Jan 02, 2026, 16:45 IST

Jan 02, 2026, 16:45 IST

India’s Sai Sudharsan plays a shot during the fifth day of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo)(PTI11_26_2025_000125B) Mumbai: India’s Test batter Sai Sudharshan has fractured his rib and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), TOI has learnt. The left-hander,…

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On This Day, 147 years ago: Australia fast bowler Fred Spofforth claimed the first hat-trick in Test cricket history | Cricket News

On This Day, 147 years ago: Australia fast bowler Fred Spofforth claimed the first hat-trick in Test cricket history | Cricket News

File Pic: Fred Spofforth (Getty Images) On this day — January 2 — 147 years ago, Australian fast bowler Fred Spofforth became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket history. Spofforth achieved the historic feat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground way back in 1879, helping the hosts bundle out England for 113…

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Pressure on rupee persists: Currency slips past 90 per dollar, closes 22 paise lower amid dollar strength and FII outflows

Pressure on rupee persists: Currency slips past 90 per dollar, closes 22 paise lower amid dollar strength and FII outflows

The rupee slipped again below the psychologically important 90 level and settled 22 paise lower at 90.20 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by disappointing domestic macroeconomic data and a stronger greenback in overseas markets, PTI reported.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.95 and moved between an intra-day low…

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‘A red line’: Iran hits back after Donald Trump’s warning on protestors; mocks US ‘rescue record’

‘A red line’: Iran hits back after Donald Trump’s warning on protestors; mocks US ‘rescue record’

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Iran on Friday issued a sharp warning against any US intervention, vowing a response after President Donald Trump said Washington would come to the aid of protesters in the Islamic republic.“Any intervening hand-nearing Iran security on pretexts will be cut off with a regret-inducing response,” Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to…

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Fog disruption: 66 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to low visibility; DGCA’s winter fog norms in force

Fog disruption: 66 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to low visibility; DGCA’s winter fog norms in force

As many as 66 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Friday due to fog and low visibility conditions, PTI reported citing sources.Several airlines cancelled flights to and from the national capital as reduced visibility disrupted operations. Of the total cancellations, 32 were arrival flights while 34 were departures, the source said.The aviation regulator…

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Avinuty result 2025 released at avinuty.ac.in: Check direct link to download scorecards here

Avinuty result 2025 released at avinuty.ac.in: Check direct link to download scorecards here

Avinuty result 2025: Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women has announced the results of its November 2025 examinations. The results cover regular and arrear exams across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and research programmes.The university published the results online on its official website, avinuty.ac.in. Students who appeared for the exams can now view…

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From ‘Border 2’ to ‘Drishyam 3’, Bollywood bets big on familiarity—again

From ‘Border 2’ to ‘Drishyam 3’, Bollywood bets big on familiarity—again

Bollywood learned a harsh lesson in 2025: sequels aren’t automatic hits. Facing franchise fatigue, the industry is strategically betting on 2026 with a slate of sequels. From war epics like ‘Border 2’ to thrillers and comedies, these films aim to correct past mistakes, focusing on fresh narratives and audience maturity over mere nostalgia. If 2025…

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From controversial Nazi wave gesture to Punjabi groove: Viral moments from Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral oath ceremony- Watch

From controversial Nazi wave gesture to Punjabi groove: Viral moments from Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral oath ceremony- Watch

Zohran Mamdani made history on Thursday as New York City’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor, taking the oath during a private midnight ceremony at the historic Old City Hall subway station.As the 34-year-old became the city’s second-youngest mayor, swore in on a Quran from the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center collection—his inauguration quickly…

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QatarEnergy announces lower fuel prices for January 2026

QatarEnergy announces lower fuel prices for January 2026

QatarEnergy cuts January 2026 fuel: Premium QR1.95, Super QR2, Diesel QR2/Representative Image QatarEnergy has reduced fuel prices for the start of the new year, making petrol and diesel more affordable for consumers in January 2026. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, QatarEnergy officially announced the new fuel prices for January 2026. Premium-grade petrol will now cost…

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ITC hit by cigarette tax shock! Brokerages downgrade stock as hike darkens outlook. Should you buy, sell or hold?

ITC hit by cigarette tax shock! Brokerages downgrade stock as hike darkens outlook. Should you buy, sell or hold?

The government’s surprise hike in cigarette excise duties has rattled the investment case for ITC, prompting a wave of brokerage downgrades, earnings cuts and valuation resets as analysts brace for pressure on volumes, margins and long-term profitability.ITC shares tumbled to a three-year low of Rs 345.35 on Friday, extending a two-day rout that has wiped…

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