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Kishan's 270 Sends Strong Message To BCCI Selectors After India Exile

After producing an epic knock of 270, Ishan Kishan on Monday said he has freed his mind from "overthinking" and "expectations" to focus solely on batting after a turbulent phase in his career, and he is pleased with the results. East Zone skipper Kishan saw his monumental effort in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone here as the most visible manifestation of that inner change. "I didn't actively try to change myself. It just happened naturally. When I was out of the (India) squad, I realised that we ultimately only have one job to do: simply score runs. That is the only thing that helps you in your career," Kishan said at the post-day press conference.

"Any other thoughts will only manipulate your mindset, push you into overthinking, and pile on unnecessary pressure. I realised that those extraneous thoughts aren't necessary. Our job is to step in and win matches for the team.

"That's all you should care about. You evolve with time, and I feel it is much easier to play this way when you keep your mind clear," he added.

Back in 2023, Kishan was an all-format player for India, but a series of unforeseen events culminated in him even losing his BCCI central contract.

But he put in the hard yards in domestic cricket, scoring hundreds in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy and helping Jharkhand win that season's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by scoring 517 runs, including two centuries.

The BCCI contract and a place in the white-ball formats came calling soon after.

Now, Kishan has distanced himself from those dark days.

"The best thing I'm doing nowadays is not thinking about anything. My job as a batsman is just to go out there, watch the ball, react to it, and not keep any expectations of myself.

"At times, you will obviously lose patience. But that is the time when you have to talk to yourself. You have to control that, calm your thoughts, decide whether you are taking the right decision or not, and then execute your plans," he said.

So, what were his plans while facing the South Zone bowlers, particularly after coming into the tournament following a few white-ball matches?

"I was here at the BCCI CoE before coming here. We were practising there, specifically with the red ball. When you play T20s regularly, you start playing a lot of shots, which is what happened in my first innings against North East Zone (in the Duleep Trophy).

"In the middle, I went to play a cut and then got double-minded about whether to hit it or not, and got out."

Coming into the final, Kishan said he realigned his focus, spending more time with his batting partners to gradually build partnerships.

"When you're playing a final and you're already a multi-format player who has played for India for quite some time, the team expects you to score runs. So, it's very important for me to stay in the middle and score as many runs as possible for my team.

"The plan remained simple: keep adding 50-run partnerships as much as possible. A lot of factors come into play, such as when their bowlers are tiring and when they are opening up the field. So, you keep batting around these things without worrying about the result," he explained.

But was it tough for him to go through the grind in the relatively quiet setting of domestic cricket, away from the familiar roar of crowds and flashing cameras?

Kishan said he enjoyed the whole experience as it gave him time to reflect on his game.

"I genuinely enjoyed it because I went back, had to grind, and work hard for about two years (when I was out of the team). But sometimes, when we play regularly for the Indian team, we just keep playing in a flow.

"You might be a very good player, which is why you're playing for India, but your growth stagnates at a certain point. So, when you take a step back and return to domestic cricket, you start from zero again.

"You start thinking, 'I need to get even better,' because today, there are so many players scoring runs. So, to get back into the team, your only option is to perform better than them.

"Nothing against anyone, but I'm saying you will only benefit if you do better. So, you have to start again. You get time to reflect on what you missed earlier and why you couldn't convert your starts into big scores. The batting doesn't change that much; it's just the mindset that changes over time," he said.

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A Pakistan cricket team player refused to attend the team's meeting with King Charles III at Clarence House despite being instructed to attend the event ahead of the third Test against England, according to a report by The Telegraph. The player was among seven cricketers dropped from the squad following Pakistan's loss in the second Test at Lord's. The report claimed that the entire Pakistan touring party, including the seven dropped players, had been asked to attend the meeting. Muhammad Awais Zafar, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad and Ali Usman were present at the event, while two other cricketers were reportedly reluctant to attend. One player decided to stay away in protest, according to the report.

