From BJP office: BLOs refuse to accept bulk Form 7s in Jharkhand
Ranchi: Voter disenfranchisement threatens to spread to more states as Booth-level agents (BLAs) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) submit Form 7 applications in bulk, seeking to delete Muslim voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jharkhand. The BLAs submitted the forms to the respective booth-level officers (BLOs), but a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mirzapur: The Movie set to make a box office splash; could surpass Saiyaara and Awarapan 2
After nearly seven years and three successful seasons, Mirzapur is finally making its way to the big screen. The franchise has built a loyal audience on streaming, and the early response to Mirzapur: The Movie suggests that a sizeable section of that audience is ready to watch the story in theatres.
'First Target To Is Play 2027 World Cup For Australia': Nikhil Chaudhary Eyes ODI Debut
ODI World Cup: India-born Australian cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary has set his sights on the upcoming ODI World Cup as he aims to make his ODI debut for Australia. Chaudhary, who hails from Delhi, is the first India-born male cricketer to represent Australia in the past six decades, having made his T20I debut in June against Bangladesh. The spin all-rounder will be in action soon for Australia A against India A in an unofficial one-day series and is eyeing an Australia ODI cap and the 2027 World Cup in future. I want to play 50-over cricket and, if I get a chance, Tests too, Chaudhary said as quoted by Cricinfo. My first target is the 2027 ODI World Cup, and then the T20 World Cup the following year. I want to represent Australia for as long as I can. Chaudhary settled in Australia after being stranded there because of COVID. Having made his List A and T20 debuts for Punjab, he pursued his cricket career in Australia and has now been playing across domestic formats Down Under. The all-rounder made his T20I debut in Bangladesh, where he played in three T20Is and took three wickets in limited opportunities. On not being able to play for India and instead plying his trade for Australia, Chaudhary sounded more practical, saying that all he wants is to play cricket. It doesn't really matter to me because I just wanted to play cricket. If you see, most players never get to represent their country. They finish their careers playing domestic cricket. Some move to another country to play club cricket. So, if you love cricket, you just want to play cricket; it doesn't matter for whom, he added. Chaudhary has played across all formats in the domestic circuit and has also been a regular in franchise cricket. The all-rounder made his BBL debut in 2023 for Hobart Hurricanes and his first-class debut in 2025 for Tasmania. It doesn't really matter to me because I just wanted to play cricket. If you see, most players never get to represent their country. They finish their careers playing domestic cricket. Some move to another country to play club cricket. So, if you love cricket, you just want to play cricket; it doesn't matter for whom, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories My plan has always been the same: work hard, give your best, and try to make your team win. Whatever opportunity you get, you try to perform, he said. Article Source: IANS
Jharkhand High Court Demands Clarity on JPSC Appointments by September 10
Ranchi, September 3: The Jharkhand High Court has asked the state government to clarify the timeline for appointing the chairman and members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). This inquiry stems from a petition regarding the shortage of officials and staff in the states forest department. The court has set a deadline for the ... Read more Jharkhand High Court Demands Clarity on JPSC Appointments by September 10
Bandla Ganesh Withdraws From Producers Council Contest, C Kalyan to Be Elected Unanimously?
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Dehradun T20 League: Rishikesh Dragons Crush Herbertpur Knightriders By 134 Runs In Opener
Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet: The Dehradun T20 League 2026, Uttarakhands biggest franchise cricket tournament, got underway in grand fashion with Rishikesh Dragons registering a commanding 134-run victory over Herbertpur Knightriders in the opening match at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. The tournament was officially inaugurated through a vibrant opening ceremony attended by former BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) chief patron P. C. Verma, Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet Mishra and Cricket Association of Dehradun (CAD) secretary Peeyoosh Kumar Raghubanshi, among other dignitaries. The guests declared the tournament open and extended their encouragement to the players ahead of the competition. The action that followed saw Rishikesh Dragons produce a dominant all-round display. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, the Dragons piled up a formidable 239/4 in their 20 overs. Opener Yuvraj Chaudhary set the tone with a superb 70 off 40 deliveries, striking four fours and six sixes. Ishgra Jagoori continued the assault with a quickfire 59 off 32 balls, an innings featuring seven sixes. Kamaldeep Singh then provided the finishing flourish, smashing 64 off just 25 deliveries. His explosive knock included two fours and eight sixes, while Sachin Chauhan remained unbeaten on 22 off nine balls to push the total close to the 240-run mark. For Herbertpur Knightriders, Devendra S. Bora was the standout bowler, returning impressive figures of 2/18 from his four overs. Faced with a daunting target of 240, Herbertpur struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined and aggressive Rishikesh bowling attack. The Knightriders were eventually bowled out for 105 in 14.4 overs. Kunal V. Singh top-scored with 22, while captain Ashar Khan made 17 and Nikhil Pundir contributed 14. Faced with a daunting target of 240, Herbertpur struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined and aggressive Rishikesh bowling attack. The Knightriders were eventually bowled out for 105 in 14.4 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The comprehensive 134-run triumph gave Rishikesh Dragons an ideal start to their Dehradun T20 League 2026 campaign and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting edition of Uttarakhands premier franchise cricket tournament. Article Source: IANS
BJD Minority Cell Complains to CEO Over Voter List Irregularities
The BJD Minority Cell has flagged alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter list revision process and formally lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). Party representatives claimed that discrepancies in the revision exercise could potentially disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly from minority communities. They urged the CEO to ensure transparency and fairness in the [] The post BJD Minority Cell Complains to CEO Over Voter List Irregularities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
He Told Me He Won't Play As Impact Player: Badrinath Reveals Dhonis Stance On CSK Role
Former Chennai Super Kings: Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has revealed that MS Dhoni does not see himself taking the field as an Impact Player, saying the former India captain personally conveyed his preference to continue as a full-time wicketkeeper despite questions surrounding his role ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Dhonis future and potential role have emerged as major talking points for CSK following another campaign in which the franchise failed to make the playoffs. With concerns over his physical workload continuing, Badrinath said using Dhoni selectively could offer the five-time champions a tactical advantage, although the veteran wicketkeeper has made his own position clear. He has personally told me that he wont play as an Impact Player. He sees himself as a full-time keeper, and that means he has to be on the field for the full 20 overs. So he wont play as an Impact Player, but I feel if he does, itll tactically benefit CSK, Badrinath said on his YouTube channel. His body cannot withstand long durations, which even Fleming has said. He is only going to bat after the 16th over and keep wickets. When his participation is so less, he would be ideal as an Impact Player, he added. The former CSK player also weighed in on the wider debate surrounding the Impact Player rule, particularly its perceived effect on Shivam Dubes opportunities as a bowler for the franchise. Badrinath rejected the suggestion that the rule itself was responsible for Dube not bowling regularly for CSK. Shivam Dube bowling for India but not for CSK is not because of the Impact Player rule. It has to do with the CSK management and their lack of usage of Dube with the ball. Why are they using him as an Impact Player? The rule cannot be blamed, Badrinath stated. Badrinath also questioned the teams handling of Akeal Hosein, arguing that the spinner should be an automatic selection in the starting XI rather than being kept in reserve as an Impact Player. Shivam Dube bowling for India but not for CSK is not because of the Impact Player rule. It has to do with the CSK management and their lack of usage of Dube with the ball. Why are they using him as an Impact Player? The rule cannot be blamed, Badrinath stated. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Badrinath's remarks put the spotlight on CSKs tactical approach heading into the next phase of their planning, with Dhonis workload, Dubes bowling role and the utilisation of overseas players all likely to remain key selection questions for the franchise. Article Source: IANS
TN Announces Schemes To Boost Milk Output, Cooling and Procurement Automation
