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Sai Sudharsan update: When will GT batter join Indian team for Sri Lanka Test series?
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Sai Sudharsan update: When will GT batter join Indian team for Sri Lanka Test series?

New Delhi: Sai Sudharsan's absence from the Indian team that reached Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series raised eyebrows as the batter stayed at the BCCI Centre of Excellence to rehabilitate from the toe injury he picked up during the A tour. Sudharsan was named in India's squad for the series that begins on August 15, but his participation is subject to fitness clearance from the CoE.ย  The Gujarat Titans batter has reportedly resumed batting and has batted in the nets for over an hour. He will be assessed over the next two-three days before a final call will…
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Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed

Lucknow: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that toll collection on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway will remain suspended until the restoration work is fully completed. Toll collection has been temporarily suspended on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway due to several cracks and damage that appeared just weeks after it was opened to traffic.ย NHAI said that the loss of toll revenue will be recovered from the concessionaire. "NHAI remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and accountability in the development and maintenance of the National Highway infrastructure," it said in a release. According to information shared, traffic has…
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ICC finalises dates for ODI World Cup 2027 qualifier, eyes on former champions as direct qualification on line
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

ICC finalises dates for ODI World Cup 2027 qualifier, eyes on former champions as direct qualification on line

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly finalised the dates of the ODI World Cup 2027 qualifier, as teams will battle it out to stake their claim for the 14-team global showpiece which will take place later in October 2027. Before the 50-over World Cup, a qualifier will take place, which will feature 10 teams vying for elusive World Cup spots. As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, the World Cup qualifier will be played from February 22 to March 23 next year. While the dates have been finalised by the global body, the venue for the qualifier has…
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R Praggnanandhaa tops rapid standings at St Louis, takes key lead ahead of blitz
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

R Praggnanandhaa tops rapid standings at St Louis, takes key lead ahead of blitz

St Louis (US): Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa moved a step closer to qualifying for the Grand Chess Tour Finals after finishing at the top of the rapid standings at the St. Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament.ย  The 20-year-old collected 12 points from a possible 18 in the nine-round rapid section to emerge as the leader despite suffering his only defeat in the final round. The loss came against Dutch Grandmaster Jorden van Foreest, but it was not enough to dislodge Praggnanandhaa from the top of the standings. Notably, the Indian entered the last rapid round unbeaten after putting together four…
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Bihar Snake Festival: Hundreds carry โ€˜LIVEโ€™ snakes during Bihar’s Nag Panchami mela; the fascinating history behind Samastipur’s centuries-old serpent festival
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Bihar Snake Festival: Hundreds carry โ€˜LIVEโ€™ snakes during Bihar’s Nag Panchami mela; the fascinating history behind Samastipur’s centuries-old serpent festival

โ€˜LIVEโ€™ snakes during Bihar's Nag Panchami mela (Instagram) Nag Panchami is probably one of the most famous snake festivals celebrated annually across India. But how Samastipur in Bihar celebrates Nag Panchami is not for the faint hearted! A quiet riverside town in Bihar, Samastipur transforms into one of India's most extraordinary religious gatherings on this auspicious day which celebrates snakes. At Singhia Ghat, hundreds of devotees gather but not alone. They can be seen carrying โ€˜liveโ€™ snakes either draped around their necks (like Lord Shiva), or in their arms or hands.And just to witness this scene, thousands of spectators gather…
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Nitish meets PM Modi as BJP reels from Bankipur bypoll loss
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Politics

Nitish meets PM Modi as BJP reels from Bankipur bypoll loss

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Bihar Chief Minister of Bihar and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar on Tuesday, just a day after the BJP lost its long-held stronghold of Bankipur in a key by-election. The vote marked the first poll since Kumar stepped down as Chief Minister, with the seat โ€” previously held by BJP national president Nitin Nabin โ€” being captured by Prashant Kishorโ€™s Jan Suraaj Party. ย  The meeting, held at Parliament House, was the first between Modi and Kumar since the latter became a Rajya Sabha MP. Sources familiar with the discussion indicated that the agenda focused…
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Defence stock in focus on securing Rs 213 crore order from DRDO, defence PSU; check share price
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Defence stock in focus on securing Rs 213 crore order from DRDO, defence PSU; check share price

Mumbai: Shares of Hyderabad-headquartered defence company Apollo Micro Systems Limited are in focus today after the company informed exchanges that it has received a major order from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), defence PSUs, and private industries. According to the information shared, it has received new orders totalling 213.39 crore under its normal course of business. According to the company, these new orders will strengthen its business and drive future revenue growth. Apollo Micro Systems Share Price The stock started the trading session in the green as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday…
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Visa begins laying off over 2,000 employees, here’s what an ex-employee said about those who lost their jobs
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Visa begins laying off over 2,000 employees, here’s what an ex-employee said about those who lost their jobs

New Delhi: Global payments company Visa is reportedly laying off over 2,000 employees. According to reports, the company plans to lay off around 7 per cent of its global workforce, approximately 2,600 employees. Amid these reports, a former employee of the company took to social media platform X and said that layoffs also resulted in the loss of a manager who consistently received glowing reviews. According to Arnab Das, the manager was considered one of the company's strongest and best employees.ย  "My entire team at Visa just got laid off, including my manager...The guy had end-to-end ownership of the product,…
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Australia pacer suffers calf injury, can return during South Africa series
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Australia pacer suffers calf injury, can return during South Africa series

New Delhi: Australia pacer Michael Neser has sustained a right calf strain during a training session. The blow delayed his preparations for the upcoming South Africa series in October. However, he is expected to recover in time unless it further complicates.ย  Notably, the 36-year-old was not included in Australia's 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh, with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood returning from injury to reclaim places in the pace attack. Even after missing selection, Neser had remained in full training and was on standby in case a replacement was required before the series opener in…
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Dubai rocked by 7 blasts in 20 minutes as US-Iran conflict rages on | VIDEO
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Dubai rocked by 7 blasts in 20 minutes as US-Iran conflict rages on | VIDEO

Dubai: Multiple explosions and thick smoke were reported at Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial zone and port early Wednesday, with Emirati authorities confirming at least seven blasts over a 20-minute period but not disclosing the cause amid the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. Witnesses reported heavy smoke rising from the area, while NASA thermal imagery indicated a fire at a warehouse near the port that is used for fuel storage and transfer, Iran's Mehr news agency reported. The exact cause of the incident remains unclear. Some Iraqi media outlets claimed the explosions were the result of a missile attack launched from…
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