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IPL-17: England’s Will Jacks thankful for Virat Kohli influence ahead of T20 World Cup

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England’s Will Jacks. FIle | Photo Credit: Getty Images Will Jacks hopes to put the on-field “coaching” he received from Virat Kohli to good use when England bid to retain their T20 World Cup title next month. Jacks goes into the third game of England’s warm-up series against Pakistan having helped propel the hosts to…

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Telangana Woman Guntipalli Sowmya Hit By Speeding Car While Crossing Road In US, Dies On Spot

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Sowmya’s family was shocked upon receiving the news of her death Hyderabad: A 25-year-old woman from Telangana was killed after being hit by a car in the US’s Florida state, her family said on Monday. Guntipalli Sowmya died on the spot after she was hit by a speeding car while she was crossing the road…

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Protests shut streets in Armenia’s capital, roads in other parts to demand the Prime Minister’s resignation

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Police detain a protester during rally against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, Armenia, on Monday, May 27, 2024. Protesters demanding the resignation of Armenia’s Prime Minister blocked main streets in the capital city and other parts of the country, sporadically clashing with police. Police on Monday said 196 people have been detained in Yerevan….

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India Coach Application Deadline Ends: No Top Foreign Names Apply, VVS Laxman Not Interested, Gautam Gambhir…

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File image of former Indian cricket team star Gautam Gambhir© AFP The deadline for applying for the post of Indian men’s cricket team chief coach ended on Monday but both the BCCI and the top name in its wishlist, Gautam Gambhir chose to keep mum on the development. After guiding Kolkata Knight Riders…

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India’s Adani Energy Solutions to raise up to $1.5 billion

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Adani Green Energy logo. | Photo Credit: REUTERS India’s Adani Energy Solutions said on Monday that its board has approved a fundraise of up to ₹125 billion ($1.50 billion). The power distribution company will raise funds via the issuance of shares or other securities by way of qualified institutional placements or through any other permissible…

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Private equity, venture capital investments soften to $39 billion: Bain & Company

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Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Mirroring the global trend, Indian private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investment softened to $39 billion in 2023, returning to pre-COVID-19 activity levels, reported Bain & Company on Monday. Traditional sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy have shown resilience and gained share, with some 75% of…

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IPL 2024: The price tag didn’t bother me too much, says Knight Riders’ Starc

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Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Mitchell Starc. | Photo Credit: ANI After a slow start to the season, Mitchell Starc hit top gear in the climactic phase of the IPL, returning match-winning performances in both the Qualifier 1 and final to help Kolkata Knight Riders clinch its third title. The 34-year-old, who has not played…

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EU and Israel in war of words as ties nosedive ahead of Spain, Ireland recognising Palestinian state

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From right, Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno and Ireland’s Foreign Minister Micheal Martin pose for a photo, at the end of a media conference in Brussels on May 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive on May 27,…

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Why was Jacob Zuma disallowed from contesting South Africa elections Explained

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The story so far: South Africa’s top court on Monday barred former President Jacob Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections. Mr. Zuma was forced to quit as the President of South Africa in 2018 after allegations of corruption. He was found guilty of contempt of court in 2021 and handed 15 months in prison,…

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