The meeting was otherwise cordial, with King Charles III speaking to the Pakistan players and offering words of encouragement amid a disappointing Test series. Pakistan captain Babar Azam presented the King with a signed bat, while Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi also presented him with a gift.

Pakistan made major changes to their Test set-up ahead of the third and final Test against England, replacing almost half of their squad and releasing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul following heavy defeats in the first two Tests against Three Lions.

The changes come after Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat in the second Test, allowing England to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Pakistan brought in five uncapped players along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal, who have a combined experience of just 10 matches. The five uncapped players added to the squad are Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Baig, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah.

Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke, who are part of Pakistan's white-ball coaching set-up as head coach and bowling coach respectively, have also joined the Test coaching staff, the report added.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have released seven players from the squad, including Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad.

(With agency inputs)

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Siddharth Recalls Ajay Ahuja's Wife Alka's Operation Safed Sagar Review

Siddharth has been receiving praise across the world for his performance in Operation Safed Sagar. But now, he has received what he considers the most important feedback for his role in Operation Safed Sagar. 

The actor plays Kargil War hero and Golden Arrows Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja in Oni Sen's period war drama, which released on Netflix India earlier this month.

What's Happening

For Siddharth, the review that mattered most came from Ajay Ahuja's wife, Alka Ahuja. She had chosen not to comment on the show at its trailer launch as she had not watched it at the time. 

After watching the series, however, Alka reached out to Siddharth and has continued to share her thoughts with him.

"I'm very happy to tell you I've got my best review from Alka ma'am. I also speak to her every day, so I get a new review every morning. She notices different things at different times, and points them out to me. She's very kind. She also sends me screenshots of messages from Ajay's family. The common consensus is that rest assured, I've achieved my biggest responsibility, to pay him the right tribute," Siddharth tells SCREEN in an exclusive interview.

Siddharth said Alka has often pointed out similarities between the actor and her late husband. 

"I keep reminding her what she saw wasn't Siddharth. It's what the creators saw with all their research and intangibles. That's who their Ahuja sir is. I've just tried to be that," says Siddharth.

According to the actor, Alka has also noticed similarities between him and Ajay when they spend time together away from the show.

"She says, 'Siddharth, Ajay bilkul tumhari tarah tha. He was very jovial, fun-loving and badmash. But whenever he'd be at work, he'd become very focused, just like you,'" says the actor.

Siddharth also said Alka recognised the camaraderie between the actors portraying the Golden Arrows squadron and the way her husband bonded with his fellow officers. The characters include Baldy (Mihir Ahuja), Dhali (Abhay Verma), Sangy (Taaruk Raina), and Goofy (Arnav Bhasin).

About Operation Safed Sagar

Operation Safed Sagar was created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava, who is a former Indian Air Force officer. Srivastava joined the IAF shortly after the Kargil War. 

During the war, Ajay Ahuja's aircraft was shot down by the Pakistani army. His parachute drifted across the Line of Control, after which he was captured, tortured and killed.
 

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Corporate Actions This Week: Coal India, ONGC, Glenmark Pharma, Nirlon - Check Full List

Several listed companies have announced corporate actions for the week from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5, 2026. Coal India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care, Federal-Mogul Goetze (India), Bengal & Assam Company and Gulf Oil Lubricants India are among the companies scheduled for corporate actions this week. These include stock splits, a bonus issue and interim, special and final dividends.

Stock Split

Integrated Proteins Ltd. will split each equity share with a face value of Rs 10 into 10 shares with a face value of Re 1 each. The record date is Sept. 4. TCC Concept Ltd. will subdivide each equity share with a face value of Rs 10 into five shares with a face value of Rs 2 each. The company has fixed Sept. 4 as the record date.

Bonus issue

Jonjua Overseas Ltd. has announced a bonus issue in the ratio of seven equity shares for every 24 shares held. The record date is Sept. 4.