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'Role Model' Ben Stokes Set To Open For Adelaide Strikers
Role model Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with club coach Tim Paine saying the former England skipper was made for the job. All-rounder Stokes, who signed for the T20 franchise on Tuesday, is usually a middle-order batsman but ex-Australia captain Paine has other ideas. I think he's made to open the batting in the Big Bash. The pacey, bouncy wickets in Australia really suit him, said the Strikers head coach. I've been on the end of a couple of his devastating innings in Test cricket where you feel like you can't defend the field. He can play 360, he's got power. Should the 35-year-old do so he would partner Strikers captain Matt Short, another destructive big-hitter. I love the combination. They're both really different. Both absolutely world class, said Paine. Stokes retired from the international game midway through England's recent Test series defeat against New Zealand but has continued playing county cricket for Durham. He had been dropped for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking a team curfew in a nightclub incident also involving England team-mate Gus Atkinson. Despite the controversy and Australian fans' love-hate relationship with Stokes, Paine is confident he will be warmly welcomed. I know Australian cricket fans have loved beating England and love beating Ben Stokes, he said. But they've absolutely always respected the way he plays the game, how competitive he is and how much he wants to win. I think Australian fans will really warm to his character and his personality. We expect he'll be a fantastic role model for our club and for our fans. Stokes's decision to play for Adelaide takes him back into the T20 franchise world after a brief stint at Big Bash side Melbourne Renegades in 2015. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He is available for the entire tournament, which runs from mid-December to January 26.
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MS Dhoni Could Take Mentor Role at CSK in IPL 2027 as Franchise Weighs His Future
Mahendra Singh Dhonis future with Chennai Super Kings remains one of the biggest talking points ahead of IPL 2027. While there is still no final confirmation on whether the veteran wicketkeeper-batter will return as a player, the possibility of him continuing with CSK in a different role is gaining...
Something is brewing at J&K Bank. A trial balloon has been floated that the J&K Bank should grow its rest-of-India (ROI) business by recruiting there. Unidentified financial experts, talking to unnamed reporters of a prominent Jammu-based English daily, have advocated more lending outside the local economy. The ROI portfolio, it is contended, is no longer just a growth target but an existential necessity for the Banks long-term financial viability. Were it not so flawed in economic and financial reasoning, this could be laughed off as a bad joke. The amateurish narrative, and the agenda behind it, needs to be called out. The outward-looking strategy is flawed financially, commercially, economically and developmentally. It is a bad bargain for the Bank, the people and the government of J&K. The inward-looking policy from 2006 rested on a self-evident opportunity: J&K, with 0.70 per cent of national GDP, received only 0.30 per cent of national credit. With about one per cent of the population, its share of the national personal-loan stock was 0.27 per cent. The state was credit-starved despite SBI, PNB and the other big daddies of Indian banking. That strategy set out in the 2006-07 Annual Report doubled credit inflow even as the share in national output rose only marginally. As on March 2026, J&K accounts for 0.79 per cent of national output and absorbs 0.62 per cent of overall credit. The region remains under-banked on the asset side relative to output, and more so relative to its own deposits. The Bank mobilises about Rs 1,45,000 crore i.e. 80 per cent of its deposits locally yet ploughs back only Rs 80,000 crore into the local economy. By contrast, it raises about Rs 30,000 crore in ROI and has deployed Rs 50,000 crore in credit as of June 2026: a credit-deposit ratio of nearly 170 per cent, almost three times the local ratio. The proposed strategy would widen this disparity through deposit arbitrage. Local savings are five times those raised in ROI, and cheaper. With CASA of 47 per cent the highest in India, better than SBI and HDFC the cost of deposits in J&K is around 4.5 per cent. In ROI, CASA of just 12 per cent lifts the cost to around 6.5 per cent: a gap of 200 basis points. The plain fact is that if the balance sheet of the bank is split into local and ROI books, it will not be profitable for J&K Bank to lend outside without access to the low-cost deposits of the state. What makes the rest of India look profitable is an internal transfer-price mechanism that charges the ROI loan book the average cost of funds anchored in low-cost home deposits and not the higher cost of contracting deposits outside. This under-pricing socialises a home surplus into a common pool and makes outside lending look better than it is. It also hides the risk of a 170 per cent CD ratio: a liquidity threat and an asset-liability mismatch. The Bank should de-risk by cutting ROI exposure. It cannot raise low-cost deposits outside. Facing growing competition at home, the Bank must protect the liability franchise given it by the government and people of J&K and not explore the national field as some self-proclaimed experts advise. If this is altered -- government accounts moving, households shifting to other banks, or CASA migrating to term money -- the pool shrinks, the internal subsidy disappears, and the outside book cannot fund itself at anything like todays cost. Asset-side diversification is liability-side concentration. The ROI loan book looks worse once asset pricing, asset quality and the regulatory cost of capital are counted. Reported NPAs of around Rs 700 crore are understated by restructurings, settlements and write-offs. Off the balance sheet, impaired assets in Delhi and Mumbai must be around Rs 2,000 crore each. Add unapplied interest and the stock of impaired ROI assets be close to half the loan book of ROI. The comparable figure for J&K, on a bigger asset base, is far less. Localised, restructured and rehabilitated books in the local economy perform better than national averages, with slippage on specific state-rehabilitated portfolios held under 1 per cent. What the management and its experts call concentration risk; the stock market treats as the Banks main asset: the home franchise. Analysts and rating agencies cite the regional monopoly as the reason to own the stock. Long-term equity notes describe a safe regional monopoly, not a pan-India lender. Diluting that monopoly to chase ROI volume would strip away what the market still values without first curing the discount that comes from a thin float. The Bank leadership with little feel for the regional economy, may not recognise that J&K Bank is more integral to the J&K economy than even the government. The government is the principal pump-primer; the supply side is driven by the Bank. Set against this macroeconomics, the outward strategy makes even less commercial sense. When J&K Bank lends local deposits inside J&K, the money is spent locally. Wages, purchases and fresh deposits stay in the region. That is the multiplier. When it lends those same deposits in the rest of India, the income is earned elsewhere. J&K only exports its savings. Its creditdeposit ratio falls. That is leakage. A loan to a Pulwama horticulturist does much more for J&K than a housing loan in Pune. Local lending is a development instrument; out-of-region lending is a portfolio choice. Together they can form a virtuous cycle of credit, income and savings. When a hinterland instead exports scarce capital and imports labour outside recruitment is the equivalent despite a domestic labour surplus, it invites distortion. The real risk is not the erosion faceless experts predict if the Bank stays home focused. It is a small, under-served economy shipping its savings to finance the rest of India. Finally, let it be recognised that the people of J&K have invested a lot of emotional equity into the bank which far outweighs the financial equity invested by the Dogra Maharaja and the state government over time. It has been the only profitable and well-functioning institution of the state and it carries an aspirational model. To grow with stability, the Bank must return its focus to J&K and consolidate a slipping home position. Its share of local lending is already falling while rivals compete for the one asset that distinguishes it: low-cost deposits. The next battle will not be who books another corporate loan in the rest of India; it will be who peels CASA and government floats away from J&K Bank. An ROI-first strategy accelerates that loss. It exports the cheap surplus instead of defending the home book, trains the organisation to grow where the franchise is weak, and leaves the Bank thinner on the liabilities that fund its margin. That is not a hedge. It is a smaller franchise at home and a dearer, less stable book abroad and it is best avoided. Tail piece: The consequences of this adventurous strategy are already clear. The banks topline growth has been nearly stagnant for two years and turned negative in the June quarter. Nothing shows the failure of the outbound strategy more clearly than this: despite 60 per cent YoY growth in RoI advances and deposits, earnings growth stagnated despite a change in the accounting practice vis-a-vis PLCs to add Rs 50 odd crores to the net profit. Markets recognised this is not good banking and gave the results a thumbs down. On results day the stock fell almost Rs 30 in half an hour, and the slide has continued since. (The author is a former Chairman of J&K Bank.)
