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Ganga Expressway: Know toll charges and other key details ahead of inauguration

Ganga Expressway: Know toll charges and other key details ahead of inauguration

New Delhi: The 594-kilometre-long Ganga Expressway, from Meerut to Prayagraj, is scheduled to be inaugurated on April 29, 2026. Ahead of this, some reports suggest that vehicles will be digitally recorded at entry points on this expressway, allowing for the entire journey to be tracked. As soon as a vehicle exits the expressway, the system will automatically calculate the toll based on the distance travelled. A state-of-the-art sensor-based system will automatically deduct the toll, eliminating traffic jams and making travel faster and more convenient. The construction work on this expressway is already complete Toll charges will be on the basis…
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Carlos Alcaraz racing against time as wrist injury puts French Open defence in threat

Carlos Alcaraz racing against time as wrist injury puts French Open defence in threat

New Delhi: Spanish Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz is facing a race against time as he is suffering from a wrist injury, which has put his participation in the upcoming French Open in doubt. Alcaraz picked up the injury to his right wrist during his first-round win against Otto Virtanen in the Barcelona Open on April 14 and gave a walkaway in the second round. Alcaraz pulled out of the Madrid Open, an ATP Masters 1000 event, and his participation at the Italian Open in early May is also under threat. Alcaraz was honoured with the Laureus award in Madrid and…
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US, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports AP

US, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports AP

Washington: The United States and Iran are expected to return to Pakistan for another round of ceasefire talks, according to a report by The Associated Press. Pakistan-led mediators received confirmation that the top negotiators, US Vice President JD Vance and Iranโ€™s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, will arrive in Islamabad early Wednesday, the officials told AP on Tuesday.ย  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to brief the media. A 14-day ceasefire between the two sides is set to expire on Wednesday (April 22), adding urgency to the proposed talks. No Iranian delegation in Pakistan…
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Market Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty continue positive momentum amid hopes for progress in Iran-US peace talks

Market Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty continue positive momentum amid hopes for progress in Iran-US peace talks

Mumbai: Benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, continued their positive momentum for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, with Sensex surging 753.03 points to close with a gain of nearly 1 per cent and broader Nifty ending 211.75 points higher following a drop in crude oil prices and hopes for progress in Iran-US peace talks and supportive global cues.ย During the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 846.78 points or 1.07 per cent to 79,367.08. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 211.75 points or 0.87 per cent to end at 24,576.60. From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, HDFC…
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SRH vs DC Pitch Report: How will surface at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad play?

SRH vs DC Pitch Report: How will surface at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad play?

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Delhi Capitals in their upcoming IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Courtesy of two back-to-back wins over Chennai and Rajasthan, the Hyderabad are currently fourth on the points table and a win over Delhi could give them the much-needed boost before Pat Cummins returns to the playing XI. The Hyderabad skipper has already confirmed that he will return to the scheme of things on April 25 against Rajasthan Royals. In his absence, Ishan Kishan has done a decent job, keeping the hopes alive for a playoff spot. However, not everything is perfect…
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Kritika Kamra refuses to play bystander

Kritika Kamra refuses to play bystander

Actor Kritika Kamra acknowledges that while artists are not the ultimate decision-makers, her deliberate career choices have helped build a perception where people don't come to her for bystander roles. ย  After winning acclaim for her relatable performance in โ€œThe Great Shamsuddin Familyโ€, she now joins Vijay Varma in Nagraj Manjuleโ€™s โ€œThe Matka Kingโ€, portraying a wealthy Parsi widow. ย  Both Kamra and Varma are self-made industry outsiders who have built their reputations from the ground up. ย  While Kamra celebrates her current trajectory, she admits a desire for even greater creative autonomy moving forward. ย  "He (Vijay) recently said…
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Nestle share price: Stock surges after company announces Q4 results, final dividend of Rs 5

Nestle share price: Stock surges after company announces Q4 results, final dividend of Rs 5

Mumbai: Shares of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Nestle India surged over 5 per cent after the company reported a 27.18 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,110.9 crore for the March quarter of FY26. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 873.46 crore in the year-ago period. Following the announcement of quarterly results, the stock saw firm buying and rose to close at Rs 1,378.70, up 7.09 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,287.40 on the BSE. The company's market cap stood at Rs 2,65,856.70 crore. In between, it touched the…
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3 Players who can replace Ayush Mhatre in CSK playing XI for game vs Mumbai Indians

3 Players who can replace Ayush Mhatre in CSK playing XI for game vs Mumbai Indians

Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings have won only two out of six matches so far in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their season has only gotten tougher as their key batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of the season. He sustained a hamstring injury during the previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad and will now take around 6 to 12 weeks to recover completely. While the franchise will be looking for a replacement soon, let us have a look at three players who can Mhatre in the playing XI for the match against Mumbai…
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Shares of this steel wire manufacturer to be in focus on allotment of 13.61 lakh equity shares, details

Shares of this steel wire manufacturer to be in focus on allotment of 13.61 lakh equity shares, details

Mumbai: Shares of steel wire manufacturer Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL) will be in focus during today's trading session as the company, in an exchange filing after market hours, has announced the allotment of 13,61,000 equity shares following the conversion of warrants. According to the information shared, the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee of the Board of Directors has allotted 13,61,000 equity shares of Re 1 at a premium of Rs 244 per share. The allotment was made to Meridien Realtech Private Limited (MRPL) after the entity exercised its option to convert warrants into an equal number of equity shares. The…
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‘Middle-order was exposed’: GT batting coach Matthew Hayden opens up on 99-run loss vs Mumbai Indians

‘Middle-order was exposed’: GT batting coach Matthew Hayden opens up on 99-run loss vs Mumbai Indians

Ahmedabad : There was no secret to Gujarat Titans' success last year. Their top three - Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler - did the heavy lifting of scoring most of the runs and the middle-order had nothing much to do. The only time when the top three failed, the Titans were knocked out of the tournament. This season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far, the GT middle-order has got more opportunities with their top three not being as dominant and they have not stepped up to the expectations. The likes of Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan and…
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