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ALSO READ: India vs. Netherlands Warm Up Match: When and where to watch; weather forecast, pitch report, and more For Afghanistan, Abdul Rahman and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took one wicket each.

Also Read: Asian Games 2023 LIVE Updates: Indian cricket team advances to semifinals with 23-run victory over Nepal Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi, took three wickets each, along with contributions from Arshdeep Singh (2 wickets) and Sai Kishore (1 wicket), collectively contributed to India's strong bowling performance. In their match against Nepal, India's young opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad wasted no time in launching an early attack on the Nepali bowlers. They impressively reached the 50-run mark in just 4 overs.

Taliban fighters attacked a police post in eastern Punjab province early Sunday, killing one officer and injuring three others, triggering an intense shootout that killed two of the attackers, officials said. The attack occurred in the Mianwali district of Punjab province and led to an intense exchange of fire as reinforcements arrived at the besieged police post, said Imran Nawaz, a spokesman for the counterterrorism police. A group of 10 to 12 militants attacked the Kundal police post in the Easa Khel area of Mianwali, close to the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, after midnight, Nawaz said. The exchange of gunfire continued for hours during which two of the attackers were killed and a third was injured but escaped with others, Nawaz said.

Emails sent by senior executives close to billionaire businessman Kerry Stokes about their ties to disgraced former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith would be “personally embarrassing” if released, the Federal Court says.

Afghan embassy in India stated that a failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests is another crucial factor in shutting off the embassy. India has not recognized the Taliban government, which seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021.

Afghanistan's interests is another crucial factor in shutting off the embassy. "Given these circumstances, it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," the embassy said. It further said, “This decision, while deeply regrettable, is made after careful consideration, taking into account the historic ties and long." On X, the Afghan embassy in India listed the key factors affecting its ability to continue the mission effectively which include lack of support from the host government, failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.

Afghanistan in the Russian city of Kazan that saw participation from India and representatives of the Taliban called for an inclusive government in Kabul, ensuring rights of women and preventing the Afghan territory from being used for spreading terror. India was represented at Friday’s meeting by its Moscow-based envoy Pawan Kapoor. ET was the first to report that India will participate in the Moscow format meet in Kazan on September 29. The fifth meeting of the Moscow format on Afghanistan also witnessed the participation of special representatives and senior officials from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Representatives of Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye also attended the meeting as invited parties.

Afghanistan's interests is another crucial factor in shutting off the embassy. "Given these circumstances, it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," the embassy said.

ALSO READ: ICC World Cup 2023: Star-studded commentary panel announced; check complete list - Shastri, Gavaskar, Ponting and more The main tournament will begin on 5 October when current world champions England -- led by Jos Buttler -- will face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from 2 pm onwards. Neighboring Pakistan will face the Netherlands on 6 October at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad from 2 pm onwards.

World Cup, India Inc is warming up to bring cricket fever to the workplace. Companies including Godrej & Boyce, Physics Wallah, Urban Company, Shiprocket, The Sleep Company, Simpl, VideoVerse and TheMathCompany have plans to screen matches, with some going beyond to organise World Cup-themed contests, reward employees with passes to some matches, and curate special menus on match days, among other initiatives.

Afghanistan's Taliban representatives are in the Russian city of Kazan for talks on regional threats as Russia attempts to maintain its influence in Central Asia

India’s External Affairs Ministry is examining a letter from the Afghan Embassy that says it plans to cease all operations in the Indian capital by Saturday, an official said Friday. India has not recognized the Taliban government which seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021. It evacuated its own staff from Kabul ahead of the U.S.

Bangladesh go up against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. South Africa take on Afghanistan at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. New Zealand square off against Pakistan at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

ODI World Cup 2023 is nearly upon us, with only a week remaining before the tournament begins. The reigning champions, England, will face off against New Zealand in the first match of this highly anticipated tournament. This match will be held in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. India, who presently leads all three cricket forms, will kick off their campaign on October 8th in Chennai against five-time winner Australia. It should be noted that India has not won an ICC trophy since 2013, and they are desperate to break the ten-year drought. Prior to the main competition, each of the 10 competing teams will play two warm-up matches. From September 29 to October 3, these practice games will be staged at three separate locations in India. India will take on England and the Netherlands in their two warm-up matches, which will be held in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram, respectively. Here is the complete schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Warm-Up Matches: September 29, 2023 – Friday

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is all set to kick off in India on October 5. The action will begin with an exciting clash between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Cricket enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the grand finale, also scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad on November 19. The tournament promises 48 thrilling matches at ten different venues across the nation. As the event draws near, teams are gearing up for the competition. By September 28, just a week before the tournament officially starts, all participating teams will have finalized their 15-member squads. But before the real showdown, a series of warm-up matches will be held at three different venues — Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, and Guwahati — starting from September 29. The teams participating in the 2023 ODI World Cup are unveiling their squads, offering fans a glimpse of the talent they're bringing to the tournament. Here's a quick look at the ODI World Cup squads of all the teams so far (please note that these squads are subject to change until September 28): AFGHANISTAN ODI WORLD CUP 2023 SQUAD

Nepal exhibited remarkable prowess, amassing a formidable total of 314/3 within the allotted 20 overs. This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous highest T20I total, which stood at 278/3, set by Afghanistan against Ireland in 2019. Furthermore, Nepal's batsmen showcased their power-hitting abilities by launching an astounding 26 sixes in a single innings.

Bloomberg, the currency has climbed by 9 percent, outperforming the Colombian peso which recorded a 3 percent gain during the same period. On-year basis, the afghani has climbed by 14 percent, which makes it the third strongest performer after Colombia and Sri Lanka's currencies, according to the news agency's data.

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US Census Board. As per fresh statistics, as of July 2022, legal and illegal immigrants together account for 13.9 % of the total US population of 33-odd crore. This ratio stood at 13.6% a year earlier. As far as immigration into the US goes, Mexico, China and India are the top three source countries. Immigrants from India and China constitute 6% each of the total immigration count in 2022. According to the 2022 census findings, the number of Indians is 28.4 lakh, up from 27.09 lakh a year ago.

ALSO READ: 'That's destruction, annihilation': Shoaib Akhtar lauds Mohammed Siraj for his lethal 6/21 at Asia Cup 2023 final Earlier in March, Siraj lost the top spot but has now gone past star bowlers like Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc. His return to the top of the rankings is a significant boost for India, considering the World Cup is to be played in India.

Emerging Markets returns shows India is the only EM where returns from equities have exceeded the returns from gold between January 2000 and September 2023. While this neglects dividends, it is nevertheless an eye-opener. Even in India, gold has returned a handsome 10.9% compounded through this long period, while equities (ex-dividend) have returned 11.6% compounded.