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What does West Indies’ huge win over Zimbabwe mean for India in their quest for T20 World Cup semifinal?

What does West Indies’ huge win over Zimbabwe mean for India in their quest for T20 World Cup semifinal?

New Delhi: West Indies handed Zimbabwe a proper drubbing in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a jaw-dropping batting show and an impressive bowling performance. The hard-hitting Windies side put up the second-biggest T20 World Cup total of 254/6 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai before registering a huge 107-run victory. The 107-run win is the West Indies' second-biggest win in World Cup history, only behind their 134-run cakewalk over Uganda in the last edition of the tournament. With the target so tall, the Chevrons could not pose a threat, and due to a record…
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Democrats demand Trump refunds USD 175 billion collected in tariffs after US Supreme Court quashing

Democrats demand Trump refunds USD 175 billion collected in tariffs after US Supreme Court quashing

Washington: A group of Senate Democrats is urging the federal government to refund about USD 175 billion in tariff revenues after the Supreme Court ruled that the money was collected under an unlawful set of orders issued by President Donald Trump. Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are introducing legislation that would require US Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds within 180 days and pay interest on the returned amounts. The proposal would prioritise small businesses and encourage importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass refunds on to customers. "Trumpโ€™s…
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Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday said its recent protest at the AI Impact Summit was peaceful and alleged that its leaders were being politically targeted and falsely implicated.

Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday said its recent protest at the AI Impact Summit was peaceful and alleged that its leaders were being politically targeted and falsely implicated.

A day after Delhi court observed that โ€˜shirtless protestโ€™ at AI summit had imperiled nationโ€™s image in the eyes of foreign stakeholders while it sentย  4 persons to Police custody, Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday said its recent protest at the AI Impact Summit was peaceful and aimed at drawing attention to what it described as a 'compromised' Prime Minister, alleging that its leaders were being politically targeted and falsely implicated. ย  Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, IYC leaders claimed that their workers faced lathi-charge in recent protests across the country and were being treated 'like terrorists',…
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Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy final live on TV and stream online in India?

Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy final live on TV and stream online in India?

Hubli: Karnataka will host Jammu and Kashmir in the final of the 2025-26 edition of the Ranji Trophy at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubli. Under the leadership of Devdutt Padikkal, Karnataka have been one of the most consistent sides in the tournament, now aiming for their ninth Ranji Trophy title. For J&K, their journey has been a hustle. The Paras Dogra-led side doesnโ€™t have proper infrastructure back home and has always been labelled as the underdogs despite them playing some sensational cricket in the past three years.ย  Even after qualifying for the finals, there were criticisms directed at them,…
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Farhan Akhtarโ€™s Manipuri film โ€˜Boongโ€™ wins BAFTA Award

Farhan Akhtarโ€™s Manipuri film โ€˜Boongโ€™ wins BAFTA Award

Farhan Akhtarโ€™s Manipuri coming-of-age comedy-drama โ€œBoongโ€ made history at the 79th BAFTA Awards in London, as the first Indian film to win for Best Childrenโ€™s & Family Film. ย  Produced by Akhtarโ€™s Excel Entertainment, the film stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam. It triumphed over global hits like โ€œZootopia 2โ€, โ€œLilo & Stitchโ€ and โ€œArcoโ€. ย  Accepting the trophy from Paddington Bear, the lead star of the West End show โ€œPaddington The Musicalโ€, debutant director Lakshmipriya Devi delivered a moving speech, calling for peace in her homeland of Manipur. She was joined on stage at the Royal Festival Hall by…
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‘Not a big deal to face Jofra Archer’ – Sahibzada Farhan confident of England challenge in T20 World Cup

‘Not a big deal to face Jofra Archer’ – Sahibzada Farhan confident of England challenge in T20 World Cup

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): Pakistanโ€™s opening game against New Zealand in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026 was called off due to rain. Next up, they will challenge England, who defeated Sri Lanka on their home turf. Meanwhile, ahead of the heavyweight clash, opener Sahibzada Farhan dismissed the Jofra Archer threat, stating that the Pakistan team has plans in place to tackle the premier pacer in their forthcoming game in Pallekele. โ€œNo, it's not a big deal to face Jofra Archer. We have already faced him in Pakistan. We have good bowlers, they also bowl at 145. So…
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Eden Gardens could be stripped of hosting T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, depends on ifs and buts

Eden Gardens could be stripped of hosting T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, depends on ifs and buts

New Delhi: When the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, they clarified that India will play their semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, unless itโ€™s against Pakistan. In that case, Colomboโ€™s R Premadasa Stadium will host the marquee clash. For that matter, even if itโ€™s not against India, Colombo will host Pakistanโ€™s semi-final, subject to their qualification. However, in case they donโ€™t, Kolkataโ€™s Eden Gardens was scheduled to host the semi-final 1. However, 10 days prior to that, ICC is contemplating the idea, as they are now considering Colombo as the venue for the…
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Trump pushes global 15 per cent tariff after court blow; warns defiant nations of harsher levy

Trump pushes global 15 per cent tariff after court blow; warns defiant nations of harsher levy

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened countries across the world to stick to any tariff agreements they previously accepted, despite the US Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down several of his sweeping import taxes. He also declared his intention to impose a global tariff of 15 per cent, which is a rise from the 10 per cent he had earlier announced immediately after the ruling. The court's Friday decision struck down tariffs Trump had imposed on nearly every country using an emergency powers law. "Any country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision, especially…
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West Indies decimate Zimbabwe in Mumbai, move inch closer to T20 World Cup semi-final

West Indies decimate Zimbabwe in Mumbai, move inch closer to T20 World Cup semi-final

Mumbai: West Indies produced a stunning all-round show to decimate Zimbabwe in their first Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell wreaked havoc with the bat in the first innings, powering West Indies to 254/6 - the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history. Sri Lanka hold the top spot, having scored 260 vs Ireland in the inaugural edition. Hetmyer smacked 85 runs off 34 balls, which includes a 19-ball half-century. With that, he bettered his own record of the fastest half-century for West Indies in T20 World Cup history. Rovman…
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Australia to play Tests in South Africa for first-time since Sanpapergate scandal, know schedule

Australia to play Tests in South Africa for first-time since Sanpapergate scandal, know schedule

New Delhi: Australiaโ€™s next assignment in South Africa will stir memories that never truly faded. When the team walks out at Newlands later this year, it will mark their first Test appearance in the country since the ball-tampering controversy of 2018, an episode that left scars on Australian cricket. The tour begins in white-ball format, with three ODIs scheduled between September 24 and 30. The attention will then turn to the Test series. Kingsmead in Durban will host the opener from October 9, followed by the second match at St Georgeโ€™s Park in Gqeberha from October 18. The third Test,…
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