Interim Dividend

Orbit Exports Ltd. has declared an interim dividend of Re 0.50 per share and fixed Aug. 31 as the record date. AK Capital Services Ltd. has announced an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share, with Sept. 1 as the record date. Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd. has declared an interim dividend of Rs 7.50 per share. The record date is Sept. 4.

Dividend and Special Dividend

Ion Exchange India Ltd. has announced a dividend of Rs 1.25 per share, with Aug. 31 as the record date. Maharashtra Seamless Ltd., Bengal & Assam Company Ltd. and Vadilal Enterprises Ltd. have fixed Sept. 1 as the record date for dividends of Rs 10, Rs 50 and Rs 1.50 per share, respectively. Uni Abex Alloy Products Ltd. has announced a dividend of Rs 40 per share and a special dividend of Rs 60 per share. The record date for both payouts is Sept. 2. Hindustan Hardy Ltd. and Vadilal Industries Ltd. have fixed Sept. 3 as the record date for dividends of Rs 2.80 and Rs 43 per share, respectively.

Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd. has also announced a special dividend of Rs 86.50 per share, with Sept. 4 as the record date. Nahar Capital and Financial Services Ltd., Nahar Spinning Mills Ltd. and Speciality Restaurants Ltd. will pay dividends of Rs 1.50, Re 1 and Re 1 per share, respectively, and have also fixed Sept. 4 as the record date. AIA Engineering Ltd. has announced a dividend of Rs 16 per share and fixed Sept. 5 as the record date.

Final Dividend

Company Name	Purpose	Record Date
Ganesh Housing Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.5000	31-Aug-26
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.5000	31-Aug-26
Mastek Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 16.0000	31-Aug-26
Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.2500	31-Aug-26
Aeroflex Enterprises Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.4000	01-Sep-26
Alivus Life Sciences Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.0000	01-Sep-26
CCL Products (India) Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.0000	01-Sep-26
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	01-Sep-26
Jindal Drilling & Industries Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	01-Sep-26
Oriental Rail Infrastructure Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.1000	01-Sep-26
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 60.0000	01-Sep-26
Rico Auto Industries Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.5500	01-Sep-26
Rishiroop Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.5000	01-Sep-26
SM Auto Stamping Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.5000	01-Sep-26
Suprajit Engineering Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.0000	01-Sep-26
Taj Gvk Hotels & Resorts Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.0000	01-Sep-26
Unique Organics Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.3000	01-Sep-26
Black Rose Industries Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.2500	02-Sep-26
Chemfab Alkalis Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.2500	02-Sep-26
Compucom Software Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.2500	02-Sep-26
Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 4.0000	02-Sep-26
Gail (India) Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.5000	02-Sep-26
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.0000	02-Sep-26
Kovilpatti Lakshmi Roller Flour Mills Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	02-Sep-26
Magna Electro Castings Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.0000	02-Sep-26
NTPC Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.5000	02-Sep-26
Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.5000	02-Sep-26
Triveni Turbine Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.0000	02-Sep-26
Action Construction Equipment Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.0000	03-Sep-26
Birla Precision Technologies Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.0500	03-Sep-26
Bansal Roofing Products Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.0000	03-Sep-26
Carraro India Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 6.7500	03-Sep-26
Dhoot Industrial Finance Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.5000	03-Sep-26
Interarch Building Solutions Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 12.5000	03-Sep-26
Lehar Footwears Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.5000	03-Sep-26
Nirlon Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 15.0000	03-Sep-26
Pune E - Stock Broking Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	03-Sep-26
Rose Merc Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.3500	03-Sep-26
Arvind Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 4.5000	04-Sep-26
BMW Industries Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.4300	05-Sep-26
Capri Global Capital Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.2000	04-Sep-26
Citadel Realty and Developers Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.5000	04-Sep-26
Clean Science and Technology Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 4.0000	05-Sep-26
Coal India Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.2500	04-Sep-26
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.6000	04-Sep-26
Fineotex Chemical Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.0500	04-Sep-26
General Insurance Corporation of India	Final Dividend - Rs. - 13.2500	04-Sep-26
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 30.0000	04-Sep-26
Hikal Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.4000	04-Sep-26
Indigo Paints Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.0000	04-Sep-26
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 4.0000	04-Sep-26
Mach Travel Solutions Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.5000	04-Sep-26
Mazda Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 4.0000	04-Sep-26
Metro Brands Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.0000	04-Sep-26
Nahar Polyfilms Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.5000	04-Sep-26
Oil India Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	04-Sep-26
OM Infra Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.5000	04-Sep-26
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	04-Sep-26
Panasonic Energy India Company Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.9500	05-Sep-26
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.5000	04-Sep-26
Parmeshwar Metal Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.2500	04-Sep-26
POCL Enterprises Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.8000	04-Sep-26
Prevest Denpro Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	05-Sep-26
Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	04-Sep-26
Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	04-Sep-26
Shilpa Medicare Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.6000	04-Sep-26
SKP Securities Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.0000	05-Sep-26
S.P. Apparels Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.0000	04-Sep-26
Sportking India Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	05-Sep-26
Stove Kraft Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.5000	04-Sep-26
Supriya Lifescience Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.0000	04-Sep-26
Suraj Products Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.2500	05-Sep-26
Venus Pipes & Tubes Ltd.	Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.5000	04-Sep-26

