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Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka team up for US Open mixed doubles, Swiatek to partner with Ruud
28
Jul
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Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka team up for US Open mixed doubles, Swiatek to partner with Ruud

New York: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are set to join hands to enter the revamped US Open mixed doubles tournament. The Serbian-Belarusian pairing features among the first batch of teams announced for the event, which was redesigned last year to showcase marquee names. The competition is set to begin on August 25 in New York. Several other top-ranked players have also committed to the tournament. Jack Draper is set to reunite with Jessica Pegula after the pair reached the semi-finals in 2025, while Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud will renew their partnership after finishing runners-up in the previous edition.…
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Sara Ali Khan offers prayers at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi
28
Jul
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Sara Ali Khan offers prayers at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi

Actor Sara Ali Khan adheres to a favourite ritual whenever she visits Delhi, making a point to pay her respects at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. On Monday evening, the Simmba star was spotted visiting the iconic Sikh shrine alongside her close friend, Sara Vaisoha. Dressed in matching white shirts and blue jeans, the pair draped scarves over their heads in keeping with the traditional mark of respect. ย  Prior to her visit, Sara attended designer Kunal Rawalโ€™s fashion show at the India Couture Week, hosted at the Taj Palace. On the work front, she recently starred in Pati Patni Aur Woh…
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Tata Power shares open in green post Q1 results, later drop over 1% amid profit booking
28
Jul
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Business

Tata Power shares open in green post Q1 results, later drop over 1% amid profit booking

Mumbai: Shares of Tata Power started the trading session in the green even as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened flat amid mixed global cues. The counter started the session at Rs 382.40, with a gain of Rs 5.15 or 1.36 per cent from the previous close of Rs 377.25 on the BSE. The positive start comes after the company posted a 11 per cent rise in its net profit. It gained further to touch the intraday high of Rs 383.60, but later fell amid profit booking and touched the intraday low of Rs 371.45, representing a fall of 1.53…
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28 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex flat, Nifty below 24,000 amid mixed global cues
28
Jul
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Business

28 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex flat, Nifty below 24,000 amid mixed global cues

New Delhi: Sensex, Nifty Today: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened flat on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, amid mixed global cues even as crude oil prices extended their decline to touch USD 86.89 per barrel on US-Iran peace talks. While the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 4.03 pointsย to start the session at 76,831.75, the Nifty dropped 24.7 points to open at 23,971.25. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,835.78 and the Nifty 50 at 23,995.95. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was…
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India announce squad for Test series against Sri Lanka; Jadeja returns, MP allrounder gets maiden call-up
28
Jul
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India announce squad for Test series against Sri Lanka; Jadeja returns, MP allrounder gets maiden call-up

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played in August. Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has picked a 15-member squad led by Shubman Gill, with KL Rahul continuing as the vice-captain. The biggest takeaway from the squad announcement is the return of experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is back in the Test setup for the tour. As expected, all-rounder Washington Sundar has not been included in the squad after being ruled out of the first Test due to injury. His absence…
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Several explosions rock Erbil near US consulate as Iran targets Iraq amid rising tensions in West Asia
28
Jul
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World

Several explosions rock Erbil near US consulate as Iran targets Iraq amid rising tensions in West Asia

Tehran: Amid rising tensions in West Asia, several explosions rockedย Erbilย in northernย Iraqย on Tuesday, including near the US Consulate, asย Iranian dronesย targeted multiple locations across the region. Citing police sources, Al Jazeera reported that at least fourย Iranian dronesย targeted locations in northernย Iraq'sย Khalifanย andย Soranย areas, located northeast ofย Erbil. The attack caused huge fires in and around the targeted areas, with police reporting that two drones crashed near the targeted sites. At least seven explosions were also heard acrossย Erbil, including in areas near the US Consulate, Al Jazeera reported, citingย Iraqi local media. In response to the suspected Iranian drone attack, police sources told Al Jazeera that "more than…
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Big relief for vehicle owners likely as PUCC validity may triple to 3 years for BS-VI vehicles, details here
28
Jul
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Big relief for vehicle owners likely as PUCC validity may triple to 3 years for BS-VI vehicles, details here

New Delhi: In what could come as major relief for millions of car and two-wheeler owners across the country, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is working to bring a major change to the rules regarding the validity of the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). According to a draft notification issued by the government, it has proposed extending the validity period of the pollution certificate for BS-VI (BS6) private vehicles up to 6 years old to three years, instead of the current one year. With the implementation of this new rule, vehicle drivers will be relieved from visiting…
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Sharmila Dhankar scripts history, bags India’s first para athletics gold at Commonwealth Games 2026
28
Jul
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Sharmila Dhankar scripts history, bags India’s first para athletics gold at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow: Sharmila Dhankar scripted one of India's most memorable moments at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by winning the country's first-ever para athletics gold medal in Glasgow. The 40-year-old claimed the top spot in the women's shot put F57 event on Tuesday, capping an extraordinary journey marked by resilience, determination and personal triumph over adversity. Her gold medal also strengthened India's campaign at the Games, taking the country's tally to ten medals, including two gold, five silver and three bronze medals at the time of her victory. Season-best throw seals historic gold Dhankar delivered her finest performance of the season when…
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‘Ready for strong military action if Iran talks don’t work out’: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran
28
Jul
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World

‘Ready for strong military action if Iran talks don’t work out’: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran

Washington: US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to resume "very strong military action" against Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail, while confirming that he had put planned strikes on hold to give negotiations with Tehran another chance. According to a report by Axios, the current negotiations are focused on a new deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and revive discussions on a broader nuclear deal with Iran. The talks are being led primarily by Iran and Oman, with Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser Jared Kushner also playing active roles.…
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US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector: Trump official
28
Jul
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US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector: Trump official

Washington: The United States and India are expanding cooperation in key strategic sectors, including defence, civil nuclear energy and emerging technologies such as trusted artificial intelligence, a senior US official said.ย  US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur made these remarks at a roundtable on India at the Hoover Institution, which saw the participation of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former US Ambassador to India David C Mulford. Expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation "Under this (Trump) Administration, US engagement with India is creating jobs at home and strengthening supply chains that are critical to both the…
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