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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi advised to spend more time with team following patchy Asian Games showing: โ€˜The more time he trains
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi advised to spend more time with team following patchy Asian Games showing: ‘The more time he trains

India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will benefit immensely from spending more time in the national team setup. India bowling coach Morne Morkel advised teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to spend more time with the team and its quality players, believing it would be invaluable for his growth as a cricketer.Vaibhav was part of India's gold medal-winning team in men's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, becoming the youngest Indian athlete to win an Asiad gold. He took part in the Men in Blue's entire campaign at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin…
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Usha Vance nearly trips while carrying baby son off helicopter, video sparks security debate
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Usha Vance nearly trips while carrying baby son off helicopter, video sparks security debate

Alaska : US Second Lady Usha Vance had a brief scare while travelling with her family to Alaska after she appeared to lose her footing while stepping off a helicopter at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Usha was carrying her newborn son, Alec Neel Vance, in a baby carrier strapped to her chest when the incident happened on Monday, October 5. Video footage showed her descending the aircraft stairs before appearing to miss a step near the bottom. She quickly grabbed the railing and regained her balance, continuing on with the baby safely secured against her. Moments later, Usha appeared…
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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India Womenโ€™s captain across formats: โ€˜I feel I have done my dutyโ€™
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India Women’s captain across formats: ‘I feel I have done my duty’

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, bringing an end to one of the most successful leadership tenures in the country's cricketing history. Harmanpreet Kaur, India's most successful women's cricket captain, has stepped down from the captaincy role across all formats. She said relinquishing the India women's captaincy was an emotional and difficult decision, but she made it with peace and satisfaction.Under Harmanpreet's leadership, India Women have achieved immense success, having won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.Harmanpreet…
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Did you know Jeffrey Archerโ€™s books were released in India before Britain? Hereโ€™s his special India connection
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Did you know Jeffrey Archer’s books were released in India before Britain? Here’s his special India connection

British novelist Jeffrey Archer, who died aged 86 on October 5, leaves behind a body of work that travelled far beyond Britain. His books became international bestsellers, but in India, his relationship with readers developed into something particularly special. For years, Indian readers were not simply among the millions who bought his books. India became one of the places where Archer's books were launched early, where he repeatedly returned to meet readers and where parts of his fiction eventually found a home. Archer died "suddenly and peacefully" at his home, according to his publisher HarperCollins. His death came just before…
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Move beyond SIPs: Expert explains how to diversify into fixed income and gold
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Move beyond SIPs: Expert explains how to diversify into fixed income and gold

You have done everything right. Started a SIP in your twenties, increased it every time you got a raise, and religiously check your portfolio's XIRR (Extended Internal Rate of Return). But here is an uncomfortable question - if your SIP is thriving, why does money still feel stressful? According to experts, the answer is simple: a SIP is one tool in your financial toolkit, not the entire toolbox. Let's have a look at how to think about your money as a complete plan, not just an investment habit. Protect yourself before you grow your money Imagine building a beautiful house…
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Pakistan Champions forced to quit WCL Season 3 following PCB NOC controversy
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Pakistan Champions forced to quit WCL Season 3 following PCB NOC controversy

Pakistan Champions have withdrawn from the ongoing World Championship of Legends Season 3 after PCB refused to issue the required NOCs to its players. Pakistan Champions on Monday withdrew from the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) Season 3 after the PCB refused to grant the required No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to their players.The team had been in discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board over its participation in the tournament after owner Kamil Khan requested the board to reconsider its decision, but the standoff remained unresolved."Pakistan Champions regret to confirm that the team will not be able to participate in the…
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Fearing a 9/11-like attack, Israel prepared to shoot down flydubai flight with 174 onboard: Report
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Fearing a 9/11-like attack, Israel prepared to shoot down flydubai flight with 174 onboard: Report

Israel was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai passenger plane after its captain was allegedly attacked in the cockpit and the aircraft plunged thousands of feet, even though more than 150 Israelis were on board, according to two Israeli sources with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke to CBS News. The incident involved FlyDubai Flight 1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, passengers and the captain have all spoken about the incident. Israel activated emergency protocol after…
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6 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in green amid easing crude prices, Trent surges 10%
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

6 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in green amid easing crude prices, Trent surges 10%

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session on a steady note as easing crude prices supported market sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 125.58 points, or 0.17 per cent, to start at 72,508.05, while the Nifty added 47.50 points to open at 22,603.25. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 72,382.47 and the Nifty 50 at 22,555.75.ย  From the Sensex pack, Trent, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech and Reliance were the gainers, with Trent leading the pack by gaining 10 per cent in the early trade. Meanwhile, M&M, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Titan…
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Trump claims Iran behind flydubai flight โ€˜terrorโ€™ incident despite Vanceโ€™s โ€˜nothing conclusive yetโ€™ remark
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Trump claims Iran behind flydubai flight ‘terror’ incident despite Vance’s ‘nothing conclusive yet’ remark

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he personally believes Iran was responsible for the September 30 flydubai incident in which Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchar was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami. Trump made the remarks even as US Vice President JD Vance adopted a more cautious position, saying there was "nothing conclusive" so far linking Iran to the incident. The United Arab Emirates, which is leading the investigation, has also not reached a final conclusion on who was behind the attack. Al-Hammami was handed over to UAE authorities after being initially questioned by Saudi officials. Trump…
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Kotak launches Nifty 500 Index Fund, lets you invest in top 500 companies, check subscription dates
06
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Kotak launches Nifty 500 Index Fund, lets you invest in top 500 companies, check subscription dates

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company has launched a new equity index fund for investors. The company has introduced the 'Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund'. This open-ended scheme will track the Nifty 500 Index. The new fund offer (NFO) opened for subscription on October 5, 2026, and will conclude on October 19, 2026. Exposure to large, mid and small caps in one fund The index covers approximately 87 per cent of India's listed market capitalisation and includes companies from all three segments, i.e. largecap, midcap, and smallcap. Start investing with Rs 1,000 During the NFO, you can start investing with a…
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