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โ€œIndia should travel to Hollandโ€ – Netherlands manager explores opportunity during T20 World Cup
09
Feb
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Sports

โ€œIndia should travel to Hollandโ€ – Netherlands manager explores opportunity during T20 World Cup

Netherlands' team manager John van Vilet came forward and urged team India and other major Test-playing nations to take on the Netherlands from time to time in hopes of better promotion of the sport in the country. New Delhi: India plays a pivotal role in global cricketโ€™s growth, especially from a financial standpoint, and that influence is hard to ignore. Recent reports suggesting that the Men in Blue may skip a proposed white-ball tour of Bangladesh later this year have highlighted that reality, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) reportedly set to suffer losses of around Rs 300โ€“350 crore if…
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Shabana Mahmood likely to be UK’s first Muslim Prime Minister as Epstein scandal hits PM Keir Starmer
09
Feb
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World

Shabana Mahmood likely to be UK’s first Muslim Prime Minister as Epstein scandal hits PM Keir Starmer

All eyes are now on the weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meeting, where UK PM Keir Starmer will have to persuade his Cabinet and backbench MPs that he continues to be the best person for the top job. London: As Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces one of the most turbulent phases of his political career, speculation is mounting in Westminster over a possible change in Labour's leadership. At the centre of the discussion is Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who is increasingly being seen as a frontrunner to take the reins of the party, an outcome that would make her the United…
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Lady Gaga joins Bad Bunny at Super Bowl 2026 halftime show
09
Feb
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Entertainment

Lady Gaga joins Bad Bunny at Super Bowl 2026 halftime show

Pop icon Lady Gaga surprised fans when she made an unexpected appearance at Super Bowl 2026 halftime during Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's performance at Levi's Stadium on February 8. ย  The 16-time Grammy winner took the stage alongside Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, midway through the show and delivered a show-stopping rendition of her 2024 duet with Bruno Mars "Die With a Smile". ย  Gaga performed the track solo with a live band, giving it a fresh arrangement from the original version, while Bad Bunny danced alongside her. ย  "It was my absolute honor…
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RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What does it mean for the real estate? Find out
09
Feb
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Business

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What does it mean for the real estate? Find out

According to experts, developers, investors and homebuyers benefit from steady borrowing costs, improved planning visibility and sustained confidence across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India on February 6, 2026, kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, opting to maintain a neutral policy stance amid easing inflationary pressures and a strong growth outlook. The pause comes after a cumulative 125 bps reduction in policy rates throughout 2025, underlining the central bankโ€™s intent to allow the impact of earlier easing to fully transmit into the economy. With headline inflation remaining within the RBIโ€™s comfort…
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‘Nothing to offer but…’: ICC shoots down Pakistan’s demands amid India boycott row in T20 World Cup 2026
09
Feb
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‘Nothing to offer but…’: ICC shoots down Pakistan’s demands amid India boycott row in T20 World Cup 2026

The standoff between ICC, PCB and BCB continues even as the discussion for the India vs Pakistan clash continues in the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, it has been reported that ICC has firmly denied one of the demands from Pakistan amid the ongoing row. New Delhi: The impasse between the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) continues as Pakistan have decided to boycott the marquee clash against arch-rivals India. With only six days to go for the game, the standoff is yet to be resolved as the ICC, PCB and BCB are…
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Old buildings vs new projects: Which are safer and more sustainable?
09
Feb
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Lifestyle

Old buildings vs new projects: Which are safer and more sustainable?

The debate between preserving older buildings and constructing new projects has gained importance in modern urban planning. Questions of safety, sustainability, cost and long-term usability often shape public opinion. While ageing structures carry historical value and environmental advantages, new developments promise compliance with modern safety standards and advanced construction technologies. Understanding the balance between these two perspectives helps create more informed decisions about the built environment.Sustainability advantages of older buildingsOne of the main reasons supporting the use of older constructions is environmental sustainability. Older constructions exhibit a desirable level of environmental sustainability, as they eliminate the adverse effects of obtaining…
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Supreme Court terms digital fraud absolute ‘dacoity’, seeks timely actions from RBI, banks
09
Feb
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Business

Supreme Court terms digital fraud absolute ‘dacoity’, seeks timely actions from RBI, banks

The top court noted that the RBI has already crafted a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) directing banks to temporarily block debit cards and take immediate preventive steps once digital fraud is detected. Mumbai: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other banks to take timely action in the cases of digital arrests. Describing the siphoning of over Rs 54,000 crore by digital frauds as absolute "robbery or dacoity", the top court said that such incidents couldn't have occurred without possible collusion or negligence on the part of bank officials. The court also asked the…
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Test cricket a distant dream for Netherlands despite white-ball progress
09
Feb
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Sports

Test cricket a distant dream for Netherlands despite white-ball progress

With the Netherlands making strides in world cricket and participating in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, the side's participation in the longest format of the game still remains a distant dream. The side's manager John van Vliet gave his take on the same. New Delhi: Despite a growing interest in cricket among local-origin players, Test cricket remains a distant ambition for the Netherlands. The famous victory over South Africa at the ODI World Cup 2023 had sparked hopes of a rapid rise for Dutch cricket, but structural limitations mean red-ball cricket is not a realistic goal anytime soon. While…
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NBFC stock in focus on strong YoY assets under management growth – Check share price, other details
09
Feb
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Business

NBFC stock in focus on strong YoY assets under management growth – Check share price, other details

Despite the positive operational update and record-high quarterly PAT (profit after tax) of Rs 663 million, the stock traded lower during the session. Mumbai: Shares of non-banking financial company (NBFC)Paisalo Digital Ltd are in focus today as the company has informed exchanges that its assets under management (AUM) have reached Rs 55,082 million. This is an increase of 16 per cent compared to Rs 47,488 million in Q3FY25. The company also said that disbursements for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, also rose by 7 per cent YoY (year-on-year), totalling Rs 10,574 million. Amid this, the stock opened in the…
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3 Players who have played in World Cup in two different sports
09
Feb
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3 Players who have played in World Cup in two different sports

A rare group of athletes have achieved the extraordinary feat of representing their countries at World Cups in two different sports. Their journeys highlight exceptional versatility, talent and the ability to excel on the biggest global stages across disciplines. New Delhi: Playing a sport takes skill, athleticism and expertise to perform at the highest level. Playing two is a different ball game altogether. How about playing in different sports at the World Cup level? Sounds crazy, right? But there are a few cricketers who have played World Cups in other sports too. Here we take a look at three of…
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