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'I Really Wish To Meet Salman Khan More Than SRK: Cricketer Shahrukh Khan
Tamil Nadu Premier League: Tamil Nadu cricketer Shahrukh Khan has spent much of his career carrying a name instantly recognisable across India, but despite the obvious connection to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Tamil Nadu batter has a different celebrity at the top of his wish list. Shahrukh, who recently led Kovai Kings to their third Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) title, said he has not yet met the Bollywood superstar he was named after. If he could choose, the Tamil Nadu player would rather meet Salman Khan than his famous namesake. I really wish to meet Salman Khan more than Shah Rukh, the cricketer said in an exclusive conversation with IANS. The 29-year-old has had multiple chances to meet his famous namesake during his IPL career, especially in matches against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, these opportunities never came to fruition since Shah Rukh Khan was absent from the games. I havent (met him) as yet. I havent met Shahrukh Khan as yet. But yeah, hope to meet him soon. We played quite a few matches against KKR. But I actually missed the opportunity to meet Shahrukh Khan. He obviously did not come for the game. If he would have come, obviously, I would have met him. But you know, I really wish to meet Salman Khan more than Shahrukh, he said. The meeting with Shah Rukh Khan might be especially intriguing for the cricketer. Since he was born after the Bollywood star, Shahrukh is aware that he was named after the actor and is eager to see how the superstar responds when they finally meet. No, I will wait for his reaction first. Because I was born after him. So, I was named after him. So, I hope, I have heard that he has got an uncanny sense of humour. Obviously, I am good friends with Varun Chakravarthy. And he said that he is a really wonderful person at heart .And waiting to see what sort of an uncanny sense of humour he has. And yeah, really excited to meet him, he said. While his name has often been a talking point, Shahrukh has carved out his own identity in Tamil Nadu cricket over the past several years. He has been part of the states cricket circuit for about two decades and has emerged as one of Tamil Nadus leading white-ball players. His journey has taken him to the IPL, where he has played for multiple franchises and, most recently, represented Gujarat Titans. The most recent achievement was in the TNPL, where he guided Kovai Kings to their third championship. The team beat Madurai Panthers by 84 runs in the final, making them only the second team in the tournament's history to secure three titles. Shahrukh sees the TNPLs significance extending beyond his personal achievements. He considers the tournament a crucial stepping stone for young cricketers in Tamil Nadu, having already facilitated several players' progress to the IPL and other higher tiers of domestic cricket. Yeah, TNPL has been a platform for a lot of players from Tamil Nadu including me, Natarajan, Varun Chakravarthy, a lot of players and the way the tournament has grown over the years is just immense. And not just TNPL but the other leagues that happen around India as well. But the first domestic tournament for a state T20 was TNPL and very fortunate to be a part of this tournament, he said. And every year, you see new talents coming up. I hope even this year, the IPL scouts see a few talents and picks so that the tournament grows even bigger next year, he added. Shahrukhs own TNPL campaign was particularly significant following a difficult IPL 2026 season with Gujarat Titans. And every year, you see new talents coming up. I hope even this year, the IPL scouts see a few talents and picks so that the tournament grows even bigger next year, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I was having a technical flaw in my batting. I had a technical flaw which was hampering my batting quite a lot from the last 7-8 months. I've really come back from IPL and worked on it. My front foot was going too far across which I never used to do that before. Yeah, I had a proper couple of months in between where I could focus on my technique and get as tight as possible in that, he said. Article Source: IANS
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Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios Mirzapur: The Movie is among the most awaited films in Indian cinema. The film marks the theatrical transition of the popular Mirzapur franchise, bringing its much-loved world to the big screen for the first time. Following the release of its teaser and trailer, anticipation around the film has further increased. As the film approaches its theatrical release, Excel Entertainment co-founder Ritesh Sidhwani is also marking 25 years in the Indian entertainment industry. Over the years, the production house has backed films across genres, with Sidhwani continuing to focus on stories that appeal to audiences. In a recent interview, Sidhwani was asked, How has Excel's run been in the last 25 years? And what makes you believe that a story must be told? Reflecting on Excel Entertainments journey, Ritesh Sidhwani said, Dil Chahta Hai birthed bromance and friendship films in the industry. We then went on to make Lakshya followed by Don and Honeymoon Travels. Each of them were different from the other. Over time, we realized that a production company should feature diverse voices. It shouldn't restrict itself to one particular genre, which many production houses tend to do. Till now, we only proceed with a film if we genuinely believe in the story 100%. However, there have been times when we believed in a project and it did not work. In those cases, we have always stood by our decisions. We have never gone back to the filmmaker and said, I told you this wouldn't work. He further added, We are fortunate that such great stories continue to choose Excel Entertainment and it's still going. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment, and co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani. Mirzapur: The Movie is scheduled to release in cinemas on September 4, 2026. Also Read : Mirzapur: The Movie: Ritesh Sidhwani reveals why the film needed its own story; says It needed its own midpoint, emotional journey and payoff
England Leg-spinner Sarah Glenn Returns To Brisbane Heat For Full WBBL Campaign
