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Blow for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out for remainder of T20 World Cup 2026
10
Feb
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Blow for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out for remainder of T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka have suffered a major setback with star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out for the remainder of the T20 World Cup 2026. The leg-spinnerโ€™s absence leaves a significant hole in Sri Lankaโ€™s bowling attack and all-round balance. New Delhi: Sri Lanka have been dealt a huge blow as star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out for the remainder of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to the hamstring injury he sustained during his team's tournament opener against Ireland, ESPNCricinfo reported. Hasaranga will now be out of the tournament after an MRI scan revealed a severe tear in his…
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EPFO update: New app to allow withdrawal through UPI – All you need to know
10
Feb
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EPFO update: New app to allow withdrawal through UPI – All you need to know

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly launching a dedicated mobile app in April 2026 to enable direct EPF withdrawals via UPI. New Delhi: In a development that will impact lakhs of subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO, the Ministry of Labour is reportedly planning a new dedicated mobile application from April 2026. The new app will allow EPFO subscribers to withdraw their employees' provident fund (EPF) directly into their bank accounts through the UPI payment gateway. According to sources, the ministry is also working on a project where a certain proportion of the EPF will be frozen,…
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Australia to miss Tim David for T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Ireland, confirms Mitchell Marsh
10
Feb
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Australia to miss Tim David for T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Ireland, confirms Mitchell Marsh

Australia will be without Tim David for their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Ireland, skipper Mitchell Marsh has confirmed. Davidโ€™s absence could open the door for Matthew Renshaw to make his World Cup debut in the middle order. New Delhi: Australia will be without their power-hitter, Tim David, for their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Ireland on Wednesday, February 11, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Aussies will be the last team to open their campaign in the 20-team tournament as they play their opener four days after the World Cup began on February 7.ย  Ahead of…
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BJP-Mahayuti wins 552 of 731 seats in Maharashtra ZP polls
10
Feb
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Politics

BJP-Mahayuti wins 552 of 731 seats in Maharashtra ZP polls

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hailed the BJP-Mahayuti allianceโ€™s dominant performance in the stateโ€™s Zilla Parishad elections, declaring that the results confirm the party has expanded its influence well beyond its traditional urban strongholds. Reflecting on the outcome, Fadnavis noted that since shattering the perception of the Bharatiya Janata Party as exclusively urban in 2014, the alliance has continued to build on its success. ย  He attributed this historic win to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari and the relentless efforts of state president Ravindra Chavan along…
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Indian Railways approves several infra projects to enhance capacity, safety and operational efficiency: Details
10
Feb
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Business

Indian Railways approves several infra projects to enhance capacity, safety and operational efficiency: Details

To improve safety and operational efficiency, the Railways has approved the implementation of Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 34 stations on the Northern Railway route where the Kavach system is being installed. Mumbai: India Railways has approved several rail infrastructure projects to ease congestion, increase line capacity, improve safety, and enable faster, more reliable passenger and freight traffic across the country. These approvals are for the Southern, Northern, and Southeastern Railways, covering line doubling, third and fourth lines, bypass corridors, and advanced electronic interlocking systems. Barbenda-Damrughutu line doubling and Damrughutu-Bokaro Steel City 3rd and 4th lines The Barbenda-Damrughutu Line Doubling and…
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Bas de Leede shows way as Netherlands beat Namibia to extend lead among associate nations in T20 World Cup
10
Feb
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Bas de Leede shows way as Netherlands beat Namibia to extend lead among associate nations in T20 World Cup

Bas de Leede starred as the Netherlands beat Namibia by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026, keeping Super 8 hopes alive. The win also made them the associate nation with the most T20 World Cup victories, with Leede praising the teamโ€™s style of play. New Delhi: The Netherlands secured a commanding seven-wicket win over Namibia in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the Super 8s. Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede starred with both bat and ball, guiding his side to victory. Namibia, batting…
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British lawmakers seek Starmer’s resignation amid furore over former ambassador’s Epstein ‘ties’
10
Feb
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World

British lawmakers seek Starmer’s resignation amid furore over former ambassador’s Epstein ‘ties’

Starmer, however, refused to back down amid the row, insisting he would fight to remain in the role and would not walk away from the mandate given to him by the public. London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a massive ire from people within the party over the former UK ambassador's ties with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.ย ย  Several MPs from Keir Starmerโ€™s centre-left Labour Party have asked him to step down, criticising his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington in 2024, given Mandelsonโ€™s alleged association with a convicted sex offender. Anas Sarwar, leader of…
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Smallcap stock below Rs 50 gains 4% ahead of board meeting on February 14, check share price
10
Feb
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Business

Smallcap stock below Rs 50 gains 4% ahead of board meeting on February 14, check share price

The company has strengthened its growth narrative through strategic initiatives โ€” including securing Wing Zone master franchise rights, acquiring Rightfest Hospitality LLP, and expanding tech capabilities via a Singapore-based acquisition. Mumbai: Shares of multi-format food services and hospitality company Spice Lounge Food Works gained over 4 per cent on Tuesday, February 10, 2025, as the firm informed exchanges that its board will meet on February 14, 2026, to consider and approve the standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The stock began the trading session in the red with a…
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Bengal’s Sudip Gharami misses triple century by 1 run, joins elite list in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal
10
Feb
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Bengal’s Sudip Gharami misses triple century by 1 run, joins elite list in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

Bengal batter Sudip Gharami played a marathon knock of 299 only to be dismissed one short of a historic triple ton against Andhra Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. He became only the third batter in the history of first-class cricket to be dismissed on 299 runs. Kalyani: Bengal's Sudip Gharami fell short of creating history in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Andhra Pradesh. He was dismissed for 299 runs, one short of a historic triple century, but joined the elite list of batters to be dismissed on 299 in first-class cricket history. Sudip became only the third batter…
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WATCH: US plane crash lands on busy highway in Georgia, hitting several vehicles
10
Feb
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World

WATCH: US plane crash lands on busy highway in Georgia, hitting several vehicles

Gainesville plane crash: The small plane crash landed on a busy highway in the US state of Georgia, hitting several vehicles before coming to a stop. Washington: A small aircraft crashed into multiple vehicles during an emergency landing on a busy road in the US state of Georgia on Monday, after the pilot was unable to return to the airport due to engine trouble, police said. According to authorities, the pilot of the single-engine training aircraft was forced to land on a crowded street in Gainesville after the plane did not have enough power to make it back to the…
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