Need fixed peg to boost rupee-rouble trade: SBI

Central banks need to come together and agree to peg the rupee-rouble pair to a fixed exchange rate to make rupee trade successful, according to a report by SBI.

Zerodha, Ola founders richest under 40: Hurun

Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath and Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal are the richest Indian entrepreneurs under the age of 40, says a study by IIFL Wealth Hurun India.

At ₹8.5L, Tata offers most affordable EV

In states with subsidies for electrics, the Tiago mini EV would cost ₹7.5L

Posing as patient, man kills Chinese national, injures 2 others in Karachi

An unidentified assailant masquerading as a patient shot and killed a Chinese national and wounded two others in their seventies inside a dentist's clinic in the southern Pakistan port city of Karachi on Wednesday, five months after a suicide attack there left three Chinese dead.

Living Tradition Of Ram Katha And Ramlilas

The Ram Katha manchan, play, is a popular living tradition in India and Southeast Asia.

Indus to Voda: Clear dues or lose towers

Voda is believed to be running dues of over ₹9,000cr, of which 70% are to Indus Towers

Infra at risk after pipeline 'sabotage': Nato, EU

Nato and the European Union on Wednesday stressed the need to protect critical infrastructure after what they called acts of "sabotage" on the Nord Stream pipelines, and Brussels warned of a "robust and united response" should there be more attacks.

EU plans trade sanctions over 'sham referendums'

EU countries should impose "biting sanctions" on Russian trade and hit officials responsible for "sham referendums" held in parts of Ukraine, senior EU officials said on Wednesday.

Over 1,94,000 Russians flee mobilisation

It took Vsevolod four days to drive from Moscow to Russia's southern border with Georgia. He had to abandon his car at one point and continue on foot.

Gujarat National Games avoid creating white elephants

Ahmedabad: It all happened in 100 days. The National Games that have seen postponements and cancellations due to infrastructural limitations in the past are finally happening at venues which were not originally built for the Games.

Double delight for Hamsini

Chadaram Hamsini won two titles in the girls under-13 and U-11 categories in the Telangana State edition of the PNB Metlife Junior Badminton Championship at the Chetan Anand Badminton Academy here on Wednesday.

Hosting Spain ahead of World Cup will help us: Manpreet

India will be hosting Spain in the new season of FIH Pro League next month and captain Manpreet Singh wants to use the opportunity to get a better understanding of their rivals ahead of the 2023 men's hockey World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.

‘Wasn’t surprised with Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup triumph’

Mumbai: Sri Lanka’s triumph in the recently-held Asia Cup wasn’t expected by many experts, but it didn’t surprise the cricket-mad country’s opening great Sanath Jayasuriya.

SWING & SHINE

Arshdeep, Chahar Pave The Way As India Rout SA On Spiteful Track

TEAMS IN A FLUX

Form Seems Elusive For European Giants As World Cup Calls

Racist abuse mars Brazil win

Banana Thrown At Richarlison In Paris As Team Drubs Tunisia

MESSI IN THE HUNDRED CLUB

Harrison (United States): Lionel Messi marked his 100th international victory with two goals as Argentina edged closer to Italy's world record unbeaten streak with a 3-0 defeat of Jamaica in a World Cup warm-up friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday.

SCALONI TO REMAIN ARGENTINA COACH THROUGH 2026 WORLD CUP

Harrison: Lionel Scaloni will remain as Argentina's national team coach through the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA releases 3-part Chhetri series

New Delhi: FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri in recognition of his achievements and goal-scoring exploits.

Protests shadow Iran's WC push

Paris: Team Melli are preparing to battle in a politically loaded Group B in Qatar, where they will face he United States, England and Wales in a bid to reach the knockout rounds for the first time.

'Fab Four' of lawn bowls revel in their new-found fame

Bavla (Gujarat): "This is what we have earned. Respect," a beaming Lovely Choubey told TOI as the 42-year-old from Jharkhand was given a warm welcome by fellow team members and rival challengers at the bowling greens of the Kensville Golf and Country Club, the venue for the men's and women's lawn bowls competitions at the National Games here, a two-hour drive from Ahmedabad.

Never easy to return from injuries: Neeraj

Ahmedabad: Injuries are a setback for any athlete, but success comes when the athlete walks that extra mile to overcome the dark phase, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra said on Wednesday.

Pak bowlers choke England to defend 145 in fifth T201

Lahore: Pakistan bowlers weaved a stranglehold around. the England batting lineup as they defenced 145 by six runs in the fifth T20I in Lahore on Wednesday.

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MAHESH BABU’S MOTHER INDIRA DEVI PASSES AWAY

BUZZSTOP

Mkt R&D firm Ipsos to up hiring, boost ops in India

Ipsos, the Paris-headquartered market research and consulting firm, plans to hire in thousands in India to support its local and global business.

WB has highest proportion of urban women marrying early

In all states, the proportion of women who got married at 21 years or more was higher in the urban population and in many there were no marriages of women below 18 in urban areas.

Wadapally plant: Scientists raise pollution concerns

The move to set up an industrial unit by Krishna Godavari Power Utilities Ltd (KGPUL) at Wadapally in Dameracherla mandal in Nalgonda district has run into rough weather over pollution concerns.

Visa applications backlog to ease, US assures India

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Telangana's flagship Mission Bhagiratha bags national award

Mission Bhagiratha, which provides potable drinking water through taps to every household, won the national Jal Jeevan Mission Award. Telangana has been recognized in the 'Regularity Category'. The award will be presented on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) in Delhi.