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ICC rankings: Sikandar Raza becomes No 1 all-rounder in ODIs, Maharaj strengthens his top bowling spot

ICC rankings: Sikandar Raza becomes No 1 all-rounder in ODIs, Maharaj strengthens his top bowling spot

Zimbabwe T20 skipper Sikandar Raza rose a couple of places after two half-centuries in as many ODIs against Sri Lanka recently in Harare. Raza returned scores of 92 and 59* and had almost pulled off one on his own but Sri Lanka ended up winning the game and the series 2-0. Dubai: Zimbabwe all-rounder and T20 captain Sikandar Raza became the No 1-ranked all-rounder in the world in the ODIs following the short two-match series against Sri Lanka. Raza slammed a couple of fifty-plus scores in two games, aggregating 151 runs, while also picking up a wicket as he achieved…
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China displays full nuclear triad with Juang-3, Jinglei-1, Dongfeng missiles at military parade

China displays full nuclear triad with Juang-3, Jinglei-1, Dongfeng missiles at military parade

China marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two with a major military parade in Beijing. President Xi Jinping oversaw the event, which showcased powerful weapons including the Dongfeng-5C, Jinglei-1, and Julang-3 missiles. New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping led a large military parade in central Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two. China used the occasion to display some of its most powerful and advanced weapons, including nuclear missiles, laser systems, and military drones. The parade was held to remember the end of World War Two, 80 years ago. President Xi…
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NSE SME stock gains over 4% as company strengthens presence in southern India – Do you own?

NSE SME stock gains over 4% as company strengthens presence in southern India – Do you own?

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday, tracking weak global market trends and relentless foreign fund outflows. Mumbai: Shares of homegrown consumer electronics brand Cellecor Gadgets are in action today, i.e. on September 3, 2025, as the company has announced strengthening of its presence in southern India and is targeting an annual business of Rs 100 crore. The counter opened in green at Rs 30.35 against the previous close of Rs 29.70 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It surged further to touch the high of Rs 31, representing a gain of 4.37 per cent…
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Kim Jong Un daughter Kim Ju Ae makes first international appearance in Beijing sparks speculation as future successor

Kim Jong Un daughter Kim Ju Ae makes first international appearance in Beijing sparks speculation as future successor

Kim Jong Unโ€™s daughter made her first public appearance in 2022 when she accompanied her father during the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Beijing: Kim Jong Unโ€™s teenage daughter, believed to be Kim Ju Ae, made her first public trip outside North Korea during her father's visit to Beijing on September 2 (Tuesday). The young girl was seen accompanying Kim as he disembarked from his armoured train and was warmly welcomed by Chinese officials, said multiple media reports. This marks her debut on the international stage at a major military parade celebrating Chinaโ€™s Victory Day, where world leaders, including…
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Diljit Dosanjh exits โ€˜No Entry 2โ€™

Diljit Dosanjh exits โ€˜No Entry 2โ€™

The much-awaited sequel to the 2005 blockbuster โ€œNo Entryโ€ has suffered a major setback as actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has made a quiet exit from the project. The shooting for the film, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, was set to start in October with a new star cast featuring Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor. ย  Producer Boney Kapoor has confirmed that Dosanjh is no longer a part of the project. "Yes, we have parted in good spirits as the dates were not aligning with our requirements; hopefully, we will soon do a Punjabi film together," Kapoor was…
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GST Council Meeting 2025: List of items that are expected to get cheaper or costlier

GST Council Meeting 2025: List of items that are expected to get cheaper or costlier

GST Council Meeting 2025: It is expected that the majority of items in the 12 per cent slab will be moved to the 5 per cent slab, making them much cheaper. New Delhi: The 56th GST Council meeting is underway in the national capital. Chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the meeting will discuss a proposal that seeks to prune the number of tax slabs from four to just two. The Centre has proposed having just two tax slabs of 5 and 18 per cent by moving products from the current 12 and 28 per cent to lower rates.…
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Sonny Baker registers worst figures for England on ODI debut as South Africa hand him pasting at Headingley

Sonny Baker registers worst figures for England on ODI debut as South Africa hand him pasting at Headingley

The 22-year-old pacer Sonny Baker got hammered by South African batters, Aiden Markram in particular, as his debut for England turned to dust, defending a low total of 131. England were shot out for a modest total as South Africa handed them a heavy defeat in the series opener. Leeds (England): South Africa hammered England,ย  Worst figures by an England bowler on ODI debutย  0/76 - Sonny Baker (vs South Africa), Leeds 2025 2/70 - Liam Dawson (vs Pakistan), Cardiff, 2016 4/67 - David Lawrence (vs West Indies), Lord's 1991 "It's not probably the ideal start, having to defend 130,"…
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Who was known as the ‘Father of Skyscrapers’ and which building is recognised as the world’s first skyscraper?

Who was known as the ‘Father of Skyscrapers’ and which building is recognised as the world’s first skyscraper?

The Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885 and designed by William Le Baron Jenney, is widely regarded as the worldโ€™s first skyscraper. It was the first tall building to incorporate a fireproof metal frame, allowing it to reach a then-impressive height of 10 stories. Washington: Louis H Sullivan, popularly known and celebrated as the 'Father of Skyscrapers', was an American architect whose visionary work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries redefined the very idea of tall buildings in urban landscapes. Born in 1856 in Boston, Sullivan began his career in architecture in Chicago after the Great…
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GST Council two-day meeting underway, rate cuts and rationalisation on agenda – Check all latest development

GST Council two-day meeting underway, rate cuts and rationalisation on agenda – Check all latest development

56th GST Council: The Centre's next-gen GST reform proposal of having just two tax slabs of 5 and 18 per cent by moving products from the current 12 and 28 per cent to lower rates is on the agenda. New Delhi: The 56th GST Council two-day meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising ministers from all states, is underway. The overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to lower tax rates on daily use items will be considered during the meeting. The Centre's next-gen GST reform proposal of having just two tax slabs of 5 and…
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Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Live: When and where to watch ZIM vs SL T20I series on TV and streaming in India?

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Live: When and where to watch ZIM vs SL T20I series on TV and streaming in India?

Zimbabwe will be up against Sri Lanka in a three-match T20 series in Harare, starting Wednesday, September 3. The series will serve as a perfect run-up to the Asia Cup for Sri Lanka, who will have the momentum with them from the 2-0 ODI series victory. Harare: Zimbabwe have been playing a lot of cricket of late and even though the results haven't gone their way, by the way of performances, especially in T20 cricket, they have shown that they belong at this level and now will be gearing up to give Sri Lanka a tough competition. Zimbabwe have added…
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