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England announce 12-member squad for fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Shoaib Bashir to finally play?

England announce 12-member squad for fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Shoaib Bashir to finally play?

England might finally end up playing their lead and only spinner in the squad, Shoaib Bashir, in the Ashes. However, they have named a 12-member squad for now and will take the final decision on the match day depending on the nature of the surface on offer at the SCG. Sydney: England have named their 12-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney and the visitors might finally end up playing their lead spinner Shoaib Bashir for the first time on the tour. With the SCG curator set to leave 6mm grass on the pitch, there is…
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Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

To save his life after getting trapped from flames and smoke, Reddy jumped from the top of his residence, sustaining severe injuries on his head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Berlin: A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was killed after he jumped from a fire-stricken building in Berlin, Germany, during New Year celebrations. The deceased has been identified as Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who was pursing MS at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.ย  According to media reports, the incident had happened on Wednesday night after a fire broke out at his…
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Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

Germany: 25-year-old Indian student dies after jumping from fire-stricken apartment to save life

To save his life after getting trapped from flames and smoke, Reddy jumped from the top of his residence, sustaining severe injuries on his head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Berlin: A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana was killed after he jumped from a fire-stricken building in Berlin, Germany, during New Year celebrations. The deceased has been identified as Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who was pursing MS at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.ย  According to media reports, the incident had happened on Wednesday night after a fire broke out at his…
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297% return in 1 year: Stock under Rs 50 hits upper circuit as markets rally in early trade

297% return in 1 year: Stock under Rs 50 hits upper circuit as markets rally in early trade

Meanwhile, the BSE has placed the stock under the Short Term Additional Surveillance Measure Stage 4 (ST ASM-4) framework. Mumbai: Shares of food and tech company Spice Lounge, which has operations in India, Canada and the US, are in action as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rally in today's trading session amid steady buying by domestic institutional investors. The stock started the trading session in the red at Rs 37.58 against the previous close of Rs 37.97 on the BSE. It fell further to touch the low of Rs 36.26 before bouncing back amid a spurt in trading volume by…
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South Africa all-rounder Donovan Ferreira, traded from DC to RR for IPL 2026, sets SA20 on fire for Joburg Super Kings

South Africa all-rounder Donovan Ferreira, traded from DC to RR for IPL 2026, sets SA20 on fire for Joburg Super Kings

Donovan Ferreira of Joburg Super Kings has been in superb form in the ongoing SA20 edition. He played a massive role in Super Kings' win in the Super Over against Durban Super Giants in the 9th match of the season. He will play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. Johannesburg: Donovan Ferreira has been the solution to all problems for Joburg Super Kings this season so far in the ongoing SA20 edition. He has starred with bat, ball and as wicketkeeper for his side and his latest heroics helped the Super Kings win in the Super Over against the Durban…
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Gold, Silver Rates Today: Silver surges Rs 7,570 on MCX, gold too gains | Check city-wise rates

Gold, Silver Rates Today: Silver surges Rs 7,570 on MCX, gold too gains | Check city-wise rates

Gold Price Today, Gold MCX Rate: In the international market, the COMEX gold price was up by 1.01 per cent to approximately USD 4,384.8 per troy ounce. Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures trade bounced back on Friday, January 2, 2026, amid healthy spot demand and a fall in the dollar. The gold February 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 1,195 at Rs 1,36,999 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,35,804. It gained further to hit a high of Rs 1,36,999. Last seen, the precious metal futures were…
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Pink rings in 2026 from hospital bed after neck surgery

Pink rings in 2026 from hospital bed after neck surgery

Pink celebrated New Yearโ€™s Eve in the hospital. ย  The โ€œGet the Party Startedโ€ singer took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a selfie from the hospital bed with a bandage wrapped around her neck. ย  โ€œI want to say Happy New Yearโ€™s to everyone, the 46-year-old pop star wrote for her fans. ย  โ€œHappy new year and may you experience more joy than sorrow, more sunshine than rain, more love than hatred.โ€ ย  Sharing an update about her injury, the star, known for her daring stage performances, said she had two discs placed in her neck. ย  Also read:…
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Iran protests: Seven killed as unrest sparked by ailing economy spreads across country | 10 Points

Iran protests: Seven killed as unrest sparked by ailing economy spreads across country | 10 Points

Iran protests: The protests have slowed down in Iran's capital Tehran; though they have spread to other parts of the country. The most-intense violence, according to reports, have taken place in Azna, which is 300 km from Tehran. Tehran: Iran is witnessing its largest-ever protest in years that have claimed at least seven lives and left several others injured. The protests have been sparked by Iran's ailing economy, which has been struggling over the years due to sanctions by the United States (US) and other western countries over Tehran's nuclear programme. According to a report, the inflation in Iran reached…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 70 points, Nifty above 26,100, ITC shares continue to fall

Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 70 points, Nifty above 26,100, ITC shares continue to fall

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 1,495 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 902 were trading in the red. Eighty stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in green on Friday, January 2, 2026, even as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 70.76 points to start the session at 85,259.36 the Nifty gained 8.55 points to open at 26,155.10. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 85,188.60 and the Nifty 50 at 26,146.55. Similarly, the broader indices traded higher in…
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Velvet, vintage, and very New York: Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwajiโ€™s inauguration style has everyone talking

Velvet, vintage, and very New York: Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwajiโ€™s inauguration style has everyone talking

New York welcomed a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and his partner, Rama Duwaji, with a stylish inauguration. Mamdani wore a velvet suit with a unique Indian-designed tie. Duwaji showcased contemporary fashion with vintage pieces. Their public inauguration featured elegant, tailored outfits. The couple's fashion choices conveyed confidence and purpose, making a quiet yet powerful statement in the city. New York stepped into 2026 with more than fireworks and confetti, it welcomed a new mayor, and an unexpectedly stylish one at that. Just minutes after the Times Square ball dropped, Zohran Mamdani took his oath in a surprisingly quiet setting: an…
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