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Sri Lanka name ODI squad for Zimbabwe series, injured Wanindu Hasaranga misses out

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Sri Lanka name ODI squad for Zimbabwe series, injured Wanindu Hasaranga misses out

Charith Asalanka will lead the 16-man squad for Sri Lanka in the two-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare, starting August 29. Sri Lanka are scheduled to tour Zimbabwe for two ODIs and three T20Is, in the run-up to the Asia Cup. Harare: Sri Lanka have named a 16-man squad for the two-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, set to kick off on Friday, August 29 in Harare. Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the white-ball side with star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga set to miss the assignment after suffering a hamstring injury during the Bangladesh series. On the other hand, Nuwanidu…

Jaishankar’s message to US: ‘India not the biggest purchaser, EU and China trade more with Russia’ | Video

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Aug

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Jaishankar’s message to US: ‘India not the biggest purchaser, EU and China trade more with Russia’ | Video

EAM Jaishankar pointed out what he saw as inconsistencies in Western arguments, noting that the United States had, in fact, encouraged countries like India in recent years to help stabilise the global energy market- a call that also included purchasing oil from Russia. Moscow: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar, addressing a press briefing on August 21, pushed back against criticism of India’s energy trade with Russia. He underlined that India was neither the biggest purchaser of Russian oil nor liquified natural gas (LNG), pointing instead to China and the European Union as the largest buyers in those categories.…

Luxury housing expected to see 40% of new launches in 2025-26 – Details here

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Aug

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Luxury housing expected to see 40% of new launches in 2025-26 – Details here

According to an analysis by Crisil, sales volumes are projected to grow by 5–7 per cent, while average prices are likely to rise by 4–6 per cent. New Delhi: From a niche catering to a limited set of high-net-worth buyers, India’s luxury housing segment has been steadily moving into the spotlight. Larger layouts, private amenities, and premium locations are no longer just aspirations - they’re becoming the new standard for a growing section of homebuyers. This shift is now showing up in the numbers. Residential real estate developers are expected to see stable sales growth this fiscal and the next,…

Shreyas Iyer to become India’s next ODI captain after Rohit Sharma, claims report

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Aug

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Shreyas Iyer to become India’s next ODI captain after Rohit Sharma, claims report

Amidst the disappointment of his snub from the Asia Cup squad, Shreyas Iyer finally has something to look forward to. Reportedly, Iyer is being looked at as a potential captaincy option in ODIs after Rohit Sharma. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly mulling split captaincy in white-ball cricket as Shreyas Iyer is being looked at as a potential leadership candidate in the ODI format after Rohit Sharma. Interestingly, Shubman Gill is the vice-captain in ODIs currently and he replaced Axar Patel in the same role recently when India's squad for the Asia Cup…

Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet to celebrate 60 years of Chinese rule: ‘Tibetan Buddhism needs to change’

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Aug

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Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet to celebrate 60 years of Chinese rule: ‘Tibetan Buddhism needs to change’

While addressing to a crowd of 20,000 in Lhasa, Xi Jinping highlighted the political importance of the visit amid ongoing tensions over the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Lhasa: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday made a rare visit to Tibet, stressing Beijing's determination to assert control over the region on its 60th anniversary as a Chinese autonomous region. Xi Jinping highlights political importance of his visit While addressing to a crowd of 20,000 in Lhasa, Xi Jinping highlighted the political importance of the visit amid ongoing tensions over the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Even as he did not mention the…

Delhi-NCR’s biggest railway station coming to Bodaki! Here’s all you need to know

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Aug

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Delhi-NCR’s biggest railway station coming to Bodaki! Here’s all you need to know

According to an official, the total area in which the railway station and yard will be developed is likely to increase after getting additional land. Greater Noida: Preparations are underway to initiate the construction of the biggest railway station of Delhi-NCR in Greater Noida’s Bodaki. While the work on its engineering plan has been started, the Railways, in the meantime, have asked for some more land keeping in view the future needs. It is being speculated that the proposed 13 platforms and 98 lines can be increased. Greater Noida's Bodaki Railway Station To Be Expanded To tackle the increasing pressure…

Why Bengaluru’s Museum of Art & Photography is leaning into tech and the tactile

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Aug

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Why Bengaluru’s Museum of Art & Photography is leaning into tech and the tactile

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a new-age museum in our smartphone era must create perfect selfie spots. Over the past decade, founders, architects, exhibition designers, curators and artists have had to also imagine their works and spaces to double up as Instagram backdrops. At Bengaluru’s Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), however, this isn’t at their “core of building a museum-going culture”, says Abhishek Poddar, the founder of this museum. “At MAP, these interactive elements, whether analogue or digital, are always intentional choices, not add-ons.” Abhishek Poddar, founder of MAP | Photo Credit: Prarthana Shetty Accommodating this buzzing…

Young Congress leaders fearful, Rahul Gandhi insecure: PM told NDA

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Aug

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Young Congress leaders fearful, Rahul Gandhi insecure: PM told NDA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a number of significant remarks about the political climate and the just-ended parliamentary session during a recent tea meeting with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders. According to sources, PM Modi commented on the state of the opposition, particularly the Congress party. He reportedly stated that several young and talented leaders within the opposition are not given the opportunity to speak or express themselves. He attributed this to 'family insecurity,' suggesting that the presence of these young, capable leaders might be making Rahul Gandhi feel "insecure and nervous." No opposition leaders attended the meeting, which…

Shreyas Iyer’s father not happy with son’s snub from Asia Cup squad, ‘I don’t know what else he has to do’

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Aug

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Shreyas Iyer’s father not happy with son’s snub from Asia Cup squad, ‘I don’t know what else he has to do’

Shreyas Iyer is one of the major names missing from India's Asia Cup squad. Notably, he is not a part of the standby players as well, and his father Santosh has expressed disappointment over the cricketer's snub from the team. New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer's absence from India's Asia Cup squad has left many surprised, especially after the kind of Indian Premier League (IPL) season he had earlier this year while leading the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Iyer's father, Santosh, has also opened up on the same, expressing disappointment over his son's omission from the team, terming it said and unfair. He…

Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots cases: Will he come out of jail now? Know here

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Aug

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Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots cases: Will he come out of jail now? Know here

Pakistan's top court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in cases tied to the May 9, 2023, violence that erupted after his arrest in Islamabad. The ruling by a three-judge bench offers major relief to the PTI chief, who continues to face multiple legal battles. Islamabad: In a major relief for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted him bail in eight cases linked to the May 9, 2023 violence. The unrest broke out after Khan's arrest in Islamabad, when his supporters allegedly resorted to rioting and vandalism that led to…