Big Bash League: England leg-spinner Sarah Glenn has re-signed with Brisbane Heat for the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season, thus becoming the first overseas player to secure a contract under the tournaments revamped direct signing system. Sarahs deal is the first to be finalised since the WBBL scrapped its overseas draft mechanism in favour of direct multi-year and single-year contracts for foreign players ahead of the new season set to run from October 29 to December 5. Were rapt to have Glenny back with us, and this time for the entire competition. Shes an outstanding person, great team player, and as we have seen, a very skilful bowler who will complement our attack in whatever role we ask of her. Ive been keeping an eye on her bowling during the year, and her efforts for Yorkshire and for the Southern Brave in The Hundred have been excellent, said head coach Mark Sorell in a statement issued by the club. Sarah, 27, has inked a one-year deal that will see her available for the entirety of the WBBL season 12 campaign. The signing marks her third stint with the Heat, after having previously represented the franchise in WBBL season nine and as an injury replacement during a difficult 2025 season. She proved to be a rare bright spot during the Heat's winless campaign last year after coming in for South Africas seam-bowling all-rounder Nadine de Klerk. She picked up six wickets in just two matches at an average of 10.66 and finished as the team's second-highest wicket-taker behind left-arm pacer Lucy Hamilton. Sarah, 27, has inked a one-year deal that will see her available for the entirety of the WBBL season 12 campaign. The signing marks her third stint with the Heat, after having previously represented the franchise in WBBL season nine and as an injury replacement during a difficult 2025 season. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Her retention provides a major boost to a Brisbane side looking to rebuild after becoming the first team in WBBL history to go through an entire season without a win. The Heat will also be led by a new leader this year after long-serving skipper Jess Jonassen stepped down. Jess, though, remains on the playing roster and will partner Sarah and Charli Knotts off-spin bowling in a strong, multi-dimensional spin attack. Article Source: IANS
Ikea is cutting prices again, but there is a bigger problem behind the
Ikea is putting 1.2bn into lowering prices across European markets as shoppers face rising living costs. More than 1,500 products have been reduced in Germany, while popular ranges including Kallax and Billy are cheaper in the UK. The strategy comes after two consecutive years of falling revenue as Ikea tries to bring cost-conscious shoppers back. Ikea is cutting prices across Europe but the move is about much more than giving shoppers a cheaper Billy bookcase or Kallax shelf. The Swedish furniture giant is investing 1.2bn in price reductions as households struggle with the rising cost of living and housing. The pressure has also made it harder for people to move home, reducing some of the spending that normally comes with furnishing a new property. The strategy is aimed at attracting shoppers who are still spending, but thinking much harder about where their money goes. Juvencio Maeztu, chief executive of Ingka, Ikeas biggest retailer, said the cost of living was making things increasingly difficult for many people. He noted that for some consumers, home may now mean living in a shared house, increasing the need for affordable storage and practical home solutions. The price reductions began on September 1 across hundreds of products and vary between markets. In Germany, Ikeas biggest market by revenue, more than 1,500 products have been reduced. The Poang chair, for example, has fallen to 119 from 179. In the UK, the Kallax shelving unit has dropped to 49 from 60, while the Alex drawer unit has fallen to 55 from 70. Ikea is trying to solve a demand problem The timing of the cuts is significant. Ikea has experienced two consecutive years of declining revenue, making the latest investment a major attempt to stimulate demand rather than a short-term promotional campaign. The company says it is prepared to accept lower margins to keep prices affordable. There is also a practical reason Ikea believes it can lower prices without simply absorbing the entire cost. Inter Ikea, which owns the Ikea concept and supplies its franchisees, is reducing purchasing prices for European retailers. The retailers are then putting additional funding behind the cuts to lower prices for customers. The company has also been looking for ways to reduce the cost of making and transporting its products. A redesign of the Pax wardrobe range, for instance, reduced packaging costs by 70 per cent. Greater automation and increased use of renewable energy have also helped reduce costs, according to Inter Ikea chief executive Jakub Jankowski. Europe remains a major manufacturing and sourcing base for Ikea, with Poland, Italy, Lithuania and Germany among its key sourcing countries. Cheaper furniture, but a bigger bet on the consumer The price cuts are also changing how Ikea reaches shoppers. Since January, the company has opened seven smaller stores across Europe, moving away from its traditional large out-of-town stores. That suggests Ikea is responding to a consumer who may have less money, less space and less willingness to make a major shopping trip for furniture. The strategy builds on price reductions introduced during the 2024 financial year, when Ikea cut prices on thousands of products. The company said those reductions helped increase store visits and transaction volumes. But lower prices come with a trade-off. Ikea is effectively betting that selling more products at lower prices will compensate for the pressure on margins. At the same time, the company is simplifying operations and reducing costs to make that equation work. Inter Ikea eliminated 850 jobs in May as part of a wider effort to simplify its operations and reduce costs. The company is also deploying a separate 70m across North America and Asia to help manage currency volatility and inflation. For European shoppers, the immediate result is straightforward: furniture is getting cheaper. For Ikea, however, the bigger test is whether those lower prices can persuade households squeezed by housing and living costs to start spending on their homes again.
