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Suryakumar Yadav makes gains in ICC rankings after returning to form, Hardik, Dube also rise

Suryakumar Yadav makes gains in ICC rankings after returning to form, Hardik, Dube also rise

Suryakumar Yadav surged back into the top 10 of the ICC T20I batting rankings, climbing five places to seventh after back-to-back unbeaten half-centuries against New Zealand. New Delhi: India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav made strong strides in the ICC rankings as per the latest update on Wednesday, January 28. Following his strong half-centuries in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, SKY gained five spots in the rankings for the T20I batters to jump to the seventh spot.  Surya has found his form back ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Following a dry-patch of over a year, Surya hit…
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Real estate stocks gains as company converts OCDs of subsidiary into equity shares, check share price

Real estate stocks gains as company converts OCDs of subsidiary into equity shares, check share price

Even after this conversion, the company will continue to be a 100 per cent subsidiary of the firm, and there will be no change in its ownership, control or management. Mumbai: Shares of infra-to-energy player Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) gained on Wednesday, i.e. on January 28, 2026. The action in the stock comes as the company has informed exchanges about the conversion of investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary Square Port Shipyard Private Limited (SPSPL) from Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) into equity shares. The surge in the stock also comes on a day when the equity benchmark indices Sensex and…
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Why are 18 matches in UEFA Champions League set to begin at same time?

Why are 18 matches in UEFA Champions League set to begin at same time?

UEFA Champions League scheduled all 18 final league-stage matches simultaneously to ensure fairness, prevent tactical advantages, and maintain competitive integrity under the new 36-team format, keeping every team’s fate uncertain until the final whistle. New Delhi: European football’s premier club competition, the UEFA Champions League, has scheduled all 18 of its final league‑phase matches to kick off simultaneously, an unusual sight for fans and broadcasters alike. This decisive matchday marks the conclusion of the new extended league format and ensures a level playing field for all clubs involved.  Under the revamped structure, 36 teams compete in a single league table,…
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Union Budget 2026–27: Experts urge focus on healthcare infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities

Union Budget 2026–27: Experts urge focus on healthcare infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities

As Budget 2026–27 approaches, healthcare experts stress the urgent need to strengthen hospital infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to improve access, affordability, and quality of healthcare across India. New Delhi: As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, healthcare leaders and industry experts are urging the government to rethink its approach to health spending, especially when it comes to strengthening hospital infrastructure in smaller cities and towns. Their message is clear: it’s time to go beyond token increases in funding and build a healthcare system that truly reaches every citizen, not just those in big urban centres. The Problem:…
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Axar Patel update: When will star all-rounder return to India’s Playing XI? Suryakumar Yadav opens up

Axar Patel update: When will star all-rounder return to India’s Playing XI? Suryakumar Yadav opens up

Axar Patel update: Star all-rounder played in the first T20I between India and New Zealand and has been on the sidelines ever since. Meanwhile, India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on Axar Patel. New Delhi: Axar Patel missed out again as India take on New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Red-hot India have already sealed the series as they have an unassailable 3-0 lead heading into the fourth clash. India opted to bowl first in the fourth clash. India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed a major change in the…
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Union Budget 2026-27: Study urges major increase in public healthcare expenditure

Union Budget 2026-27: Study urges major increase in public healthcare expenditure

A new study ahead of Budget 2026-27 pushes for a significant rise in public healthcare expenditure to tackle rising medical costs and reduce inequality in access to care. Discover key findings, expert reactions, and implications for India’s health system. New Delhi: The recent release of an academic report has reignited a long-standing debate regarding how India finances healthcare, particularly as we approach the Union Budget for FY 2026-2027. The study, released before the budget announcement, argues strongly for a major increase in public investment in healthcare, suggesting that existing levels of expenditure are inadequate to meet the needs of a…
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Why is Varun Chakravarthy not playing 4th T20I vs New Zealand in Visakhapatnam?

Why is Varun Chakravarthy not playing 4th T20I vs New Zealand in Visakhapatnam?

Varun Chakravarthy was benched for India’s 4th T20I vs New Zealand, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi preferred as spinners. Ishan Kishan is out with a niggle, Axar Patel isn’t fully fit, and India added Arshdeep Singh to strengthen the bowling. Visakhapatnam: India have once again left Varun Chakravarthy out of the playing XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Stadium. The spinner took three wickets across the first two T20Is, but since then, the Suryakumar Yadav-led team has opted for Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as the two specialist spinners. While giving Varun a break…
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Armada heading to Iran, time is running out: Trump’s latest warning

Armada heading to Iran, time is running out: Trump’s latest warning

US President Donald Trump stressed that “time is running out” for Tehran to agree to a deal that would prevent the development of nuclear weapons, framing the situation as urgent and pivotal. New Delhi: In a direct statement on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran that a powerful naval force led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is moving toward Iranian waters, urging Tehran to come to the negotiating table to curb its nuclear ambitions before it’s “too late.” Trump’s remarks marked one of his strongest public signals of pressure on Iran in months.  ‘Massive Armada’ and a…
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Budget Session 2026: Public healthcare takes centre stage in President Murmu’s address

Budget Session 2026: Public healthcare takes centre stage in President Murmu’s address

During the Budget Session 2026, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s public healthcare progress, revealing that Ayushman Bharat has delivered over 11 crore free treatments across the country. New Delhi: At the start of the Union's Budget Session 2026-27, a joint session of both houses of the Parliament was addressed by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on January 28, 2026,  with a determination that will define the coming year; The focus being on highlighting achievements in public health and reiterating the Government's commitment to continuing to enhance the delivery of health services throughout India. Delivering this address from the Lok…
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IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live cricket score: India vs New Zealand Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live cricket score: India vs New Zealand Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live cricket score: India lock horns against New Zealand in the fourth match at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. India have already bagged the series with a 3-0 lead and will look to make the most of the chances in these two matches. New Delhi: India face New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. With the series in the bag, the Indian team will look to rotate some of their players to keep them fresh, while handing opportunities to some. Sanju Samson would be among the…
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