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‘Come get me, I’m waiting’: Colombian president dares Trump, Venezuela’s Maduro had done the same
06
Jan
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‘Come get me, I’m waiting’: Colombian president dares Trump, Venezuela’s Maduro had done the same

Trump had earlier said that Colombia is run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States, but that will not go on for very long. New Delhi: Tensions have escalated between US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro following a US military operation against Venezuela last week that led to the capture of its deposed leader Nicolas Maduro. The situation intensified after Petro openly challenged the Republican leader, saying, โ€œCome get me, I am waiting for you.โ€ The development comes amid earlier threats by Trump against Colombia, with the US president…
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Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Pakistan in build-up to World Cup 2026
06
Jan
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Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Pakistan in build-up to World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in a crucial three-match T20I series before the World Cup 2026. The Lankan Lions have named their squad for the series, with Dasun Shanaka set to lead the team. New Delhi: Sri Lanka have named their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan that gets underway on January 7.ย  The 18-member squad will be led by Dasun Shanaka, who was re-appointed the T20I captain after the Sri Lanka selectors ran out of patience with Charith Asalanka, who was in poor form. Shanaka is also the captain for the T20 World Cup 2026 that…
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SBI Life-owned NBFC stock in focus as company raises funds to strengthen capital efficiency, details here
06
Jan
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SBI Life-owned NBFC stock in focus as company raises funds to strengthen capital efficiency, details here

On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the counter began the trading session at Rs 35.51 against the previous close of Rs 35.48. Mumbai: Shares of SBI Life-owned non-banking finance company (NBFC) Paisalo Digital will be in focus as the company stated that it raised Rs 188.5 crore through its listed issue in the third quarter. The started the trading session in the green at Rs 35.58 against the previous close of Rs 35.55 even as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade, dragged by heavy selling in blue-chips Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and worries over fresh warning from…
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ICC to meet with BCB over refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup 2026
06
Jan
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ICC to meet with BCB over refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board had earlier issued a statement, wherein it refused to send the men's team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. The Board asked the ICC to relocate the team's matches outside India. The ICC will now meet the BCB over the matter. New Delhi: In a bid to resolve the impasse, the International Cricket Council is set to meet the Bangladesh Cricket Board over its refusal to send the cricket team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, ESPNCricinfo reported. The report added that ICC will have a call with the BCB on Tuesday,…
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Osman Hadi murder: Police cite ‘political vengeance’ as motive, name 17 accused in chargesheet
06
Jan
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Osman Hadi murder: Police cite ‘political vengeance’ as motive, name 17 accused in chargesheet

The 32-year-old youth leader was shot in the head by unknown attackers while campaigning in the Bijoynagar area of Dhaka on December 12. He later passed away in a hospital in Singapore during treatment. Dhaka: Bangladesh Police has framed charges against 17 persons in connection with the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The police concluded that Hadi was assassinated due to "political vengeance" at the behest of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League. Divulging the details on the findings of the probe, Additional Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Detective Branch, Md Shafiqul Islam, said the slain student…
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India’s airport story is ushering real estate market, here’s what experts say
06
Jan
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India’s airport story is ushering real estate market, here’s what experts say

Jewar International Airport has transformed Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway into a high-growth real estate hub. New Delhi: Indiaโ€™s next wave of mega airports is triggering a real estate gold rush, transforming peripheral regions into high-growth investment corridors. With Noida International Airport to be inaugurated, Navi Mumbai International Airport already operational, and MOPA airport already inaugurated, the land and property markets around these hubs are witnessing unprecedented activity. Improved connectivity, infrastructure upgrades, and accelerated urban development are driving residential, commercial, and industrial demand, attracting investors, end-users, NRIs, and institutional players seeking long-term capital appreciation. Property values near these…
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ISL to start on February 14, all clubs to take part, announces Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
06
Jan
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ISL to start on February 14, all clubs to take part, announces Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

The future of the Indian Super League was in limbo due to the non-existence of a commercial partner. However, the ISL will begin on February 14, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed. New Delhi: In a significant development, the paused Indian Super League will be starting on February 14, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed on Tuesday. All 14 clubs will be taking part in the event, he added. "There was a lot of speculation regarding ISL, but today the government, the football federation and 14 clubs, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal included, had a meeting and we have decided that…
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European leaders unanimously reject Trump’s Greenland takeover plans: ‘It belongs to its people’
06
Jan
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European leaders unanimously reject Trump’s Greenland takeover plans: ‘It belongs to its people’

Greenland is a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Trumpโ€™s comments came after a US military operation in Venezuela over the weekend. Copenhagen (Denmark): European leaders have strongly opposed US President Donald Trumpโ€™s suggestion that the United States should take control of Greenland. The leaders unanimously said the Arctic island, which is rich in minerals, โ€œbelongs to its people.โ€ The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenlandโ€™s sovereignty. โ€œSecurity in the Arctic must therefore be achieved collectively, in conjunction with NATO allies including the United States,…
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Water Metro on Gomti? Yogi Govt reviews big plan that could transform Lucknow travel
06
Jan
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Water Metro on Gomti? Yogi Govt reviews big plan that could transform Lucknow travel

According to what officials have indicated, the preparatory work for kick-starting the Water Metro on the Gomti is likely to begin shortly. Lucknow: In a landmark move, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is planning to launch a water metro system on the Gomti River in the stateโ€™s capital, Lucknow. In a recent meeting with Kochi Metro Director Sanjay Kumar, Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh reviewed the technical feasibility of operating a Water Metro on the Gomti River. In the meeting, the discussions revolved around the findings of the feasibility study conducted for Lucknow. The feasibility study…
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Shreyas Iyer shines on return to competitive cricket in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Shubman Gill fails against Goa
06
Jan
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Shreyas Iyer shines on return to competitive cricket in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Shubman Gill fails against Goa

Shreyas Iyer marked his return from a spleen injury with a blistering 82 off 53 balls, leading Mumbai to 299/9 against Himachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In contrast, Shubman Gill endured a forgettable comeback for Punjab. New Delhi: Returning to competitive cricket for the first time since his spleen injury, India star batter Shreyas Iyer put up an impressive performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Iyer, who wasย out of action since October 2025, scored a fiery fifty while leading Mumbai in their clash against Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, January 6. Iyer, the ODI vice-captain, scored 82 from 53…
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