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IDBI Bank Share Price Today: IDBI Bank shares extended their gains on Wednesday, rising for the fifth straight session. The stock gained as much as 5.89% to hit an intraday high of Rs 93.39 per share.

The latest stock upmove takes IDBI Bank's gains to nearly 16% over five consecutive trading sessions, including Wednesday's session.

IDBI Bank Clarifies On Exchange Query

The latest gains come a day after IDBI Bank responded to a stock exchange query regarding a significant increase in trading volumes in its shares across exchanges.

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In its response to the BSE's August 25 query, IDBI Bank said it has been complying with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, and has promptly informed stock exchanges of all events and information that could have a bearing on the bank's operations or performance, including price-sensitive information.

The lender said there is no undisclosed price-sensitive information or impending announcement that needs to be communicated to the exchanges at this point.

IDBI Bank also said the strategic disinvestment process is being handled by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) and that it has disclosed developments related to the process to the stock exchanges from time to time.

The bank added that it would continue to promptly disclose all material events, information and actions as required under the LODR regulations.

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IDBI Bank-Fairfax Deal In Focus

The clarification comes amid heightened market interest in the government's strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank.

Sources told NDTV Profit on Monday that the proposed IDBI Bank-Fairfax transaction could be close to completion, with the deal awaiting final clearances. According to the sources, the proposal could go before the Cabinet this week or next, while the file was with the Finance Ministry.

The developments have fuelled speculation around the potential transaction and have coincided with the sharp move in IDBI Bank shares.

What IDBI Bank Said About Fairfax Reports

Last month, IDBI Bank said it was “not in a position to either confirm or deny” reports that the government was close to accepting a revised offer from Canada's Fairfax Financial for its stake in the lender.

The bank said the proposed strategic disinvestment is a confidential process being undertaken by the Government of India and that it had not received any communication from the government regarding the finalisation of the transaction.

The clarification came after stock exchanges sought the bank's response to a Business Standard report that the government was close to accepting a revised offer from Fairfax Financial.

IDBI Bank had also clarified that it has no role in the bidding process or negotiations, as the government's strategic disinvestment is being conducted through a competitive bidding process.

The lender said such bidding processes do not entail negotiations and, accordingly, IDBI Bank has had no role in negotiations related to the transaction.

For investors, the focus remains on developments in the government's strategic disinvestment process and any formal announcement regarding the potential transaction.

