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‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating row: Saltburn Cricket Club suspends player
Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player nicknamed “Clicky Ponting” after he was accused of clicking his fingers to fake an edge during a local league match in England. The viral incident, viewed over 7.5 million times on X, sparked widespread criticism. The club said it is fully cooperating with the investigation, while the player
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Asian stocks trade mixed after Fed holds rates; Kospi rallies 4%, Shenzhen slips 300 points
Asian equities showed signs of stabilizing on Thursday after a turbulent week. Taiwan and South Korea saw gains, while Japan’s Nikkei headed for a decline. Oil prices briefly soared due to Middle East tensions before slipping back below $90. The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, leaving markets uncertain about future moves. Bond yields
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Kirti Kulhari loses Rs 2.4 lakh to cyber fraud; files complaint
In a shocking turn of events, Kirti Kulhari, the talented actress, encountered cyber fraud in Mumbai. Unidentified criminals infiltrated her mobile phone and credit card, executing unauthorized transactions that totaled Rs 243,852 in mere minutes. Disturbed by this breach, Kulhari promptly reported the incident to the police, prompting the Cyber Cell to launch an investigation.
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Kevin O’Leary says China’s rise will unite US, Canada and Mexico
Kevin O’Leary suggests China’s growing power will unite North American economies. Canada offers minerals and energy, while the US provides scale and innovation. Mexico also plays a vital role in the regional economic landscape. Companies are increasingly using cheaper Chinese artificial intelligence models. This shift occurs as the race for technological dominance accelerates globally.
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‘BJP fears losing’: Prashant Kishor alleges supporters ‘picked up’ before bypoll
Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur bypoll. He claimed the ruling BJP fears losing the assembly seat and orchestrated these detentions. Kishor stated police could not reveal the whereabouts of over sixteen detained supporters. He further alleged the BJP used administrative machinery and a fake video to influence voters. The
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CWG 2026 medal tally: Where does India stand after Gavit gold on Day 7?
The three medals added on Wednesday took India’s overall tally to 15 medals, including three gold, nine silver and three bronze, helping the country remain eighth on the medal table.
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Mahindra arm, SML combine to be 4th largest CV player
Mahindra Group aims for substantial market share growth in India’s commercial vehicle sector. The company targets a 10-12% share of the heavy commercial vehicle market by FY31. It also seeks over 20% market share by FY36 after business consolidation. The combined entity will become India’s fourth-largest commercial vehicle player. Mahindra will focus on intermediate, light
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‘Embarrassing’: Former hockey captain slams India’s blue jersey being replaced by saffron
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, calling it “embarrassing” and questioning the change. Hockey India said the new colour symbolises “courage, sacrifice & victory” and represents new beginnings. India’s men and women will begin their