Joburg Super Kings this season so far in the ongoing SA20 edition. He has starred with bat, ball and as wicketkeeper for his side and his latest heroics helped the Super Kings win in the Super Over against the Durban…