Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found themselves at the centre of an amusing off-field moment after loud music playing outside caught their attention. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media, with Axar Patel's hilarious one-liner emerging as the highlight....
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New Zealand pacer Nathan Smith had the last laugh after dismissing Tilak Varma in the 14th over of India's innings. The right-arm pacer cheekily pointed towards the crease after completing the catch, seemingly reminding everyone that he had stayed behind the line this time. The c...
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Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has proposed installing a 100-foot-tall saffron flag at Sinhagad Fort to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire. The civic body has set aside Rs 1 crore for the project, which will include erecting the flagpole, improv...
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The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026 officially began on October 31, 2026, with a traditional flag-hoisting (Dhwajarohan) ceremony. In a remarkable display of faith and devotion, 6,500 people from 650 villages came together to perform the Godavari Aarti in Nashik, M...
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Pune: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has directed its officials not to restore electricity connections disconnected over unpaid bills until consumers clear their entire outstanding dues along with the current bill. MSEDCL Executive Directo...
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New Delhi: India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections witnessed a sharp increase in October 2026, with gross revenue rising 22.9% year-on-year to a record ₹2.31 lakh crore, compared with ₹1.88 lakh crore collected during the corresponding month last year, according to figur...
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Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni made a special appearance alongside cricketer Smriti Mandhana at Gulf Oil India’s 125th anniversary event in Mumbai. While the sporting icons drew attention with their presence, Dhoni’s understated outfit and striking luxury watch becam...
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A new space for books, ideas and cultural conversations has opened in Mumbai, and the launch brought together some familiar faces from the worlds of cinema, fashion and literature. The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) unveiled a special library designed to bring reading...
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After a duck in the last game, Ishan Kishan returned amongst the runs in the IND vs NZ 5th T20I in Hamilton. Having lost both openers cheaply, Kishan launched a fine counter attack in a crucial partnership with captain Shreyas Iyer in a stunning half-century. He also went past 20...
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India openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson endured a disappointing outing in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday. Asked to bat first by New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, India suffered an early setback as both batters failed to make an impact. Abhishe...
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Nita Ambani, Indian businesswoman, philanthropist and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, celebrates her 62nd birthday on November 1. Known for her work in education, healthcare, sports and social development, she has often spoken about leadership, purpose, women’s empowermen...
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Pune: With Diwali preparations gathering pace, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on adulterated and substandard food products across Maharashtra, seizing nearly 28,000 quintals of oil and around 18,000-20,000 quintals of spices in what FDA Commi...