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IIFL Finance and its core subsidiary, IIFL Home Finance Limited, have disclosed the receipt of significant income tax assessment orders. The demands, which stem from a block assessment spanning April 2018 to February 2025, saddle IIFL Home Finance with a Rs 963.39 crore tax bill.

Despite the staggering figure, both entities remain confident in their legal standing, asserting that the demands will not materially impact their financial stability or day-to-day operations.

The order against IIFL Home Finance was raised by the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle - 4(4) in Mumbai, following search and seizure actions under Section 158BC(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The Rs 963.39 crore demand (inclusive of cess and surcharge) is largely driven by a series of substantial additions and disallowances:

• Overriding Commission (ORC) Income: ~Rs 490 crore
• Interest Strip Assets: ~Rs 392 crore
• Section 36(1)(viii) Deductions: ~Rs 305 crore
• ESOP Expenses: ~Rs 53 crore

IIFL Home Finance has pushed back strongly against these claims. The company argues that income relating to ORC and interest strip assets had already been subjected to taxation, but the tax authorities failed to appropriately credit this during the assessment.

The company cited differences in interpretation regarding "general reserves" and the treatment of ESOP expenses as grounds for their upcoming appeal. While the subsidiary battles the recent block assessment, the parent company, IIFL Finance Limited, has secured a temporary breather on a separate issue.

The Income Tax Authority has granted a stay on the recovery of an outstanding Rs 475.56 crore tax demand that the company previously disclosed in May 2026. The stay is contingent on IIFL Finance paying 5% of the disputed amount—approximately Rs 23.78 crore—in installments by December 15, 2026.

The company has already demonstrated compliance, remitting its first installment of Rs 5 crore on August 13, 2026. This stay will remain in effect until December 31, 2026, or until the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) reaches a decision on the matter, whichever comes first.

Both IIFL Finance and IIFL Home Finance are actively pursuing appellate and rectification remedies. By maintaining that they have strong, merit-based cases against the additions, the management seeks to reassure stakeholders that these tax disputes are interpretive hurdles rather than existential threats to their capital adequacy or lending capacity.

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Rogers & Palmer star but Sanchez struggles - Fulham v Chelsea player ratings

Morgan Rogers scores on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

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Watch Match of the Day

Highlights of the day's three matches in the Premier League.

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Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written off

Newcastle United were predicted to struggle from the off by some pundits, but head coach Matthias Jaissle will take encouragement from aspects of their display even after conceding a late equaliser against Liverpool

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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.

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De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality

Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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India Buys Its Most Expensive LNG In Years As War Upends Market

Energy companies in India have been paying some of the highest prices they've paid in years for liquefied natural gas on the spot market as the Iran war continues to disrupt supplies of the fuel. 

Gail India Ltd., a state-run gas company, recently paid more than $23 per million British thermal units for a cargo to be delivered in September, according to people familiar with the matter. India's Gujarat State Petroleum Corp. paid in the mid-$23 range per mmbtu for a September cargo, the people said. 

Those are the most expensive LNG cargoes imported into the India since 2022, according to the people who asked not be name because the deals aren't public. 

State-backed energy companies in India are turning to the LNG spot market and bidding up prices as the government is pushing to support fertilizer producers, which use natural gas.

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India has typically bought LNG through long-term contracts from Qatar, the world's second largest supplier of the fuel. But Qatar's massive export terminal was damaged by Iranian attacks in March, and ships are still largely blocked from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

India is also having to compete with LNG buyers in Europe, where gas prices have soared to a five-month high.

A third Indian buyer, Bharat Petroleum Corp., also agreed to buy an LNG cargo from the spot market this week, the people said. Bloomberg couldn't confirm the price.  

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Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba

Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

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Vijay Credits Rashmika For Cosy Family Snap, She Demands Due For Old Pics

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are back in the news and how. On Wednesday, Vijay shared a cosy family snap featuring himself, father Devarakonda Govardhan Rao, and mother Madhavi. In the picture, the Liger actor is seen lying on bed with his parents.

