England’s Playing XI vs India in 1st T20I: Jofra Archer OUT; Jos Buttler and Phil Salt to open | Cricket News

England captain Harry Brook (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with captain Harry Brook set to lead an experienced side in the five-match series opener at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts have gone with a seasoned lineup that boasts more than…

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Us Stocks: US stocks today: Wall Street edges higher on quarter-end optimism as Nvidia rebounds; June still set to end lower

Despite gains, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remained on course to end June with their first monthly declines after two strong months US stocks traded mixed to higher on Tuesday, the final trading session of June, with investors balancing a rebound in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, resilient economic data and lingering concerns over interest rates…

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Gold gains strategic importance as central banks hedge against geopolitical risks

The report said the motivation behind buying gold is becoming increasingly strategic Central banks across the world are increasing their gold holdings as geopolitical tensions reshape reserve management strategies, with many also planning to reduce their exposure to the US dollar over the coming decade, according to a new survey by the Official Monetary and…

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Man booked after arguing with police over late-night hotel operation in Puttur | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: A man has been booked under preventive action after allegedly arguing with police officers who attempted to shut down a hotel operating beyond permitted hours in Puttur. The hotel, which was found functioning after its licence validity had expired, has been closed down. Meanwhile, the PSI on night patrol has been issued a warning…

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Karnataka CM seeks technical fixes for Mekedatu project ahead of Supreme Court battle | Bengaluru News

File photo of the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir site across the River Cauvery near Sangama in Kanakapura taluk, about 100 km from Bengaluru. Mekedatu-Location of Cauvery river at Kanakpura taluq, Sangama, 100 km from Bengaluru Bengaluru: Signalling an aggressive push to safeguard Karnataka’s case on the contentious Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across river Cauvery, Chief…

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Muzrai commissioner assures early push for Rs 604 crore development at Kukke temple | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Commissioner for the Hindu religious institutions and charitable endowments (muzrai) department, Sharath B, has assured that the long-pending master plan committee meeting for the Rs 604 crore development project at Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Temple will be convened shortly to fast-track infrastructure works aimed at enhancing facilities for devotees.During a review meeting with the temple’s…

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Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam breaks Mitchell Starc’s record, enters all-time … | Cricket News

Taijul Islam and Mitchell Starc (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam achieved a major personal milestone despite his team’s heavy defeat to Zimbabwe in the one-off Test at Harare.The left-arm spinner claimed 7 for 138 from 40.2 overs in Zimbabwe’s first innings to register the 19th five-wicket haul of his Test career….

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Finance ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Cabinet nod next

The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, sources told PTI. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the…

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