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15 Oct

New World Record: Abhishek Sharma Surpasses Suryakumar Yadav to Claim Massive T20I Feat

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Cementing his stellar form in the international arena, India opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the history books during Wednesday's fourth T20I against the West Indies by breaking a massive world record when he struck his 69th maximum of 2026, overtaking former Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s milestone of 68 sixes registered in 2022 to claim the crown for the most sixes hit in a calendar year in T20Is, and since India still has six more T20Is lined up before the year ends, Abhishek is well-positioned to stretch this record towards a triple-digit figure, leading the elite list of full-member…

14 Oct

Did Heavy Workload Affect Mohammed Siraj’s Performance? Former Coach Sheds Light

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Although Mohammed Siraj has cemented his reputation as one of India's most dependable fast bowlers across formats and stepped up as the senior pace leader with Jasprit Bumrah facing fitness troubles and Mohammed Shami out of the squad, his recent dip in form and pace during the Sri Lanka Test series and the West Indies ODIs drew attention from former bowling coach Bharat Arun, who addressed the media via Sony Sports Network to describe Siraj's slump as a temporary phase, noting that the rest and specific training workloads given to him before the Sri Lanka series meant that returning from…

13 Oct

India Growth Outlook Upgraded: IMF Raises 2026 Projection to 7% and Expects Sustained Momentum

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a major update in 2026 upgrading India's growth projection to 7 percent from its previous estimate of 6.4 percent, fueled by strong domestic demand and continuous contributions from the services sector. Despite global hurdles like heavy oil prices and geopolitical tensions that have left many nations struggling, the IMF's October World Economic Outlook (WEO) revised the figures upward from an earlier 6.7 percent estimate following an impressive first-quarter performance for FY27 where India's GDP grew by 7.8 percent year-on-year, closely mirroring the Reserve Bank of India's decision to hike its FY27 growth forecast…

12 Oct

Why Did Private Players Hike Fuel Prices? Jio-BP Announces Rs 5 Increase for Petrol and Rs 3 for Diesel

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Amid elevated crude oil prices and severe supply constraints resulting from the war crisis in the Middle East, the private fuel retailer Jio-BP, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has raised petrol rates by Rs 5 per litre and diesel rates by Rs 3 per litre, bringing the new rates into effect from 6 am on Sunday, October 11, 2026. This upward revision follows a similar move by another private operator, Nayara Energy, meaning that motorists refueling at Jio-BP and Nayara Energy stations will now incur higher costs, even though retail fuel prices have remained completely unchanged at fuel stations run…

05 Oct

Major Blow to Mohammed Shami’s India Return Hopes Amid Fresh Setback

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Mohammed Shami's prospects of an international comeback appear increasingly dim as a combination of fitness hurdles, injuries, and unexplained selection omissions have kept the veteran seamer out of the squad since 2025, even as he performs strongly on the domestic circuit. During a recent Cricbuzz discussion addressing India's bowling vulnerabilities despite a 2-1 ODI series win over the West Indies, former cricketer Dinesh Karthik firmly ruled out bringing Shami back, arguing that the team has progressed beyond him and that looking backward is futile. Karthik instead endorsed the current pool of fast bowlers, which includes established names like Arshdeep Singh,…

03 Oct

Crash Axe Attack on Indian Captain: UAE Probe Uncovers Details of flydubai Incident

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The investigation into the distressing incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 has uncovered that the co-pilot sought to commit a "terrorist act," following a Saturday statement by UAE Attorney-General and Federal Prosecutor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi through the WAM News Agency confirming that the co-pilot launched his plot mid-air by attacking the captain within the flight deck. Preliminary probe conclusions reveal that the Omani co-pilot brandished a crash axe in a bid to take over the aircraft's flight controls, and authorities are aggressively maintaining their investigations to map out the complete context, motives, and any underlying connections, alongside finalizing technical…

02 Oct

UPSC Invites Applications for 480 Posts in Engineering Services Exam 2027; Apply Before October 6

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The Union Public Service Commission has opened the application window for the Engineering Services Examination 2027 to fill a total of 480 vacancies, with the final deadline to submit applications set for October 6. Aspirants must apply through the official website, upsconline.nic.in, keeping in mind that the preliminary exam will take place on January 31, 2027, followed by the main exam on June 18, 2027. Out of the total openings, 19 seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, which include 11 for locomotor disabilities like leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy, six for hard of hearing…

01 Oct

Jet Fuel Cost Rises 13% How Will It Affect Your Next Flight Ticket

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Marking the third consecutive monthly review since August, state-run oil marketing companies have escalated aviation turbine fuel prices by approximately 16 rupees per litre, moving rates from 121 rupees to 137 rupees for domestic carriers and registering an impressive 13.22 per cent surge due to soaring global crude values late last month. In tandem with jet fuel, commercial cooking gas cylinder prices have climbed by 62.50 rupees in response to shifting international energy trends, compounding financial pressures across sectors. Given that jet fuel constitutes nearly 40 per cent of airline overhead costs, this sharp escalation deals a severe blow to…

30 Sep

Why Sleep Deprivation Might Be Worse for Your Blood Sugar Than Sugar Itself

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The growing connection between sleep and metabolic health highlights how vital rest is for proper glucose regulation, often rivaling the impact of diet and physical activity. Although a sugary dessert produces a temporary increase in blood glucose whose magnitude depends on portion size, ingredients, and accompanying nutrients, chronic poor sleep creates ongoing disruptions in insulin sensitivity, cortisol regulation, appetite control, and nervous system function. Even a brief period of restricted sleep can blunt the body's response to insulin, leaving blood glucose elevated even when insulin production is normal, which forces the pancreatic beta cells to work harder and progressively contributes…

29 Sep

Equal to the Greats: Virat Kohli Levels With Sunil Gavaskar After Scoring 55th ODI Ton vs West Indies

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In the first ODI against the West Indies held in Thiruvananthapuram, Virat Kohli smashed his 55th ODI century with an unbeaten 139 that successfully guided India to a commanding victory while enabling him to break and equal numerous records, most notably tying with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in an exclusive milestone list. Gavaskar, who historically built a formidable reputation for his prolific scoring against the West Indies, now shares the record for the most centuries against the Caribbean team with Kohli, as Gavaskar achieved 13 hundreds in 38 matches while Kohli reached his 13th century against the same opposition in…