New format of cricket unveiled
A new format of cricket called 'Test Twenty' has been unveiled. The format, endorsed by former cricketers including AB de Villiers, Harbhajan Singh, Sir Clive Lloyd, and Matthew Hayden, will feature matches played across 80 overs. Each team will bat twice, with two innings of 20 overs each, and scores will be carried forward across innings like a Test.
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A new format of cricket called 'Test Twenty' has been unveiled. The format, endorsed by former cricketers including AB de Villiers, Harbhajan Singh, Sir Clive Lloyd, and Matthew Hayden, will feature matches played across 80 overs. Each team will bat twice, with two innings of 20 overs each, and scores will be carried forward across innings like a Test.
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All 20 teams to feature in Men's T20 World Cup 2026 confirmed
All 20 teams to feature in the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have been confirmed. India and Sri Lanka have qualified for the tournament as hosts. The other 18 teams that have qualified for the tournament are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, USA, West Indies, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman and UAE.
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08:20 pm Thursday, 16 October, 2025
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All 20 teams to feature in the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have been confirmed. India and Sri Lanka have qualified for the tournament as hosts. The other 18 teams that have qualified for the tournament are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, USA, West Indies, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman and UAE.
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Trump has lengthy phone call with Putin, confirms he'll meet Russian President
US President Donald Trump had a lengthy conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and revealed that both the leaders will meet in Hungary. They will meet to see if they can "bring this inglorious War, between Russia and Ukraine, to an end", said Trump. "Putin congratulated me on the Great Accomplishment of Peace in the Middle East," Trump added.
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US President Donald Trump had a lengthy conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and revealed that both the leaders will meet in Hungary. They will meet to see if they can "bring this inglorious War, between Russia and Ukraine, to an end", said Trump. "Putin congratulated me on the Great Accomplishment of Peace in the Middle East," Trump added.
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What are the rules of Test Twenty cricket?
A new format of cricket called Test Twenty has been unveiled. A Test Twenty match will feature two Innings of 20 overs/side. Scores will get carried forward from first innings to second and 'Follow-on' will be possible. The outcome can include win, loss, tie, draw. For a draw, the team batting must retain atleast 5 wickets till last ball.
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07:27 am Friday, 17 October, 2025
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A new format of cricket called Test Twenty has been unveiled. A Test Twenty match will feature two Innings of 20 overs/side. Scores will get carried forward from first innings to second and 'Follow-on' will be possible. The outcome can include win, loss, tie, draw. For a draw, the team batting must retain atleast 5 wickets till last ball.
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall warning issued for several states today, list released
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Friday (October 17). It is very likely over Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Meanwhile, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gust winds (30 to 40 kmph) are very likely in Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
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07:26 am Friday, 17 October, 2025
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Friday (October 17). It is very likely over Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Meanwhile, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gust winds (30 to 40 kmph) are very likely in Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
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India-Pak World Cup clash becomes most-watched women's int'l cricket match of all time
The India-Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 clash in Colombo has become the most-watched women's international cricket match of all time. The match attracted 28.4 million viewers and generated 1.87 billion minutes of watch time, the ICC said. India beat Pakistan by 88 runs in the match.
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08:30 am Friday, 17 October, 2025
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The India-Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 clash in Colombo has become the most-watched women's international cricket match of all time. The match attracted 28.4 million viewers and generated 1.87 billion minutes of watch time, the ICC said. India beat Pakistan by 88 runs in the match.
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India responds as UK sanctions Indian refinery over Russian oil trade
India said there "should be no double standards" on energy trade, after UK announced 90 new sanctions against Russian oil companies and Nayara refinery in Gujarat. "We don't subscribe to any unilateral sanctions...India considers...provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance," said government. Nayara imported 100 million barrels of Russian crude oil in 2024, UK said.
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09:34 am Friday, 17 October, 2025
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India said there "should be no double standards" on energy trade, after UK announced 90 new sanctions against Russian oil companies and Nayara refinery in Gujarat. "We don't subscribe to any unilateral sanctions...India considers...provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance," said government. Nayara imported 100 million barrels of Russian crude oil in 2024, UK said.
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IRCTC website, app suffer outage ahead of Diwali
The IRCTC website and app are suffering an outage on Friday ahead of the Diwali festivities, reports said. Several social media users reported facing issues while booking Tatkal tickets, while others shared pictures of the website showing a downtime message. IRCTC officials have confirmed the disruption and added that they are working to restore normal services, Moneycontrol reported.
