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Former India cricketer reflected on Hardik Pandya’s trade rumours ahead of IPL 2027
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Former India cricketer reflected on Hardik Pandya’s trade rumours ahead of IPL 2027

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 is looming on the horizon, and ahead of the start of the tournament next year, there have been several rumours of potential trades between the franchises flying around. One of the biggest reports has been that of star India all-rounder Hardik Pandyaโ€™s potential exit from Mumbai Indians.ย  It is worth noting that Hardik Pandya has been linked to many franchises, with the rumours of him joining three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders or Chennai Super Kings heating up in recent weeks.ย  Speaking on the same, former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage…
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Will the bill to allow charges on UPI impact merchants or consumers? Here’s what FM Sitharaman said
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Will the bill to allow charges on UPI impact merchants or consumers? Here’s what FM Sitharaman said

New Delhi: Lok Sabha has passed a bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. With this, the government will have the authority to permit banks and other service providers to levy charges on payments through the unified payments interface (UPI) and other notified electronic payment modes. The amendment seeks to remove the existing legal provision that prevents banks and payment service providers from charging Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on notified electronic payment modes. It is important to note that the passage of the bill does not automatically introduce charges on UPI transactions.ย  Will it have an impact…
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‘His time will come’: Brendon McCullum throws weight behind Harry Brook for Test captaincy in the future
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

‘His time will come’: Brendon McCullum throws weight behind Harry Brook for Test captaincy in the future

New Delhi: England cricket is undergoing massive changes, especially in Test cricket. With the retirement of Ben Stokes from international cricket, the side is looking for its next skipper in Test cricket, and with Joe Root taking over on an interim basis, the ECB is looking to go with a younger candidate to take over on a permanent basis.ย  Despite there being many contenders, star batter Harry Brook has emerged as the biggest candidate to take over as Englandโ€™s next Test captain, and former Test head coach Brendon McCullum threw his weight behind the same as well.ย  It is worth…
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Iran’s President met Mojtaba Khamenei in car’s back seat in darkness; wasn’t sure if it was him: Report
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Iran’s President met Mojtaba Khamenei in car’s back seat in darkness; wasn’t sure if it was him: Report

Tehran: While clouds of uncertainty continues over Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met the Supreme Leader at a secret location in Tehran for only a few minutes and that too in complete darkness where he could not see him. This has once again fuelled speculations over Khamenei's condition, as US President Donald Trump had earlier claimed that the Supreme Leader had been seriously wounded in the American strikes. According to a report by Iran International, Pezeshkian met Khamenei in a "dark, tinted-window car" where a man presented him as the Supreme Leader. However, it seems that Pezeshkian was…
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LIC share price jumps over 2% even in weak market as company’s net profit rises 23% to Rs 13,492 crore
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

LIC share price jumps over 2% even in weak market as company’s net profit rises 23% to Rs 13,492 crore

Mumbai: Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) are trading higher today, even as the benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, declined in early trade, dragged down by financial stocks and rising crude oil prices. The action in the stock comes as the company has posted a 23 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 13,492 crore in the first quarter of the ongoing financial year. While the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 235.36 points to 78,699.80 in early trade, the 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 24.30 points to 24,608.25. Amid this weakness in the market, LIC's share opened in the…
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Shubman Gill sustains finger injury ahead of first Sri Lanka Test, KL Rahul leads India for practice game
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Shubman Gill sustains finger injury ahead of first Sri Lanka Test, KL Rahul leads India for practice game

New Delhi: The Indian team is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game in preparation for the upcoming two-game Test series between the two sides. With the start of the game, it is worth noting that KL Rahul came out as Indiaโ€™s captain in the warm-up game instead of Shubman Gill.ย  With many fans left wondering, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took to social media and revealed that Gill sustained a finger injury. Interestingly, Gill suffered the injury to his third ring finger during a practice session ahead of the first Test,…
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Meta ordered to pay USD 567 million to address kids’ mental health amid CSAM content row in India
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Meta ordered to pay USD 567 million to address kids’ mental health amid CSAM content row in India

Washington: A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to pay USD 567 million to address harms caused to young people by its platforms, in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March. In a ruling issued late Thursday, Judge Bryan Biedscheid said USD 420 million of the amount will be allocated to treatment services for young people. The remaining funds will be used over the next five years for awareness and prevention programmes, screening services and other related costs. The ruling follows the first phase of the…
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Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar boosts Indian economy by Rs 215 crore, benefits over 850 local businesses
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar boosts Indian economy by Rs 215 crore, benefits over 850 local businesses

New Delhi: Celebrating Netflix's 10th anniversary in India, the company's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has stated that 'Operation Safed Sagar,' Netflix's largest and most ambitious production in India to date, has contributed over Rs 215 crore to the Indian economy. This production exemplifies 'The Netflix Effect,' which demonstrates that Netflix films and web series are not just about entertainment, but also strengthen a country's economy by creating jobs, boosting local businesses, advancing creative technology, and investing in talent. India capableย of creatingย world-class content Speaking at the world premiere of the series in New Delhi, Ted Sarandos said, โ€œEvery Netflix production is also…
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Will Jacks grabs magnificent catch as MI London register brilliant win over London Spirit | Watch
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Will Jacks grabs magnificent catch as MI London register brilliant win over London Spirit | Watch

London: England batter Will Jacks has caught the eye of many after producing a piece of brilliance in The Hundred 2026. The 23rd game of the tournament saw London Spirit take on MI London at the Lordโ€™s Cricket Ground in London on August 6th. The clash saw MI London win the game, but it was Will Jacks who managed to catch the headlines.ย  It is worth noting that Jacks quickly went viral for taking an exceptional catch at the boundary line in the first innings of the game. It is worth noting that Jacks took the catch and threw it…
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Several feared dead, at least 10 injured in school shooting near Bangkok in Thailand
07
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Several feared dead, at least 10 injured in school shooting near Bangkok in Thailand

Bangkok: At least 15ย students were injured in a shooting at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok, on Friday, according to local media reports. Preliminary reports also indicated that multiple people may have been killed, although the exact number of casualties had not been confirmed. The incident took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district on Friday morning. Thai broadcaster Thai PBS initially reported that between 10 and 15 people had been injured in the shooting. Police said a student was suspected of opening fire at the school. Officers from the Plai Bang Police Station…
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