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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Imran Khan death rumours debunked as Pakistan Army denies reports of former PM’s demise

Islamabad: A major controversy erupted in Pakistan after reports circulated claiming that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan had died in custody. The Pakistan Army has rejected the claim, while journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who initially reported that Khan was dead, later clarified that his sources had not actually confirmed his death.ย The episode has triggered fresh questions over the condition and whereabouts of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who has remained behind bars for years. The controversy also put renewed attention on the secrecy surrounding his imprisonment. Journalist initially claimed Imran Khan had died Wajahat Saeed Khan had published a…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump says US has total control of Hormuz as tensions escalate with Iran

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that America has control over the Strait of Hormuz and that he will "keep it". Taking to Truth Social, he praised the success of the US naval blockade and claimed that it is being touted as a "wall of steel" and that Iran cannot do anything about it. In a statement, Trump said, โ€œThe USAย has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!โ€ He also described the US naval blockade a โ€œWALL OF STEEL" and added that there was nothing Iran could do about it. Trump questions…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Mumbai to get 238 new AC local trains early as Railways fast-tracks production, first rake expected by 2027

Mumbai: Mumbai's wait for a larger fleet of air-conditioned suburban trains is set to be shortened by several years, with the Railways deciding to manufacture the 238 additional AC local rakes approved for the city will now be manufactured simultaneously at three railway production units. The parallel production strategy is aimed at accelerating the expansion and modernisation of Mumbai's suburban rail network. Under the revised plan, the first AC rake could be delivered as early as 2027, with the entire fleet of 238 rakes targeted for completion by 2030. The procurement process for the additional AC rakes had already been…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Jenna Ortega went without food all day as child actor

Hollywood actor Jenna Ortega recently made a shocking revelation from her days as a child actor. ย  The โ€˜Wednesdayโ€™ star said she would go entire days without asking for food or water during film shoots to make sure she was not โ€œin the way of anybody.โ€ ย  โ€œI really had it going for me as a child โ€˜cause I canโ€™t think of one mistake I made,โ€ Jenna said. โ€œIs that a terrible thing to say? I feel like I make mistakes now all the time, but as a child, I was so grateful and so excited to be there that…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

No Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem clash in Lausanne Diamond League as Pakistani athlete to miss event

New Delhi: There won't be a clash between the two latest Olympic champions - Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra - in the Lausanne Diamond League as the Pakistani star will be skipping the event to prepare for the Asian Games in September. Nadeem was recently seen in action during the Commonwealth Games and had a horror outing where he finished ninth. His coach Salman Butt revealed that Nadeem won't be part of the Lausanne leg of the league on August 21 and would soon leave for South Africa for training under his coach, Terseus Liebenberg, and local trainers. "He has…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Lionel Messi hints at retirement, shares emotional note on social media after losing father

New Delhi: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has hinted at retirement, casting doubts over continuing in the sport after losing his father, Jorge Messi. The Argentina captain shared an emotional post on social media, where he paid tribute to his father and cast doubt over his future. Reports recently surfaced of the Argentine captain taking an indefinite break from the sport. "Pa, I still canโ€™t believe youโ€™re gone. I donโ€™t fall, or rather, I donโ€™t want to fall. Itโ€™s very difficult for me to imagine that Iโ€™m not going to see you anymore, that weโ€™re not going to talk anymore.…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

NBFC stock remains in focus post provisional Q1 results, year-to-date return is 28%

Mumbai: Shares of non-banking financial company (NBFC) NCL Research and Financial Services will remain in focus during today's trading session as the company has announced its provisional results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The counter had hit a 5 per cent upper circuit on the BSE in the last trading session post this update, defying weak market sentiment. The counter hit 5 per cent upper circuit of Rs 0.64 in the first half of the session and remained locked at that level through the session. The market cap of the company stood at Rs 68.50 crore. The…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Babar Azam ends near two-year wait in ICC rankings after guiding Pakistan to win over West Indies

New Delhi: Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam on Wednesday ended his near two-year wait for a place in the top 10 of the ICC Test batters' rankings. Babar has been rewarded for his recent performance in the second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain.ย  The 31-year-old continued his rise in the Test rankings for batters. He has jumped five places from 15th to reach the 10th spot after scoring 88 and an unbeaten 24 in the second Test, which the Men in Green won by eight wickets, ending their over three-year wait for an away Test match…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Education sector stock in focus after quarterly results, offered 101% return in one year: Details

Mumbai: Amid the continued decline in the stock market on Wednesday, the stock of Shanti Educational Initiatives Ltd. is on investors' radar as the company has announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.ย The stock opened in the green at Rs 213, with a gain of Rs 5.15 or 2.47 per cent from the previous close of Rs 207.85 on the BSE. Despite the weakness in the benchmark indices, the stock gained to touch the intraday high of Rs 216.15, representing a gain of Rs 8.3 or 3.99 per cent from the last closing. Last seen, the stock…
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12
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Abishek Porel’s case deferred to September 14 as government seek more time from Calcutta High Court

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court deferred the hearing of a petition involving Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel to September 14, after the West Bengal government sought additional time to continue its investigation following his arrest. Notably, the keeper-batter was taken into custody by Mogra police on Tuesday over a complaint filed by a medical student, who has accused the cricketer of sexually assaulting and abusing her after allegedly promising to marry her. A report on the investigation was presented before Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya. The state then requested that the hearing be postponed so police could pursue further steps in the case…
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