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Harbhajan Singh set to represent Punjab at BCCI AGM as key elections loom: Report

Harbhajan Singh set to represent Punjab at BCCI AGM as key elections loom: Report

Harbhajan Singh will represent Punjab at the BCCI AGM on September 28, where key elections, including for board president, will be held. Sourav Ganguly, Arun Dhumal, Rajeev Shukla, and others have also been nominated by their respective associations. New Delhi: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is set to step into the cricket administration arena in a bigger role, as the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has nominated him as its official representative for the upcoming BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 28. This AGM holds particular significance as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set…
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Who is Tyler Robinson? 22-year-old Utah resident in custody over Charlie Kirk’s killing

Who is Tyler Robinson? 22-year-old Utah resident in custody over Charlie Kirk’s killing

Charlie Kirk killing: The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident. Trump said Robinson's father probably helped the law enforcement agencies to nab him. Utah: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the suspect behind the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been taken into custody after a two-day manhunt. He also thanked the Utah Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for nabbing the suspect. According to the FBI, the suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident. Speaking to Fox News, the US President said Robinson's father probably…
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Retail inflation rises to 2.07% in August, stays within RBI’s tolerance band

Retail inflation rises to 2.07% in August, stays within RBI’s tolerance band

The Reserve Bank has been mandated by the government to ensure inflation remains at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side. New Delhi: Retail inflation in August has jumped slightly to 2.07 per cent from 1.61 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to an increase in food prices, including vegetables, meat and fish, according to government data released on Friday. The inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 3.65 per cent in August 2024. The annual inflation during August 2025 over August 2024 was at (-) 0.69 per cent, according…
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Why is Haris Rauf not playing in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 opener vs Oman?

Why is Haris Rauf not playing in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 opener vs Oman?

Pakistan have benched pacer Haris Rauf in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2025 against Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Salman Ali Agha-led side has named three spinners and two spinners in their playing XI. Dubai: Pakistan have benched pacer Haris Rauf in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2025 against Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Notably, during the recently concluded Major League Cricket (MLC) edition in the USA, the 31-year-old picked up a hamstring injury. Additionally, he had previously injured his hand ahead of the Champions Trophy in February.ย  Pakistan team management…
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Protestors torch Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu; smoke and flames engulf building | Video

Protestors torch Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu; smoke and flames engulf building | Video

Violent protests erupted in Nepal after the government, in an abrupt move, banned over 26 social media platforms in the country. Gen Z protesters took to the streets and responded with vandalism and arson against the order. Kathmandu: The iconic Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu has been severely damaged by fire set by protestors amid the unrest in Nepal. The videos of the iconic five-star property have been getting fervently viral across social media platforms. Though the structure of the Hilton remains standing, the buildingโ€™s exterior is blackened and charred after being set on fire on Tuesday by angry protestors. Drone…
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10308% return in 5 years: This semiconductor stock to be in focus – Check details

10308% return in 5 years: This semiconductor stock to be in focus – Check details

According to the report, the company has delivered a strong turnaround, with revenue rising from Rs 545.75 million in FY24 to Rs 947.64 million in FY25 and operating profit reaching Rs 192.85 million. Mumbai: Shares of Hyderabad-headquartered MIC Electronics Limited (MICEL) have been in focus amid the government's 'Make in India' push for semiconductors. The company, engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of LED video displays, electronic products, telecom equipment, oxygen concentrators, and LED lighting solutions, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based Top2 PTE Limited to identify a semiconductor partner from Taiwan. "The purpose of…
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Sourav Ganguly set to make coaching debut for Pretoria Capitals in SA20, Allan Donald analyses potential

Sourav Ganguly set to make coaching debut for Pretoria Capitals in SA20, Allan Donald analyses potential

Sourav Ganguly will debut as head coach of Pretoria Capitals in SA20โ€™s fourth season. Allan Donald expects pressure but backs Gangulyโ€™s calm approach and experience to guide the team, which includes stars like Brevis, Ngidi, Russell, and Overton. Pretoria: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will mark his coaching debut in the fourth edition of the SA20. Pretoria Capitals have named him the head coach of the franchise, after a stint with Delhi in the Indian Premier League. He was part of the SA20 auction as well, where Pretoria made some blockbuster signings in Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi and Criag Overton,…
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Ukraine fires drones on Russia’s largest oil terminal in Baltic Sea | Video

Ukraine fires drones on Russia’s largest oil terminal in Baltic Sea | Video

Russia-Ukraine war: The drone strike on the Primorsk oil port, which is the last station of the Baltic Pipeline System, left two vessels damaged. However, the Russian side is yet to react to the drone strike. Moscow: The war between Ukraine and Russia intensified again on Friday after Kyiv conducted a drone attack on Moscow's largest oil terminal on the Baltic Sea. The strike targeted the Primorsk oil port in Russia's Leningrad region, as per Ukrainian officials. According to a report by the BBC, the drone strike on the Primorsk oil port, which is the last station of the Baltic…
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Gold scales fresh high: Will it rise further? Here’s what investors should do

Gold scales fresh high: Will it rise further? Here’s what investors should do

Gold has surged more than 40 per cent since December 2024, fuelled by speculative long positions, ETF inflows, and a global shift away from the US dollar as fiscal deficits widen and debt-servicing costs climb. Mumbai: Precious metals hit fresh peaks on Friday, with the yellow metal hitting Rs 1,13,800 per 10 grams, and silver crossing Rs 1,32,000 per kilogram in Delhi. The surge in the prices of gold and silver comes amid strong global demand and heightened expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next week. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious…
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Hong Kong Open: Lakshya Sen storms into semis, beats Ayush Shetty in three-set thriller

Hong Kong Open: Lakshya Sen storms into semis, beats Ayush Shetty in three-set thriller

India's Lakshya Sen has continued his good run in the ongoing Hong Kong Open. He got the better of his Indian counterpart Ayush Shetty in three-set thriller to make it to the semifinal of the tournament. Sen had defeated HS Prannoy in the pre-quarterfinal round. Hong Kong: Lakshya Sen is keeping India's flag high in the ongoing Hong Kong Open in men's singles. He is the only Indian shuttler left in the last four and, unfortunately, had to knock out two Indian players - HS Prannoy and Ayush Shetty - on his way to the semis. He got the better…
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