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12:21 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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The IRCTC website and app are suffering an outage on Friday ahead of the Diwali festivities, reports said. Several social media users reported facing issues while booking Tatkal tickets, while others shared pictures of the website showing a downtime message. IRCTC officials have confirmed the disruption and added that they are working to restore normal services, Moneycontrol reported.
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How much does gold cost in major cities a day before Dhanteras?
The price of one gram of 24K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru today is ₹13,309, ₹13,277 and ₹13,292, ₹13,277 and ₹13,277, respectively. Meanwhile, the price of one gram of 22K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru is ₹12,200, ₹12,170, ₹12,185, ₹12,170 and ₹12,170, respectively. Dhanteras would be celebrated on Saturday (October 18).
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02:21 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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The price of one gram of 24K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru today is ₹13,309, ₹13,277 and ₹13,292, ₹13,277 and ₹13,277, respectively. Meanwhile, the price of one gram of 22K gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru is ₹12,200, ₹12,170, ₹12,185, ₹12,170 and ₹12,170, respectively. Dhanteras would be celebrated on Saturday (October 18).
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Sensex ends near 84,000 after hitting 52-week high, Nifty also closes near record high
Both Sensex and Nifty ended near their 52-week highs on Friday. Sensex closed nearly 500 points higher at 83,952.19 after hitting its 52-week high of 84,172.24, while Nifty ended 125 points higher at 25,709.85 after hitting its 52-week high of 25,781.50. Asian Paints, Mahindra and Mahindra and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers on both Sensex and Nifty.
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04:58 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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Both Sensex and Nifty ended near their 52-week highs on Friday. Sensex closed nearly 500 points higher at 83,952.19 after hitting its 52-week high of 84,172.24, while Nifty ended 125 points higher at 25,709.85 after hitting its 52-week high of 25,781.50. Asian Paints, Mahindra and Mahindra and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers on both Sensex and Nifty.
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India's Kiran Navgire breaks world record, smashes fastest hundred in women's T20 cricket
Maharashtra opener Kiran Navgire on Friday broke the world record for smashing the fastest hundred in women's T20 cricket history. Navgire slammed hundred off 34 deliveries against Punjab in a Senior Women's T20 Trophy match to set the record. The previous record was held by New Zealand's Sophie Devine, who hit a 36-ball ton in a domestic T20 in 2021.
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06:13 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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Maharashtra opener Kiran Navgire on Friday broke the world record for smashing the fastest hundred in women's T20 cricket history. Navgire slammed hundred off 34 deliveries against Punjab in a Senior Women's T20 Trophy match to set the record. The previous record was held by New Zealand's Sophie Devine, who hit a 36-ball ton in a domestic T20 in 2021.
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Difficult to say what the situation will be: Agarkar on whether Virat, Rohit will play 2027 WC
On being asked whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play 2027 ODI World Cup, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said, "Two years from now...it's difficult to say what the situation will be." He added, "Who knows...there can be younger players who'll take the spot. Both are great players...and once they start playing, we will assess the situation."
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06:44 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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On being asked whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play 2027 ODI World Cup, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said, "Two years from now...it's difficult to say what the situation will be." He added, "Who knows...there can be younger players who'll take the spot. Both are great players...and once they start playing, we will assess the situation."
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100% tariffs on China not sustainable: Trump
The proposed 100% tariffs on China's goods are not sustainable, US President Donald Trump said. "It's not sustainable, but that's what the number is," he replied when asked what such high tariffs would do to the economy. "I think we're going to be fine with China, but we have to have a fair deal," he said in another interview.
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07:39 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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The proposed 100% tariffs on China's goods are not sustainable, US President Donald Trump said. "It's not sustainable, but that's what the number is," he replied when asked what such high tariffs would do to the economy. "I think we're going to be fine with China, but we have to have a fair deal," he said in another interview.
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Gold hits fresh all-time high ahead of Dhanteras
Gold prices surged by ₹3,200 to touch a new lifetime high of ₹1,34,800 per 10 grams in Delhi on Friday, a day ahead of Dhanteras, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had ended at ₹1,31,600 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices tumbled by ₹7,000 to trade at ₹1,77,000 per kilogram.
