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Sanju Samson on course to break MS Dhoni’s legendary feat in T20Is, can surpass in Asia Cup

Sanju Samson on course to break MS Dhoni’s legendary feat in T20Is, can surpass in Asia Cup

Sanju Samson can break MS Dhoni's record for most sixes by an Indian keeper in T20Is. The Kerala batter can surpass the feat in the upcoming Asia Cup if he is given consistent opportunities in the competition. He is currently 17 shy of the feat. New Delhi: Keeper-batter Sanju Samson has been phenomenal for India in the shortest format of the game. Ever since he was promoted to the top of the order, the Kerala batter has been fearless in his approach, hitting 30 sixes in 14 matches he played under Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is. He has hit three centuries…
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Putin says he is ready to meet Zelenskyy if he comes to Moscow: ‘But the real question is…’

Putin says he is ready to meet Zelenskyy if he comes to Moscow: ‘But the real question is…’

Putin said he has never ruled out a meeting with Zelenskyy, arguing whether "such a meeting would be meaningful". Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not rule out the possibility of meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but questioned whether such talks would carry any real weight given Kyivโ€™s current political and constitutional situation. He suggested the conflict could be resolved politically if Ukraine and Western nations adopted a pragmatic approach, warning that otherwise Russia would be forced to achieve its objectives militarily. โ€œIโ€™ve never ruled out meeting Zelenskyy,โ€ Putin said. "But the real question is whether such…
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Is real estate investment growing in Tier-2 cities? Here’s what experts say

Is real estate investment growing in Tier-2 cities? Here’s what experts say

Data showed that, in northern India, Lucknow led with an appreciation of 23.70 per cent YoY (year-on-year) in property prices, followed by Kanpur (19.52 per cent), with property values increasing to Rs 7,049 per square foot (psf). New Delhi: For years, Indiaโ€™s real estate story was dominated by Tier-1 metros, where high-rise buildings and luxury projects defined growth. But today, the spotlight is shifting towards Tier-2 cities that are emerging as powerful investment magnets. As infrastructure, connectivity, and disposable incomes rise, so does the demand for high-end living in cities such as Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Indore, and Dehradun. Massive…
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Fan escapes jail time despite racial chants against Inaki Williams in La Liga

Fan escapes jail time despite racial chants against Inaki Williams in La Liga

An Espanyol fan accepted a one-year prison sentence, avoiding jail, for racially abusing Athletic Bilbaoโ€™s Inaki Williams in 2020. He also faces a three-year stadium ban and a fine. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat racism in Spanish football. Barcelona: A fan of Spanish club Espanyol has accepted a one-year prison sentence, but will not serve any jail time, for racially abusing Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams during a La Liga match in January 2020. The incident involved monkey noises and offensive gestures directed at Williams after he was substituted in the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw…
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Hydrogen trucks to run on these 10 highways in India: Check names, other details inside

Hydrogen trucks to run on these 10 highways in India: Check names, other details inside

These hydrogen pumps will be set up by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum. Notably, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have already started making hydrogen-powered trucks. New Delhi: The Central government has identified 10 highway stretches in different parts of the country to facilitate the operation of trucks running on green hydrogen, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. The minister added that there will be stations to fill hydrogen in vehicles on these stretches. These hydrogen pumps will be set up by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum. Notably, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have…
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India vs South Korea: Where to watch Hockey Asia Cup live on TV and stream online?

India vs South Korea: Where to watch Hockey Asia Cup live on TV and stream online?

Team India, after a strong group stage, faces South Korea in the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super4s on September 3. The high-stakes clash in Rajgir will be crucial as both teams aim to secure a spot in the final. Bihar: After a dominant showing in the group stage, Team India is all set to begin its Super4s campaign at the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 with a high-stakes encounter against South Korea. The match, scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, promises to be a battle between two of Asiaโ€™s most consistent hockey powerhouses. Led…
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Joonus Sait & Sons celebrates 120 years as Chennaiโ€™s iconic winterwear and rainwear store

Joonus Sait & Sons celebrates 120 years as Chennaiโ€™s iconic winterwear and rainwear store

The irony is impossible to miss. Outside, the Chennai sun blazes with its usual fury. Inside Joonus Sait & Sons, neat stacks of woollen sweaters, cardigans, and thermal wear line the shelves. For 120 years, the store has been an unlikely fixture in Madras โ€” a place where generations of families have come, not for the weather outside their doors, but for the journeys beyond them.โ€œThe store was started by my grandfatherโ€™s grandfather Hajee Abbas Yunus Sait, who was called Joonus Sait because the Anglo-Indian name for Yunus is Joonus. He was doing business in Bellari, Karnataka in the 1900s,…
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Why women could tilt the balance in Bihar 2025

Why women could tilt the balance in Bihar 2025

Women in Bihar, who have consistently outvoted men at the ballot box since 2010, are once again at the centre of the stateโ€™s electoral battle. What began with Chief Minister Nitish Kumarโ€™s prohibition policy has now evolved into a contest of promises, cash transfers, and emotive appeals aimed at a constituency that cuts across caste and class. ย  The numbers tell their own story. In successive Assembly elections, women have not only turned out in greater numbers than men but have also shaped political outcomes. Kumarโ€™s long tenure in power was in no small measure sustained by women voters, many…
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India kills us with tariffs: Donald Trump amid trade tensions with New Delhi

India kills us with tariffs: Donald Trump amid trade tensions with New Delhi

Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order imposing additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for the latterโ€™s procurement of oil from Russia. These levies were in addition to 25 per cent tariffs that Trump announced on India along with several other countries, which were announced on July 31. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India had been "killing" America with tariffs but was now ready to offer โ€œno tariffs.โ€ This statement came amid strained ties between India and the US over trade issues, as Trump had earlier announced a steep 50 per cent tariff…
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FASTag Annual Pass not valid on these expressways – Check full list here

FASTag Annual Pass not valid on these expressways – Check full list here

The annual FASTag pass cannot be transferred to another vehicle from the one it was registered with initially. If it gets used on another vehicle, itโ€™ll stay deactivated. New Delhi: In a landmark development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) started the service of FASTag annual pass on August 15. Acting as the electronic toll collection system, the annual FASTag will ensure the free passage of private vehicles, including cars/jeeps/vans, at designated National Highways (NHs) and National Expressways (NEs) fee plazas. This pass will remain valid either for one year or 200 trips, whichever occurs first.ย  Commuters can use…
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