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JD Vance on Iran protests: ‘We stand by Iranian people who are advocating for their rights’

JD Vance on Iran protests: ‘We stand by Iranian people who are advocating for their rights’

When asked if the US would take part if Israel decides to strike the nuclear sites in Iran, the US Vice President said that the United States would stand by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests. Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday extended support for the Iranian people, saying that the United States stands by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests and trying to exert their rights for free association. While addressing media at the White House, VP Vance said that the United States would stand by the citizens of Iran, and when asked if the…
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Vodafone Idea share price: Stock gains 9% post communication from DoT on AGR dues, check details

Vodafone Idea share price: Stock gains 9% post communication from DoT on AGR dues, check details

Vodafone Idea share price: The government recently approved a major relief package for the company, freezing its outstanding dues and approving a five-year moratorium on payments. Mumbai: The government recently approved a major relief package for the company, freezing its outstanding dues and approving a five-year moratorium on payments. ย 
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Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana feel WPL will play massive role for India to win T20 World Cup 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana feel WPL will play massive role for India to win T20 World Cup 2026

The fourth edition of WPL 2026 is set to get underway today with the match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the same venue where India won the Women's World Cup in November last year. Navi Mumbai: November 2, 2025. The day will always be etched in the history of Indian cricket in golden letters as India won the Women's ODI World Cup for the first time in history. The captain and vice-captain of that team - Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana - return to the venue more than two months…
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Denmark issues warning to Trump on Greenland takeover: ‘Will shoot first, ask questions later’

Denmark issues warning to Trump on Greenland takeover: ‘Will shoot first, ask questions later’

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also warned that any military attempt at taking Greenland would mark the end of NATO. "If the United States chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops," she told Danish broadcaster TV2. Copenhagen (Denmark): Days after Donald Trumpโ€™s threat to take over Greenland, Denmark's Defence Ministry on Friday issued warning, saying its soldiers would take up the fight immediately and open fire without awaiting orders from their commanders if anyone were to invade Danish territory. The statement from Denmark comes as the 1952 directive, one from the Cold War-era, explicitly states that troops…
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Stocks to watch today: Vodafone Idea, IEX, BHEL and Alkem Laboratories among shares in focus today

Stocks to watch today: Vodafone Idea, IEX, BHEL and Alkem Laboratories among shares in focus today

Stocks to watch today: Shares of telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) will be in focus on Friday as the company said that it has received a communication from the Department of Telecommunications, providing it relief in the AGR matter. Mumbai: Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp negative session on January 8, 2026 and ended on a cautious note amid sustained selling pressure and cautious sentiment at higher levels. At the close, Nifty ended 263.90 points or 1.01 per cent lower, while the Sensex was down by 780.18 points or 0.92 per cent. During the day, Sensex plummeted 851.04 points, or…
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Gill, Siraj IN, 3 players left out: Complete list of changes in India’s ODI squad for New Zealand series

Gill, Siraj IN, 3 players left out: Complete list of changes in India’s ODI squad for New Zealand series

The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is set to commence on January 11. India's ODI squad was announced last week, as Ruturaj Gaikwad was surprisingly dropped from the team. Here's the complete list of changes in the squad for the New Zealand series. New Delhi: Team India is set to take the field for the first time in 2026 on Sunday (January 11) as their ODI series against New Zealand will get underway. The BCCI selectors convened a meeting last week and announced the 15-member squad for the contest as skipper Shubman Gill returned to lead the…
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One dead, 27 missing after mound of garbage collapses in Philippines, rescue operations underway

One dead, 27 missing after mound of garbage collapses in Philippines, rescue operations underway

One of those rescued, a female worker at the landfill, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig. Gen. Roderick Maranan told The Associated Press. Manila: At least one person died and 27 went missing after a huge mound of garbage collapsed in waste segregation facility in Philippines, police said on Friday. Police, firefighters and disaster-mitigation personnel retrieved eight people, including workers at the facility, who were trapped on Thursday afternoon in the avalanche of garbage and debris in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said. One of those rescued, a female worker at…
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Quarterfinal schedule confirmed, teams, venues and all you need to know

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Quarterfinal schedule confirmed, teams, venues and all you need to know

The league stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy concluded on Thursday (January 8). Karnataka, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Saurashtra, Delhi, Vidarbha, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh qualified for the knockouts. All the matches will be played at the BCCI CoE grounds. Bengaluru: The league stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy concluded on Thursday (January 8), and eight teams were also confirmed to play in the quarterfinals. The remaining matches of the tournament are set to be played now at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru and the quarterfinal matches are scheduled to take place on January 12 and 13. Karnataka…
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Trump warns of ‘very hard’ US strike if Iran cracks down on protesters; diplomatic heat spikes

Trump warns of ‘very hard’ US strike if Iran cracks down on protesters; diplomatic heat spikes

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will respond "very hard" if Iran uses force against anti-government protesters. Tehran dismissed the remarks as meddling and accused Washington of pursuing a long-standing policy of pressure. Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying the United States would strike "very hard" if Iranian authorities resort to violence against people demonstrating across the country. Speaking to a conservative radio platform, Trump said, "I have let them know that if they start killing people ... we are going to hit them very hard," stressing…
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Ben Affleck calls โ€˜Argoโ€™ Oscar snub โ€˜embarrassingโ€™

Ben Affleck calls โ€˜Argoโ€™ Oscar snub โ€˜embarrassingโ€™

Ben Affleck recently told Jimmy Kimmel that the 2013 Oscar snubs was a โ€œmassive embarrassment.โ€ ย  The actor-director recalled how he was overlooked for both Best Director and Best Actor honours despite his film โ€œArgoโ€ earning seven nominations and winning three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. ย  Interestingly, Affleck, 53, won the Best Director honours at the Golden Globes, Criticsโ€™ Choice Awards and BAFTAs. ย  Affleck, currently promoting his upcoming Netflix film โ€œThe Ripโ€, recalled how being passed over for Best Director and Best Actor honours created an awkward atmosphere where everyone felt the need…
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