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Zimbabwe announce 15-member squad for T20I series vs India, Wessley Madhevere returns

Zimbabwe announce 15-member squad for T20I series vs India, Wessley Madhevere returns

Harare: Zimbabwe have reshaped their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India. For the marquee series, the Chevrons have brought back all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri while awarding wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga his first call-up in the format. Madhevere returns after sitting out Zimbabwe's most recent T20I assignment against Bangladesh. Nyamhuri, on the other hand, has also rejoined the squad after overcoming the niggle that prevented him from featuring in that series. Tsiga, meanwhile, has been rewarded with his maiden opportunity to represent Zimbabwe in T20Is. The latest selection also sees Tanaka Chivanga retain his place…
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22 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in red, pharma stocks under pressure

22 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in red, pharma stocks under pressure

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, despite positive global cues as Brent crude oil topped USD 91 amid continuing US-Iran conflict. While the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 85.16 points or 0.10 per cent to start the session at 77,384.95, the Nifty shed 37.25 points to open at 24,150.45. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,470.11 and the Nifty 50 at 24,187.70. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by 24.42 points, the BSE…
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David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving, lawyer reveals details

David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving, lawyer reveals details

Sydney: Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to a mid-range drink-driving charge. The plea was entered through Warner's lawyer, Bobby Hill, at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday, July 22. However, the veteran batter wasnโ€™t required to appear before the court. His sentence is now scheduled to be handed down on August 18. In the meantime, his role as Sydney Thunder captain is under renewed scrutiny as the cricketer awaits sentencing next month. โ€œThe parties are in discussion about the facts,โ€ Mr Hill commented as quoted by Cricinfo.ย  What led to Warnerโ€™s arrest? Notably, the charge relates to an…
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Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Manila, discusses issues related to trade, tariffs, energy, defence and AI

Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Manila, discusses issues related to trade, tariffs, energy, defence and AI

philippines: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila and discussed key areas of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership as the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) reconvened on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related meetings. Sharing details of the meeting, Jaishankar said in a post on X, "Pleased to meet Sec Rubio of the USA here in Manila. Our meeting focused on areas which are priority for the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, including trade & tariffs, energy, defence & security, critical minerals & artificial intelligence." Two leaders exchange views on regional,…
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‘Surgery’ post was misunderstood, says Amitabh Bachchan

‘Surgery’ post was misunderstood, says Amitabh Bachchan

The megastar Amitabh Bachchan has now clarified his health situation after there has been a great deal of concern due to a previous post regarding surgery and being admitted in ICU. The actor wrote in a blog post dated July 21 about his own experience of being admitted in hospitals and undergoing surgery and recovery in ICU, which left the fans concerned and sparked many speculations in social media platforms. Nevertheless, Bachchan, in a further blog post, clarified that his earlier statements had been misinterpreted, and they were simply a figure of speech about the loss of Argentina in the…
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Will Saudi Arabia now build nuclear bombs? What to know about Trump’s historic deal with Riyadh

Will Saudi Arabia now build nuclear bombs? What to know about Trump’s historic deal with Riyadh

Washington: In a significant development, US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. Nuclear deal is expected to last 30 years The people, who were not authorised to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, told AP that the agreement is expected to be announced publicly as early as Wednesday. The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in developing the program. The…
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Trump announces tariff plan on imported generic medicines: 0% for two years, 100% from 2028 and 200% later

Trump announces tariff plan on imported generic medicines: 0% for two years, 100% from 2028 and 200% later

Washington: US President Donald Trump has imposed a new tariff policy for imported generic medicines, outlining a phased increase in duties aimed at shifting pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States. Under the plan, imported generic drugs will continue to enjoy zero tariff for the next two years before facing steep duty hikes beginning in 2028. Announcing the decision on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the policy is intended to encourage pharmaceutical companies to establish manufacturing facilities in the US instead of relying on overseas production. The proposal is the latest step in his broader strategy to strengthen domestic…
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Jewellery stock that offered over 200% return in 3 years in focus amid update on outstanding debt: Details

Jewellery stock that offered over 200% return in 3 years in focus amid update on outstanding debt: Details

Mumbai: Shares of multibagger company PC Jewellers are likely to be on investors' radar as the company has announced a further update regarding its debt repayment initiative. According to the information shared with the exchanges, the company has now repaid all outstanding debt owed to five out of the 14 consortium banks. It stated that the outstanding debts of all five banks have been prepaid and discharged well before the scheduled due date of their payment. The details were shared after the market hours on Tuesday. The stock ended the last trading session in the green even as benchmark indices…
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