He captioned the picture: "Rains Canceled shoots - You get an afternoon nap in your favourite spot as a kid. Recovery - 1000%"

He gave the photo courtesy to his wife, Rashmika Mandanna. 

"Did you give me the credit just because you didn't want to see my puppy eyes back home? Rashmika wrote in the caption. 

"Also now while we are at it.. can you give me credit for all the other photos that I've taken over the years also," the actor demanded. 

"I should show my loves how amazing my photography skills really are nooo!! just saying," she added.

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Interestingly, during their dating period, Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda didn't post pictures together on their respective social media handles.  So, when they first shared their official wedding pictures, they went crazy viral in no time.

About the Wedding

The couple had a grand yet private wedding in February, this year. 

The couple had a Telugu wedding in the morning, honouring Vijay's cultural roots, followed by a Kodava wedding in the evening, celebrating Rashmika's cultural lineage.

Initially tight‑lipped about rumours of their wedding, the couple had actively been sharing exclusive glimpses of their pre‑wedding festivities with fans since February 23.

Highlights included an exquisite Japanese dinner for guests, pool volleyball, and a friendly cricket match tagged as the "VIROSH Premiere League" on February 23 and 24.

The Sangeet ceremony took place on Tuesday evening at the hill resort of Mementos, followed by an intimate Haldi ceremony and mehendi on February 25.

Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi director and actor Tharun Bhascker, The Girlfriend director and actor Rahul Ravindran, actors Eesha Rebba and Ashika Ranganath, stylist Shravya Varma, Arjun Reddy and Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Lokah star Kalyani Priyadarshan attended the wedding.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda first met on the sets of the 2018 film Geetha Govindam and later collaborated on Dear Comrade (2019). Geetha Govindam, a classic love story, became a huge blockbuster, minting ₹132 crore at the box office.

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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.

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Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd

The first 10 days of the new Premier League season could tell us a lot about what lies ahead for Manchester United.

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Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew

England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

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How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain

Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

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Hayden Panettiere Was Struggling With Severe Pain Months Before Her Death

Hayden Panettiere's sudden death at the age of 36 has left fans and the entertainment industry shocked. Now new details about the actress' health have come to light.

The Scream 4 star was reportedly dealing with serious back problems earlier this year. Her longtime hairdresser and friend Erick Orellana said that Panettiere was in “really severe” pain and her condition started affecting her movement. 

He said, “It was even hard for her to move her legs.”

Speaking with Page Six, Orellana said, “I know she suffered earlier this year with her back.”

Another source told the publication that the actress did seem a little tired at times earlier this year, but she was a night owl, and she had a lot on her plate. Panettiere suffered from anxiety at times and would occasionally take medication for that. And every so often that could impact her speech, Page Six reported quoting the source. 

Not too long ago, Hayden Panettiere was seen using crutches while walking with her boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, at Los Angeles International Airport. 

This coincided with a period when she was reportedly dealing with serious back problems. Despite the health struggles, Erick Orellana now claimed that Panettiere was “starting to be on the mend.”

Panettiere was found dead by a friend at a home in South Carolina, according to TMZ. Emergency medical workers were called to the house after receiving a report about a woman who was “unresponsive” and appeared to be in “cardiac arrest.”

Hayden Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death. In his statement, Skip remembered Hayden as a loving person who brought happiness to her family, friends and millions of fans who watched her on screen. Her family has now requested privacy while they take time to deal with the sudden and painful loss.

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Next BSNL Chief: Govt To Shortlist Candidates, Seven From Private Sector In Fray

The government is preparing to shortlist candidates for the top post at state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, with 29 applicants, including seven from the private sector, vying for the position, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The selection comes as BSNL accelerates its 4G network rollout and prepares to expand 5G services, while seeking to strengthen its financial position and claw back market share.

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The deadline for applications for the post of BSNL Chairman and Managing Director was July 22. 

