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Iran’s military closes Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon: ‘If aggression continues…’ | World
20
Jun
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Iran’s military closes Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon: ‘If aggression continues…’ | World

Tehran: Iran's joint military command on Saturday confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US "bad faith" and "its clear breach of its commitments" by failing to end the war. The statement on state television also warned that "if the aggression continues, subsequent steps have been planned." Ships had begun transiting the strait after the interim US-Iran agreement was signed earlier in the week. 16 killed inย Israeli strikes on southern Lebanonย  Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of…
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Hashmatullah Shahidi creates history against India, slams maiden ODI century at Chepauk | Cricket
20
Jun
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Hashmatullah Shahidi creates history against India, slams maiden ODI century at Chepauk | Cricket

New Delhi: Hashmatullah Shahidi created history as he became the first Afghanistan captain to hit a hundred against India in any format. The 31-year-old slammed a stellar and a fighting century in the third ODI of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for his maiden ODI ton. Shahidi had a fifty against India as skipper, having hit an 80 in the ODI World Cup 2023 in Delhi. He was their second captain to have hit a fifty against India in international cricket, as Ibrahim Zadran had also scored a half ton during a T20I against the Men…
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Why did India start their innings at 5/0 in third ODI against Afghanistan? Check what happened at Chepauk | Cricket
20
Jun
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Why did India start their innings at 5/0 in third ODI against Afghanistan? Check what happened at Chepauk | Cricket

New Delhi: India started their batting innings at 5/0 after being awarded five penalty runs during their third and final ODI of the series against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This came after the visitors were hit with five penalty runs for running on the danger area of the pitch during the first innings. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi ran on the danger zone multiple times. He was given multiple warnings for his act, once in the 21st over and then again in the 31st over during his valiant century against the Men in Blue.ย  Shahidi was then…
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First time in ODIs for India! Rohit Sharma, Prasidh Krishna create unique record in 3rd Afghanistan ODI | Cricket
20
Jun
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First time in ODIs for India! Rohit Sharma, Prasidh Krishna create unique record in 3rd Afghanistan ODI | Cricket

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma and Prasidh Krishna combined to create a unique record for India during the third ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as the speedster jolted the opposition batting line-up on Saturday, June 20. Prasidh, who made a return to the Playing XI after missing the second ODI, quickly turned heads with his performances.ย  The beanpole pacer produced a Test match bowling show as he removed the first four wickets of Afghanistan with an impeccable performance of seam bowling and bounce that he extracted from the Chepauk surface.ย  Prasidh removed Gurbaz, Shah and Zadran…
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7 killed, 3 injured in twin roadside blasts in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | World
20
Jun
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7 killed, 3 injured in twin roadside blasts in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | World

New Delhi: At least seven people were killed and three others injured in two roadside explosions in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, according to police officials. The blasts occurred in the Marka Bera area of Bannu district and targeted both a passenger vehicle and, later, people involved in rescue efforts. No group had claimed responsibility for the attacks at the time of reporting. Authorities have launched an investigation and security forces have sealed off the area as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Two explosions strike Bannu district According to Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir…
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Blow for India as Hardik Pandya ruled out of ODI series against England; who will be key now? | Cricket
20
Jun
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Blow for India as Hardik Pandya ruled out of ODI series against England; who will be key now? | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major blow for India, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against England, news agency ANI reported. Pandya, who missed a few matches in the IPL 2026, was dealt with a back spasm before a leg strain delayed his comeback to the Indian side. He was ruled out of the Afghanistan ODI series after being cleared fit. Hardik reported to the BCCI CoE for his back spasms following the IPL 2026 with the Mumbai Indians. The all-rounder was working his way from the issue and had been given a clearance for…
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Japan Visa Fee Increase: Japan to increase foreign entry Visa fees from July 1: What it means for Indian travellers
20
Jun
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Lifestyle

Japan Visa Fee Increase: Japan to increase foreign entry Visa fees from July 1: What it means for Indian travellers

In a recent update, the government of Japan has announced plans to increase foreign entry visa fees from July 1, 2026. This means Indian travellers or travellers from other nations planning to experience cherry blossoms in Kyoto or see powder snow in Hokkaido may soon have to shell extra bucks for their dream Japan trip. It is an important move as itโ€™s a significant hike in decades. Hereโ€™s everything you need to know about the new rule:Single-entry visa fee to rise fivefold CanvaAs per official information reported by Japanese and international media, the fee for a single-entry visa will increase…
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Police freeze 3 bank accounts of TMC with โ‚น440 crore
20
Jun
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Politics, States

Police freeze 3 bank accounts of TMC with โ‚น440 crore

Amid escalating internal turmoil, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suffered a significant setback after police froze three of its bank accounts held at a private bank, effectively halting all financial transactions. It is learnt from the sources that the three accounts together hold approximately RS 440 crore.ย  ย  With a โ€˜debit freezeโ€™ imposed, no funds can currently be withdrawn or transferred. Authorities are also attempting to trace additional accounts linked to the party, and further action may follow if any irregularities are detected. ย  The development comes after days of controversy surrounding financial transactions linked to the party. Recently, former…
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Virat Kohli injury update: Positive news on India talisman ahead of England ODI series | Cricket
20
Jun
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Virat Kohli injury update: Positive news on India talisman ahead of England ODI series | Cricket

New Delhi: Virat Kohli's return to the ODIs might not be too long away as the Indian talisman seems to be in line for the England series. Kohli is recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered during the Indian Premier League 2026 final, which forced him to miss the ODI series against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Kohli is set to report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) on June 22 for further evaluation of his hamstring recovery, ESPNCricinfo reported. The India icon would be assessed at the CoE ahead of the ODI series against England, which will be played from…
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Bangladesh: Thousands of Hindus rally in Dhaka over alleged insult to Lord Ram | World
20
Jun
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Bangladesh: Thousands of Hindus rally in Dhaka over alleged insult to Lord Ram | World

New Delhi: Thousands of members of Bangladesh's Hindu community took to the streets of Dhaka on Friday, protesting against the alleged insult of Lord Ram and demanding immediate action against those responsible. Carrying torches and chanting religious slogans, protesters marched through key areas of the capital, calling for the arrest of individuals accused of disrespecting a sacred image of Lord Ram.ย  What triggered the protest?ย  The protest was sparked by allegations that a group of people placed a shoe on an image of Lord Ram, an act that many Hindus described as deeply offensive and disrespectful to their faith. Protesters…
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