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Laura Wolvaardt creates all-time record for South Africa, surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur in elite World Cup list

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Laura Wolvaardt creates all-time record for South Africa, surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur in elite World Cup list

South Africa locked horns with Pakistan in the 22nd match of the ongoing Women's World Cup today. Laura Wolvaardt played a brilliant knock of 90 runs for her team, creating an all-time record in the process and surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur in the elite World Cup list. Colombo: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt starred yet again with the bat in the ongoing Women's World Cup clash against Pakistan. She scored 90 runs off 82 deliveries with 10 fours and two sixes, and in the process, became the first-ever women's cricketer from South Africa to complete 1000 runs in the World Cup.…

Poland issues warning to Putin against using its airspace, says ‘risk of arrest’

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Oct

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Poland issues warning to Putin against using its airspace, says ‘risk of arrest’

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski issues a warning against Russia’s President Vladimir Putin against travelling through its airspace. New Delhi: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned that should Russian President Vladimir Putin attempt to transit through Polish airspace on his way to a summit with US President Donald Trump, it could be forced to execute an international arrest warrant if he did. Speaking to Radio Rodzina, Sikorski said, “I cannot guarantee that an independent Polish court won’t order the government to escort such an aircraft down to hand the suspect to the court in The Hague.” No meet date yet …

Reserve Bank of India sold USD 7.7 billion in August – Here’s why

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Oct

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Reserve Bank of India sold USD 7.7 billion in August – Here’s why

The RBI's stated stance is that it does not target any level or range for the rupee-dollar exchange rate, but only intervenes in the foreign exchange market when there is extreme volatility. New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold $7.7 billion in August to control the ongoing exchange rate fluctuations and arrest the rupee's fall against the US currency. According to the US dollar sales/purchases data published in the RBI's latest bulletin, the Reserve Bank of India's net US dollar sales in August stood at $7.69 billion, almost three times that of the previous month. According to the…

Mohsin Naqvi refuses to change his stance in Asia Cup trophy row despite BCCI’s warning

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Oct

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Mohsin Naqvi refuses to change his stance in Asia Cup trophy row despite BCCI’s warning

ACC Chief Mohsin Naqvi has refused to budge in the Asia Cup trophy row. He has insisted on handing over the trophy to the BCCI representative while the Indian board is not ready to take it from him. The matter is now likely to br escalated to the ICC. New Delhi: The deadlock over the Asia Cup trophy continues as the champions India, are likely to stay away from it for a longer period. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) head, Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB Chairman, has refused to change his stance and continues to insist on handing…

Operation Zoridon: Met police seizes thousands of stolen items in major crackdown; London Mayor backs action

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Oct

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Operation Zoridon: Met police seizes thousands of stolen items in major crackdown; London Mayor backs action

London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised the Met Police’s Operation Zoridon for cracking down on organised shoplifting gangs, highlighting record City Hall funding that helped solve 92% more shoplifting cases this year. New Delhi: London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has backed the Metropolitan Police’s largest ever operation targeting organised shoplifting gangs, emphasizing the serious impact of retail crime on businesses and communities. “This operation sends a message that if you shoplift or trade in stolen goods, you will be brought to justice. We'll continue working with the Met to tackle the crimes of most concern to Londoners as we build a…

Grand Diwali: India’s festive sales cross record Rs 6 lakh crore, creates 50 lakh temporary jobs

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Oct

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Grand Diwali: India’s festive sales cross record Rs 6 lakh crore, creates 50 lakh temporary jobs

Mainline retail - particularly non-corporate and traditional markets - contributed 85 per cent to the total trade, underscoring a powerful comeback of India's physical markets and small traders. New Delhi: India's Diwali sales soared to a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore, according to the traders' lobby CAIT. This comprised Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services, representing a considerable increase from last year's Rs 4.25 lakh crore. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) attributes this surge to the recent GST reform and strong consumer confidence. Notably, traditional and non-corporate physical markets powered this boom,…

Ben Curran, Sam Curran’s brother, slams maiden Test century; achieves unique distinction for family

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Oct

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Ben Curran, Sam Curran’s brother, slams maiden Test century; achieves unique distinction for family

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have locked horns in the only Test, and Ben Curran slammed his maiden century in the format. The talented batter opened the innings and has batted well to achieve the unique distinction for a family filled with cricketers. Harare: Zimbabwe are dominating Afghanistan in the only Test being played in Harare right from the opening day. The visitors got bowled out for just 127 runs in the first innings and then Zimbabwe have piled the agony on them with Ben Curran slamming his maiden Test century. Interestingly, Ben has become the first cricketer in the Curran family…

PPF vs Personal Loan: Which one is better for you? All you need to know

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Oct

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PPF vs Personal Loan: Which one is better for you? All you need to know

A PPF loan allows you to borrow up to 25 per cent of your account balance. The interest rate is typically only 1-2 per cent higher than the PPF rate of 7.1 per cent. New Delhi: The festive season often leads to a spending spree, disrupting many people's budgets. To cover these financial needs, people usually end up taking loans. Personal loans are the most common choice in such circumstances, as they require very few documents and are approved by banks quickly and easily. However, their convenience comes with a catch - high interest rates. For those with urgent needs looking…

‘What wrong has he done?’: Reactions galore after Sarfaraz Khan gets left out of India A squad for South Africa A series

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Oct

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‘What wrong has he done?’: Reactions galore after Sarfaraz Khan gets left out of India A squad for South Africa A series

Sarfaraz Khan was a notable omission from India A squad for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa A in Bengaluru later this month. Rishabh Pant will return to competitive cricket for the first time with the series as captain, since his foot injury during the Manchester Test in July. Bengaluru: The BCCI selection committee on Tuesday, October 21, announced the India A squads for the two red-ball matches against South Africa A later this month and in the first week of November at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the side in the…

Pakistan pins smog blame on India’s Diwali fireworks even as Lahore reels under its own pollution

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Oct

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Pakistan pins smog blame on India’s Diwali fireworks even as Lahore reels under its own pollution

As Lahore's air quality plunges once again, Pakistan scrambles with emergency measures like anti-smog guns, even as it blames India’s Diwali for worsening pollution. However, experts point to Pakistan’s long-standing environmental failures as the real cause of its recurring smog crisis. Islamabad: The air quality has deteriorated sharply in Pakistan's Lahore, which triggered alarm and emergency measures from the Maryam Nawaz-led provincial government. However, instead of acknowledging its chronic pollution crisis, Pakistan has once again pointed fingers at India. According to a report by Pakistani daily Dawn, officials in Lahore claimed that winds carrying pollutants from New Delhi and northern…