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BCCI plans to bring in three new pacers if India fail to qualify for WTC final
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

BCCI plans to bring in three new pacers if India fail to qualify for WTC final

New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrahโ€™s constant battle with injuries has forced BCCI to build a new pace attack in Test cricket. The star pacer will remain the go-to option, but the goal is to develop a strong group of pacers who can fill his void in the longest format. The management is eyeing players with good pace and those who can generate bounce off the surface.ย  Meanwhile, Bumrah has been a vital cog in Indiaโ€™s bowling attack, but over the last few years, multiple injuries and workload management concerns have left Indiaโ€™s Test unit suffering. BCCI also understands that the pacer…
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Missed July 31 ITR deadline? Here’s what you can still do to minimise penalties, protect your tax benefits
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Missed July 31 ITR deadline? Here’s what you can still do to minimise penalties, protect your tax benefits

New Delhi: Missing the July 31 ITR filing deadline doesn't mean you've lost the chance to file your return. Taxpayers who are not required to get their accounts audited can still file a belated return until December 31, 2026. However, Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar, says that any further delay could mean paying more and missing out on important tax benefits. Filing late comes at a cost The first impact of filing late is the cost. A belated return can attract a late filing fee of up to Rs 5,000, depending on your income. "If you still have any self-assessment…
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‘I want to change the colour of my medal’: Lovlina Borgohain eyes Asian Games glory after 2023 Asiad silver
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

‘I want to change the colour of my medal’: Lovlina Borgohain eyes Asian Games glory after 2023 Asiad silver

New Delhi: Lovlina Borgohain won a medal in the only major event that was missing from her illustrious cabinet when she clinched a silver during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Lovlina, the 2023 world champion, lost out on a gold in the 75kg category in Glasgow and settled for silver, but now eyes glory at the Asian Games. She has a silver medal at the Asiad, but she wants to change the colour of the medal she won in the 75kg category in the Hangzhou Games 2023. As she landed in India after another strong display, Lovlina has quickly shifted…
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Last chance to buy Rs 200 dividend stock, check record date and other details
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Last chance to buy Rs 200 dividend stock, check record date and other details

Mumbai: A lot of companies are announcing financial results for the April-June quarter of FY26. Meanwhile, some companies are also paying dividends for the past financial year. One such company is Karnataka-based engineering firm Disa India, which has announced a substantial dividend to its shareholders. Disa India will pay investors a final dividend of Rs 200 or 2,000 per cent per share with a face value of Rs 10. This dividend is for the 2025-26 financial year. Disa India dividend record date Disa India Limited stated in an exchange filing on May 19 that the dividend payment would be subject…
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Babar Azam’s near four-year wait for Test century continues as Pakistan skipper misses ton in bizarre fashion
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Babar Azam’s near four-year wait for Test century continues as Pakistan skipper misses ton in bizarre fashion

New Delhi: Babar Azam agonisingly missed out on a Test hundred again as he was dismissed in a bizarre fashion during the second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain. Babar, who was reinstated as Test captain last month, was run out in the first innings of the second Test against the West Indies on 88, marking the continuation of his near four-year drought of a triple-figure mark in the format.ย  Babar last hit a Test hundred during Pakistan's home series against New Zealand. The 31-year-old hit a masterful 161 in the first Test of the two-match series in…
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3 people killed in shooting at Idaho fast food restaurant, gunman among dead
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

3 people killed in shooting at Idaho fast food restaurant, gunman among dead

New Delhi: ย A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon left 3 people dead and several others injured, police said. Authorities confirmed that the suspected gunman was also among the dead, while investigators continued working to establish the shooter's identity and motive. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said the immediate threat to the public had ended but declined to confirm the exact number of fatalities and injuries as officials were still notifying victims' families. Police say threat to community is over Addressing a press conference, Hicks described the incident as "a very chaotic…
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Jewellery stock in focus as company allots shares to promoter, repays debt to 2 more consortium banks
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Jewellery stock in focus as company allots shares to promoter, repays debt to 2 more consortium banks

Mumbai: Shares of Delhi-based PC Jeweller will be on investors' radar, as the company has shared key updates on its debt-clearing progress and capital structure changes. The company has informed exchanges that it has cleared and repaid all outstanding debt of two more banks. With this, it has fully repaid the outstanding debt owed to seven of the 14 consortium banks. "The company would like to further inform that the outstanding debts of all the 7 banks have been prepaid and discharged well before the scheduled due date of their repayment...," the filing reads. Meanwhile, the board of directors of…
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Star batter missing as Team India reaches Sri Lanka for Test series in bid to revive WTC campaign
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Star batter missing as Team India reaches Sri Lanka for Test series in bid to revive WTC campaign

New Delhi: The Shubman Gill-led Indian team on Tuesday landed in Sri Lanka ahead of a crucial two-match Test series, beginning August 15. Sri Lanka Cricket shared pictures of the Indian side reaching the island nation for the series, which is very crucial for both sides in the context of the World Test Championship final. However, one crucial memberย missing from the team that reached the island nation was reportedly Sai Sudharsan. As per media reports, Sudharsan did not travel with the Indian team on August 4 as India have more headaches from injury concerns. Sudharsan suffered a toe injury during…
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‘Iran has never faced a President like Trump’: Marco Rubio praises US leader’s decisive approach
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

‘Iran has never faced a President like Trump’: Marco Rubio praises US leader’s decisive approach

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump's approach towards Iran, saying the Iranian regime has never encountered an American president who acts with such decisiveness. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Rubio said the Trump administration had adopted a markedly different strategy towards the Islamic Republic, arguing that Tehran could no longer rely on its traditional tactics to avoid consequences. Iranian regime has never faced a president like Trump: Rubio "I don't think the Iranian regime has ever faced a President like Trump, which is somebody that actually takes action," Rubio said. "They got used…
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4 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex jumps 493 points, Nifty opens at 24,703 amid mixed global cues
04
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

4 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex jumps 493 points, Nifty opens at 24,703 amid mixed global cues

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started today's trading session on a cautious note as global markets remain cautiously positive, with investors continuing to assess the latest US corporate earnings. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 493.94 points or 0.62 per cent to start the session at 79,132.97, the Nifty shed 70.4 points to open at 24,703.90. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 78,639.03 and the Nifty 50 at 24,774.30. However, the broader indices traded in the green in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up by 137.24 points,…
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