Explained: Why India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan carries no WTC points | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill, left, and India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh may mark the beginning of their red-ball season, but the result will have no bearing on their World Test Championship (WTC) ambitions. The match, scheduled from June 6 to June 10 at the Maharaja…

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What must World Champion D Gukesh do to avoid finishing last at Norway Chess 2026? | Chess News

World Champion D Gukesh faces a crucial final-round clash against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. Currently last with eight points, Gukesh must defeat Carlsen in their classical game to move ahead of the Norwegian and avoid finishing at the bottom. Meanwhile, Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja remain locked in a thrilling three-way battle…

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Will India finally get plastic banknotes? RBI’s polymer currency plan explained

NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the central bank is considering a proposal to introduce polymer currency notes in India, though the idea remains at a preliminary stage and no final decision has been taken yet.Addressing the media after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Malhotra said, “Polymer note…

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Gautam Gambhir insists India still transitioning in Tests, stays upbeat about WTC chances | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: For the better part of a year, every conversation around India’s Test team has begun with the same word: transition. In head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s pre-match press conference ahead of the Afghanistan Test, transition remained the buzzword.The retirements of legends and injuries to key bowlers…

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    Gold exchange boom: Old jewellery swaps rise up to 60% as record prices reshape buying habits

    Old gold exchange transactions at jewellery stores have surged by as much as 60% year-on-year as soaring gold prices encourage consumers to use existing jewellery to fund fresh purchases, according to an ET report citing industry executives.The report said exchange-led purchases now account for almost half of sales at leading jewellery chains. The trend has…

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    Who is Gauri Spratt? Aamir Khan’s would be third wife and the mother of six-year-old son | Hindi Movie News

    Aamir Khan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5 in what will be his third marriage. Gauri, a fashion professional and mother of a six-year-old son, has been associated with Aamir Khan Films. The two reconnected after knowing each other for 25 years. Aamir Khan‘s upcoming third marriage is no…

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    ‘I was in office that was attacked’: Iran top diplomat Araghchi recalls Khamenei’s ‘martyrdom’

    Ali Khamenei; Abbas Araghchi Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday claimed he was inside the office of then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei when it was attacked during the first wave of US-Israeli strikes in Tehran on February 28 that triggered the Middle East conflict.He said that he emerged from the “rubble” fearing for Khamenei’s fate,…

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    New Zealand 61/6 in 19.2 Overs | ENG vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: England eye first innings lead after Ollie Robinson’s dream return rocks New Zealand

    Few players could have imagined a better return to Test cricket than the one Ollie Robinson produced on the opening day at Lord’s. Playing his first Test since February 2024, Robinson tore through New Zealand’s top order and left the visitors struggling at 61-6 by stumps on Day 1. The fast bowler needed only one…

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    Enduring and vulnerable!’: Esha Deol praises ‘Bhaiyya’ Bobby Deol’s ‘Bandar’ performance; Calls him finest actor today | Hindi Movie News

    Bobby Deol‘s latest film ‘Bandar’ has officially reached theatres and has already started attracting attention among audiences. Ahead of the release, actor Esha Deol attended a special screening of the film in Mumbai and later shared her reaction online. The actress expressed admiration for Bobby’s work and encouraged viewers to watch the film on the…

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