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Birgunj lockdown: Nepal imposes curfew till 8 am tomorrow amid communal clashes and mosque vandalism fury
05
Jan
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Birgunj lockdown: Nepal imposes curfew till 8 am tomorrow amid communal clashes and mosque vandalism fury

The flashpoint in Dhanusha district saw youths trash a mosque in retaliation for purported anti-Hindu slurs in a TikTok video posted by two Muslim youthsโ€”now detained. By Sunday, fury exploded in Birgunj: crowds burned tires, ransacked a police post, and scuffled with officers. Kathmandu: Nepal's Parsa District Administration Office (DAO) has imposed strict prohibitory orders, effectively a curfew, in key areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City, bordering India, lasting until 8:00 am on Tuesday (January 6). Announced on Monday (January 5), the measures ban all gatherings, assemblies, processions, and demonstrations from 1:00 pm, aiming to quell rising communal tensions. Signed by…
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‘Incredible part of my life’: Faf du Plessis reflects on his journey, opens up on his time with Super Kings
05
Jan
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‘Incredible part of my life’: Faf du Plessis reflects on his journey, opens up on his time with Super Kings

Veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis took centre stage and talked about his career, reflecting on the journey he has been on with the Super Kings franchise in both the IPL and the SA20 as well. New Delhi: Veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis recently came forward and talked about his journey in franchise cricket. It is worth noting that Du Plessis is one of the biggest names in world cricket and is revered as one of the best batters in world cricket during his prime.ย  With an experience of 428 T20s played, Du Plessis has amassed 11,958…
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Durban Super Giants youngster ruled out of SA20 season due to heart inflammation, check details
05
Jan
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Durban Super Giants youngster ruled out of SA20 season due to heart inflammation, check details

Durban Super Giants youngster Gysbert Wege has been ruled out of the ongoing SA20 season after he fell ill and was diagnosed with heart inflammation. Yet to play a game for the side, Wege has been ruled out midway through the season. Durban: SA20 franchise Durban Super Giants have been hit with a blow mid-season, as 21-year-old batter Gysbert Wege has been ruled out of the remaining SA20 season after he was diagnosed with heart inflammation. It is worth noting that Wege took to social media to announce that he would not be participating in the remaining SA20 season.ย  Interestingly,…
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India U19 clinch ODI series, defeats South Africa in second clash by eight wickets
05
Jan
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India U19 clinch ODI series, defeats South Africa in second clash by eight wickets

India U19 put in an incredible performance in the second youth ODI of the ongoing series against South Africa. Chasing down a target of 174 runs (DLS), it was Vaibhav Suryavanshi's quickfire knock that helped India win the game and clinch the series. New Delhi: India U19 continued their ongoing youth ODI series by taking on South Africa. The two sides locked horns at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on January 5, and the game began with South Africa coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Jorich Van Schalkwyk and Adnaan Lagadien opening the innings.ย  The…
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Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh; fifth such incident in three weeks
05
Jan
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Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh; fifth such incident in three weeks

Bangladesh unrest: The victim was attacked by some miscreants when he was at the market. Following the incident, the attackers fled. The police later reached there and have launched an investigation to hunt down the attackers. Dhaka: Another Hindu man was shot dead in Bangladesh on Monday, marking the fifth such incident in the neighbouring country since the unrest there following the death of radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The victim was identified as Rana Pratap Bairagi, who was shot dead by some miscreants at Kopalia Bazar in the Jessore district around noon on Monday.ย  According to media reports,…
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This renewable stock to be in focus as company expands into E-3W industry, check details
05
Jan
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This renewable stock to be in focus as company expands into E-3W industry, check details

Earlier, the company secured a rooftop solar project worth around Rs 74 crore under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Mumbai: Shares of Servotech Renewable Power System, an NSE-listed company that develops tech-enabled EV charging solutions, will be in focus as the company has announced its entry into the rapidly growing electric three-wheeler (E-3W) segment, marking a significant expansion of its clean mobilityย portfolio. The stock started today's session in green at Rs 80 against the previous close of Rs 79.98 on the National Stock Exchange. It later touched an intraday high and low of Rs 80.49 and 78.10, respectively.…
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‘We welcome everyone’: Harbhajan Singh weighs in on BCB’s request to shift T20 World Cup matches out of India
05
Jan
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‘We welcome everyone’: Harbhajan Singh weighs in on BCB’s request to shift T20 World Cup matches out of India

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh recently came forward and gave his take on the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) asking the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India citing safety concerns. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on February 7. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, and with the ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh, alongside the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) asking Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshโ€™s Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad, the tensions are quickly reaching an…
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India’s demand for office space rises 25%, Bengaluru dominates at city level
05
Jan
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India’s demand for office space rises 25%, Bengaluru dominates at city level

Chennai and Delhi NCR recorded the sharpest YoY growth at 187 per cent and 82 per cent, respectively, underscoring strengthening market fundamentals and an increasing capacity to attract and absorb expanding office demand. New Delhi: India's office sector recorded its strongest performance in 2025, with net absorption of 61.4 million square feet (MSF) across the top eight cities. For the uninitiated, net absorption is a key indicator of real estate demand, representing the net change in occupied office space. This marks a 25 per cent year-on-year increase and the strongest year on record for the sector, according to Cushman &…
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes quickfire half-century in second ODI against South Africa U19
05
Jan
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes quickfire half-century in second ODI against South Africa U19

14-year-old India batter Viabhav Suryavanshi once again caught the limelight after his masterful knock in the run chase against South Africa U19. Chasing 246 runs, Suryavanshi propelled India to a great start with a stellar knock. New Delhi: India 19 continued their ongoing ODI series against South Africa by taking on the side in the second clash of the series. The two sides locked horns at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, on January 5. The clash began with South Africa batting first.ย  The side posted a total of 245 runs in the first innings, and as the run chase began, India skipper…
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Attack reported at JD Vance’s Ohio residence, one suspect detained
05
Jan
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Attack reported at JD Vance’s Ohio residence, one suspect detained

A suspect was taken into custody after an attack at US Vice President JD Vanceโ€™s residence on Monday. The Vance family was not home, and images show smashed windows. New Delhi: An attack was reported at US Vice President JD Vanceโ€™s residence in Ohio on Monday, with one person reportedly taken into custody. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Images circulating on social media and shared by local news outlets show damaged and smashed windows at the property. However, officials have not yet confirmed the exact sequence of events or the motive behind the incident. According to officials…
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