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Australia opener’s brother to play for European team, following Italy’s footsteps leading to T20 World Cup 2028
29
Jul
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Sports

Australia opener’s brother to play for European team, following Italy’s footsteps leading to T20 World Cup 2028

New Delhi: Greece has named Billy Konstas, the elder brother of Australia batter Sam Konstas, in their 14-member squad for next month's European qualifying tournament in Finland. With the goal of progressing to the 2028 T20 World Cup, they have added Billy. Notably, the 24-year-old Sydney grade cricketer has earned selection as the Hellenic Cricket Federation looks to strengthen their national side by recruiting Australian players with Greek heritage. They have been an ICC member since 1995, but are yet to come even close to qualifying for a marquee tournament. Now that Italy progressed to the T20 World Cup in…
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BRS inspects KCR-initiated TIMS Alwal Hospital
29
Jul
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Politics

BRS inspects KCR-initiated TIMS Alwal Hospital

A delegation of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Wednesday visited the 1,000-bedded Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) Hospital at Alwal, a major public healthcare project initiated during the previous BRS government led by former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). ย  The visit comes amid allegations by the opposition party that the Congress government has delayed the completion and operationalisation of the hospital despite repeated assurances that the remaining works would be completed at the earliest. ย  Speaking to reporters during the visit, BRS Official Spokesperson Dr Manne Krishank criticised the Congress government over what he described as…
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Meet Christine Hobson: The 72-year-old granny who “retired on Friday, and I did the London Marathon on the Sunday” and set a world record for doing 100 marathons |
29
Jul
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Lifestyle

Meet Christine Hobson: The 72-year-old granny who “retired on Friday, and I did the London Marathon on the Sunday” and set a world record for doing 100 marathons |

Christine Hobson (Photo: christinehobson60/ Instagram) Most people think of retirement as the moment when life finally slows down, and all the sweet time becomes about more tea, more telly, fewer alarms.But for Christine Hobson, a grandmother from Yorkshire, retirement was the exact opposite.It was the starting gun.While her peers were transitioning into quieter routines and slower lives, she was lacing up trainers for the first time in decades, chasing a finish line she hadn't even known she wanted.Meet Christine Hobson: The 72-year-old granny who set a world record for doing 100 marathonsChristine Hobson, now 72, spent her career as a…
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E20 petrol may impact rubber parts of some BS-III vehicles, Nitin Gadkari tells Parliament
29
Jul
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Business

E20 petrol may impact rubber parts of some BS-III vehicles, Nitin Gadkari tells Parliament

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said that some rubber parts and gaskets in BS-III vehicles, introduced from April 1, 2005, and manufactured before 2016,ย  may be impacted and require replacement when operated with E20 petrol, i.e. petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol. Regarding concerns about the mileage of vehicles using E20 fuel, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that automobile manufacturers and vehicle/engine testing agencies have clarified that fuel efficiency is influenced by a host of factors beyond just the fuel type. He said studies have not shown any need to modify the car and two-wheeler engines…
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Sensex ends 888 points higher, Nifty at 24,250 amid firm buying in IT and metal stocks
29
Jul
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Business

Sensex ends 888 points higher, Nifty at 24,250 amid firm buying in IT and metal stocks

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday to end the trading session in the green amid firm buying in IT, metal, banking and FMCG stocks. FII inflows also strengthened investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 888.68 points or 1.16 per cent higher at 76,654.60. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,765.49 and a low of 77,333.24, gyrating 432.25 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up by 264.85 points or 1.1 per cent and ended the session at 24,250.20. The broader market ended the session in the green. While the BSE MidCap Select Index gained…
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Pakistan set unwanted record after Jayden Seales claims five-wicket haul in West Indies’ win
29
Jul
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Sports

Pakistan set unwanted record after Jayden Seales claims five-wicket haul in West Indies’ win

Trinidad: West Indies battered Pakistan to register a 90-run win in the first Test in Trinidad, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Notably, the visitors were chasing a modest total of 211 runs in the fourth innings, but they were bundled for only 120 runs in a little over 40 overs. Jayden Seales once again starred with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul, while Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach picked up two each.ย  Pakistan resumed the fourth day already facing a demanding chase after West Indies had strengthened their position through valuable lower-order contributions. Shamar Joseph and Roach,…
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3 days left to file ITR for FY26, here’s how missing the July 31 deadline affects taxpayers
29
Jul
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Business

3 days left to file ITR for FY26, here’s how missing the July 31 deadline affects taxpayers

New Delhi: The deadline for filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2025-26 is fast approaching. Filing your ITR is mandatory for all taxpayers. For taxpayers who don't have their accounts audited or who are salaried, the deadline for filing your ITR for FY 2025-26 is July 31, 2026. This means only three days are left to file your ITR. If you miss this deadline, you can file a belated return. However, delaying this could result in penalties, additional interest, and loss of several tax benefits. Last date for filing belated returns Under Section 139(4) of the…
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Shubman Gill becomes number 1 ODI batter; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 positions in T20Is
29
Jul
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Sports

Shubman Gill becomes number 1 ODI batter; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 positions in T20Is

New Delhi: India captain Shubman Gill has become the new number one ODI batter, as per the latest ICC rankings. The 26-year-old played a vital role in the three-match ODI series against England earlier in the month, scoring 80* in the first ODI and 77 in the third at Lordโ€™s. Based on these performances, Gill surpassed Daryl Mitchell, who held the record previously.ย  The New Zealand international had a stunning start to the West Indies series, scoring 65 in the opening ODI, but failed to make the most of the opportunities in the remaining two games. He made 28 each…
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Madhavan urges โ€˜transparencyโ€™ in education amid NEET protests
29
Jul
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Entertainment

Madhavan urges โ€˜transparencyโ€™ in education amid NEET protests

Actor R Madhavan on Thursday called for a "fair and transparent" education system as protests continue across the country over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in NEET, the national medical entrance examination. ย  The actor, known for his roles in both Hindi and regional cinema, expressed his support for students on social media, stating that the integrity of the examination process is vital for the country's future. ย  "Education has the power to shape the future of our nation, and every student deserves a system that is fair, transparent, and built on merit," Madhavan said in a statement on X.…
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