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The Rose Bowl: Hampshire has confirmed that New Zealands seam-bowling all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club in their remaining County Championship games following severe public and staff backlash over his signing in the ongoing season. The county side faced intense criticism after naming Kuggeleijn, 34, in their squad for their County Championship fixture against Warwickshire at The Rose Bowl, despite not having formally announced him as an overseas player. It was a move the clubs supporters branded on social media as shameful and a disgrace. Kuggeleijn was tried twice for rape in New Zealand in 2016 and 2017 following an incident in 2015. After a jury failed to reach a verdict in the initial trial, he was acquitted in a second trial. His subsequent selections for New Zealand and domestic franchises have routinely drawn public protests. Hampshire issued a statement retracting the signing of Kuggeleijn just five minutes before play commenced in their Division One game. Having reflected and listened to feedback from our staff and supporters, Hampshire Cricket can confirm that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the Club. We value the passion of our fanbase and thank everyone who took the time to share their views. Our focus now turns to supporting the team through the final four County Championship fixtures of the season. We encourage everyone to unite behind the team as we enter a crucial stage of the campaign, the club said in its statement. Hampshire issued a statement retracting the signing of Kuggeleijn just five minutes before play commenced in their Division One game. Having reflected and listened to feedback from our staff and supporters, Hampshire Cricket can confirm that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the Club. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Kuggeleijn, a veteran of 12 years with domestic side Northern Districts in New Zealand, has represented the Blackcaps in all three formats, but last played a game for them in 2024. He had been brought in to boost Hampshires seam options for the final stretch of the domestic season. But opposition from the clubs fan base forced the clubs management to cancel the signing before the all-rounder could take the field. Article Source: IANS
JioHotstar just changed the UK streaming game, and Bigg Boss is at the centre of it
Highlights JioHotstar has launched in the UK, Canada and Singapore, replacing the international Hotstar service UK viewers will get live Bigg Boss voting and a 24/7 feed, alongside a large Indian-language catalogue Selected shows will be available to international viewers at the same time as television, while some markets get episodes before their TV broadcast Indian entertainment is getting a new streaming home in the UK, and Bigg Boss is one of the biggest reasons the launch stands out. JioHotstar has officially launched in the UK, Canada and Singapore, bringing more than 160,000 hours of entertainment across more than 12 Asian languages. But rather than simply taking the existing Hotstar catalogue overseas under a new name, the platform is introducing a more interactive viewing experience, with Bigg Boss at the centre of it. For the first time, viewers in the UK, Canada and Singapore will be able to cast live votes during Bigg Boss episodes. UK and Canadian subscribers will also have access to a 24/7 live feed, giving fans the chance to follow the reality show beyond its scheduled episodes. Bigg Boss gets a new streaming twist The international launch gives Bigg Boss fans features that could make the show more interactive than a conventional television viewing experience. Viewers in the UK and Canada will be able to watch a continuous 24/7 feed, while Canadian subscribers will get Bigg Boss Hindi seven days before its television broadcast. The platform is also bringing the franchise to six languages, extending its reach across different Indian-language audiences. JioHotstar's international offering goes beyond reality television. Actor Anil Kapoor will host the new game show India Ka Top 1 Percent , which will be available in Canada and Singapore. More than just a new name for Hotstar JioHotstar was previously available in the UK, Canada and Singapore as Hotstar. The new service arrives as a separate app, carrying over the content library while introducing the product experience used by JioHotstar in India. The platform will feature JioStar television channels including Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay, Asianet, Star Jalsha and Star Pravah. UK audiences will be able to watch popular shows such as Anupama , Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai , Seher Hone Ko Hai and Azhagae Azhagu simultaneously with their television broadcasts. In Canada and Singapore, selected shows will be available before their TV premieres. The catalogue also includes Indian streaming originals such as Criminal Justice , Special Ops , Asur , Aarya , Kerala Crime Files and Kaattaan , alongside reality franchises including Koffee With Karan , Khatron Ke Khiladi , Splitsvilla , Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment , Roadies and Cooku With Comali . What UK subscribers need to know JioHotstar is available on mobile devices and connected TVs, with the app available through the App Store and Google Play Store. The launch also introduces a quarterly subscription option in the UK, giving viewers an alternative to the existing annual plan. From 2 September, UK pricing is 19.99 per quarter or 69.99 annually. Existing Hotstar users can download the JioHotstar app and sign in using their current Hotstar credentials, with their subscription automatically converted to the corresponding JioHotstar tier. UK subscribers who already have monthly plans can continue with them while automatic renewal remains active. The service also offers subtitles and dubbing across more than 12 Asian languages, including English, Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi. JioStar says the platform's wider strategy is built around personalised recommendations, conversational voice discovery, real-time audience participation and in-app commerce. With Bigg Boss fans getting live voting and 24/7 access in the UK, JioHotstar is making a clear attempt to turn Indian streaming from something audiences simply watch into something they actively participate in.
Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Jharkhand DGP Appointment Dispute, Next Date Set for September 7
Ranchi, September 2: The Supreme Courts hearing regarding the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Jharkhand was postponed on Wednesday. Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohanan were set to begin the proceedings when senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Jharkhand government, stated that they had not received the ... Read more Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Jharkhand DGP Appointment Dispute, Next Date Set for September 7
Rajkumar Hirani has offered a major update on one of the most awaited potential sequels in Hindi cinema. The filmmaker recently spoke to ANI about 3 Idiots 2, revealing that the story for the follow-up is currently being written. More importantly, Hirani confirmed that the much-loved original cast of Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor Khan will return for the sequel. Speaking about the progress of the film, Hirani said, Kahani likhi jaa rahi hai (The story is being written), we are still writing. Once it reaches the right point, then we will talk about it. Abhi toh (Right now) we are still writing. Casting will be the same. Hirani also revealed that the story was not originally conceived as a sequel to 3 Idiots. According to the filmmaker, the idea emerged while he and his team were working on another story. He explained, Abhi jo likh raha hoon voh bhi nahi socha ki sequel ke hisaab se likh raha hoon. Hum koi aur kahani likh rahe the phir aisa laga ki jo likh di hai voh iss second part par fit ho jayegi (Even the story I am writing right now was not being written with the intention of making a sequel. We were writing another story and then felt that what we had written could fit into this second part). Drawing a parallel with the Munna Bhai franchise, Hirani said that the sequel to Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. also came together without an initial intention to make another film. Munna Bhai ka bhi jab sequel banaya tha, voh koi intention nahi tha banaen ka. Agar aap uss waqt ko yaad kare toh uss time par belief was that sequels dont work. Pehle jitne sequels bane the kabhi nahi chale (When we made the sequel to Munna Bhai, there was no intention to make one. If you remember that time, the belief was that sequels did not work because the earlier sequels that had been made had never succeeded), he added. Released in 2009, 3 Idiots became a cultural phenomenon, with its characters, dialogues and themes continuing to remain popular years later. The film also made a significant impact internationally and became one of the most widely recognised Hindi films in overseas markets, particularly in countries such as China, Japan and South Korea. With Hirani now working on the story and the original cast expected to reunite, 3 Idiots 2 has already become one of the most anticipated projects for fans of the franchise. Also Read: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films says 3 Idiots is not re-releasing on September 4
Surge in Swine Flu Cases in Jharkhand Raises Health Department Alarm
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Sonal Chauhan is set to enter the world of Mirzapur: The Movie as Mumtaz Bibi. At the films album launch in Mumbai, the actress opened up about her experience of joining the popular gangster drama and admitted that she initially felt nervous about stepping into a franchise with several established and iconic characters. I was very excited when I first learned that I was becoming a part of the world of Mirzapur: The Movie. But at the same time, it was a very daunting experience. There are a lot of iconic characters in Mirzapur who have already built a relationship with the audience and with me, because even I was an audience before entering this world now. So, I was a bit nervous, but what makes it a standout is our director who brings special focus to every character and does not differentiate between them. I was super excited and happy that Puneet Krishna and Gurmeet Singh saw me as Mumtaz Bibi. I had a great time shooting. I want to say a big thanks to Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment for making me a part of Mirzapur, shared Sonal. Sonal also spoke about filming the song Ghum Ghum, which involved shooting for three days in cold weather and difficult conditions. Despite the challenges, she said the experience was enjoyable, especially because she was working alongside some familiar faces from the franchise. Shooting this song was fun, but it was equally challenging. Those three days of shooting came with challenging weather and extreme conditions. But I had some iconic people with me, so it was definitely fun. And now, the song is all for the audience. I just hope they like it. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment. The film features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Abhishek Banerjee, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Ravi Kishan, Jitendra Kumar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Rasika Dugal, among others. It is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani. Also Read : VIRAL Ravi Kishan makes a dhamakedaar film-event comeback at Mirzapur The Movie launch; DANCES his heart out and hails Sonal Chauhan: Inki shakti ke baare mein bataunga toh aap log PAGLA jaayenge!
