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Mitahli Raj explains reason behind turning down opportunity to play in inaugural WPL | Cricket
02
Jul
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Mitahli Raj explains reason behind turning down opportunity to play in inaugural WPL | Cricket

New Delhi: Former India captain Mithali Raj explained the reason behind turning down the opportunity to play in the Womenโ€™s Premier League. She cited that the off-field responsibilities in the sport attracted her more than lacing up the boots again. Mithali also reflected on her retirement, the arrival of the cash-rich league in womenโ€™s cricket and her continuing involvement in Indian cricket.ย  Notably, soon after retiring from international cricket in June 2022 after a 23-year career, she joined Gujarat Giants as a mentor. Later on, she became a consultant in Rajasthan, helping young women cricketers to find their feet in…
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Spain look for maiden World Cup knockout win since 2010; Portugal to face litmus test in path to glory | Football
02
Jul
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Spain look for maiden World Cup knockout win since 2010; Portugal to face litmus test in path to glory | Football

New Delhi: Luis De La Fuente's Spanish team is all set to battle it out for their first World Cup knockout win since 2010 as they gear up to face Austria in the round of 32 at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday (as per IST). Spain have endured heartbreaks ever since lifting the title in 2010 when they beat the Netherlands 1-0 in Johannesburg. Meanwhile, Portugal will begin a challenging path in their hunt for the ultimate prize in the sport, starting with their round of 32 clash against 2018 finalists Croatia. Spain are unbeaten against Austria in their…
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India-born Jai Moondra, Player of the Series in Ireland’s historic 2-0 win, picked in ETPL draft | Cricket
02
Jul
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India-born Jai Moondra, Player of the Series in Ireland’s historic 2-0 win, picked in ETPL draft | Cricket

New Delhi: Rajasthan-born Jai Moondra, who was recently named the Player of the Series in Ireland's historic 2-0 T20I series win over India, has been picked by Rotterdam Dockers for the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) in the inaugural player draft. The league's six franchises have picked 36 players in the draft for the first ETPL tournament, with 12 each from Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB). All 36 players have been distributed evenly among the six franchises, as the Amsterdam Flames and Rotterdam Dockers selected the majority of the Dutch players. Meanwhile, Edinburgh Castle…
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Cody Simpson โ€˜canโ€™t walk or talkโ€™ after double injury
02
Jul
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Cody Simpson โ€˜canโ€™t walk or talkโ€™ after double injury

Australian singer-actor Cody Simpson has revealed that he is temporarily stepping away from recording his upcoming album and performing live after suffering a dislocated knee and a damaged vocal cord. ย  Sharing a health update on Instagram, the 29-year-old said the injuries have left him unable to walk, speak normally, sing or dance for the foreseeable future. ย  "I can't walk or talk for some time now, and no singing or dancing for months to come," Simpson wrote. ย  ย "I've been pushing my body and mind for years now non-stop and I'm taking time to reflect and understand this for…
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Benchmark indices extend winning streak, Nifty ends above 24,150 amid rally in IT stocks | Markets
02
Jul
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Benchmark indices extend winning streak, Nifty ends above 24,150 amid rally in IT stocks | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak despite weakening in global markets on July 1, 2026, and ended the trading session in the green, driven by optimism surrounding the Indiaโ€“Japan Summit. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 579.48 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 77,502.12. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,578.93 and a low of 77,063.95, gyrating 514.98 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up by 169.85 points or 0.71 per cent and ended the session at 24,175.70. Similarly, the broader market ended in the green. While the BSE MidCap Select Index…
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Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to his new mentor-cum captain role at Dublin Guardians in ETPL | Cricket
02
Jul
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Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to his new mentor-cum captain role at Dublin Guardians in ETPL | Cricket

New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin gears up for his dual role as a captain and mentor for the Dublin Guardians in ETPL, calling it a โ€œcrossover into what he would like to do nextโ€, and feels that the new role is an extension of what he's been doing.ย  "I think I'm at that stage of my career where I'd like to contribute more than just being a player," Ashwin said in a media interaction. "And for whatever it is worth, even if it's a state-run league, I've been a coach-cum-captain for the last couple of years that I've played my cricket…
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Will Mojtaba Khamenei attend Ali Khamenei’s funeral? Questions persist as Iranian officials stay mum | World
02
Jul
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Will Mojtaba Khamenei attend Ali Khamenei’s funeral? Questions persist as Iranian officials stay mum | World

Tehran: Funeral of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be a six-day event that will take place from July 4, but questions linger on whether his son and current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will appear during the burial or not. 56-year-old Mojtaba has not appeared before the public since the war between the United States (US) and Iran on February 28. Mojtaba was seriously injured during the same strike that killed his father, and has not appeared before his supporters; even though he has issued written statements and released audio recordings. Some unverified reports have claimed Mojtaba suffered…
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PM Modi, Japanese counterpart inaugurate Maruti’s new facility with production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles | Business
02
Jul
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PM Modi, Japanese counterpart inaugurate Maruti’s new facility with production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles | Business

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Thursday inaugurated Maruti Suzuki India's new manufacturing facility. The new plant in Kharkhoda (Haryana) is the company's fourth manufacturing unit in India after Gurugram, Manesar and Gujarat. The inauguration was held alongside the India-Japan Economic Forum in the national capital, where over 150 Japanese companies are participating. The two leaders held summit talks focusing on expanding economic ties, enhancing resilient supply chains for semiconductors and boosting cooperation in critical technologies. The Japanese prime minister is on a three-day visit to India. Plant to increase Maruti's production capacity…
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Ravichandran Ashwin casts doubt on future of ODIs, predicts T20s are “here to stay” | Cricket
02
Jul
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Ravichandran Ashwin casts doubt on future of ODIs, predicts T20s are “here to stay” | Cricket

New Delhi: India legend and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cast doubts over the future of ODI cricket and predicted that T20Is are the format for cricket to become a global phenomenon. The statement came as the cricket legend responded to a question on whether emerging nations should focus solely on T20 cricket.ย  Ashwin emphasised the importance of adapting to different situations, irrespective of the format and then cited the example of how India failed to adapt to the conditions in Ireland during the recent 2-0 drubbing in the UK. "I think cricket as a whole needs to be learned in a…
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Aastha Spintex IPO allotment to be finalised soon, here’s how to check status online on NSE, BSE | Markets
02
Jul
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Aastha Spintex IPO allotment to be finalised soon, here’s how to check status online on NSE, BSE | Markets

Mumbai: The initial public offer of textile manufacturer Aastha Spintex Ltd received a decent response from investors and was subscribed 4.64 times on the final day of bidding on Wednesday. With this, people are now waiting for the allotment process, which is expected to be finalised by July 2, 2026. Once the basis of allotment is determined today, equity shares will be credited to the demat accounts of successful bidders. Investors can check the Aastha Spintex IPO allotment status online using their PAN. Here's a step-by-step guide to check the status. Aastha Spintexย  IPO Allotment on NSE Step 1: Visit…
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