The government is now expected to scrutinise the applications before finalising a shortlist for the key position.

Robert Ravi, who currently heads BSNL, is holding the CMD position as an additional charge. Ravi also serves as Chairman and Managing Director of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.

The next full-time BSNL chief will take charge at a time when the company is undergoing a major technology and financial transformation. 

The development follows BSNL's consolidated net loss of Rs 1,280 crore in the April-June quarter of FY27, compared with a loss of Rs 1,007 crore in the year-ago period.

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The loss narrowed sequentially from Rs 1,419 crore in the March quarter. 

Revenue from operations rose 4.2% year-on-year and 2% sequentially to Rs 5,306 crore in the first quarter.

BSNL's expenses increased 5.5% annually to Rs 7,242.5 crore, with network costs rising 28% to Rs 1,761 crore. Employee expenses increased 1.8% to Rs 1,974.5 crore, while depreciation and amortisation rose 9.6% year-on-year to Rs 2,394.5 crore.

The company had installed more than 105,000 indigenous 4G sites by April-end and has begun deploying 5G services in Delhi.

 Its mobile subscriber base stood at around 93 million at the end of June, according to TRAI data.

The appointment of a full-time CMD is expected to assume significance as BSNL seeks to strengthen operations, accelerate its network rollout and move towards a sustainable financial recovery.

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Who Was Ananya Raj, The Actor Who Died In Her Sleep 'Fighting Like A Warrior'

Actress Ananya Raj, known for her work in Bollywood films like 7 Hours to Go (2016), The Final Exit (2017) and Ghost (2019), died at the age of 35. On Sunday, her family confirmed the news in an official statement on Instagram. 

Ananya's family also shared a series of pictures from her last rites, a month after her death, on social media. Ananya died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of July 15.

They also shared pictures from Ananya's last rites and revealed that the actress had been experiencing physical and mental discomfort for more than a year. However, they did not disclose the cause of death.

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Who Was Ananya Raj?

Born on October 22, 1991, in the Mumbai, Ananya Raj worked in both Hindi and regional cinema. She stepped into the world of lights, camera, action with the Bollywood film 7 Hours to Go in 2016.  Besides Hindi cinema, she was also part of regional films like the Telugu film Thaggede Le, and the trilingual project Madrasi Gang. Ananya was also seen in music videos presented by T-Series, Zee Music and Times Music.

Ananya Was A Water Baby

In April, Ananya Raj had posted a sun-kissed picture from her time in Spain. In a lavender bikini, Ananya looked drop-dead gorgeous. 

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In an earlier post, she had shared a video montage of her pool time in Alibaug.

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Ananya too had a thing for 'straight or curly' hair

Ananya never failed to give the girl-next-door vibe. In this collage, she channelled her inner boss lady. But it was her 'straight or curly' hair dilemma that stole all the spotlight. 

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Ananya Living Her NYC Dream

All that Ananya needed to slay Times Square was an LBD, curly hair, and an overcoat. 

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Dance Was Her First Love

Ananya never shied away from showing off her inner desi girl on Instagram. Along with a series of pictures dressed in a ghagra choli, she had asked, "Will I find my Soul in Dance?"

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A Travel Enthusiast

Ananya loved to explore new places and this post from her London vaction is proof. 

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Ananya's Family Shared The Heartbreaking News Of Her Death 

The official statement shared after her death on her Instagram account read, “This is Ananya's family. With great pain, we have to announce that Ananya passed away in the wee hours of 15th July. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. For over a year, she was going through physical and mental discomfort. And she fought like a warrior to overcome them.”

Calling the late actor ‘a strong-spirited girl', her family added, “She was a strong-spirited girl and lived like a Queen. Bachcha, your absence will be dearly felt.”

“We urge all of you to pray for her soul. And in these trying times, we wish to maintain privacy and quietitude,” concluded the statement.

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