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Stock market holiday: Are BSE and NSE closed on January 26 for 77th Republic Day?
26
Jan
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Stock market holiday: Are BSE and NSE closed on January 26 for 77th Republic Day?

Stock market holiday: The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange halt all operations today, honouring the national Republic Day holiday. Currency trading shuts down alongside equities, though commodity derivatives continue with a restricted evening session as per exchange rules. Mumbai: Indian equity markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), are closed on Monday (January 26) for the nation's 77th Republic Day celebrations, halting trading in equities and currency segments. Commodity derivatives, however, proceed with an evening session to maintain some activity. This sets up an unusual week capped by a rare Sunday trading session…
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Dewald Brevis joins Yasir Khan to etch name in history with stellar century in SA20 final
26
Jan
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Dewald Brevis joins Yasir Khan to etch name in history with stellar century in SA20 final

Pretoria Capitals' Dewald Brevis put forth an excellent performance in the final of the SA20 against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Scoring a century in the summit clash, Brevis joined an elite list alongside Yasir Khan. Cape Town: The SA20 final saw Pretoria Capitals taking on Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The two sides locked horns at the Newlands, Cape Town, on January 25, and the clash ended in a heartbreaking defeat for Capitals as Eastern Cape clinched yet another SA20 title.ย  The game saw Pretoria Capitals coming in to bat first. After the top order failed to perform, Dewald Brevis was the star…
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Team India script history, register name in elite list with sensational third T20I win against New Zealand
26
Jan
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Team India script history, register name in elite list with sensational third T20I win against New Zealand

The Indian team performed brilliantly in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand, defeating the side in just 10 overs. The Men in Blue etched their name in history, claiming a unique record. Guwahati: The Indian team put forth an incredible performance in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand. The two sides took on each other at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on January 25, and the game saw New Zealand coming in to bat first and posting a total of 153 runs on the board.ย  Aiming to chase down the…
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Lena Headey, Chloe Fineman to star in ‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’
26
Jan
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Lena Headey, Chloe Fineman to star in ‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’

Actors Lena Headey and Chloe Fineman will star in the upcoming romantic comedy "Red, White & Royal Wedding". ย  The film from Amazon MGM Studios is directed by Jamie Babbit. It is a sequel to the 2023 film "Red, White & Royal Blue", which was based on the 2019 novel by Casey McQuiston. ย  Lena will play the role of Princess Catherine, while the details of Finemanโ€™s role are being kept under wraps. ย  The film will be headlined by Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, and Uma Thurman. ย  Also read: Natalie Portman slams Oscars for snubbing women directors "Red,…
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US winter storm: Over 14,000 flights cancelled, 8,50,000 blacked out amid record cold
26
Jan
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World

US winter storm: Over 14,000 flights cancelled, 8,50,000 blacked out amid record cold

US winter storm: President Donald Trump labelled the storm "historic" while greenlighting federal emergency disaster declarations, as nearly 20 states plus the District of Columbia activated their own weather emergencies. Washington: A massive winter storm has gripped the eastern two-thirds of the United States, unleashing heavy snow, freezing rain, ice accumulation and life-threatening cold across a staggering 2,000-mile swath from New Mexico to New England. Affecting nearly 213 million people, the storm has knocked out power for over 8,50,000 customers, cancelled more than 14,000 flights, and prompted emergency declarations in nearly 20 states. Dubbed historic by officials, it threatens prolonged…
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IndiGo cancels flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku amid Iran tensions
26
Jan
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IndiGo cancels flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku amid Iran tensions

Tensions have escalated between Iran and the United States, and there are apprehensions that the situation could result in a military conflict. New Delhi: IndiGo has cancelled flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent, and Baku until January 28 amid the prevailing situation in Iran. The airline said it is closely monitoring developments in the region and proactively reviewing operations, with passenger safety as its top priority. IndiGo cancels flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku In a statement posted on X, IndiGo said, "We remain vigilant to developments in the region around Iran and are proactively reviewing flight operations, with safety…
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Abhishek Sharma creates history vs New Zealand with 14-ball fifty, falls just short of mentor Yuvraj Singh
25
Jan
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Abhishek Sharma creates history vs New Zealand with 14-ball fifty, falls just short of mentor Yuvraj Singh

Abhishek Sharma punished the New Zealand bowlers during the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. He slammed a fifty off just 14 balls as he created history against New Zealand. New Delhi: Star India opener Abhishek Sharma has achieved a historic milestone for India during the third T20I between India and New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The deadly left-handed bowler played a jaw-dropping knock against the Kiwis as he completed his fifty off just 14 balls. Abhishek was on fire right from the word go as he toyed with the New Zealand bowlers. He unleashed…
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Stubbs, Breeztke star in nail-biter as Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinch SA20 for third time
25
Jan
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Stubbs, Breeztke star in nail-biter as Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinch SA20 for third time

Sunrisers Eastern Cape chased down 159 in the SA20 final against Pretoria Capitals to clinch the title for the third time. Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke starred with the bat in the chase. New Delhi: Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke put up a brilliant batting effort in a nail-biting SA20 final against Pretoria Capitals as Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinched the title for the third time on Sunday, January 25. The duo put up a stellar unbeaten 114-run partnership for the fifth wicket as SEC chased down 159 in the final over of the clash at Cape Town. The SEC were…
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IS Bindra, former BCCI president and PCA head, passes away aged 84
25
Jan
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IS Bindra, former BCCI president and PCA head, passes away aged 84

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and veteran cricket administrator Inderjit Singh Bindra passed away at the age of 84. International Cricket Council chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah paid tribute. New Delhi: Inderjit Singh Bindra, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), passed away on Sunday, January 21. He was 84 and is survived by a son and a daughter.ย  Bindra was a renowned cricket administrator and served as the BCCI president from 1993 to 1996. He was also the Punjab Cricket Association president from 1978 to 2014. ICC…
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