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J&K Bank is Our Bank, Let it Remain So
Despite stupendous macro and micro advances in money, banking and finance, driven by information and communication technologies, digitisation, globalisation, financial engineering and increasingly complex financial products, banks and banking remain pivotal to any economy. Their importance cannot be overstated. This is even more relevant for an economy like Jammu and Kashmirs. Our economy continues to be an unusual mix of subsistence activity, agriculture, a large informal sector, government-dependent spending and a relatively small formal private economy struggling to expand. Add to this a landlocked geography, high logistics costs, decades of disruption, limited industrialisation, seasonal incomes and high unemployment, and access to capital becomes one of the most critical determinants of economic opportunity. In an economy like ours, J&K Bank which enjoys almost a monopoly status becomes extremely important. Its significance is not merely because it is the major bank of J&K, but because the economic, financial and overall health of J&K is deeply intertwined with the flow of credit from this institution. The Bank itself says that it commands more than 61 per cent of the banking business in J&K and Ladakh. Of its 1,017 branches as of March 2026, 841 were located in J&K. But there is an even more telling number. Of J&K Banks total deposits of about Rs.1.65 lakh crore as on March 31, 2026, nearly Rs.1.37 lakh croreor about 83 per centcame from J&K. This is the financial foundation upon which the Bank stands. In the not-too-distant past, there were negative features associated with the Bankfrom patronage in lending to poor corporate governance and allied structural issues. To some extent, it needs to be said in the Banks favour, these have been remedied. But it increasingly appears that the cost of this internal restructuring and changed external posture is being passed on to the ordinary people of J&K. Their access to capital, lending and credit is now determined by a tightening of the rule book. A difficult bureaucratic framework often makes access to capital cumbersome precisely for those small entrepreneurs who need institutional finance most. Meanwhile, the Banks own numbers reveal a dramatic shift. While nearly 83 per cent of deposits originate in J&K, only about 61 per cent of gross advances are deployed here. As of March 2026, gross advances within J&K stood at approximately Rs.76,159 crore, while advances in the Rest of India, including Ladakh, had risen to Rs.48,822 crore. More disturbing is the direction of travel. During 2025-26, advances within J&K increased by around Rs.6,465 crore. In the Rest of India they increased by approximately Rs.11,530 crore. In other words, nearly 64 per cent of the Banks incremental gross lending during the year went outside J&K. This is not political rhetoric. These are the Banks own numbers. And the Bank has itself spoken of moving, over the medium to long term, towards a 50:50 geographical split of its loan book between its traditional territory and the Rest of India. That makes one question unavoidable: Is J&K gradually becoming the deposit-gathering territory of J&K Bank while the Rest of India increasingly becomes its preferred lending territory? It appears that the Bank is changing its form, shape and remit. It is increasingly behaving like a conventional commercial bank whose customer and client focus is shifting towards larger, deep-pocket players, mostly outside J&K. Of its 48,822 crore advances outside J&K, approximately 79 per cent are corporate advances. There is nothing inherently wrong with corporate lending or geographical diversification. Prudential diversification can strengthen a bank and protect it against regional concentration risks. But diversification cannot become displacement. A Rs.500-crore or Rs.1,000-crore corporate loan outside J&K may be easier to process, monitor and manage than hundreds of small loans within J&K. It may also quickly enlarge the balance sheet and improve headline numbers. But what does it do for employment in J&K? What does it do for our factories, tourism, handicrafts, horticulture, transport and service sectors? What does it do for the thousands of educated young people desperately looking for economic opportunity? A thousand crore deployed prudently among hundreds of viable enterprises within J&K can create thousands of jobs, generate demand, build local supply chains and ultimately return to the Bank itself as deposits. That is the economic multiplier J&K desperately needs. The experience of borrowers in J&K adds another uncomfortable dimension. For years, businesses here have paid comparatively high rates of interest, often justified in the name of geographical, political or market risk. Small and medium borrowers have been required to mortgage primary assets, provide substantial collateral securitiesoften far beyond the loan amountand, in many cases, furnish personal guarantees as well. This is a reality known to generations of entrepreneurs in J&K. Contrast this with large corporate lending outside J&K, where highly rated borrowers can access enormous amounts based substantially on credit ratings, cash flows, balance sheets and corporate risk assessment, often at far more competitive rates. The ordinary entrepreneur is therefore entitled to ask: Are the people of J&K good enough to provide the Bank with nearly 83 per cent of its deposits, but too risky when they approach the same Bank for credit? Why should money raised from relatively low-cost deposits in J&K increasingly travel outside to finance large corporates at competitive rates while a small entrepreneur here struggles with high interest, excessive collateral, personal guarantees and layers of procedure? This is not an argument for reckless lending. It is an argument for equity within prudent banking. J&K Bank has undoubtedly become more profitable but profitability cannot be the sole metric of health. Its annual profit for 2025-26 reached a record Rs.2,363 crore, while its asset quality and other financial parameters have improved considerably. That deserves acknowledgement. But higher profitability, by itself, is not the sole metric of the Banks overall health. The Bank must employ metrics, ratios and policies that make it vibrant, resilient and profitable. But these must not come at the expense of the people of J&K. A bank can have a cleaner balance sheet, record profits and excellent ratios while the economy from which it gathers the overwhelming majority of its deposits remains starved of productive credit. That would be a strange definition of success. J&K Bank cannot become merely a machine for maximising return on equity while progressively weakening its social and economic embeddedness in J&K. It is not being suggested that J&K Bank become a social institution. It must remain a professional banking institutionbut one that understands and realises its social embeddedness. The unfortunate but probably inevitable listing and dilution of shareholding have understandably increased the Banks accountability to the market and its shareholders. But shareholders and stakeholders cannot be placed in opposing camps. More importantly, the Governments of J&K and Ladakh together continue to hold about 59.4 per cent of the Banks equity. The Government cannot therefore wash its hands of the Banks strategic direction by arguing that it is merely a commercial institution. Nobody is asking the Government to decide individual loans. That would be disastrous and would never be in the interest of the institution. But the majority shareholder has both the right and responsibility to ask where this institution is heading. Does its Board adequately understand J&Ks peculiar economy? Does its credit policy recognise the conditions under which local enterprises operate? Why is credit outside J&K growing at such a dramatically faster pace? And what will a proposed 50:50 geographical loan-book distribution ultimately mean when nearly 83 per cent of deposits presently come from J&K? Commercial autonomy cannot become an alibi for absence of accountability. By enjoying a dominant market share, unmatched market depth and reach, a strong deposit franchise and, above all, the trust of the people of J&K, the Bank has to be more active and responsive to the economy that created it. To improve the financial and economic health of J&K, undercut high unemployment, aid robust and clean enterprise creation, assist genuinely distressed but promising firms, make access to capital easier and more equitable and induce domestic demand, J&K Bank must rise to the occasion. Instead of a tight bureaucratic framework and excessive reliance on narrow metrics and ratios, the Bank must become a catalyst for broad-based growth and development. Let the Bank expand outside J&K. Let it diversify. Let it become stronger. Let it earn record profits. But let it not collect our savings cheaply, lend them elsewhere more enthusiastically, and then tell our own entrepreneurs that they are too risky to finance. J&K cannot become merely the deposit base of J&K Bank while the rest of the country progressively becomes its credit destination. The Banks greatest asset was never merely its balance sheet. It wasand remainsthe trust of the people who built that balance sheet. That trust must not be taken for granted. J&K Bank is our Bank. Let it remain so. S M Altaf Bukhari is former Finance Minister and President Apni Party