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08:01 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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Gold prices surged by ₹3,200 to touch a new lifetime high of ₹1,34,800 per 10 grams in Delhi on Friday, a day ahead of Dhanteras, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had ended at ₹1,31,600 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver prices tumbled by ₹7,000 to trade at ₹1,77,000 per kilogram.
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Mehul Choksi's extradition to India cleared by Belgium court: Reports
A court in Belgium cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi as it accepted a request by Belgian prosecutors, reports said. The court held that the request to extradite him was valid. While he can still appeal this decision in a higher court, a senior official said, "He may not come immediately but a very important stage is cleared."
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09:08 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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A court in Belgium cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi as it accepted a request by Belgian prosecutors, reports said. The court held that the request to extradite him was valid. While he can still appeal this decision in a higher court, a senior official said, "He may not come immediately but a very important stage is cleared."
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What is the auspicious time to buy gold on Dhanteras?
According to the website DrikPanchang, the auspicious time period to buy gold during Dhanteras is between 12:18 PM on October 18 and 06:24 AM on October 19. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat falls between 07:16 PM and 08:20 PM on October 19, the website says. On Dhanteras, people traditionally buy gold, silver, brass utensils and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
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09:22 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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According to the website DrikPanchang, the auspicious time period to buy gold during Dhanteras is between 12:18 PM on October 18 and 06:24 AM on October 19. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat falls between 07:16 PM and 08:20 PM on October 19, the website says. On Dhanteras, people traditionally buy gold, silver, brass utensils and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
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Pakistan attacks Afghanistan, violates ceasefire
Hours after Pakistan and Afghanistan extended their 48-hour-long ceasefire, Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan on Friday, reports said. "Pakistan has broken the ceasefire and bombed three locations in Paktika," an unnamed official told AFP. Pakistan reportedly attacked residential homes. They agreed on the ceasefire until the conclusion of scheduled talks in Doha.
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10:48 pm Friday, 17 October, 2025
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Hours after Pakistan and Afghanistan extended their 48-hour-long ceasefire, Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan on Friday, reports said. "Pakistan has broken the ceasefire and bombed three locations in Paktika," an unnamed official told AFP. Pakistan reportedly attacked residential homes. They agreed on the ceasefire until the conclusion of scheduled talks in Doha.
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3 Afghan cricketers killed in Pak strike, cricket board pulls out of series with Pak
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the death of three cricketers, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, in a Pakistani airstrike in the border Paktika province. Calling Pakistan's airstrike "cowardly", ACB also announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving Pakistan. At least 10 people, including two children, were killed in the strike, AFP reported.
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08:46 am Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the death of three cricketers, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, in a Pakistani airstrike in the border Paktika province. Calling Pakistan's airstrike "cowardly", ACB also announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series involving Pakistan. At least 10 people, including two children, were killed in the strike, AFP reported.
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We will retaliate: Taliban as Pakistani airstrike on Afghanistan kills 10
A senior Taliban official on Friday (October 17) said Afghanistan's truce with Pakistan has been broken, as a Pakistani airstrike killed at least 10 people in Afghanistan's Paktika Province. "Afghanistan will retaliate," the official told AFP, adding that Pakistan bombed three locations. The strike came after Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to extend truce until conclusion of talks in Doha.
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10:36 am Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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A senior Taliban official on Friday (October 17) said Afghanistan's truce with Pakistan has been broken, as a Pakistani airstrike killed at least 10 people in Afghanistan's Paktika Province. "Afghanistan will retaliate," the official told AFP, adding that Pakistan bombed three locations. The strike came after Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to extend truce until conclusion of talks in Doha.
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Meet the innovators powering India’s sustainable future: BASF
From reducing waste to creating energy-efficient materials, engineers, chemists, and researchers at BASF are driving solutions that make industries more sustainable. Their work supports India's path to a low-carbon economy, proving that innovation and responsibility can move forward together when people are empowered to make a real difference.
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10:58 am Saturday, 18 October, 2025
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From reducing waste to creating energy-efficient materials, engineers, chemists, and researchers at BASF are driving solutions that make industries more sustainable. Their work supports India's path to a low-carbon economy, proving that innovation and responsibility can move forward together when people are empowered to make a real difference.
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