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‘Only natural’: Harbhajan Singh gives his take on Sanju Samson’s future after consistent subpar outings

‘Only natural’: Harbhajan Singh gives his take on Sanju Samson’s future after consistent subpar outings

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh took centre stage and talked about what the future might hold for India opener Sanju Samson after his dip in form ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 that is slated to begin on February 7. New Delhi: The Indian team clinched their ongoing five-game series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue managed to register a dominant victory in the third T20I of the series, which was played at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. It is worth noting that India has won all three games of the series so far, and they will hope…
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‘Not getting carried away’: Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to stay grounded after stunning win

‘Not getting carried away’: Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to stay grounded after stunning win

Manchester United interim coach Michael Carrick led his side to a 2-3 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London. After the clash, Carrick took centre stage and talked about his side's performance as well. London: Manchester United has undergone a resurgence under new interim coach Michael Carrick. After Ruben Amorimโ€™s sacking, Carrick has propelled United to wins against Manchester City and now Arsenal as well. The arch-rivals locked horns in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on January 25.ย  The clash began with Lisandro Martinez scoring an own goal in the 29th minute, giving Arsenal the lead.…
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Private jet with eight aboard crashes during takeoff at Maine airport in US amid winter storm

Private jet with eight aboard crashes during takeoff at Maine airport in US amid winter storm

The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had undergone steady snowfall on Sunday, along with many other parts of the country. New York: A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine, US, on Sunday night, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. The crash occurred amid a massive winter storm that brought steady snowfall to Bangor and large parts of the eastern United States. The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down around 7:45 pm. There was no immediate information on the condition of those…
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Union Budget 2026: Small business owners seek GST relief amid rising costs

Union Budget 2026: Small business owners seek GST relief amid rising costs

Union Budget 2026: The Budget Session will commence on January 28 and continue till April 2, with one break. The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1. New Delhi: Small business owners have shared their expectations from the upcoming Union Budget, pointing to mounting pressures from rising taxes and higher procurement costs. Seasonal vendors and small traders said heavy GST and other indirect taxes on everyday goods have made it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses while keeping prices affordable for customers. The traders added that frequent price hikes in essential commodities have squeezed profit margins and…
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Bharatiya Janata Party hasย  outrightly rejected division of Jammu and Kashmir UT by carving out separate States of Kashmir and Jammu

Bharatiya Janata Party hasย  outrightly rejected division of Jammu and Kashmir UT by carving out separate States of Kashmir and Jammu

At a time when ruling NC and its rival PDP in J&K are in competitive race to rake the issue up to their political gains, Bharatiya Janata Party hasย  outrightly rejected division of Jammu and Kashmir UT by carving out separate States of Kashmir and Jammu. The party has reiteratedย  that it ย stands for integrated J&K as a single enitity. ย  As the political air in J&K is once again filled with ย all kinds of speculations which were triggered after a senior leader of BJP raised the slogan of separate state status for Jammu, BJP leadership has promptly responded to…
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Defending champion Madison Keys crashes out of Australian Open 2026 with straight sets defeat

Defending champion Madison Keys crashes out of Australian Open 2026 with straight sets defeat

Defending champion Madison Keys' Australian Open 2026 campaign ended after she faced a straight-sets defeat against Jessica Pegula in the fourth round of the ongoing tournament. Pegula dispatched Keys and defeated her with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Melbourne: The Australian Open 2026 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion for defending champion Madison Keys. Taking on world number six Jessica Pegula in the fourth round of the tournament, Keys sustained a 6-3, 6-4 defeat as Pegula made it to the quarter-final of the competition, with Keys facing elimination.ย  It is worth noting that Madison Keys had defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the…
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‘A historic bond’: US extends 77th Republic Day greetings to India; praises Quad, defence ties

‘A historic bond’: US extends 77th Republic Day greetings to India; praises Quad, defence ties

Republic Day 2026: India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, featuring an extraordinary blend of the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram, to mark the adoption of the Constitution and showcase its rich cultural and military heritage. Washington: The United States on Monday congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day, underscoring the close and productive cooperation between New Delhi and Washington across key sectors. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his greetings, highlighting strong collaboration between the two countries on defence, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. He said that the US-India relationship delivers "real results" for the two countries through…
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Stock market holiday: Are BSE and NSE closed on January 26 for 77th Republic Day?

Stock market holiday: Are BSE and NSE closed on January 26 for 77th Republic Day?

Stock market holiday: The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange halt all operations today, honouring the national Republic Day holiday. Currency trading shuts down alongside equities, though commodity derivatives continue with a restricted evening session as per exchange rules. Mumbai: Indian equity markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), are closed on Monday (January 26) for the nation's 77th Republic Day celebrations, halting trading in equities and currency segments. Commodity derivatives, however, proceed with an evening session to maintain some activity. This sets up an unusual week capped by a rare Sunday trading session…
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Dewald Brevis joins Yasir Khan to etch name in history with stellar century in SA20 final

Dewald Brevis joins Yasir Khan to etch name in history with stellar century in SA20 final

Pretoria Capitals' Dewald Brevis put forth an excellent performance in the final of the SA20 against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Scoring a century in the summit clash, Brevis joined an elite list alongside Yasir Khan. Cape Town: The SA20 final saw Pretoria Capitals taking on Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The two sides locked horns at the Newlands, Cape Town, on January 25, and the clash ended in a heartbreaking defeat for Capitals as Eastern Cape clinched yet another SA20 title.ย  The game saw Pretoria Capitals coming in to bat first. After the top order failed to perform, Dewald Brevis was the star…
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