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Auqib Nabi Joins Surrey To Play Three Matches In County Championship
Auqib Nabi: Uncapped Indian fast-bowler Auqib Nabi has joined the English County side Surrey to participate in three matches in the County Championship after his recent India call-up. The 29-year-old has been one of the emerging stars in Indian domestic cricket after his stellar Ranji Trophy campaign, during which he picked 60 wickets and helped Jammu and Kashmir lift their maiden title. Nabi will now be in action for Surrey in their upcoming three matches against Yorkshire, Sussex and Glamorgan. IANS had previously reported on August 28 about the possibility of Nabi joining Surrey on Sunday and playing in the County Championship. He will play in three matches for Surrey, starting with the game against Yorkshire on September 2 at The Oval. It is followed by games against Sussex and Glamorgan in Hove and The Oval on September 8 and 15, respectively. Yes, Auqib has got his visa for going to England, after all the paperwork was done. It is understood that he's expected to depart for England from New Delhi today. If all goes well, he may be available for the game starting on September 2. The main purpose of this stint is also for the Indian team management and selectors to check if Nabi can swing the ball well there in England, as the climate in New Zealand for the Test series will need for him to do that in conducive conditions with the red Kookaburra ball in hand, a source familiar with the development had told IANS on Sunday. The move comes after he received his maiden India call-up as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the recent Test series against Sri Lanka, although he did not make his debut as India went with two pacers in both matches. While Nabi will be in action in the English county cricket, he is expected to return in time for India A's matches against Australia A, which will start from September 22. On this short-term association, Auqib Nabi said: Its an honour to join Surrey, one of the best Clubs in England. Im looking forward to learning from the group and helping them for the next three matches. While Nabi will be in action in the English county cricket, he is expected to return in time for India A's matches against Australia A, which will start from September 22. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Nabi has been a star performer in the previous two Ranji trophies, having picked up 100 wickets across the two seasons. He also hogged the limelight when he picked four wickets in four balls for the North Zone in the Duleep Trophy in 2025. He was later signed by Delhi Capitals in 2026, where he played five matches for the franchise. Article Source: IANS
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Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh: All six franchises in the Dehradun T20 League 2026 have confirmed their squads for the upcoming tournament, which kicks off on September 2. The tournament will feature some players from the IPL and domestic circuit, as the Uttarakhand youngsters get a chance to impress. Speaking on the upcoming league, which will run from September 2 to 9 with matches played at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, Uttarakhand Government Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal highlighted that the state has no shortage of talent. There is no shortage of talent in Uttarakhand. The Dehradun T20 League is providing our young players with a platform where they can prove themselves and make their mark at the national level. The state government is always ready to support sports and athletes. I am confident that this league will prove to be a significant step forward for cricket in Uttarakhand, Uniyal said as he attended the players' draft as the chief guest. Meanwhile, former BCCI Vice-President Mahim Verma, who attended the event as the Guest of Honour, saw this tournament as a pathway for the local players to make their name. This league is not just a tournament, but a major opportunity for our local cricketers to progress. When young players from Uttarakhand share the dressing room with experienced captains and players from the IPL and domestic cricket, their confidence and standard of cricket will improve significantly, he said. Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet Mishra also shared the details on the preparations and stated that there was no stone left unturned for the tournament. We have left no stone unturned in providing world-class facilities and excellent playing conditions to the players. We aim to create an environment where every player can freely express themselves and perform at their best. Fans can look forward to exciting cricket over the course of eight days, he said. Here is the list of all squads: 1. Selaqui Strikers Piyush Joshi (Captain), Vijay Sharma, Siddharth Gupta, Aryan Sharma, Abhay Kshetri, Ankit Mahori, Nikhil Harsh, Sanskar Rawat, Shivansh Gautam, Naman Sharma, Nishu Patel, Abhyuday Bhatnagar, Sameer Rai, Keshav Kumar Rana, Priyank Singh, Aryan Kapoor, Nitish Joshi, Kshitij Negi, Jitendra Pal, Prajwal, Binay Singh. 2. Doiwala Kings TNR Mohit (Captain), Aasman Gulati, Avneesh Sudha, Divyanshu Yadav, Sarang Rawat, Mukesh Gupta, Tanishq Khatri, Uday Sharma, Aksh Saini, Adi Khan, Dhruv Pratap Singh, Vishu Kashyap, Abhaydeep, Ajay Yadav, Preet Singh Sirohi, Shiv Pratap Singh, Shivanshu Pandey, Shubham Singh. 3. Rishikesh Dragons Yuvraj Chaudhary (Captain), Saurabh Rawat, Ravinder Negi, Aarav Mahajan, Aviral Mishra, Aditya Sethi, Kamal Singh, Harjeet Singh, Ishagr Jaguri, Viplabh Gautam Nautiyal, Harshvardhan Singh, Sachin Chauhan, Rajdeep Singh, Rahul Chauhan, Shiva Soni, Mukul Nagar, Tejender Singh, Vishal Joshi, Devendra Dhariyal, Priyanshu Fartiyal. 4. Mussoorie Thunder Akash Madhwal (Captain), Aryan Garg, Neeraj Rathore, Purvansh Dhruv, Lakshya Raichandani, Akhil Singh Rawat, Harsh Patwal, Anmol Singh, Allen Chetan, Rakshit Rohi, Atul Saini, Deepesh Singh, Shubham Nainwal, Arnav Bansal, Jonty Rawat, Ayush Chauhan, Parghi Deepal Haribhai, Priyanshu Rawat, Aarav Lokesh Singh, Aryan Godiyal. 5. Vikasnagar Dhamaka Kunal Chandela (Captain), Rohit Danu, Vinay Aswal, Shashwat Dangwal, Vishal Kashyap, Janmajay Joshi, Rohit Singh Dangwal, Sagar Rawat, Goldie Malik, Gaurav Negi, Ansh Joshi, Vishal Dangwal, Naveen Rana, Hitesh Naula, Vishal Rawat, Rahul Dev Nath, Abhishek Singh, Ajay Joshi, Prashant Chauhan, Gopal Singh. 5. Vikasnagar Dhamaka Also Read: Special Cricket Stories J. Suchith (Captain), Ashar Khan, Ayush Deshwal, Nikhil Pundir, Devendra Bohra, Samad Bhatt, Priyanshu Badswal, Naveen Kumar, Prateek Pandey, Srijan Singh Rawat, Kunal Veer Singh, Gaurav Chaudhary, Sachin Yadav, Mohd. Zaid, Deepak Deshwal, Tushar Bachhas, Veer Pratap Singh, Riansh Rawat, Mohd. Uzair Malik, Varnit Singh, Akshay Thapli. Article Source: IANS
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Trinidad and Tobago's most celebrated cricketers -- Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine -- unveiled a stand named after them at the historic Queen's Park Oval. The stand unveiling, held on Monday, is part of the Queen's Park Cricket Club's (QPCC) celebrations, marking Trinidad & Tobago's 64th Independence Day. It recognises the three homegrown stars whose achievements have contributed significantly to the country's legacy in international and franchise cricket. The stand was formerly known as the Trini Posse Stand. The honour places Bravo, Pollard and Narine alongside a distinguished group of Trinidad and Tobago cricketing legends whose names are associated with the Queen's Park Oval. Other notable facilities at the venue include the Brian Lara Pavilion, Deryck Murray Players' Gallery, Jeffrey Stollmeyer Stand, Learie Constantine Stand, Gerry Gomez Media Centre and Cyril L. Duprey Stand. Bravo, Pollard and Narine have been among the leading flagbearers of the shortest ..
