T20 World cup: Vaughan, Pathan slam ICC for ‘sub standard’ New York pitch, call it ‘unsafe’ for players

T20 World cup: Vaughan, Pathan slam ICC for ‘sub standard’ New York pitch, call it ‘unsafe’ for players

New Delhi, June 6 - Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and ex-England captain Michael Vaughan slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the "sub standard" pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York after Men in Blue's opening game against Ireland

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T20 World Cup: We need to find ways to deal with challenging New York wicket, says Vikram Rathour

T20 World Cup: We need to find ways to deal with challenging New York wicket, says Vikram Rathour

New York, June 6 - For the second time in as many games, a low-scoring match was played in the 2024 T20 World Cup at New York. After Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77 by South Africa, India’s bowlers were fearsome and

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With giant screen, practice nets T20 World Cup sparks interest in global game of cricket in insular New York

With giant screen, practice nets T20 World Cup sparks interest in global game of cricket in insular New York

New York, June 6 - In this insular metropolis where a "World Series" is just 30 local teams from two countries battling out in baseball, the T20 World Cup is setting off a spark of awareness of cricket, a game with 2.5 billion

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T20 World Cup: Uganda beat PNG to pick up inaugural triumph

T20 World Cup: Uganda beat PNG to pick up inaugural triumph

Guyana, June 6 - Veteran spinner Frank Nsubuga's historic bowling figures guided Uganda to their first-ever victory at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a three-wicket win over Papua New Guinea on Thursday (IST).

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T20 World Cup: Will prepare as if conditions are going to be like first match, says Rohit on Pakistan clash

T20 World Cup: Will prepare as if conditions are going to be like first match, says Rohit on Pakistan clash

New York, June 6 - Post a comfortable eight-wicket win over Ireland to get their Men’s T20 World Cup campaign off to a flying start, India skipper Rohit Sharma said his team will be prepared for playing in similar conditions when they face

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Varun Dhawan takes home baby daughter, wife Natasha from hospital

Varun Dhawan takes home baby daughter, wife Natasha from hospital

Mumbai, June 7 - New daddy and actor Varun Dhawan on Friday took his newborn daughter and wife Natasha Dalal home from the Hinduja hospital in Mumbai.

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Ektaa Kapoor seeks blessings at Venkateswara Temple on her 49th birthday

Ektaa Kapoor seeks blessings at Venkateswara Temple on her 49th birthday

Mumbai, June 7 - Content czarina Ektaa Kapoor, who is celebrating her 49th birthday on Friday, visited the Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh and sought the blessings of Lord Venkateswara.

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Mary Kom shares her childhood story with Kapil; Saina Nehwal says ‘badminton chose me’

Mary Kom shares her childhood story with Kapil; Saina Nehwal says ‘badminton chose me’

Mumbai, June 7 - The Indian women athletes -- Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza have opened up about their inspiration, and revealed inspiring tales about their sports journey in the new episode of the comedy chat show 'The Great Indian Kapil

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Adani One partners with Cleartrip to provide users bus travel options

Adani One partners with Cleartrip to provide users bus travel options

New Delhi, June 7 - Adani One on Friday said that it partnered with Flipkart-owned online travel aggregator Cleartrip to enhance the travel experience for its users by providing the widest range of bus travel options at competitive fares.

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RBI Governor warns banks, NBFCs over slapping extra fees on customers

RBI Governor warns banks, NBFCs over slapping extra fees on customers

Mumbai, June 7 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday sent a clear message to banks and NBFCs against charging extra fees and high interest rates on loans to customers.

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Bihar’s Nagi & Nakti bird sanctuaries added to Ramsar list, India’s wetlands rise to 82

Bihar’s Nagi & Nakti bird sanctuaries added to Ramsar list, India’s wetlands rise to 82

New Delhi, June 7 - India has added two bird sanctuaries from Bihar -- Nagi and Nakti -- to the ‘Ramsar Sites’ list, taking the tally to 82, according to a top official.

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Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police file charge sheet in court

Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police file charge sheet in court

New Delhi, June 7 - Delhi Police’s Special Cell on Friday filed its first charge sheet before a court here in its probe into the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case.

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Bypolls for 10 Assembly constituencies in Bengal another acid test for parties

Bypolls for 10 Assembly constituencies in Bengal another acid test for parties

Kolkata, June 7 - Even as the heat and dust of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal is yet to settle down, political parties are gearing up for yet another acid test, with bye-elections for 10 Assembly constituencies slated to be held

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As five Assam MLAs become MPs, parties to prepare for bypolls

As five Assam MLAs become MPs, parties to prepare for bypolls

Guwahati, June 7 - With five MLAs, including a state minister, getting elected to Parliament, elections will have to be held on the vacant Assembly seats in Assam within the next six months.

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Priyanka Gandhi alleges irregularities in NEET results, seeks probe

Priyanka Gandhi alleges irregularities in NEET results, seeks probe

New Delhi, June 7 - Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday alleged irregularities in the NEET 2024 results and sought a probe to "resolve legitimate complaints".

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Rahul Gandhi reaches Bengaluru for defamation case; CM, Dy CM welcome him

Rahul Gandhi reaches Bengaluru for defamation case; CM, Dy CM welcome him

Bengaluru, June 7 - Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Bengaluru International Airport on Friday to appear before the court in connection with a defamation case.

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This is why PM Modi called WHO chief ‘Tulsi Bhai’

This is why PM Modi called WHO chief ‘Tulsi Bhai’

New Delhi, June 7 - After the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election, the Prime Minister addressed him as “Tulsi Bhai”.

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After debacle in LS polls, NCP to increase outreach with Muslims, Dalits, Marathas

After debacle in LS polls, NCP to increase outreach with Muslims, Dalits, Marathas

Mumbai, June 7 - NCP legislators at a meeting chaired by party chief Ajit Pawar on Thursday were told to step up outreach with the Muslim and Dalit communities and also increase communication with the politically influential Maratha community in the run-up to

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Chirag Paswan says he has not demanded any Cabinet berth

Chirag Paswan says he has not demanded any Cabinet berth

Patna, June 7 - LJP-Ram Vilas (LJPRV) chief Chirag Paswan on Thursday said he has not demanded any Cabinet berth in the incoming BJP-led NDA government.

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Govt to make action plan on building 264-km river embankment to combat flood: Assam CM

Govt to make action plan on building 264-km river embankment to combat flood: Assam CM

Guwahati, June 7 - The Assam government has decided to make an action plan for building a 264-km river embankment to combat annual floods in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday.

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