‘I was preparing …’: Abhishek Sharma reveals planning behind Player of the Series show in Australia | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma’s breakout series in Australia was no accident — it was the result of months of preparation, focus, and belief. The 25-year-old left-hander, who bagged the Player of the Series award in India’s rain-marred 2-1 T20I triumph, revealed that he had trained “mentally and technically” to take on…

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Pharma takeover: Pfizer set to acquire Metsera in $10 bn deal; wins board backing after Novo Nordisk exits bidding war

Pfizer is poised to acquire US-based biotechnology firm Metsera in a $10 billion deal, after winning a heated bidding battle against Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, which has now withdrawn from the race, AFP reported.Metsera, which specialises in obesity treatments, said in a statement that Pfizer’s improved offer of $86.25 per share had been unanimously approved…

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America’s uneasy job market: Why worker confidence is crumbling amid layoffs and shutdowns

The hum of America’s labor engine, once symbolic of resilience after the pandemic, is beginning to falter. October’s numbers told a story few wanted to hear: Companies announced 153,074 layoffs, bringing the year’s total to over 1.1 million, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. CNBC reported that this marks the worst…

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Marine reform: Centre notifies new deep-sea fishing rules; bans foreign vessels, empowers cooperatives – what changes for Indian fishers?

In a major policy shift aimed at unlocking India’s vast marine wealth, the Centre has notified new rules for deep-sea fishing in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) — prioritising fishermen cooperatives, small-scale fishers, and digital transparency, while banning foreign vessels from Indian waters.The rules, notified on November 4, fulfil the government’s Budget 2025-26 promise…

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‘Still feels just as special every time I see it’: Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s historic Women’s World Cup triumph | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur (Pic credit: BCCI Women) NEW DELHI: India’s Women’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the team’s historic title victory “has not fully sunk in yet” and that she continues to relive the moment by rewatching the final against South Africa “again and again.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on…

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Bihar polls: VVPAT slips found on roadside; election official suspended, EC clarifies | India News

NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday asserted that the integrity of the polling process remains “uncompromised” after a large number of VVPAT slips were found dumped by the roadside in Bihar’s Samastipur district.Kumar clarified that the slips were from mock polls conducted before actual voting began and announced the suspension of…

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Evening news wrap: PM Modi mocks Rahul’s fishing bid; Asia Cup trophy dispute nears resolution, and more | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, mocking his recent fishing attempt in Bihar and quipping that “some people are practising diving in ponds.” Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hinted that the Asia Cup trophy row could soon be resolved after his meeting with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi…

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‘No proof of Sita’s birthplace’: Congress digs up old BJP remark; demands PM’s apology | India News

Jairam Ramesh, PM Modi (File photos) NEW DELHI: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a rally in Sitamarhi on Saturday, the Congress accused his government of disrespecting Bihar’s faith and Mithila’s cultural identity, reminding that the culture ministry had earlier told parliament there was “no historical evidence” of Goddess Sita’s birth in Sitamarhi.Congress general secretary…

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