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Musheer Khan, younger brother of Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, sustained a neck fracture following a road accident near Lucknow on Friday, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. Musheer was en route from his hometown, Azamgarh, to Lucknow for the Irani Cup, set to begin on October 1. Due to his injury, he is expected to miss that match as well as the opening rounds of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. In a statement released on Saturday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed Musheer’s injury, noting that he is currently «stable, conscious, and well-oriented.»

encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said on Saturday. The gunbattle broke out in Adigam village in the Devsar area of the district after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation there early in the morning. In the early exchange of fire, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Mumtaz Ali suffered minor injuries due to a stray bullet near the encounter site, officials said. They said four security personnel involved in the anti-terrorist operation sustained injuries in the encounter.

iron ore and manganese ore witnessed a growth during the April-August period of the ongoing fiscal. The output of iron ore rose by 7.4 per cent to 116 million tonnes (MT) during the said period compared to 108 MT registered in the corresponding period of previous fiscal, according to a provisional data released by the mines ministry. The production of manganese ore jumped by 15.4 per cent to 1.5 MT during the April-August period as compared to 1.3 MT in the previous financial year, the ministry said in a statement. Iron ore accounts for about 70 per cent of the total mineral production in terms of value.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management for the love and support during his tenure as franchise's bowling coach as he joined Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Kolkata Knight Riders announced former West Indies all-rounder Bravo as the franchise's new mentor, succeeding Gautam Gambhir, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. A day prior to the announcement, Bravo, who is going to turn 41 next month, retired from all forms of cricket after sustaining a groin injury in the Caribbean Premier League. Bravo retired from international cricket in 2021 and decided to end his time in the Indian Premier League last year. In the past year, Bravo shifted his focus to coaching roles, featuring for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Afghanistan.

fossil fuels in electricity generation in India will end by the end of the decade said Reserve Bank of India in its latest report. The report also noted that the renewable energy is expected to cross 50 per cent share in electricity generation globally. It added that the energy transition has accelerated in recent years, with the pace of clean technology deployment and capital investment surging to record levels. «The era of fossil fuels' dominance is coming to an end, with renewables expected to cross 50 per cent share of electricity generation globally by the end of this decade» said RBI.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been net buyers of Indian equities at Rs 57,359 crore. The total investments by them now stand at Rs 1,00,245 crore on the year-to-date basis and is highest in nine months. In August, FPIs bought domestic shares worth Rs 7,322 crore which was down month-on-month from July when the total purchase stood at Rs 32,359 crore. While in June, they were net buyers at Rs 26,565 crore after remaining net sellers in April and May when they sold equities worth Rs 8,671 crore and Rs 25,586 crore respectively.

Indian stock market is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, mirroring the broader economic shifts within the country and the global economic environment. As India continues its journey toward becoming an economic powerhouse, new themes are emerging in the stock market, presenting compelling opportunities for investors. These themes are shaped by a combination of technological advancements, government policies, changing consumer behavior, and global trends. This article explores some of the emerging themes in the Indian stock market.

markets rose by 1.7% this week, marking a third consecutive weekly gain, driven by favorable global and domestic factors. The positive momentum was fueled by the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and steady economic data, leading to increased foreign investments. Additionally, China’s economic stimulus boosted global investor confidence, particularly in Asian markets. Metals and commodity stocks saw strong gains, while IT and export stocks rallied on hopes of a recovery in discretionary spending.

Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur on Saturday under the banner of Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, demanding abolishing the Waqf Board and verifying the identification documents of migrants to the state. The organisation had given a call for a statewide protest over the issues. Led by Surjeet Singh, the district president of the Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti and Ashish Sharma, the district chief of Bajrang Dal, the procession passed was attended by several people who waved saffron flags and banners. Police personnel were deployed in large numbers in the town to maintain law and order while shops owned by members of a minority religious community remained closed.

Thousands of people in the vicinity of a dam in Tennessee were evacuated Friday amid fears of a “catastrophic failure” from the adverse impacts of Hurricane Helene, but officials later clarified the structure hadn’t failed.

supply chain industry is witnessing a growth in operations as both e-commerce and quick commerce is rising in India. This has pushed up the market for wooden pallets — used for stacking and storing goods and are designed to provide stability to the item. According to Jay Deepak Shah, CEO & MD of Jay Wood Industry, the Indian market for wooden pallets has seen significant growth over the years, and it's poised to continue this upward trajectory. “Between 2024 and 2032, the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 6.8%, driven by several key factors. One of the main drivers is the increasing demand for pallets, which play a critical role in simplifying loading and unloading processes and ensuring the safe delivery of goods. This demand is being further fuelled by the rapid expansion of the e-commerce and logistics sectors in India, which rely heavily on efficient and durable packaging solutions,” he said.

Tropical Storm John came ashore on Mexico’s Pacific Coast on Thursday, coming back to life for a second landfall after its previous deadly passage through the country earlier in the week

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Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) early Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the launch of ICICI Prudential Nifty200 Value 30 ETF and ICICI Prudential Nifty200 Value 30 Index Fund. ICICI Prudential Nifty200 Value 30 ETF is an open-ended Index Exchange-Traded Fund tracking the Nifty200 Value 30 Index. ICICI Prudential Nifty200 Value 30 Index Fund is an open-ended fund replicating the Nifty200 Value 30 Index. Both offerings fall under the smart beta category, focusing on a factor-based strategy to provide investors with a low-cost, value-driven investment approach, according to the press release by the fund house.

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar is looking to reassure its investors that the richly valued artificial intelligence startup is still in a strong position and is poised to close a big funding round soon, despite losing top talent this week.

Tropical storm force winds began battering Florida on Thursday as Hurricane Helene prepared to make landfall, with forecasters warning that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge along the coast and churn up damaging winds hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S.

Hurricane John strengthened once again on Thursday as it hurled rain at Mexico's southwestern coast dotted with ports and tourist hotspots, an area already soaked by the slow-moving storm system over the past several days. John has churned menacingly near the stretch of coastline since Monday, weakening and strengthening again as it impacted major cargo ports, temporarily shutting local airports as well as claiming at least five lives, mostly due to mudslides. AccuWeather meteorologist Jesse Ferrell referred to John as a «zombie» storm — a term that refers to systems that dissipate before strengthening back into a storm, first coined by the U.S. National Weather Service in 2020 when the remnants of storm Paulette regenerated near the Azores after striking Bermuda.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In an attempt to curb the retail euphoria in equity options, the capital markets regulator is likely to implement all seven measures recommended by the Padmanabhan committee at its board meeting on Monday, according to two persons aware of the matter.

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