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Mohammad Nawaz tests positive for recreational drug use, ICC alerts Pakistan Cricket Board
22
Apr
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Mohammad Nawaz tests positive for recreational drug use, ICC alerts Pakistan Cricket Board

New Delhi: All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is currently under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after reportedly testing positive for recreational drug use. The incident has disrupted Nawazโ€™s plans to join Surrey for the T20 Blast in England, with the deal now officially cancelled. As per ESPNcricinfo, Nawazโ€™s positive test stems from a sample collected during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Notably, the 32-year-old played a key role in Pakistanโ€™s campaign at the tournament in Sri Lanka, featuring in all seven matches. Though Pakistan were eliminated at the Super Eight stage, Nawaz contributed 15 runs and took seven…
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Iran state TV says three ships attacked by Revolutionary Guard in Hormuz, taken into force’s custody
22
Apr
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Iran state TV says three ships attacked by Revolutionary Guard in Hormuz, taken into force’s custody

Tehran: In a significant development amid ceasefire from Donald Trump, two ships were attacked Wednesday by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and are now are in the force's custody and being taken to Iran, Iranian state television reported. It identified the vessels as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes. The ship's owners could not be immediately reached for comment. The seizures represent an escalation after the US earlier seized two Iranian vessels as ceasefire talks were due to take place in Islamabad. Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guard also attacked a third ship in…
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Market Closing Bell: Sensex tumbles 756.84 points, Nifty ends below 24,400 as investors remain cautious
22
Apr
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Market Closing Bell: Sensex tumbles 756.84 points, Nifty ends below 24,400 as investors remain cautious

Mumbai: After three days of an upward trajectory, Indian markets witnessed a corrective session on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declining amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and ongoing shipping disruptions, keeping investors cautious. While the BSE Sensex witnessed a sharp bearish session, closing at 78,516, down by 756.84 points or 0.95 per cent, the Nifty 50 slipped nearly 200 points to end the session at 24,378.10.ย During the day, Sensex hit a high of 79,031.03 and a low of 78,442.30.ย The decline was largely driven by IT stocks, which emerged as major laggards following weak earnings, with heavyweights dragging the…
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Even if Pat Cummins comes back, Ishan Kishan should continue captaining SRH: Sanjay Banger
22
Apr
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Even if Pat Cummins comes back, Ishan Kishan should continue captaining SRH: Sanjay Banger

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins is yet to feature in the ongoing IPL 2026. He is still recovering from a lumber stress injury, but as the Australia international confirmed, he is set to be ready for Hyderabadโ€™s upcoming clash against Rajasthan Royals on April 25.ย  In his absence, Ishan Kishan led the side and has done a commendable job as Hyderabad are currently third on the points table. He has led by example and based on that, former cricketer Sanjay Banger opined that even if Cummins comes back, Kishan should continue with the captaincy. Elaborating on it, Banger noted…
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RBI changes auto-debit rules: Here’s what it means for your monthly bills, SIPs and other recurring payments
22
Apr
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RBI changes auto-debit rules: Here’s what it means for your monthly bills, SIPs and other recurring payments

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) has made significant changes to auto-debit rules. According to the central bank, the move is aimed at protecting customers' interests. These changes will make the auto-debit system more secure and transparent than before. These rules will directly benefit millions of people whose EMIs, subscriptions, or bills are automatically deducted from their accounts every month. These new rules, issued under the "Digital Payments - e-Mandate Framework, 2026," apply to all recurring payments, such as subscriptions, utility bills, and mutual fund (SIP) payments. Under the new rules, customers must register once before…
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Rs 48 dividend stock: Sanofi India trades in red on ex-date for final dividend, check full details
22
Apr
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Rs 48 dividend stock: Sanofi India trades in red on ex-date for final dividend, check full details

Mumbai: Shares of pharmaceutical company Sanofi India are under pressure as they trade ex-date today for the final dividend of Rs 48. However, the payment of the dividend is subject to the approval of the members of the company at the ensuing 70th Annual General Meeting. The stock opened in the red at Rs 3,550 against the previous close of Rs 3,587.20 on the BSE. The scrip fell further to touch the low of Rs 3,495.35, representing a dip of Rs 91.85 or 2.56 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 3,502.60 with a fall of Rs…
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‘I play to win the trophy’: Shreyas Iyer on manifesting IPL glory for Punjab Kings this year
22
Apr
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‘I play to win the trophy’: Shreyas Iyer on manifesting IPL glory for Punjab Kings this year

New Delhi: Punjab Kings are the only unbeaten team in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The team has played six matches so far and won five, while their game against the Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain earlier. They are on top of the points table with 11 points and are well on their way to becoming the first team to seal their place in the playoffs. Well, if their skipper Shreyas Iyer is to be believed, he is already manifesting winning the trophy for the franchise, and if that is the case, the first…
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Pentagon assessment says Iran retains key military strength in strong contradiction to Trump’s claims
22
Apr
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Pentagon assessment says Iran retains key military strength in strong contradiction to Trump’s claims

Washington: A fresh assessment by the Pentagon intelligence wing suggests that Iran retains its key military capabilities, challenging recent claims by senior American officials about the extent of damage to Tehranโ€™s forces. According to a report by NBC News, the findings from the defence intelligence community stand in sharp contrast to statements made by Donald Trump and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Both had earlier suggested that Iranโ€™s military had suffered severe and possibly irreversible losses in recent engagements. However, the intelligence report indicates that despite these operations, Iranโ€™s armed forces remain a significant regional power. This contradicts claims…
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IPL 2026 leaderboard: Abhishek Sharma leads orange cap race, Eshan Malinga gets closer to purple cap
22
Apr
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IPL 2026 leaderboard: Abhishek Sharma leads orange cap race, Eshan Malinga gets closer to purple cap

Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma slammed an unbeaten 135 off 68 deliveries against the Delhi Capitals on Tuesday to jump more than 15 places in the race to win the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season so far. He has now scored 323 runs, three more than the second-place Heinrich Klaasen, who is also his teammate, at an average of 53.83 and a strike rate of 215.33 with a century and two fifties to his credit. He was not even close to the top five run-scorers until yesterday but is now the orange…
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US missile power hit hard during Iran war; report says 50% of Patriot, THAAD stocks depleted
22
Apr
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US missile power hit hard during Iran war; report says 50% of Patriot, THAAD stocks depleted

Washington: The United States military is facing growing concern over its ammunition levels after extensive use of advanced missiles in the recent conflict with Iran. Defence analysts and individuals familiar with internal Pentagon reviews warn that current stockpiles have been significantly reduced, potentially leaving the country exposed if another conflict arises in the near future. Significant depletion of key missile systems According to a report by CNN, citing experts and people linked with the US' internal defence department, recent assessments suggest that key missile reserves have been heavily drawn down. The US has reportedly used a substantial portion of its…
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