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Arshdeep Singh becomes first Indian bowler to take 150 T20I wickets

Arshdeep Singh created history during the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Auckland on Friday, becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 150 wickets in the shortest international format. The left-arm pacer reached the landmark in the final over of his spell when he dismissed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner for five. Arshdeep bowled a […]

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Kumar Sangakkara accuses Ryanair staff of racism over ‘people like you’ remark

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has accused Ryanair staff at Dublin Airport of racist and discriminatory behaviour towards him and his family, alleging that they were told people with passports like theirs should expect such treatment. The 48-year-old took to X on Wednesday, October 28, to describe what he called a shocking experience involving

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Cancer drugs costing up to ₹10.2 lakh may see no price cut under new 30% margin cap

The Centre’s new 30% trade margin cap on cancer medicines may leave several expensive drugs out of reach for patients, with the prices of 159 out of 643 listed drug packs expected to remain unchanged, according to an analysis of data published by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). The regulator earlier this month announced

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India lifts 496 million people out of poverty, but top 10% of workers earn 13 times more than bottom 10%

India has recorded one of the world’s fastest declines in poverty over the past decade, lifting an estimated 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023. However, the gains have not eliminated income disparities, with workers in the top 10% earning around 13 times more than those in the bottom 10%, according to

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Arab parties emerge as kingmakers in Israel as Netanyahu’s bloc falls short of majority

Israel’s 2026 parliamentary election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc short of a majority, placing Arab-led parties in a potentially decisive position in government formation. The final vote count confirmed that Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, against 48 for the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.

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EC extends SIR deadline in five states; final voter rolls on November 30, Delhi on December 22

The Election Commission has extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Nagaland, postponing the publication of final voter lists for the third time. Under the revised schedule, the final electoral rolls for Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Nagaland will be published

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CBSE yet to announce class 10, 12 board exam date sheet for 2027: What is causing the delay?

Students appearing for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in 2027 are still waiting for the examination timetable, with the board yet to announce even a tentative datesheet as October draws to a close. The delay has raised questions among students, parents and schools, particularly because CBSE

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What makes the Hong Kong Sixes one of cricket’s most unusual tournaments?

The Hong Kong Sixes is a fast-paced cricket tournament designed to deliver maximum action in minimum time. Featuring six-player teams, six-over innings and a series of unusual rules, the competition offers a different take on the traditional game, where every delivery can have an immediate impact. The tournament features 12 teams competing over three days.

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Indian airlines’ losses may rise to ₹38,000 crore in FY27 as fuel costs climb

India’s aviation industry could record net losses of ₹36,000 crore to ₹38,000 crore in the financial year 2026-27, up from an estimated ₹28,000 crore to ₹30,000 crore in the previous fiscal, ratings agency ICRA said on Thursday. The projected increase reflects slower passenger traffic growth, higher aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and foreign exchange losses

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Netanyahu alleges election fraud, rules out coalition with Arab parties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday alleged foreign interference and voter bribery in the country’s parliamentary election, demanding an investigation while ruling out cooperation with Arab-led parties. Netanyahu described the alleged interference as an “earthquake” and accused the Ra’am party and the Joint List alliance of benefiting from foreign funding and electoral malpractice. He

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