Smriti Mandhana creates history again in big boost for India ahead of Women’s Cricket World Cup | Cricket News

India’s Smriti Mandhana plays a shot (PTI Photo) Team India batter Smriti Mandhana has regained the number one position in the ICC ODI rankings for women batters, as announced on Tuesday, after scoring a half-century against Australia.In Mullanpur, Mandhana scored 58 runs off 63 balls in the first match of the three-game series. However, Australia…

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Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor to make electoral debut; claims this will be Nitish Kumar’s last election | India News

Prashant Kishor (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for assembly elections across 243 seats, political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor has confirmed that he will contest the polls, with his political startup Jan Suraaj set to unveil its list of candidates on October 9 — a list he says will be “full of surprises.”The announcement…

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Harshit Rana fights criticism, trolls and picks more wickets than Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood in ODIs | Cricket News

India’s Harshit Rana celebrates after bowling Australia’s Josh Hazlewood during their One Day International cricket match in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) In recent times, no other Indian cricketer has faced criticism like Harshit Rana.Harshit has been endlessly trolled on social media for his push into the Indian team across all…

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Desi hypersonic missiles, AI system on defence minister wish list | India News

NEW DELHI: From hypersonic missiles and stealth bomber drones to AI-driven weapon systems, high-power lasers and nuclear-propelled warships, the defence ministry has released another wish list for the domestic industry to focus on over the next 15 years.The new ‘Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap’ conveys the key requirements of the over 14-lakh strong armed forces and…

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Bill to boost business ecosystem passed | Lucknow News

Lucknow: In a major step to boost industrial investment and strengthen the business ecosystem, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday approved the Uttar Pradesh Sugamya Vyapar (Provisions Amendment) Act, 2025.The Bill, presented by industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, aims to simplify rules, decriminalise minor procedural violations and create a more investor-friendly environment…

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Currency circulation: Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 crore still remain; RBI says 98% returned since withdrawal

High-value Rs 2000 banknotes worth Rs 5,956 crore are still in circulation more than two years after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced their withdrawal, official data showed on Monday.The RBI had notified the withdrawal of the denomination on May 19, 2023, while clarifying that the notes would continue to be legal tender. At…

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MSCI to add four Indian firms to Global Standard index: Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart among new entrants; $1 billion inflows expected

MSCI has announced the inclusion of four Indian companies in its Global Standard index, a move expected to draw a combined $1 billion in passive inflows. The new constituents are Vishal Mega Mart, Swiggy, Hitachi Energy India, and Waaree Energies, while Sona BLW and Thermax will be removed, the index provider said in a statement…

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Maharashtra doctors’ strike over CCMP raises concerns about patient safety and medical education standards in India

Maharashtra doctors’ strike over CCMP raises concerns about patient safety and medical education standards in India Healthcare services across Maharashtra are facing a daylong disruption as nearly 1.8 lakh allopathic doctors join a 24-hour strike organised by the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) Maharashtra chapter. The strike, reported by PTI, protests the state government’s decision to…

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