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Rookie Akie Iwai leads Canadian Women’s Open

Toronto Just four days after her first LPGA Tour win at the Portland Classic, 23-year-old Japanese rookie Akie Iwai continued her strong form at the Canadian Women’s Open. She shot a bogey-free seven-under 64 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the opening round at Mis

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Sports

DY Patil Stadium replaces Chinnaswamy for World Cup

New Host Unveiled New Delhi The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium will replace Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as one of the five venues for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The shift was required after the Kar

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Sports

India women A fight back strong on day two

Bist scored 93 off 153 balls with 16 boundaries before falling to Maitlan Brown in the 63rd over. Mani followed shortly, also dismissed by Brown Brisbane Middle-order batter Raghvi Bist and tail-ender VJ Joshitha powered India A’s fightback against Australia A in the one-of

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Elavenil Valarivan wins Asian Shooting gold medal

Valarivan earned her first individual podium, after already claiming silver and bronze medals in team events Shymkent Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan made the country proud by winning the women’s 10m air rifle gold medal at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships on Friday.

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Entertainment

Rajinikanth’s Coolie nears ₹450 crore worldwide

Rajinikanth’s latest film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is heading steadily toward the ₹450 crore milestone at the global box office. After just eight days in theatres, the film has collected an estimated ₹444 crore worldwide. The action drama opened strong, earning ov

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Entertainment

Chiranjeevi’s new film title glimpse unveiled

On the occasion of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s birthday, the makers of his next film with director Anil Ravipudi revealed the title and a special teaser. The film is officially titled Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, a respectful nod to Chiranjeevi’s real name, Konidela Sivasankara Var

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Entertainment

Soha Ali Khan talks podcast structure, purpose

Actress Soha Ali Khan is all set to launch her podcast All About Her today. The show will focus on women’s wellness, covering topics like health, finance, and lifestyle. Unlike casual conversations, Soha has chosen a structured format for the podcast to make sure listeners take a

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Entertainment

Anjali joins Vishal’s film with Ravi Arasu

Actress Anjali has officially joined the cast of actor Vishal’s 35th film, directed by Ravi Arasu. The exciting news was shared by the film’s team while the second schedule of shooting is happening in Ooty. The project, backed by veteran producer R.B. Choudhary under Super Good F

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Entertainment

Mouni Roy claims that eating Chole Bhature helps her stay fit

Actress Mouni Roy was seen happily enjoying a plate of Chole Bhature on the set of Madhur Bhandarkar’s upcoming film The Wives. In a playful and sarcastic tone, she joked that her director is keeping her “well-fed and fit” with the popular North Indian dish. Fans loved this ca

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Entertainment

‘Balaramana Dinagalu’ Enters Dubbing Stage

Daniel George The much-anticipated Kannada film Balaramana Dinagalu has officially entered the dubbing stage, signaling the completion of its shoot. Directed by KM Chaitanya, best known for the cult classic Aa Dinagalu, this new venture revisits the raw, gritty world of Bengal

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Business

Hindalco Charts $10 Billion Global Expansion

New Delhi Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, announced a $10 billion investment plan over the next five years, targeting aluminium, copper, and specialty alumina projects in India and overseas. The company’s FY25 capital expenditure alone r

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Business

Titagarh Rail Wins ₹467 Crore Order for Research Vessels

Chennai Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) announced that its Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems division has won a ₹467.25 crore contract from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) for building two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) on behalf of the Geological Survey of Indi

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Business

WinZO, PokerBaazi Suspend Real Money Games

Online Gaming Freeze New DelhiIndia’s online gaming landscape saw major changes on Friday as WinZO and PokerBaazi announced the suspension of their real money offerings in response to the recently passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. WinZO, the count

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Business

Apollo Hospitals’ Suneetha Reddy Offloads 1.3% Stake

Apollo Hospitals promoter Suneetha Reddy has sold a 1.3% stake in the company through a block deal Mumbai Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) on Friday confirmed that promoter Suneetha Reddy has divested 1.3% of her stake in the company through a block transaction. The d

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Business

Musk Sought Zuckerberg’s Backing in $100bn OpenAI Bid

Elon Musk approached Mark Zuckerberg earlier this year to join his $100bn takeover bid for OpenAI, court filings reveal SAN FRANCISCO Elon Musk reportedly approached Mark Zuckerberg earlier this year to join his nearly $100bn bid for OpenAI, according to a recent court fili

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Business

OpenAI to Set Up First Office in India, Begin Hiring

OpenAI is set to expand into India with its first office in New Delhi and a local hiring drive to strengthen its AI presence New Delhi OpenAI has officially established its India unit and will open its first office in New Delhi later this year, highlighting the country’s gr

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World

South Korea’s Lee prioritises national interest diplomacy

Seoul South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday pledged to place national interests at the center of his foreign policy as he prepares for crucial summits with US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Speaking at a meeting with senior aid

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World

US sanctions on ICC spark global condemnation

Amsterdam The International Criminal Court (ICC), joined by France and Belgium, has denounced US sanctions imposed on four of its judges and prosecutors, calling it a direct attack on judicial independence. The ICC vowed to continue its work undeterred, urging its 125 member s

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