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‘Important to see Shivam Dube can bowl four overs’: India bowling coach ahead of Asia Cup 2025

‘Important to see Shivam Dube can bowl four overs’: India bowling coach ahead of Asia Cup 2025

India kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the UAE on September 9. They face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14. India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman. New Delhi: Multi-skilled and all-rounders remain a key part of India's T20 setup, and bowling coach Morne Morkel feels the likes of Shivam Dube can bowl four overs, which gives the Indian team a cushion when it comes to bowling options, as they prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup 2026. "For me, it's always important to see a guy like Shivam that can bowl four overs,"…
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London’s Heathrow Airport evacuated over possible hazardous material

London’s Heathrow Airport evacuated over possible hazardous material

In a statement, Heathrow spokesperson said the check-in area at Terminal 4 was evacuated and has been closed, and emergency services have responded to the crisis. London: The terminal four of Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom (UK), was evacuated on Monday following a possible hazardous material, said fire brigade officials.ย  In a statement, Heathrow spokesperson said the check-in area at Terminal 4 was evacuated and has been closed, and emergency services have responded to the crisis.ย ย  The airport asked passengers not to travel to the terminal. Crowds of passengers could be seen outside. Meanwhile, all other terminals…
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Asian rivalry kicks off as preparations for T20 World Cup begin, check all teams in action

Asian rivalry kicks off as preparations for T20 World Cup begin, check all teams in action

India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman, while Group B is a group of death with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong in it. Here is all you need to know about the participating teams in the Asia Cup 2025. New Delhi: The Asian rivalry kicks off with the Asia Cup 2025, which gets underway on September 9. The best Asian teams will compete for continental glory as preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 take a big step forward. Rivals will be inย action, and there is more than the India-Pakistan matches. Afghanistan, Bangladesh and…
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Nepal: 19 dead, Home Minister resigns as Gen Z protest turns violent; PM Oli refuses to revoke ban | 10 Points

Nepal: 19 dead, Home Minister resigns as Gen Z protest turns violent; PM Oli refuses to revoke ban | 10 Points

Nepal is facing a deepening political crisis after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli refused to lift a controversial social media ban, triggering Gen Z-led protests that turned deadly and led to the Home Minister's resignation. New Delhi: Nepal's Prime Minister KPย Sharma Oli has firmly refused to lift the ban on 26 social media platforms despite nationwide Gen Z-led protests that turned violent, resulting in at least 19 deaths and 347 injuries. Calling the demonstrators โ€œGen Z troublemakers,โ€ Oli asserted during a Cabinet meeting that the government's decision was final and instructed ministers to publicly support the ban. The unrest, which…
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How did India play CAFA Nations Cup 2025 despite not being member of the Association? Explained

How did India play CAFA Nations Cup 2025 despite not being member of the Association? Explained

India registered their first-ever win against Oman as they stunned them in the third-place clash at the CAFA Nations Cup to bag the bronze medal. The Blue Tigers won the clash on penalties 3-2 after 1-1 deadlock in the regulation and extra time. New Delhi: India stunned the much higher-ranked Oman in the third-place playoff at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 with a surprising win over them on penalties on Monday, September 8. The Blue Tigers mounted a sensational comeback after trailing 0-1 with a goal late in the second half, which pushed the match into extra time and then…
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France’s govt collapses as PM Francois Bayrou loses confidence vote

France’s govt collapses as PM Francois Bayrou loses confidence vote

Francois Bayrou, who was appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron in December last year, lost the no-confidence motion with an overwhelming majority of 364-194 vote against him. Paris: A political crisis erupted in France on Monday after Prime Minister Franรงois Bayrou lost a no-confidence vote in the Parliament, leading to a collapse of his government. With this, France is likely to get a fourth prime minister in just 12 months. Bayrou, who was appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron in December last year, lost the no-confidence motion with an overwhelming majority of 364-194 vote against him.ย 
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India rout Singapore 12-0 in Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025, top Pool B and storm into Super Fours

India rout Singapore 12-0 in Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025, top Pool B and storm into Super Fours

India mauled Singapore 12-0 in their last pool game of the Women's Hockey Asia Cup, with Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz scoring hat-tricks. India bossed the game and have advanced in the Super Fours unscathed. New Delhi: India routed Singapore in their last Pool B match 12-0 to storm into the Super Fours unbeaten in the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025. Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan scored their hat-tricks in a commanding win for the Women in Blue. India have topped Pool B with their huge win as they finished above Japan with the same seven points but with a better…
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‘Ready to lead this country’: What Nepal’s Gen Z protesters said on govt action

‘Ready to lead this country’: What Nepal’s Gen Z protesters said on govt action

Nepal Gen Z Protest: The youth, particularly Gen Z, are protesting against the Nepal government's decision to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and YouTube. The ban was imposed after the social media platforms failed to register with the government. Kathmandu: The Gen Z protest in Nepal's Kathmandu turned violent on Monday, leading to the death of 18 people, while dozens have been injured, forcing the government to deploy army and issue shoot-at-sight orders. However, the agitators, who are protesting against the government's decision to ban 26 social media platforms, have blamed the government for the…
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India stun Oman in penalties in third-place playoff at CAFA Nations Cup 2025

India stun Oman in penalties in third-place playoff at CAFA Nations Cup 2025

India kept Oman goalless in the first half before Al Yahmadi broke the deadlock for the 79th-ranked Asian side with his strike in the 56th minute. India equalised with Udanta Singh finding the back of the net in the 81st minute. New Delhi: India stunned Oman in the third-place playoffs at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 with a brilliant performance at theย Hisor Central Stadium, with a victory in the penalties. This was the first time India defeated the Oman side in the sport with a sensational 1-1 (3-2) victory. With this win, India bagged a third-place finish at the tournament…
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Nepal Gen Z Protest: PM KP Sharma Oli’s house attacked in Damak

Nepal Gen Z Protest: PM KP Sharma Oli’s house attacked in Damak

Nepal Gen Z Protest: Initially the agitators were protesting in front of the Damak Municipality office, but moved to Oli's residence, and hurled stones. This forced the police to fire warning shots to bring the situation under control. Kathmandu: As the protest against a ban on social media platforms turned violent in Nepal, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's house in his hometown Damak was also attacked by the agitators on Monday, according to a local media report.ย  Initially, The Kathmandu Post reported, the agitators were protesting in front of the Damak Municipality office, but moved to Oli's residence, and…
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