EXCLUSIVE| ‘I am hopeful’: RCB’s Krunal Pandya sets sights on India comeback after five-year absence | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya has said he remains hopeful of making an India comeback despite being out of the national side for almost five years.Krunal, who played a key role in RCB’s successful IPL 2026 title defence, contributed with both bat and ball during the season. He scored 226 runs at a strike…

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US-Iran war: India looks to attract foreign investment; capital gains tax on government securities may be scrapped

At present, foreign investors are required to pay a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on listed equities and bonds held for more than a year. (AI image) In a bid to stem foreign capital outflow amid the Middle East crisis, the government is looking to do away with capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors’…

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Counting Out: 2nd chance soon for locked houses in Bengaluru, but residents point to gaps in census | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Residents across several neighbourhoods of Bengaluru left out from the ongoing national census need not panic. GBA officials have clarified that households missed during the housing enumeration phase will be covered in the second phase.The assurance has done little to quell the frustration of many citizens and resident welfare associations (RWAs). Entire streets and…

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‘Hold on a minute, where do we bowl?’: Sunrisers Hyderabad star recalls Vaibhav Sooryavanshi nightmare | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: If the greatest knocks of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign were to be ranked, his breathtaking assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator would sit right at the top. With Rajasthan Royals facing a do-or-die encounter, the 15-year-old batting sensation produced one of the most destructive innings in…

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‘I’m not running at all’: Lalit Modi on the ‘fugitive’ tag and whether he’ll return to India | India News

Former cricket administrator Lalit Modi NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman and businessman Lalit Modi has pushed back strongly against being labelled a “fugitive”, insisting that he has “never been convicted” of any crime.He also dismissed the tag as a product of “media sensationalism” rather than legal reality.In an exclusive interview with news agency ANI, Lalit…

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CJP: Have no political links, fight bigger than any party | India News

NEW DELHI: Days ahead of the proposed June 6 protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday appointed three spokespersons, marking the first step towards the potential evolution of the online satirical platform into a more structured political campaign, amid growing anger over examination controversies and its demand seeking education minister Dharmendra…

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‘I was a passport agent, car broker before cricket’: Krunal Pandya opens up on life’s struggles | Cricket News

Krunal Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya‘s journey to becoming a five-time IPL champion is a story of grit, sacrifice and resilience. Before IPL titles, India caps and recognition, Krunal’s daily routine revolved around paperwork, affidavits and helping people buy second-hand cars for a small commission.Fresh off back-to-back IPL titles…

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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces free bus passes for students, private employment exchange, and youth clubs | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: In his first set of decisions after taking charge, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced a series of welfare and youth-focused initiatives, including free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate level.The chief minister also announced the setting up of a private employment exchange covering all sectors, which will also provide…

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