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Australia suffer another blow, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026

Australia suffer another blow, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026

After Pat Cummins, Australia have been dealt with another huge blow as Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 as he is "running out of time" to recover from a hamstring injury. New Delhi: Australia have been hit with another huge blow ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 as star pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament after "running out of time" to recover from a hamstring injury. Cricket Australia (CA), however, will not be naming a replacement for the speedster just yet and will play the wait-and-see game of how…
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RBI retains interest rate at 5.25%, check key highlights of Moniteary Policy Committee

RBI retains interest rate at 5.25%, check key highlights of Moniteary Policy Committee

The rate cut pause comes on the back of the CPI-based headline retail inflation ruling below the 2 per cent lower band mandated by the government for the last four months. New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent. This is the first monetary policy review after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Budget for the financial year 2026-27. Announcing the sixth and final bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to retain the short-term…
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IND vs ENG U19 World Cup final LIVE cricket score: India vs England Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

IND vs ENG U19 World Cup final LIVE cricket score: India vs England Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

IND vs ENG U19 World Cup final LIVE cricket score: In a bid for the sixth U19 World Cup, India lock horns against England in the final at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. The two teams are the only unbeaten sides in the tournament and now face each other for the big prize. New Delhi: With the title on the line, India meet England in the U19 World Cup 2026 final at theย Harare Sports Club, Harare. The most successful team, India, bid to add another trophy to their illustrious cabinet as the five-time champions look to get the better of…
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From RVNL to NHPC, these stocks to trade ex-dividend next week: Check amount and record dates

From RVNL to NHPC, these stocks to trade ex-dividend next week: Check amount and record dates

Dividend Stocks: Hindustan Copper has announced an interim dividend of Rs 1 per share and has fixed February 13, 2026 as the record date for this corporate action. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices have been highly volatile so far this week. On Thursday, Indian equity markets ended the February 5, 2026, session on a sideways to mildly bearish note. The Sensex fell 0.6% to close at 83,311.38, while the Nifty 50 slipped 0.5% to 25,642.80. Amid this, investors are always on the lookout for stocks that can help them earn some additional profit from their investment. There are several companies…
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Donald Trump seeks new nuclear deal with Russia, rejects extending New START

Donald Trump seeks new nuclear deal with Russia, rejects extending New START

The Kremlin on Thursday said it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while US President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected an offer from Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin proposing a voluntary extension ofย recently-expired limitsย on the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons. Trump stated that he wants negotiators from both countries to sit down and plan out a new agreement, calling theย old treatyย โ€œbadly negotiatedโ€. "Rather than extend NEW START (A badly negotiated deal by the…
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RBI MPC Meet LIVE: Central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%

RBI MPC Meet LIVE: Central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%

RBI MPC Meet LIVE: The government has tasked the Reserve Bank to ensure consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation remains at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side. Mumbai: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and to maintain a neutral stance. Malhotra said that the focus will remain on balancing inflation control with growth support. Announcing the sixth and final bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary…
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Nearly after four years, US, Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

Nearly after four years, US, Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Abu Dhabi: In a significant development, the US and Russia agreed to reestablish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021 High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in red ahead of RBI MPC outcome, NTPC among top losers

Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in red ahead of RBI MPC outcome, NTPC among top losers

Sensex, Nifty Today: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a flat to negative start as it opened with a drop of 81 points at 25,620, compared to the previous close of 25,701. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the red on Friday, February 5, 2026, amid weak global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 64.61 points to start the session at 83,249.32, the Nifty fell 37 points to open at 25,605.80. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 83,313.93 and the Nifty 50 at 25,642.80.ย ย Similarly, the broader indices…
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Storm Leonardo batters Spain and Portugal, causing deaths, flooding and massive evacuations

Storm Leonardo batters Spain and Portugal, causing deaths, flooding and massive evacuations

Storm Leonardo unleashed widespread chaos across Spain and Portugal, leading to one death in Portugal and the search for a missing girl in southern Spain. Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated in Andalusia as floods and landslides disrupted daily life. Madrid (Spain): A man died from rising floodwaters in Portugal, while a girl remained missing after she was swept away by a swollen river in Spain as Storm Leonardo brought more heavy rain and winds to the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday. In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes due to the ongoing storm, and dozens of…
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Parenting quote of the day: โ€œYour kids require you most of all to love them for who they are, not to spend your whole time trying to correct them.โ€ – Bill Ayers

Parenting quote of the day: โ€œYour kids require you most of all to love them for who they are, not to spend your whole time trying to correct them.โ€ – Bill Ayers

Encouraging parents to embrace their children with unwavering love is crucial; the emphasis shouldn't solely be on correcting missteps. A child's spirit flourishes when they feel accepted, rather than being subjected to endless adjustments. Nurturing self-esteem and inspiring personal development come from a foundation of love. โ€œYour kids require you most of all to love them for who they are, not to spend your whole time trying to correct them.โ€ โ€“ Bill AyersThis quote cuts through a common parenting habit. Many parents spend days fixing, guiding, and improving. The intent is good, but the impact can feel heavy. Children do…
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