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Lamine Yamal denies giving guard of honour to Real Madrid after Supercopa final, new video goes viral

Lamine Yamal denies giving guard of honour to Real Madrid after Supercopa final, new video goes viral

Lamine Yamal sparked debate after standing apart during Real Madridโ€™s medal ceremony following Barcelonaโ€™s 3-2 Supercopa win. Mbappe also urged Madrid to skip the guard of honour, an incident linked to Xabi Alonsoโ€™s later departure. Jeddah: The post-match ceremony following Barcelonaโ€™s 3โ€“2 victory over Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espaรฑa final has continued to generate debate, with the guard of honour or lack of it emerging as one of the nightโ€™s most contentious moments. As Barcelona prepared to celebrate their triumph in Jeddah, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe intervened, urging his teammates and then-head coach Xabi Alonso to head…
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Makar Sankranti Bank Holiday: When are banks closed for Makar Sankranti, January 14 or January 15?

Makar Sankranti Bank Holiday: When are banks closed for Makar Sankranti, January 14 or January 15?

Bank Holiday Makar Sankranti: Despite some states experiencing bank closures, customers can continue to use digital services, including UPI, net banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and online transactions, which will continue to function normally. New Delhi: Every year, many bank customers wonder whether there will be a bank holiday on Makar Sankranti. However, confusion has grown this time, as people are unsure whether the festival will fall on January 14 or January 15. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces a month-wise bank holiday calendar and a city-wise list of holidays. As per the list of bank holidays for January issued…
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Faf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of SA20 season, Joburg Super Kings announce new captain

Faf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of SA20 season, Joburg Super Kings announce new captain

Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the rest of the SA20 season with a right thumb ligament tear requiring surgery. His absence casts doubt over his participation in the upcoming PSL. Donovan Ferreira has been appointed as new captain. Johannesburg: Joburg Super Kings have been dealt a major setback midway through the SA20 season after captain Faf du Plessis was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a ligament tear. The veteran batter picked up the issue during JSKโ€™s clash against MI Cape Town on January 10, and medical assessments have…
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After ATM transaction hike, SBI increases IMPS transfer costs: Details inside

After ATM transaction hike, SBI increases IMPS transfer costs: Details inside

As per the new SBI rules, if any customer does a transaction of more than Rs 25,000 via IMPS through online channels, he/she will be charged a fee. New Delhi: The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to implement a notable change by making the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) via mobile app or internet banking slightly more expensive. The upcoming change is slated to be rolled out on February 15, 2025. Previously, SBI customers could use online IMPS transfers free of charge. However, as per the new rules, sending larger amounts will incur a fee. It is to be…
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ICC holds meeting with BCB officials for T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh confirm stance to not travel to India

ICC holds meeting with BCB officials for T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh confirm stance to not travel to India

BCB reiterated its refusal to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 over security concerns during talks with the ICC, requesting match relocation. The ICC urged reconsideration, with discussions set to continue. New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its decision not to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns, following a video conference with the International Cricket Council (ICC) held on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was attended by BCB President Md Aminul Islam, Vice Presidents Md Shakawath Hossain and Faruque Ahmed, Director and Chairman of the Cricket Operations Committee Nazmul…
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Expressway Effect: Lucknow’s real estate market expands beyond the city core

Expressway Effect: Lucknow’s real estate market expands beyond the city core

New corridors such as Faizabad Road, Sultanpur Road, Shaheed Path, and the Outer Ring Road belt are rapidly emerging as the cityโ€™s next-generation development hubs. Lucknow: Long celebrated for its regal heritage, Lucknow is now writing a fresh chapter where elegance meets expansion. The city has woven progress into its identity through expansive expressways, a strengthening metro network, and emerging planned urban districts. According to recent data from property consultant ANAROCK, land transactions in H1 2025 (first half of 2025) have already surpassed the full-year 2024 volumes, underscoring developersโ€™ strong confidence in the countryโ€™s expanding real estate market. The data…
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How many runs does Virat Kohli need to shatter Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most international runs?

How many runs does Virat Kohli need to shatter Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most international runs?

Virat Kohli shattered Sachin Tendulkar's record for fastest to 28000 runs in international cricket. He is now the second-highest run-scorer across the three formats and is only behind Tendulkar. Here is how many runs Kohli needs to score to get past Tendulkar. New Delhi: India icon Virat Kohli has been in brilliant form in ODI cricket recently. He hit a match-defining 93 in the first ODI between India and New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara as he carried on his stellar run. Kohli has smashed five consecutive fifty-plus scores in ODI cricket with two centuries as he is…
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PFC’s NCDs to open soon, PSU plans to raise Rs 5,000 crore – Check dates and other details

PFC’s NCDs to open soon, PSU plans to raise Rs 5,000 crore – Check dates and other details

The company, in an exchange filing, said that the deemed date of allotment of NCDs is the date on which the director (finance) approves the allotment. Mumbai: State-run Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has announced that it plans to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore through a public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). According to the information available, the base size of the issue is Rs 500 crore and a green shoe option of up to Rs 4,500 crore. The issue has a 15-year tenor and opens on January 16 and closes on January 30. The issue will have an…
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BPO stock gains after approval for issuance of fully convertible warrants, check details

BPO stock gains after approval for issuance of fully convertible warrants, check details

According to information available, the stock has delivered a multibagger return of 2,028.85 per cent in five years and 231.45 per cent in three years. Mumbai: Shares of One Point One Solutions Ltd., a full-stack solutions provider across BPO, KPO, IT services, technology & transformation and analytics, are in focus as the company has informed exchanges that its shareholders have approved the issue of fully convertible warrants on a preferential basis to the promoter and non-promoter of the company. The stock started the session in green as equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade on Tuesday. The…
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Virat Kohli spots ‘Chota Chiku’, tells Rohit Sharma ‘dekh mera duplicate baitha hai’

Virat Kohli spots ‘Chota Chiku’, tells Rohit Sharma ‘dekh mera duplicate baitha hai’

Virat Kohli spotted his lookalike while training ahead of the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara. The fan has revealed what Kohli said after seeing his doppleganger. New Delhi: Indian icon Virat Kohli has been in sensational form in recent times. The former skipper has amassed seven fifty-plus scores in the last seven List A outings, with three centuries in them. Kohli was in stellar touch during the first ODI of the series at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara as he slammed 93 to help India gun down 301 against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Kohli met his lookalike…
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