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Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and the UAE, with no past champions but several recent finalists and semi-finalists set to compete in Indian conditions.
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Gold prices edged lower while silver tumbled over 3 per cent on Friday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and a sell-off in global tech stocks. Analysts termed the fall a technical correction, with long-term fundamentals remaining supportive.
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The RBI on Friday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained a neutral stance, citing controlled inflation and a favourable growth outlook. The MPC said it is assessing global headwinds while allowing earlier rate cuts to transmit.
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A Congress candidate’s follower allegedly assaulted a voter in Adilabad for questioning civic issues during an election campaign. The incident, caught on video and shared widely on social media, prompted police to register a case and launch an investigation.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday, led by losses in IT stocks amid weak US market cues. Investor caution ahead of the RBI policy announcement and continued FII selling further dampened sentiment.
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The rupee strengthened by 11 paise to 90.23 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid positive investor sentiment, even as FII outflows, rising crude prices and a firmer dollar limited further gains ahead of the RBI’s MPC decision.
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Even as Forest officials were trying to trap the tiger, the animal attacked and killed another bovine in its successful eighth kill in Raghunathpally mandal
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A woman who promised to marry a private employee and suggest ways of earning money through stocks, disappears after collecting money
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A woman leapt to death from third floor of a building in Kukatpally
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Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of electoral frustration, disrespecting the Constitution, and insulting communities. He defended his government’s achievements including Article 370 repeal, anti-terror operations, startups, infrastructure growth, and international trade deals, asserting India is on track to become a developed nation by 2047
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The four-day Sri Sammakka-Saralamma and Sri Veerla Ankamma Thalli jatara at Mukamamidi village, Mulakalapalli mandal, concluded on Thursday, attracting nearly 20,000 devotees from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with rituals, prayers, and annadanam conducted under temple supervision
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A prehistoric rock shelter called ‘puli gundu’ near Basvayapalli, Narayanpet, shows evidence of Neolithic human activity, including stone tool grooves and animal engravings, suggesting the area served as a seasonal settlement around 4000 BCE
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Cyberabad Police have arrested parents who forced their children to beg at traffic junctions, some dressed as Mahatma Gandhi. Five minors were rescued and placed under child welfare authorities, while parents face judicial custody in a landmark enforcement action
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India will face England in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final in Harare, aiming for a record sixth title. Skipper Ayush Mhatre, opener Aaron George and prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lead India’s charge against England’s pace spearhead Manny Lumsden
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Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 was taken by the government and is “not in our control.” Pakistan will play the rest of the tournament starting February 7
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India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team will travel to Colombo for the ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on February 15, despite Pakistan’s boycott. India open their campaign against USA on February 7, with fixtures set by ICC
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second Women’s Premier League title with a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana’s 87 and Georgia Voll’s 79 powered RCB to a record chase, making them holders of both IPL and WPL crowns
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Varun Yadav’s unbeaten 113 and C V Chetan Aditya’s 76 powered Hyderabad to 303 against Andhra on day one of the South Zone U-14 cricket tournament in Vizianagaram. Andhra replied with 104/1, led by opener T Kinnu Kishal’s 55
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Three people died in separate railway-related incidents in Secunderabad on Wednesday night. A labourer was crushed at Charlapalli station, a man collapsed near the foot overbridge, and another fell from a moving train. Police have registered cases and are investigating
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India will meet China in the women’s quarterfinals and Korea in the men’s last-eight stage of the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao. Ayush Shetty, Satwik-Chirag and Tanvi Sharma impressed, but both teams lost their final group matches
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Captains of all 20 teams came together in Mumbai and Colombo for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Captains’ Carnival. The event showcased excitement, rivalries and preparations ahead of the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February
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Osmania University lifted the South Zone inter-university cricket championship in Mysuru with a 10-run win over Visvesvaraya Technological University
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India’s Keerthana Pandian advanced to the women’s semifinals of the Asian Snooker Championships in Doha with a 3-1 win over Chu Pui Ying
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Telangana men secured second place while the women’s team finished third in the Para Federation Cup throwball championship in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand won the men’s and women’s titles respectively, as Telangana reaffirmed its strong presence in para sports
