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Shai Hope creates history in SA20, registers highest score in tournament
07
Jan
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Shai Hope creates history in SA20, registers highest score in tournament

Shai Hope registered a huge milestone during Pretoria Capitals' clash against Durban Super Giants in the SA20 at Kingsmead, Durban. Hope has hit the highest score in the history of the tournament. New Delhi: Shai Hope etched his name into the history books during Pretoria Capitals' clash against Durban Super Giants in the SA20 on Wednesday, January 7.ย  Hope, the West Indies star, put up a batting show during his team's sixth clash in the tournament at Kingsmead, Durban. Playing in his 200th T20 match, Hope smashed 118 from 69 balls to put up a blistering show after his team…
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Russia enraged after US seizes Moscow-flagged Venezuelan oil tanker, tensions high: All you need to know
07
Jan
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Russia enraged after US seizes Moscow-flagged Venezuelan oil tanker, tensions high: All you need to know

US officials had been tracking the tanker across the Atlantic after it evaded a US maritime blockade, repeatedly refused boarding requests from the US Coast Guard, and attempted to avoid interdiction by changing its flag and registration. Washington: Russia on Wednesday strongly condemned the seizure of a Russian flagged oil tanker by US military forces, saying Washington had no legal authority to use force against a vessel lawfully registered under another countryโ€™s jurisdiction on the high seas. In a statement issued on Telegram, Russiaโ€™s ministry of transport said the tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, had been granted a…
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Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1, CCPA proposes Parliament session from January 28
07
Jan
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Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1, CCPA proposes Parliament session from January 28

Union Budget 2026: This would be the second time the Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday, this first instance being in 1999 when the then Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha presented it in Lok Sabha. New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has agreed to propose January 28 as the tentative start date for the budget session of Parliament and February 1 for the presentation of the Union Budget, reports said on Wednesday, adding that the dates are yet to receive final approval. The budget session is the first parliamentary session of the calendar year and traditionally begins…
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From Smriti Mandhana to Deepti Sharma, 5 Players to watch out for in WPL 2026
07
Jan
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From Smriti Mandhana to Deepti Sharma, 5 Players to watch out for in WPL 2026

The Womenโ€™s Premier League 2026 begins on January 9 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and will be played across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara in a first-ever Januaryโ€“February window. Here are 5 players to keep an eye on. New Delhi: The Women's Premier League 2026 is about to begin on January 9 as defending champions Mumbai Indians gear up to face 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Navi Mumbai.ย  The 28-day, 22-match WPL will be played across two venues: the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This will be the…
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Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez to perform at WPL 2026 opening ceremony
07
Jan
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Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez to perform at WPL 2026 opening ceremony

Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez will grace the WPL 2026 opening ceremony with their performance in Navi Mumbai. The Women's Premier League 2026 will kick off on January 9 at the DY Patil Stadium. New Delhi: Renowned singer Yo Yo Honey Singh and famous actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be performing at the opening ceremony of the Women's Premier League 2026, that gets underway on January 9.ย  The development was confirmed by the WPL body with a social media post. "When the beat drops, history begins. Yo Yo Honey Singh takes centre stage at the TATA WPL 2026 Pre…
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Marco Rubio to hold talks with Danish leaders on Greenland ‘next week’ after Trump’s takeover remarks
07
Jan
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Marco Rubio to hold talks with Danish leaders on Greenland ‘next week’ after Trump’s takeover remarks

Marco Rubio will meet with Danish government officials next week to discuss about Greenland following remarks by US President Donald Trump. New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that he will meet with Danish government officials next week to discuss the contentious issue of Greenland, a strategic Arctic territory following remarks by President Donald Trump about the United States taking control of the island. Rubio confirmed the meeting to reporters, saying, โ€œIโ€™ll be meeting with them next week.โ€ The development comes after both Denmark and Greenland formally sought dialogue with Rubio in response to controversial statements…
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Shreyas Iyer cleared to play in ODI series against New Zealand as BCCI declares him fit: Report
07
Jan
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Shreyas Iyer cleared to play in ODI series against New Zealand as BCCI declares him fit: Report

Shreyas Iyer, India's ODI vice-captain, was picked in the squad for the New Zealand series. However, his participation in the ODIs was subject to fitness. Iyer has reportedly been given the clearance to play the series. New Delhi: Star India batter Shreyas Iyer has been declared fit by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Centre of Excellence (CoE), media reports confirmed. The cricketer has been cleared to feature in the ODI series against New Zealand that starts on January 11.ย  Iyer recently made his return to competitive cricket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai on January 6.…
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Stock below Rs 20 hits 20% upper circuit even as stock markets decline in morning trade: Check details
07
Jan
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Stock below Rs 20 hits 20% upper circuit even as stock markets decline in morning trade: Check details

Technically, the scrip trades higher than the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day and 100-day moving averages but lower than the 200-day moving averages. Mumbai: Shares of garments and apparel company Lorenzini Apparels are in focus as the company was locked in a 20 per cent upper circuit in today's trading session, even as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade amid geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about potential US tariff hikes, which weighed on investor sentiments. The stock opened gap up with a gain of 17.2 per cent at Rs 10.90 against the previous close of Rs 9.30 on…
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‘Won’t compromise on Bangladesh’s security, honour, dignity’: Advisor Asif Nazrul on T20 World Cup row
07
Jan
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‘Won’t compromise on Bangladesh’s security, honour, dignity’: Advisor Asif Nazrul on T20 World Cup row

Bangladesh have refused to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to 'security concerns'. The Bangladesh government's sports advisor reiterated that they are not willing to travel to India and will be writing another letter to the ICC. New Delhi: Bangladesh government's sports advisor on Wednesday reiterated that their national team is not willing to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to 'security concerns' and that the International Cricket Council had not understood the concerns of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Nazrul met the BCB directors on Wednesday after ICC's response to the board's…
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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a 2 week chase: How this move could heighten tensions with Russia MV bella 1
07
Jan
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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a 2 week chase: How this move could heighten tensions with Russia MV bella 1

The seizure of M/V Bella 1 comes in the wake of reports that Russia attempted to shield the vessel by deploying naval forces to escort it. Washington: The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, in the North Atlantic Ocean after tracking the vessel for more than two weeks, amid reports that Moscow had attempted to shield the ship by deploying naval forces as an escort. The US militaryโ€™s European Command confirmed the operation in a post on X, stating that the tanker was seized by the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of…
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