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Matt Henry ends 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as Bumrah’s No.1 crown shared, Joe Root top-ranked again | Cricket

Matt Henry ends 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as Bumrah’s No.1 crown shared, Joe Root top-ranked again | Cricket

New Delhi: Matt Henry ended a 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as he became just the third Kiwi bowler to be ranked World No.1 in the ICC Test rankings, as per the latest ICC update. He joins India's Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the chart after his record-breaking 11-wicket match haul during the second Test against England. Meanwhile, Joe Root has become the World No.1 Test batter again after scoring 77 in the second Oval Test, jumping two spots from third to the pinnacle of the tally. Root was the stand-in captain for the Oval Test after Ben Stokes…
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Boost for PM Modi’s global leadership as India tops US, China and Russia in trust ranking: Survey | World

Boost for PM Modi’s global leadership as India tops US, China and Russia in trust ranking: Survey | World

Sydney: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity has increased across the globe over the years, and along with this, the trust of world has kept rising in India. India, which is expected to become the third largest economy of the world, remains one of the fewest countries in the globe that can be trusted upon. This was backed by the latest survey of Australia's think-tank Lowly Institute, which said PM Modi-led India is trusted more by Australians than Donald Trump-led United States (US), Xi Jinping's China and a Russia led by President Vladimir Putin. The survey, which was released on June…
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Gold falls below Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, silver drops over 4,000, check key levels to watch | City-wise rates | Markets

Gold falls below Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, silver drops over 4,000, check key levels to watch | City-wise rates | Markets

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures opened with a sharp gap down on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, amid a fall in spot demand and consistent strength in the US dollar. The dollar index has jumped to an over 1-year high, due to rising bets on US rate hikes. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 1,529 or 1.04 per cent at Rs 1,45,000 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,46,529. It fell further to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,44,114, a drop of Rs 2,415…
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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on prospect of facing Lionel Messi for first time in FIFA World Cup | Football

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on prospect of facing Lionel Messi for first time in FIFA World Cup | Football

New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo announced his comeback with a stellar brace against Uzbekistan in Portugal's second outing in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Portuguese talisman had a horror outing against Congo Dr in the first game when he failed to inspire the Seleรงรฃo das Quinas as they settled for a 1-1 draw. However, he scored twice as Portugal went on to beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in their second outing to ignite a fire to their campaign. Ronaldo came hard on the critics after his performance and also opened up on the prospect of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in the knockout…
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AGM: Achieved defining milestones with opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport, says Gautam Adani | Business

AGM: Achieved defining milestones with opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport, says Gautam Adani | Business

New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday said the conglomerate made a record capital investment of over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in infrastructure during the financial year 2025-26. Addressing the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026, Adani said that there can be no stronger testimony to the conglomerate's commitment to its long-term goals of nation-building despite facing challenges and criticism.ย This massive investment accounted for over 30 per cent of India's total new private-sector capital expenditure for the year. "It is a statement of belief, and there can be no stronger testimony to our commitment to nation building than the…
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Will Iran allow nuclear inspections or risk collapse of US talks? Here’s what Trump said | World

Will Iran allow nuclear inspections or risk collapse of US talks? Here’s what Trump said | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States would halt ongoing technical discussions with Iran if Tehran refuses to allow nuclear inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), insisting that inspection access had already been agreed as part of current negotiations. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Pennsylvania for a visit to the Mack Trucks facility in Lehigh County on Tuesday, Trump rejected suggestions that Iran had not committed to allowing UN nuclear watchdog inspectors into the country. Responding to questions about the deployment of inspectors under a possible agreement, Trump said, "They're wrong. They're wrong. They're…
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Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment in infra reflects commitment to nation-building: Gautam Adani at AGM | Business

Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment in infra reflects commitment to nation-building: Gautam Adani at AGM | Business

New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday said the conglomerate's record investment in infrastructure during FY 2025-26 is a testament to the group's commitment to nation-building. โ€œIn FY 25-26, we made a record capital investment of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore in hard infrastructure. To put that in perspective, this represented over 30 per cent of India's total new private-sector capital expenditure for the year,โ€ he said while addressing the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026. โ€œFor us, this is more than a financial number. It is a statement of belief, and there can be no stronger testimony…
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Sonam Kapoor turns up at Anshula Kapoorโ€™s wedding in ivory-gold couture and steals the spotlight effortlessly

Sonam Kapoor turns up at Anshula Kapoorโ€™s wedding in ivory-gold couture and steals the spotlight effortlessly

For the celebrations, Sonam picked an ivory-and-gold couture outfit from ITRH. Same label Anshula had worn earlier for her Mata Ki Chowki, so thereโ€™s a nice little family connection there too.But instead of going for a heavy lehenga like most wedding guests would, Sonam kept it classic with a chanderi silk suit. The colour sat somewhere between ivory and champagne gold - soft, warm, and really flattering under festive lights.It had that full-sleeved, slightly old-school silhouette that just feels right for intimate wedding functions. Nothing flashy, just quietly rich.
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TMC split escalates as rival camps stake claim before EC

TMC split escalates as rival camps stake claim before EC

The Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, and a rebel bloc, headed by West Bengal leader of the opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, have filed competing national working committee lists with the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming legal control of the party. The move has initiated a formal dispute over the partyโ€™s name, assets and election symbol. ย  The development follows a session held by the rebel faction at a hotel in New Town, Kolkata, where they claimed the support of 65 of the partyโ€™s 80 legislators. During the meeting, the legislators voted via a voice vote to remove party founder…
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Women report syringe pricks, sexual assault during chaotic France annual music fest | World

Women report syringe pricks, sexual assault during chaotic France annual music fest | World

New Delhi: What began as a night of music and celebrations during France's annual Fete de la Musique festival ended in disorder, with reports of violence, assault allegations, and hundreds of arrests across the country. According to a report by the Daily Mail, several serious incidents were reported during the nationwide street festival, which attracts millions of people every year, including tourists from around the world. Authorities were forced to deploy large numbers of security personnel as disturbances broke out in multiple cities, particularly in Paris. Alleged syringe attacks under investigation One of the most concerning developments involved reports from…
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