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Usman Khawaja to address media ahead of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, set to announce retirement?

Usman Khawaja to address media ahead of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, set to announce retirement?

Australia opener Usman Khawaja is set to address the media ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. There are speculations that he might announce his retirement from international cricket after the SCG Test. Sydney: The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England is set to get underway on January 4 (Sunday). Ahead of the Test match, Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja will address the media amid speculations around his retirement from international cricket.ย  According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Khawaja will attend the press conference to address the rumours regarding his Test future.…
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Deadly blast shakes Crans-Montana: All you need to know about Switzerland’s iconic Alpine Resort

Deadly blast shakes Crans-Montana: All you need to know about Switzerland’s iconic Alpine Resort

The resort is especially famous as an upmarket ski destination and is well liked by British visitors. Crans-Montana offers around 87 miles of marked trails, catering to both beginners and experienced skiers. Bern (Switzerland): A powerful explosion hit a busy bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations, killing several people and injuring others. The blast happened in the early hours of the morning at Le Constellation, a well-known bar popular with tourists. Many people were inside the venue at the time, as New Year events were still underway. Police said the explosion was reported at…
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India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper to be flagged off by PM Modi soon, route and fare finalised: Full details

India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper to be flagged off by PM Modi soon, route and fare finalised: Full details

Vande Bharat sleeper train: The testing and certification of the Vande Bharat sleeper train have been completed. Mumbai: After a long wait, the government has now made an official announcement regarding India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between Guwahati and Kolkata and will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Stating that testing and certification for this mega project have been completed, Vaishnav said he will share the exact launch date in the next two to three days. Addressing a press conference, the railway minister…
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim Mayor | VIDEO

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim Mayor | VIDEO

The oath to the Zohran Mamdani, 34-year-old Indian-descent Queens state assemblyman, was administered by Attorney General Letitia James. He was sworn in on a Quran. New York: Just moments into the New Year 2026, Zohran Mamdani was formally sworn in as the 112th Mayor of the New York City on Thursday. The oath-taking ceremony was organised at the old City Hall subway station, which was attended by Mamdani's close friends and family members, including his wife Rama Duwaji.ย  The oath to the 34-year-old Indian-descent Queens state assemblyman was administered by Attorney General Letitia James. Mamdani, who will be New York…
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Why is ITC share falling today? Stock dips nearly 10%, check details here

Why is ITC share falling today? Stock dips nearly 10%, check details here

ITC Share Price: The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 471.30, hit on February 1, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs 362.70. Mumbai: Shares of conglomerate ITC Ltd fell nearly 10 per cent on Thursday, January 1, 2026 to hit a 52-week low of Rs 362.70 on the BSE. The counter started the trading session in the red at Rs 402.25 against the previous close of Rs 403 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in trading volume by 1.40 times, the scrip dipped further and touched a 52-week low of Rs 362.70. Last seen, the scrip was trading…
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Switzerland: Several dead, many injured in explosion at ski resort town of Crans Montana

Switzerland: Several dead, many injured in explosion at ski resort town of Crans Montana

Switzerland blast: According to an official of the Switzerland Police, the explosion was reported at around 1.30 am (local time) at the bar, which is quite popular among the tourists. Bern (Switzerland): Several people were killed and many others were critically injured following a deadly explosion in the Ski resort town of Crans-Montana in the early hours of Thursday, said the police. Initial reports suggest that the blast, which also triggered a fire, happened at a bar inside the luxuryย Apline ski resort. Crans-Montana is famous among the tourists, especially among the British nationals, and is located in the Sierre district…
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Gold, Silver Rate Today: Silver, gold continue to drop on MCX amid profit booking, check city-wise rates

Gold, Silver Rate Today: Silver, gold continue to drop on MCX amid profit booking, check city-wise rates

Gold Price Today, Gold MCX Rate: In the international market, the COMEX gold price dropped by 1.24 per cent to approximately USD 4,332.1 per troy ounce. Mumbai: ย Rates of precious metals in futures trade dipped on Thursday, January 1, 2026, amid profit on New Year's day as it is a global holiday for most gold and silver markets. In India, MCX trading is limited to the day session. The gold February 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a fall of Rs 233 at Rs 1,35,687 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,35,454. It…
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Mohammad Rizwan’s flop show continues in BBL, scores 6 runs at strike rate of 60 for Melbourne Renegades

Mohammad Rizwan’s flop show continues in BBL, scores 6 runs at strike rate of 60 for Melbourne Renegades

Mohammad Rizwan is featuring in the Big Bash League (BBL) at the moment for Melbourne Renegades. However, he hasn't been able to stamp his authority yet in the tournament and his flop show continued in the New Year as well. Rizwan scored only six runs at a strike rate of 60. Melbourne: Mohammad Rizwan is one of the few Pakistan players featuring for the entirety of the Big Bash League this season. The former Pakistan skipper is featuring for Melbourne Renegades but has put up a disappointing show so far for his side. Even the start of a New Year…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in green on New Year’s day, M&M top gainer

Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in green on New Year’s day, M&M top gainer

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 1,414 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 636 were trading in the red. 126 stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green on Thursday, January 1, 2026, amid a quiet global backdrop, as most major international markets remain closed for New Yearโ€™s Day. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 34.95 points to start the session at 85,255.55, the Nifty gained 43.7 points to open at 26,173.30. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 85,220.60 and the Nifty 50 at…
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Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford combine to smash 6 consecutive sixes for Pretoria Capitals in SA20

Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford combine to smash 6 consecutive sixes for Pretoria Capitals in SA20

Pretoria Capitals thumped MI Cape Town by a huge margin of 85 runs to register their first win of the ongoing SA20 season. Sherfane Rutherford and Dewald Brevis played blinders by smashing six consecutive sixes as they propelled the team's total to 220 runs. Cape Town: The 8th match of the ongoing SA20 season was played between Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town on Wednesday (December 31). The game witnessed some crazy hitting as Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford of the Capitals went berserk in the death overs to propel the team's total to 220 runs. The duo added 72…
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