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Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi emphasised that the growth of state T20 leagues is a positive development for Indian cricket that can help identify talent at local levels, but cautioned that very close monitoring should be carried out by the state cricket associations to keep them free from any possible corrupt approaches. The rise of state T20 leagues has helped unleash a new generation of cricketers, with several players making the most of the opportunities and attracting the attention of state associations and IPL franchises. IPL founder Lalit Modi heaped praise on the potential of those leagues to pave the way for players but cautioned to keep a close tab on them. I think state leagues are a positive development for Indian cricket. This was bound to happen as the IPL ecosystem grew, and if properly structured, these leagues can become an excellent pathway for young and undiscovered talent to perform under pressure, get noticed and potentially graduate to the IPL and higher levels, Modi told IANS. However, with the rapid growth of these leagues comes a serious responsibility. They must be professionally executed and very closely monitored by the respective state associations, with strong independent governance. My biggest concern would always be integrity, he added. The IPL founder further stressed the need to monitor the leagues, highlighting the risk of exposure to potential corrupt approaches. Smaller leagues can become particularly vulnerable to approaches from bookmakers, match-fixing, spot-fixing, player manipulation, conflicts of interest, questionable ownership or financial interests and other corrupt practices if adequate safeguards are not established from day one. Every league should therefore have robust anti-corruption protocols, player education, strict control over access to players and dressing rooms, proper scrutiny of owners and officials, transparent contracts and payments, independent audits, and active monitoring of suspicious betting patterns, the 62-year-old further said. Modi also emphasised that there is a need to monitor the operations of state cricket associations, as they need to be clean and transparent for state leagues to remain in the same way. And this is precisely why the governance of the state association itself matters. You cannot expect a league to be clean, transparent and professionally run if the institution supervising it is facing serious questions about its own governance. UPCA is an example where, over the years, allegations and controversies concerning governance, transparency, conflicts and the influence exercised by powerful administrators have repeatedly been raised publicly. Rajiv Shukla has been a prominent figure associated with UPCA and Indian cricket administration. Rather than allowing such questions to linger, they should be independently examined and answered transparently, he said. He further highlighted that the cricket administration in the state associations must not fall into the hands of individuals. The lesson for every state association should therefore be simple: do not allow cricket administration to become a private club controlled by a handful of individuals, Modi said. He emphasised the importance of regulatory oversight, disclose conflicts of interest, scrutinise franchise ownership and funding, audit the money independently, and make administrators accountable for their decisions. While the growth of T20 cricket has been a boon for Indian cricket, Modi said that expansion without governance can very quickly become a liability. He emphasised the importance of regulatory oversight, disclose conflicts of interest, scrutinise franchise ownership and funding, audit the money independently, and make administrators accountable for their decisions. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The IPL founder also shared an Instagram post in which he highlighted the importance of institution building. I built the IPL so it would never need me. Nearly two decades later, it keeps breaking records. That's not success. That's institution building, he wrote. Article Source: IANS
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Mumbai: Reports were doing the rounds that Bollywoods Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan has been roped in as the lead for the highly awaited Race 4. However, on Monday, the makers rubbed the claims, saying that the casting for the fourth instalment of the popular franchise has not been finalised till now. Taurani shared an official Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Mirzapur: The Movie is heading to theatres on September 4, and Ravi Kishan has added to the anticipation with a fresh update from Gorakhpur. The actor shared that the film is receiving a positive response while teasing fans with what he called a garma-garam report ahead of its worldwide theatrical release. Sharing the update, Ravi Kishan said, I am coming directly from Gorakhpur with a garma-garam report. There is a great response to the film, and people can't wait for 4th September! His comments come just days before the theatrical release of the film, which marks the Mirzapur franchises transition from streaming to the big screen. The franchise, which began in 2018, has built a strong following over three seasons of the series. Mirzapur: The Movie brings back familiar faces Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, with Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani serving as co-producers. The cast includes several familiar faces from the franchise, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chadha, Pramod Pathak and Harshita Shekhar Gaur, among others. Ravi Kishan is also part of the ensemble. The film will additionally see the return of some popular characters from the series. Divyenndu will reprise his role as Munna Bhaiya, while Kulbhushan Kharbanda returns as Satyanand Tripathi and Shriya Pilgaonkar as Sweety Gupta. Mirzapur franchise heads to cinemas With the film, the Mirzapur story is expanding beyond its streaming format and onto the theatrical stage. The makers are taking the characters and their ongoing conflicts to a larger cinematic setting, while bringing back several actors who have been closely associated with the franchise. Ravi Kishans latest update comes as the film enters its final stretch of promotions. With the actor highlighting the response he has seen in Gorakhpur, attention now turns to how Mirzapur: The Movie performs when it arrives in cinemas on September 4, 2026. Also Read:Mirzapur: The Movie: Ritesh Sidhwani reveals why the film needed its own story; says It needed its own midpoint, emotional journey and payoff
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